Tahmina Uddin
Summary
Versatile and dedicated special education teacher with focus on individual needs of students as well as their emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons. Collaborating with teachers, parents and specialists to to ensure students success. Manages multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Inwood Academy For Leadership
Washington Heights, Manhattan
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
Tutor & Mentor
Ahsan's Learning Center
The Bronx, NY
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Provided appropriate learning materials for students.
- Identified learning needs and implemented fun and engaging learning activities to help students advance.
- Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
- Drilled students on subject matter and used flashcards and writing techniques to improve recall.
Banker
TD Bank
The Bronx, NY
08.2017 - 12.2019
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications and signing up for new services.
- Opened, closed and updated accounts for customers.
- Provided advice on different bank products and financial options.
- Balanced teller drawers and ATM cash.
- Managed escalated phone calls by applying conflict resolutions skills and extensive knowledge of bank policies, products and services.
- Understood and applied selling techniques to open, develop and close sales and created product interest by actively cross-selling products and services to pursue customers.
- Evaluated client financial positions and identified most appropriate banking products.
Education
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
New York University
New York, NY06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Hunter College of The City University of New York
New York, NY05.2018
Skills
- Basic Clerical Knowledge
- Learning Style Assessment
- Post-Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Parent and Guardian Communication
- Student Support
- Google Slides
- Evidence-Based Assessment
- Classroom Management
- Social Integration
- Team Collaboration
Accomplishments
Provided and managed an after school baking club for 60 kids.
Figure skating
I have been a part of the woman's figure skating club for the last 11 years.
Languages
Bengali
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Inwood Academy For Leadership
07.2021 - 12.2022
Tutor & Mentor
Ahsan's Learning Center
01.2020 - 06.2020
Banker
TD Bank
08.2017 - 12.2019
Master of Arts - Secondary Education
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Hunter College of The City University of New York