THOMAS ANDREWS ADJANI

Experienced licensed educator with a strong work ethic, creativity, and the ability to connect lesson material to real-world applications. Over 8 years of teaching and tutoring experience in various settings, including remote and international environments. Developed a flexible approach to accommodate diverse learning styles in a social-emotional learning environment. Known for being encouraging and patient, fostering meaningful relationships with students, staff, and parents through excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Educator Recognition Award, St. Nicholas School, 2024
• Fulbright Scholar, Ghana, West Africa
• Phi Beta Kappa, Inducted into academic honor society (graduate school)

• History
• World cultures
• Indie films
• Streaming series
• Filmmaking

• Grade 5 Teacher, St. Nicholas School, Da Nang, Vietnam, 11/01/22, 05/31/24, Taught English, math, science, and social studies using online education platforms Google Classroom, ClassDojo, and FLVS., Successfully implemented cooperative learning and project-based learning, encouraging creativity, student choice, and strong study habits., Promoted a growth mindset by encouraging students to continuously revise their work until they were satisfied with the quality, fostering attention to detail., Differentiated instruction and homework assignments to meet diverse learning needs., Used formative/summative assessments to track student progress and adjust instruction., Regularly communicated with parents to provide student progress updates., Spearheaded and organized the first annual Primary Art Fair with an Earth Day theme.
• Debate Coach / Adjudicator, St. Nicholas School, Da Nang, Vietnam, 06/01/23, 06/15/23, Instructed and guided students on debate techniques during a 2-week debate camp., Trained and coached the winning team., Served as a Debate Adjudicator.
• Math Teacher, Rowad AlKhaleej International School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 09/01/19, 08/31/21, Taught math for grades 4-7, fostering a strong foundation in mathematical concepts such as multiplication, division, pre-algebra, algebra., Conducted 14 months of remote instruction during the pandemic using Microsoft Teams, EdPuzzle, FlipGrid, Savvas Realize, Pearson, and Kahoot.
• English Language (ESL) Teacher, Kuang Jen Catholic School, Taipei, Taiwan, 02/01/19, 06/30/19, Taught English to 5th and 6th grade students incorporating creative project-based learning., Utilized Google Classroom to enhance digital literacy.

• Elementary Education Certification (Instructional I, K-6), Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Educator Recognition Award – St. Nicholas School, 2024.

Fulbright Scholar – Ghana, West Africa.

Phi Beta Kappa – Inducted into academic honor society (graduate school).