Zahra Bilal
Clovis
Summary
Experienced elementary school teacher with a strong background in creating engaging and inclusive learning environments for 4th and 5th grade students. Proficient in LETRS, OG, and BBY Number Literacy, utilizing these techniques to enhance student comprehension and retention. Highly skilled in integrating innovative teaching methods for an engaging, fun, and effective educational experience. Strong classroom management skills and ability to personalize instructional strategies for each student's unique needs.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Elementary School 4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Clovis Municipal School District
08.2021 - Current
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to meet the diverse needs of all learners in the classroom, including EL students and students on an IEP.
- Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment where students felt comfortable expressing themselves, asking questions, and were intrinsically motivated to perform well.
- Evaluated student performance using various assessment tools, providing constructive feedback to promote growth and improvement.
- Utilized a combination of LETRs training, OG training, data collection, and personal research to achieve significant increase in student data and test scores.
Elementary School Music Teach
Clovis Municipal Schools
08.2012 - 05.2021
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians, promoting open communication and collaboration for student success.
- Contributed to school-wide events such as musicals or talent shows by providing expertise in rehearsals and performances.
- Planned and executed targeted lesson plans to instruct on music theory, music history, and performance etiquette.
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, creating an inclusive environment conducive to learning.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary units that connected music with other subjects.
Education
Master of Arts - Learning And Pedagogy
ENMU
Portales, NMSkills
- Fostering growth mindset:
- Literacy education:
- Mathematics Instructions:
I use an array of different instructional strategies, such as EL strategies, which include visual representation of vocabulary and spelling words, gestures and movement, intention conversation, drawing, and more
effective implement LETRs and OG literacy instructional strategies
- Classroom management:
- Student engagement:
I effective implement BBY number literacy strategies, as well as maintain a strong focus on the stages of learning for student mastery
My classroom management includes the creation of relationships between the kids and myself, the kids and their peers, and myself and school families I facilitate a classroom culture that is centered around growth mindset, student collaboration, positive reinforcement, clear rules, guideline, and expectations, and immediate, fair, and consistent consequences I also provide engaging instruction, and attention to the individual academic and social/emotional needs of each student
I keep students engaged in learning by providing opportunities for movement, collaborations and arts integration in everyday instruction
Certification
- Level 3 New Mexico Teaching License
- Endorsement in performing arts
- Endorsement in Reading Instruction
- Orton Gillingham Certification
- LETR's Certification
Timeline
Elementary School 4th and 5th Grade Teacher
Clovis Municipal School District
08.2021 - Current
Elementary School Music Teach
Clovis Municipal Schools
08.2012 - 05.2021
Master of Arts - Learning And Pedagogy
ENMU
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