Zaynab Nkosi
Rosenberg
Summary
Passionate, high-energy teacher with 19 years of experience in utilizing creative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement. Strong skills in classroom management, curriculum planning, and student assessment. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to students needs. Licensed I.B Category III teacher, currently in progress of getting Texas Teacher Certification.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
First Grade Teacher
Iman Academy
01.2011 - Current
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Designed and implemented daily lesson plans for classroom of 30 students.
- Planned, advertised, and executed the school spelling bee open to grades 1-5 students.
- Organized and executed school's annual first Living Wax Museum.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
- Led professional development workshops on best practices in elementary education for fellow educators within the school district.
- Maintained knowledge of school curricula, standards and policies to correctly prepare students for higher grade levels.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Everest Academy
08.2017 - 05.2022
- Prepare and administer regular subject tests to 40 students, complete with detailed quarterly progress reports for parents
- Create and adapt lesson plans according to students' academic needs, including both individual and group work
- Developed a TEKS-compatible Mathematics competition for grade 3, 4 and 5 to help improve math fact fluency
- Built and maintained a classroom culture in which students love learning
- Implemented differentiated instruction methods to meet the diverse needs of each learner, ensuring academic growth across all ability levels.
- Increased student motivation by creating engaging activities and hands-on projects that connected to real-world experiences.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data, communicating progress with both students and families regularly throughout the year.
- Enhanced classroom management strategies, resulting in a more focused learning environment for students.
- Promoted positive behavior management techniques, creating a respectful and inclusive atmosphere for all learners.
- Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance to ensure their success in the classroom.
Education
B.S. - Nutrition
Kaplan University
01.2011
B.S. - Food and Nutrition
Pretoria University
01.2003
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Phonics Instruction
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Reading instruction
- Technology Integration
- Special Needs Support
- Project-based learning
- Student Records Management
- Literacy strategies
- Behavior Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- IB Curriculum Development Certification, 2012
- IB Pedagogy and Assessment, 2014
- Texas Teachers Certification, 2023
Timeline
Fourth Grade Teacher
Everest Academy
08.2017 - 05.2022
First Grade Teacher
Iman Academy
01.2011 - Current
B.S. - Food and Nutrition
Pretoria University
- IB Curriculum Development Certification, 2012
- IB Pedagogy and Assessment, 2014
- Texas Teachers Certification, 2023
B.S. - Nutrition
Kaplan University
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