SALWA NETHAGANI
** ***** ******, *** # ***, Hartford CT 06105
(H) 860-***-**** (C) 860-***-**** (E) acsz1g@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Goal
Dynamic teacher with demonstrated capabilities in biology, physical
sciences and general science with over 24 years of experience in
seeking teacher of science position in urban school district.
Experience
07/2012 - 06/2015 Jumoke Academy Honors at the Hartford Conservatory - Hartford, CT
Science teacher
Inquiry based learning
21st century skills
College and career readiness
Innovative, engaging and rigorous teaching
High order questioning
Scaffolding content of complex ideas such that all students understand
Through questioning, students construct a deeper understanding of content
Regular attendance at CREC Science Council
Facilitated PD for science teachers in the district
Team player and coordinated CMT BREAKFAST
Effective communication with parents
Excellent rapport with students that extends beyond the classroom in the school
08/2009 – 06/2012 High School, Inc. - Hartford, CT
Biology/Physical Science Teacher
Improved average scores on State Science exam by 4% (CAPT) 2010
Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and student accountability
Served on School Governance council
Organized field trips which tiered into the curriculum
Advisor for the Enrichment clubs: dance, science CAPT, cooking
Taught summer school 2009, 2010 using plato programme.
Created a data walls
Taught honors biology for the years 2010, 2011
Participated in science symposium in chemistry at university of Connecticut in Storrs.
Affiliations
1996 – 2008
1995-1996
1991 - 1995
Education
Certification
Salwas Academy/Salwas Language Institute - Mumbai, Maharashtra
Principal/Proprietor
Owned and operated an academy for 11 years offering rigorous curriculum and drilling examinations in all content areas for grades 7-12. Supervised and evaluated 11 teachers. Students scored very high on board examinations. Regular PTO's help build strong bond between student, staff and parents. The academy was known for quality education, organization and skilled talented teachers. Planning of school schedule which includes exams and vacation classes. Community communications and participation in local festivals.
United Indian School - Kuwait City, Kuwait
Science/Biology Teacher
Taught 6th, 7th and 10th biology.
Within three months of my work, the school principal and board members issued me a permanent working visa as a result of good work
and good relationships with staff and students.
ST. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL - Mumbai, Maharashtra
Science Teacher
Taught 9th, 10th grade science
OXFORD SCHOOL OF EDUCATION - Kolkota city, KOLKOTA, INDIA
Majoring in Principles of Teaching and Child Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI - MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
Life-sciences
Majoring in Biotechnology and minoring in Ecology and Environmental
Biology
Alternate Route to certification - Hartford, CT, USA
Science (030)
Biology (030) 7-12
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)
21st century engineering for teachers