Mridula Kamra
**** ******* ***, *** *******, Texas 78240, Telephone: 210-***-****-home,
281-***-****-cell; Email: *******@*****.***
Education
Master's of Arts, Secondary Education, University of the Incarnate Word,
San Antonio, Texas, 2008,
Master's of Science, Human Nutrition, Kansas State University, Manhattan,
Kansas, 2006,
Bachelor's of Science, Home Economics, Delhi University, New Delhi, India,
1979.
Certification
Science (Composite) 8-12, Life science 8-12, Science 4-8.
Related Experience
Teacher, La Pryor High School, La Pryor, Texas, August 2010 - Present
. Served on Campus Leadership Team and SPED PBMAS (Special Education
Performance Based Monitoring Analysis System) Core Team
. Analyzed data of over identification of SPED and LEP students, poor
passing rate for SPED students, and over representation of students
taking TAKS-alternative
. Mentored students for Science Fair projects
. Modified assignments and exams for special populations of students
Teacher, Natalia High School, Natalia, Texas, August 2008 - May 2010
. Managed performance through standardized reporting system
. Identified students at risk and pulled them through early intervention
to maximize achievement
. Modified curriculum for Gifted and Special Ed. students to meet their
individual needs
. Generated assessments, games, lessons, attendance, created bulletin
boards, and letters to parents
. Implemented lesson plans according to TEKS and TAKS and classroom
management skills
. Organized Biology laboratory, directed and motivated students to
participate in science fair
. Mentored students for Science Fair projects and organized Science
Night
. Utilized variety of instructional methods including cooperative
learning, differentiated instructions, and Inquiry based learning and
assessed student learning formally and informally
. Developed biology and Anatomy website for students
Teacher, Poteet High School, Poteet, Texas, August 2007 - May 2008
In addition to some of the above mentioned experience:
. Developed lesson plans according to TEKS and TAKS
. Sponsored National Honors Society (NHS) and assisted in determining
student's eligibility
Teacher, St. Anthony Catholic High School, San Antonio, Texas, August 2006
- 2007
In addition to some of the above mentioned experience:
. Sponsored San Antonio Boosting Engineering Science & Technology
(SABEST) club and assisted in conducting out of town tour for students
Skills
. Currently working on online ESL certification course at Texas A&M
. Received training in ELPS (English Language Proficiency Standards)
. Completed CHAMPS behavior program at Region 20
. Proficient in Grade speed, Group wise, C-Scope, and Region20
curriculum
. Familiar with SAS, Excel, Microsoft Office, Power Point, Internet and
. Bilingual (English and Hindi) - Speaking, Reading, Writing
. Expert in providing Nutritional Counseling to Athletes, regular, and
special ed. students
Awards & Honors
. Science Teacher Mentor, title designated by TRC (Texas Regional
Collaboratives) for excellence
. Trained in AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) (2009)
. Capturing Kid's Heart by Flippen Group (2009)
. GT Training from Region20 (2009-10)
. Explore Evolution Professional Development, University of Texas,
Austin (2007-2008)
. RET Summer Program @ Texas A&M, Cardiovascular Bioengineering Research
(June 2007)
. SMARRT (The Science and Mathematics Alliance for Recruiting and
Retaining Teachers) Grant for Teachers Certification and Master's in
Education (2006-2008)
Clubs & Organizations
. Sponsored SABEST, National Honor Society, and Science Club