High School Design

Runjit G. Chandra

**** ******** ***, ******, ** *2102

*************@*****.*** 703-***-****

Self-directed, enthusiastic instructional leader with a passionate

commitment to the learning experience; skilled in the design of challenging

and innovative approaches, techniques and principles addressing diverse

needs; possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; active

team member who establishes quality course materials and meaningful

instruction.

Experience in:

. Curricula design and development

. Identifying performance problems

. Developing procedures and criteria

. Course evaluation

. Research and application of instructional methods

. Creation of detailed plans and assessments

Education & Certifications

Instructional Design in eLearning Certification, American Society for

Training and Development, November 2010 (projected)

Master of Education - Secondary Education, George Mason University,

Fairfax, VA, January 2007

Concentration in English Education

Teaching License, English & Theatre, Virginia Department of Education, 2009

- 2014

Bachelor of Arts, Theatre, The George Washington University, Washington,

DC, May 2004

Work Experience

English Teacher - Loudoun County Public Schools, VA, August 2008 - June

2010

Harper Park Middle School (August 2008 - June 2010), J.L. Simpson Middle

School (August 2009 - June 2010)

Effectively taught 7th Grade classes, including curricula development and

assessment, planning and conducting tests, applied innovative approaches to

instructional design with continual review and revision of course

materials, communications with parents, conducting needs assessments and

identifying performance problems and participated in staff meetings with

school administration; performed basic administrative duties; provided

individual assistance to students, as needed.

Tutor - Northern Virginia Tutoring Service, Falls Church, VA, September

2007 - July 2008

Tutoring 10th Grade students in Language Arts including reading

comprehension, writing skills, vocabulary building, grammar instruction,

and reading skills.

Substitute Teacher - Fairfax County Public Schools, Merrifield, VA, August

2007 - June 2008

English Teacher - Fairfax County Public Schools, VA, August 2006 - August

2007

McLean High School (August 2006 - August 2007)

Effectively taught 12th grade classes, including curricula development and

assessment, planning and conducting tests, applied innovative approaches to

instructional design with continual review and revision of course

materials, communications with parents, conducting needs assessments and

identifying performance problems and participated in staff meetings with

school administration; performed basic administrative duties; provided

individual assistance to students, as needed.

Director of Publicity - Residence Hall Association, George Washington

University, August 2001-June 2004

Disseminated information to the university using print, electronic, and

online media; Created and maintained association website and content in

compliance with university guidelines; Reviewed and edited content in a

timely manner for use of association members; Utilized social networking to

promote association events; Created digital media, including logos, video,

and audio content for use and distribution to university audiences;

Coordinated with association board members and university administration on

content; Created and implemented survey and evaluations regarding social

media, publicity and advertising content.

Extracurricular Commitments

Theatre Director, Harper Park Middle School, Loudoun County Public Schools,

August 2008 - June 2010

Facilitated and directed student theater productions; guided students to

develop acting and performance skills.

Speech and Debate (Forensics) Coach, Mclean High School, Fairfax County

Public Schools, August 2006 - August 2007

Assisted students with preparation of speech and debate presentations;

guided students to sharpen skills for competition; accompanied students to

forensics tournaments and judged competitions.

Cappies Mentor, Mclean High School, Fairfax County Public Schools, August

2006 - August 2007

Assisted and guided students to sharpen their skills in theatrics and

performance; mentored students interested in theatre studies; attended

Cappies shows around the Washington, DC Metropolitan area; directed and

edited student critiques for submission to area newspapers.

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References available upon request

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