Teacher Manager

Priya Shah Patel

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(P) 408-***-**** abk8in@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Caring enthusiastic teacher with a strong commitment to student

development seeks a position of teacher with an organization offering a

challenging, professional and flexible environment.

SKILLS PROFILE

Creative lesson planning

TESOL certified

Guided reading

Technology Integration

Writers workshop

Individualized Educational Plans

Assessment tools

Parent teacher conference

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CCLC Cisco center, San Jose,Ca

06/10- present

Pre - K Teacher & Summer Camp Teacher

. Worked collaboratively with head teacher in planning curriculum and

carrying out individual assessments.

. Helped devise readiness activities for Language Arts, Math and Science

and fostered learning through circle time.

. Developed and maintained meaningful relationships with students,

parents and staff.

American School of Bombay

2006-2009

Teaching Assistant/Substitute Teacher in the Early Child

Education Centre/Kindergarten

ASB is a private, co-educational day school operated by an

association with the Consulate of the United

States of America. The School is fully accredited by the Middle

States Association of Colleges and Schools

and the International Baccalaureate Organization.

. Worked collaboratively with the teacher and helped plan and organize

all activities and resources within the classroom.

. Working individually with groups of children to launch the Writer's

Workshop, carry out Guided Reading and work on Everyday Math

activities.

. Helped organize field trips and outdoor activities.

. Prepared the students for big events like sports day and concerts.

Workshops and conferences attended at ASB

. IBO Conference on 'Early Years and Inquiry' at Mumbai in November

2006.

. Near East /South Asia Council of International Schools(NESA)Conference

at Bangkok in April 2008.

. In house workshops in literacy and Math- '6 Traits of Writing' by Fred

Wolfe.

'Interactive Read Aloud' by Beth Swenson

As a Substitute Teacher: Assigned the role of the teacher in the

teachers' absence for Kindergarten and Early Childhood Center. As a

teacher implemented and executed lessons and carried out assessments for

Units of inquiry, Language Arts and Math.

Reader's Den

2004-2009

Founder and Director

A private outfit created to develop and enhance reading, writing and

communication skills in English

language.

. Developed and created a reading program for children attending local

schools in Bombay to enhance reading and writing skills.

. We served 40 students in the age groups of 3 to 8 years.

. Individualized lesson plans to cater to diverse needs of students at

different levels of reading and writing.

Jamnabai Narsee School

2003-2006

Head Teacher- Kindergarten/Nursery/Early Childhood Center

. Incorporated hands on fun activities involving manipulatives to foster

student learning.

. Demonstrated talent for designing age appropriate lesson plans and

activities that teach fundamental academic and socialization skills.

. Organized puppet shows, educational visits and picnics.

. Maintained meaningful relationships with students, parents and staff.

. Attended all the seminars, workshops and symposiums held by the

management from time to time.

Young Explorers

2001-2003

Founder and Manager

An outdoor activity club providing practical hands on learning

experiences.

. Organizing field trips for children involving different themes like

animals, arts, transportation, factories, etc. Some of the field trips

organized have been to Hyatt Regency for cooking, Honda car service

station, pottery workshop with renowned potter Anjali Ane, etc.

EDUCATION

Certificate in TESOL - International TEFL Teacher Training

2009-2010

Master of Arts(Political Science)

2003-2005

University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India

Diploma in Preschool Teacher Training

2002-2003

Sophia Polytechnic Institute, Mumbai, India

. Graduated with distinction

. Ranked second in class of 2002-03

. Recipient of 2 Awards- Fenham Old Students Prize for All Round

Performance

Prize for Proficiency in Theory

and Practical Work.

Bachelors of Arts(Political Science)

1996-2001

St.Xavier's College/University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND INTERESTS

. Participated in production events for inter collegiate festivals like

Malhar.

. Worked as a private tutor for a year for elementary and middle school

student.

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