Farrah Z. Fatmi
*** ******** *****, ********* *****, MI 48309 ***********@*****.*** Cell 732-***-****
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Somerset Vocational Technical High School, Bridgewater, NJ
Social Studies Teacher September 2015-June 2018
Teach World History and Financial Literacy
Engage students in teaching strategies such as simulation activities and project-based learning
Lead teacher of Peer Observation Professional Learning Community
Key member of the Honors Committee to create and plan an Honors curriculum
Select qualifying students for National Honors Society
Continuously participate in several Professional Learning Communities to enhance professional development
New Jersey Virtual School, Monmouth Ocean Educational Services Commission
Social Studies Instructor June 2016-August 2016
Instructed students virtually for Financial Literacy
Communicated effectively with students, parents, and administrators
Barringer High School, Newark, NJ
Social Studies Teacher September 2013-August 2015
Taught World History and Social Justice and Media in a high-needs urban area
Created a curriculum for Social Justice and Media
Used Kagan style cooperative learning methods to involve students in team building
Modified content knowledge and skill building for students with IEPs and diverse learners
Middletown High School North, Middletown, NJ
Paraprofessional July 2013-August 2013
Worked one-on-one with a student with special needs to teach life skills
Evaluated student work progress and made modifications to fit needs of student
Aided students who had a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities
Quibbletown Middle School & Arbor School, Piscataway, NJ
ESL Instructional Aide January 2013-June 2013
Assisted classroom teacher with lesson plans
Monitored students for the purpose of fostering a learning environment
Edgar Middle School, Metuchen, NJ
Youth Mentor September 2012-January 2013
Assisted teachers with all afterschool programs; homework and sports
Supported teachers with classroom management
INTERNSHIP
South Plainfield Middle School, South Plainfield, NJ
Teaching Intern, Eighth Grade September-December 2011
Taught American history with differentiated lessons
Applied cooperative learning styles in the classroom reinforcing student involvement
Linwood Middle School, North Brunswick, NJ
Student Intern, Eighth Grade February-April 2011
Observed students learning in an all-inclusive World History classroom
Familiarized myself with the different learning methods
EDUCATION
Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ
Ed. D Candidate in Education Leadership, Expected Graduation Date: May 2021
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
Ed.M. in Social Studies, Graduate School of Education, January 2013, GPA: 3.8
Bachelor of Arts in Medieval Studies, Minor in Classics, May, 2010
CERTIFICATION
Standard Certificate in Social Studies Education K-12, March 2013
SKILLS
Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Express, Projector, Smart Board
LANGUAGE
Fluent in English and Urdu/ Hindi
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Eta Sigma Phi National Classics Honors Society