PRATIMA ROY
FortLee NJ ***24
201-***-**** cell
**********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To raise student performance by using innovative practices suitable for the environment, to help students, teachers, parents and community members improve skills in decision making and critical thinking.
EDUCATION
Currently studying Microsoft Quick books and various software at Bergen Blended Academy.
NJ Supervisor Certificate, completing additional 15 credits, Montclair State University, NJ. 2015
M.A. Counseling in Higher Education from Montclair State University, NJ. 1999- 2002
M.S. Ed. Supervision and Administration from City College, New York, NY 1992- 1994
B. Ed. in Math and Science from Bombay, India
M. Sc. Botany from Institute of Science, Nagpur, India
CERTIFICATION
NJ Supervisor Certification
New York State Permanent Biology teacher certification and NYC counselor certification
NJ Teachers Certification in Biological Science
LEADERSHIP ROLE
Organized Peace Summit at district level, introduced conflict resolution at school.
Presented Teacher Retention as Education Innovation model at ED-Camp in New Brunswick, NJ
Reviewed Science Curriculum for NGSS
Escorted Students to distribute food to the homeless
Advised students of Higher Education in course selection
Judge Science fair and help students visualize Science concepts at Liberty Science Museum
Volunteered at Bergen Regional for Mentally handicapped for NAMI
EXPERIENCE
Currently working for Wellness Education & help students of Biology, Chemistry and Human Anatomy/Physiology to attain their goal, provide motivation for STEAM education, counsel students for developing best civil character.
Also relearning Microsoft software in Computer usage as required to work in “Administration”, accounting –Quick Book Desk Top.
Volunteered to teach ESL to the diverse community of FortLee
Teacher of Biology and Chemistry in Private and Public Schools, Proctor and arranged external and internal Exams.
Science Teacher, Palisade Park Jr /Sr High School, Palisade Park Sept 2017- Feb 2018
Planned and taught Biology, Chemistry for 9-12
Chemistry Teacher, Immaculate Conception High School, Lodi Sept 2014- Jun 2015
Prepared lessons for 9-12 and instructed the subject matter, arranged labs and helped them through the process of Project and their presentation Assessed student performance daily and term-end
Conference with students & parents regarding problems and issues
Encouraged students for higher studies and help them to choose the college and courses
Arranged special study-skill classes for different special need students
Anatomy and Physiology Teacher, Saint Peters Prep, Jersey City Sept 2009- Jun 2010
Prepared lessons for 9-12 and instructed the subject matter
Continued on next page
Regular Substitute Teacher, Chemistry and Biology, Bergen Academies 2003 - 2007
Regular Substitute Teacher of AP Biology, Fort Lee High School 2010 - 2012
Biology and Chemistry Teacher, New York City Public Schools 1993 - 2003
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Evaluated seminar on Management Techniques for ethical governance and prevention of corruption sponsored by Fordham University. Aug 2002
Graduate Intern, Office of the Dean of Students, Montclair State University Jun 2001-Dec 2001
Mentored students to raise self-esteem
Evaluated mentoring programs at Montclair State University
Created an instrument for the assessment of Mentoring Program
Proposed programs to make student-community more involved on campus
Raised money for victims 9/11 and donated to Red Cross
Helped organize a meeting of interfaith members to remember 9/11 victims
Coordinated Fashion Festival and Food Fest as part of Leadership Program
Participated in multicultural workshop
Facilitated ‘Altogether Different’ diversity retreat
Volunteered at women’s Art Therapy workshop
Participated in Unity Collaboration, Caribbean Student Organization Multicultural Extravaganza
Graduate Intern, Student Activity Center, Montclair State University Feb 2001-May 2001
Coordinated student development activities
Assisted with various leadership programs such as All Together Different Retreat,
College Bowl Tournament, Slice of Leadership series, Who’s who
Assisted with multicultural programs including World’s Fair and mentoring programs
Published articles in Montclarion, a Newspaper of the township of Montclair
Participated in weekly meetings of Student Government Association and various other organizations
Advised and encouraged to attend various activity—emphasizing Get Involved
Graduate Intern, Academic Advising Center, Montclair State University Sep 2000-Dec 2000
Evaluated transcripts for transfer students using Student Information System (SIS)
Worked on various student retention projects
Processed transfer evaluations for incoming students
Assisted in selecting Majors for undeclared students
Assisted in course selection including Majors and Minors
Learned about academic policies and procedures
Assisted in arranging ‘Major Fair’ where students speak with faculty members from various departments
Reviewed information about academic advising newsletter
Teacher of Biology and Coordinator of Science Department, Indian School, Kuwait 1981-1990
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Microsoft FrontPage, SIS, Power Point, Google Class-room, QuickBooks
MEMBERSHIP
Member NJASCD Association of School Curriculum Administrators
BCSCA (Bergen County School Counselors Association) and NJ School Counselors Association
NJSPA, and NAMI.