SALWA NETHAGANI

** ***** ******, *** # ***, Hartford CT 06105

(H) 860-***-**** (C) 860-***-**** (E) acsz1g@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Goal

Dynamic teacher with demonstrated capabilities in biology, physical

sciences and general science with over 24 years of experience in

seeking teacher of science position in urban school district.

Experience

07/2012 - 06/2015 Jumoke Academy Honors at the Hartford Conservatory - Hartford, CT

Science teacher

Inquiry based learning

21st century skills

College and career readiness

Innovative, engaging and rigorous teaching

High order questioning

Scaffolding content of complex ideas such that all students understand

Through questioning, students construct a deeper understanding of content

Regular attendance at CREC Science Council

Facilitated PD for science teachers in the district

Team player and coordinated CMT BREAKFAST

Effective communication with parents

Excellent rapport with students that extends beyond the classroom in the school

08/2009 – 06/2012 High School, Inc. - Hartford, CT

Biology/Physical Science Teacher

Improved average scores on State Science exam by 4% (CAPT) 2010

Combined discipline plan with effective measures and various lesson plans to increase concentration, participation, and student accountability

Served on School Governance council

Organized field trips which tiered into the curriculum

Advisor for the Enrichment clubs: dance, science CAPT, cooking

Taught summer school 2009, 2010 using plato programme.

Created a data walls

Taught honors biology for the years 2010, 2011

Participated in science symposium in chemistry at university of Connecticut in Storrs.

Affiliations

1996 – 2008

1995-1996

1991 - 1995

Education

Certification

Salwas Academy/Salwas Language Institute - Mumbai, Maharashtra

Principal/Proprietor

Owned and operated an academy for 11 years offering rigorous curriculum and drilling examinations in all content areas for grades 7-12. Supervised and evaluated 11 teachers. Students scored very high on board examinations. Regular PTO's help build strong bond between student, staff and parents. The academy was known for quality education, organization and skilled talented teachers. Planning of school schedule which includes exams and vacation classes. Community communications and participation in local festivals.

United Indian School - Kuwait City, Kuwait

Science/Biology Teacher

Taught 6th, 7th and 10th biology.

Within three months of my work, the school principal and board members issued me a permanent working visa as a result of good work

and good relationships with staff and students.

ST. THOMAS HIGH SCHOOL - Mumbai, Maharashtra

Science Teacher

Taught 9th, 10th grade science

OXFORD SCHOOL OF EDUCATION - Kolkota city, KOLKOTA, INDIA

Majoring in Principles of Teaching and Child Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI - MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA

Life-sciences

Majoring in Biotechnology and minoring in Ecology and Environmental

Biology

Alternate Route to certification - Hartford, CT, USA

Science (030)

Biology (030) 7-12

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA)

21st century engineering for teachers

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