Special Education Science Teacher
Resume:
Anusha De Silva
Chemistry Teacher
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
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A highly motivated, intuitive and result focused individual with 35 years of successful experience in diversified environments in the past 22 years as an educator working in US. I am looking to put in acquired education expertise at junior or secondary level Science ( Preferably Chemistry) classroom. I have gained experience in teaching inclusion and special education settings teaching physical, earth, space, biology, life and environmental sciences . I am excited to start clubs or any school friendly science projects with students and open to teach any branch of science. Core Qualifications
Manage classroom for diverse populations,
Experience working special needs students, stidents with Autism with special planing Innovative appropriate lesson planning.
A team player with solid leadership skills,
Able to generate new ideas,
Analyze & resolve challenges & advance organizational goals & objectives Creative, detail oriented & highly dependable,
Work effectively in stress/high pressure situations Flexible & adoptable to any environment
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Special Education Science Teacher
Shrub Oak International School-Mohegan Lake, NY
September 2017 to Present
I started as a part time science teacher in a newly opened special education school with 7 students with Autism. Gradually the school's enrollment went up, after three months I became full time. I worked under great supervision and collaboration with 5 other teachers. I was able to design all branches of science curriculum for the school in my first year there. The teaching was done according to the student interest, each student had their own lesson. Students to staff ratio was 2:1, there were students with 1:1 assistance. Gradually the school grew, and classes grew in number. I taught Skills and Achievement groups and Diploma groups. After great efforts and connecting with students individually, I was able to work on hands on projects as groups in all Diploma classes and most of the S&A classes. I teach all branches of sciences as per student's need and requirement. I also work with gifted elementary students individually, co-worked with elementary classroom teachers to guide and also help out with the collaborative work. Currently working with the first group of middle school co-hort exploring science. I love working with these diverse groups, that keeps my interest and creativity alive. I have also worked alongside other subject teachers like history, math, collaborative class periods. We planned together and included both subject areas to teach students in small groups. STEM programs for Summer, like inventors, space, building activities, nature exploration etc. School also had a farm where we hatched chicken and looked after them. We still have two chicken coops. Students grew vegetables and fruits and did research work in the farm. High School Science Teacher
Westfield Day school-Armonk, NY
September 2017 to January 2018
Taught Biology, Chemistry, Physics and other topics classes. Westfield day is a therapeutic school. So, I taught a diverse community. Some with very high IQ, displaced from school systems then there are others who are disturbed personals who needed individual help. I enjoyed the company in small setting classrooms.
I also taught small groups Forensics, psychology and science topics class. During that short period, I had students accepted to NYU & Colombia, who did very well in their AP exams in Biology, Physics and Chemistry in my classes.
I did lot of hand on projects. One year we did Quail hatching, built terrariums to understand Biomes. Also made bio dorms to understand ecosystems etc.
Long Term Substitute Teacher( Chemistry)
Norwalk Public Schools-Norwalk, CT
August 2016 to September 2017
Teach 4Chemistry classes and 1 Physical Science class Work with advisory group evey week
High School Chemistry Teacher
EF Acadamy-Thornwood, NY
September 2012 to August 2016
Responsibilities
I taught IB Diploma Students and IGCSE students. Also plan their activities for daily Lab activities. Plan and supervise Individual Assessments(IA's) and EE's (Extended Essays) Access them internally for Laboratory and daily assessments to report to IB. Responsible for maintaining lab supplies and equipments. Accomplishments
I have worked with lot of very intelligent international students from all over the world. Helped them choose good universities to attend and recommended them for those programs. I worked with IB 2011/2012 batch in their final year and got amazing results for them. In my Higher Level group I had 2 students who had a score of 7 (the top score for IB) and many over 4. I also did after school help for the students who need assistance. I also did a credit retrieval classes for all science subjects. I have worked during Summer and Spring breaks to assist the students to improve and also many revision groups for IGCE and IB Exams.
Skills Used
Supervising Research done by students.
Planning Designed, Data Processing and CE laboratory activities for their Internal Assessments. Assessing IA's and reporting to IB
Planning teaching and Assessing daily student activities for IB and IGCSE Chemistry Exams. Planning and implementing Group 4 activities for IB students Caring out Examines Lab assessment for the school
I also conducted the Chemistry Club and the photography club for the school. Some of my students work in Disney studios working on animation.
Brought students to other schools around the area to do STEM programs weekly to interact. One of those places were the Boys and Girls Club of Mount Kisco afterschool program. Middle School Science Teacher
City Schools-New York, NY
January 2012 to June 2012
Student teaching
Head Teacher-(Inclusion classroom). Boys & girls
Clubs of Northern Westchester-Mount Kisco, NY
April 2002 to January 2012
Plan & implement daily classroom activities for preschool educational program Assist children in academic & personal/social growth development to include interpersonal, organizational & conflict resolution skills
Organize & prepare daily activities, maintain clean well organized learning environment & direct the children to appropriate activities throughout the day Perform written evaluations three times a year and work as a team member in developing /enhancing academic curriculum.
Create weekly lesson plans. Train new teachers/staff in classroom procedures &curriculum development
& provide quality support to both the children & their parent/families. Played a main role in club's Teen Leadership Program, over summer, training & evaluating their skills in working with kids.
Create & enforced child base hands on curriculum to promote student interest & receptive learning Assisted in student-led after school tutoring program to teach under privileged students. Earned positive verbal/written feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction & student learning success
Montessori Teacher
Montessori Children's Room-Armonk, NY
July 2000 to April 2002
Implemented Montessori methods to children age 3-5 years old Also conducted Science & Craft Projects for the school Chemistry Teacher
Department of Education, Colombo
July 1994 to July 2000
Developed course plans & instructions on chemistry contents for Senior High School students Conducted, instructed & monitored laboratory activities. Conducted science fairs & exhibitions
Prepared students for advance level examination
Also taught general science to Middle School students, ages 8-16 English teacher
Department of Education, Colombo
January 1990 to July 1994
Taught English as a second language to children ages 4-9 Taught basic skills in reading, writing & speech.
Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises
Created & enforced child based hands on curriculum to promote student interest & receptive learning Education
Master of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Science(Chemistry) Education Manhattanville College - Purchase, NY
January 2003 to January 2008
Post Graduate Diploma in Science Education
National Education Institute - Colombo
January 1993 to January 1995
Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences
University of Sri Jayawardenapura - Colombo
January 1988 to January 1992
Skills
• Microsoft Words/ Excel Graphic Design power point
• Chemistry
• Special Education
• Math
• Special Needs
• Curriculum Development
• Classroom Management
• Tutoring
• Teaching
Additional Information
To whom it may concern
I am a highly motivated result focused individual with 35 years of successful education career in very different environments. Most of my career, I tried to focus on ways that I can motivate my students to be better & create interests in subject matter. To achieve these goals sometimes I tried to find my own unique ways.
I started my career as an English teacher (ESL) in Sri Lanka and then had an opportunity to teach as a Chemistry teacher in a High School in Colombo, Sri Lanka. In the United States I did teach Montessori, preschool and Middle school students for sometimes. Currently I am teaching in a theraputic school in Mohegan Lake, NY.Before that I taught in, one other theraputic school, an IB boarding school
(mostly international) with High School students, where I taught as an IB/ IGCSE Chemistry teacher, in EF,Thornwood, New York. I am hoping to broaden my horizons to have a better experience with an interesting and different set up, as well as, to find a better fit for me to further my career. I like to lead students and to participate in constructive programs. I already have achieved this in my life before, working with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, in Mt Kisco and all schools I worked so far. If I find the right school I will be able to do it again and that will give me a chance to achieve the goal in my life which is to be a great Science Teacher. Hopefully in return many more students also will benefit from my teaching methods and make their dreams come true. Also I believe in schools that students can get familiar with the staff and staff that can relate to all students they touch. In my belief that will give students an opportunity to get closer to teachers. This eventually can benefit both teacher & the student. In addition, I have artistic & computer skills that will be useful for class & school projects. I also have attached my resume for your review. I would give names of referees if you would like to consider. Thank you for considering my application. I would appreciate the opportunity to interview and look forward to hearing from you in the near future. Sincerely,
Anusha Shiromi De Silva.
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