SAMEENA ANSARI
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EDUCATION
Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
Bachelors in Education 1993
Osmania University, Hyderabad, India
Masters in Arts, Literature 1995
NOTE: All foreign degrees have been evaluated by World Education Services Inc. They have declared entire degrees equivalent to US Degrees. The purpose of evaluation is for teaching certification.
CERTIFICATIONS
PRAXIS (Middle Grades Language Arts) November 2003
TEACHING EXPERIENCE (UNITED STATES)
Mary Mcleod Bethune Middle School, Decatur, GA
7th Grade Language Arts Teacher August 2008- August 2009
Chamblee Middle School, Chamblee, GA
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher August 2007- May 2008
Chapel Hill Middle School, Dekalb County, GA
7th Grade Language Arts Teacher August 2002- May 2006
Martin Luther King Middle School, Dekalb County, GA
6th Grade Language Arts Teacher August 2001- May 2002
TEACHING EXPERIENCE (INDIA)
CPI Intel Soft, Hyderabad, India
English Language Trainer May 2000- July 2001
Trained engineers, software consultants, managers, and call center service personnel on VAN (Voice accent neutralization) of mother tongue influence
Vocabulary enhancement in the English language, comprehensive analysis and creativity in writing.
Coached trainees in presentation skills, spoken language, and social skills
Diamond Jubilee High School, Hyderabad, India
6th-10th Grade English Teacher November 1995- April 1998
LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills in the English language)
Conducted workshops on vocabulary, critical analysis on text, paraphrasing journals and articles, as well as illustrations
of stories and poems
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Create subject material according to an approved curriculum, including creative writing and analytical skills
Teach students through a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio/visual presentations and language labs
Create and provide feedback on homework assignments, tests, and quizzes
Determine individual needs of students, and prepare and implement remedial programs for students who require extra help
Discuss results with parents and school officials and providing guidance on how to improve student grades and understanding of material
Attend staff meetings, educational conferences, seminars, and disseminate information at school
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Conducted workshops on English language teaching, speech and debate, and poetry.
Assisted in after school programs and Saturday school programs