Khadija Farooq
Teacher
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable elementary educator with two years of full-time classroom teaching experience in a K-6 school serving a diverse English langrage learner population. Committed to cultivating a collaborative community of learners through engaging in authentic, interdisciplinary learning experiences. Focused on establishing a positive and inclusive environment that fosters a sense of belonging and promotes learning. Experienced in setting up various extracurricular clubs and engaging in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practice. Passionate about creating a learning environment in which students feel empowered to excel academically and thrive socially within their community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Teacher
Manmeet Singh Bhullar School
08.2022 - Current
- Implemented new Alberta Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Wellness Curriculum
- Worked closely with Educational Assistants (EA) and Diversity and Learning Support Advisors (DLSA) to develop and implement strategies to support students with diverse learning needs, including social-emotional well-being
- Conducted and led a professional development session for staff on integrating MathUp to facilitate inquiry-based learning within mathematics and demonstrated ways to manage student assessment data gathered on PowerSchool platform
- Integrated Indigenous ways of knowing into Grade 5 curriculum through the implementation of sharing circles, Indigenous art, and oral stories
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to support English language learners (ELL)
- Engaged in regular Student Learning Team/ Professional Learning Community (SLT/PLC) and team meetings to collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and support staff
- Organized and engaged in Field Studies - Open Minds (Stampede School), Fish Creek Provincial Park, and Heritage Park
- Established and supervised student clubs spanning grades 4-6, such as soccer, badminton, and Journaling, fostering diverse extracurricular engagement opportunities and building school community.
Substitute Teacher
Calgary Board of Education
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Fulfilled short-term substitute requirements across all subject areas and grade levels
- Implemented formative assessment strategies to gauge student progress and ensure alignment with learning objectives
- Adapted to different classroom setting, establishing rapport with students and maintaining a structured environment
- Supported students with a variety of learning needs, including ELL learners and students with IPPs.
Pre-Service Teacher
FFCA NE Elementary School
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Created lesson and unit plans aligned with the Alberta Program of Studies across all disciplines
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate students with different learning styles, including scaffolding, providing additional resources, using manipulatives, and incorporating challenging extension activities
- Developed and administrated formative and summative assessment to evaluate student understanding and growth
- Engaged in regular reflection on instructional practices and student achievement with mentor teacher.
Pre-Service Teacher
Taradale School
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Created and delivered a variety of lessons to engage students with diverse needs
- Participated in collaborative problem-solving with colleagues, attending virtual team meetings to find strategies to support student learning and best practices to meet student needs
- Demonstrated adherence to COVID safety protocols to ensure the health and safety of students and staff.
Tutor
My Tutor Calgary
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Tutored students from Kindergarten to High School across all disciplines, providing small group and one-on-one instruction
- Created student centred support plans and goals in collaboration with parents and students
- Modified tutoring strategies and materials to accommodate individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Science
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences—Biological Sciences and Chemistry
University of Calgary
Skills
Lesson planning and curriculum development
Differentiated instruction
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Collaborating with colleagues
Designing and implementing authentic assessments
Adapting tasks to accommodate different learning styles
Professional Learning
- Do The Math: Numeracy Intervention (2024)
- The Potential of Content- Rich Decodable Texts for Word Reading & Meaning-Making (2024)
- ATA Workshop: Land Based Learning for Indigenous Education (2023)
- New Curriculum Implementation (2022-2023)
- ELL Strategies and Resources (2023)
- Indigenous Education Holistic Lifelong Learning Framework (2023)
- Building Thinking Classrooms (2023)
- Engaging Students in Reading- Grades 4-9 (2023)
- The Inclusive Classroom: Responding to Student Differences (2022)
References
- Cheryl Zelmer, Principal, Manmeet Singh Bhullar School (2022-present), cszelmer@cbe.ab.ca, 403-817-3568 ext. 2001
- Rahimay Ness, Assistant Principal (2023-present), rcness@cbe.ab.ca, 403-817-3528 ext. 2013
- Laina Barley, Learning Leader (2022-present), lybarley@cbe.ab.ca, 403-817-3568 ext. 2002
Timeline
Teacher
Manmeet Singh Bhullar School
08.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Calgary Board of Education
04.2022 - 06.2022
Pre-Service Teacher
FFCA NE Elementary School
10.2021 - 04.2022
Pre-Service Teacher
Taradale School
10.2021 - 04.2022
Tutor
My Tutor Calgary
01.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Education - Elementary Science
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences—Biological Sciences and Chemistry
University of Calgary