Shaista Khan
Edmonton,AB
Summary
A diligent and passionate teacher seeking a permanent teaching position that will professionally help me learn and grow as an educator. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet Provincial Standards. Comfortable working with learners of different skill levels, maintaining positive relationships to enhance their participation and overall success. Believes in student-centered learning and holds student interest using engaging methods and an enthusiastic attitude.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
Pollard Meadows Elementary School (EPSB)
04.2024 - Current
- Implementing differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Conducted small group interventions for struggling learners, providing targeted support that led to increased academic achievement.
- Assessed student progress using various assessment tools, adjusting instruction as needed to address identified areas of need.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Instructed groups of up to four students and provided individual support.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to learn from mistakes and improve their performance.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, increasing students'' understanding of how subjects interconnect.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Substitute Teacher
Edmonton Public School Board
10.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by the homeroom teacher to continue student education and strengthen their core concepts
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in the classroom
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities
- Administered graded tests/quizzes, and reported performance to the classroom teacher
- Supervised students during lunch hours and recess activities
- Supervised students during after-school hours, ensuring they boarded the school bus and safely went home with their parents/guardians
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on past referrals and trusted performance
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes
- Attended various PD sessions such as Positive Behavioral Principles, Class Management and Trauma Informed Practice for safe, supportive, and self-regulated classrooms.
Substitute Teacher
MAC Islamic Elementary/ Junior High School
10.2022 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by the homeroom teacher to continue student education and strengthen their core concepts
- Developed rules and set goals to maintain order in classroom
- Leveraged classroom discussion strategies to engage students, promote topics and boost learning opportunities
- Administered tests/quizzes and reported performance to the classroom teacher
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities
- Supervised students during after-school hours, ensuring they safely went home with their parents/guardians
- Repeatedly requested as a substitute teacher by teachers based on past referrals and trusted performance
- Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Classroom Volunteer
St. Catherine Elementary/ Junior High
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Offering general support to Classroom Teachers (G 4/5 combined and G 5), handing out worksheets, displaying their work on bulletin boards, and straightening up classrooms
- Promoting positive relationships between students by encouraging kindness and respect
- Enhancing students' learning experience by supporting them in completing their assigned tasks in Math, English Language Arts, Science, Art, and Social Studies
- Overseeing the safety and well-being of students under care during teacher absences
- Assisting Homeroom Teacher (G 4/5) in the year-end process of packing teacher stuff and sorting and packing student items.
Pre-Service Teacher
St. Catherine Elementary/ Junior High
10.2021 - 12.2021
- During my AFX (Advance Field Experience), I Observed my Mentor Teacher teaching various lessons, interacting with students, and managing classrooms to gain insight and understand duties and responsibilities
- Conferred with my mentor teacher to establish instructional targets and prepare lessons to cover source topics
- Taught Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, and Art
- Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies
- Stood in for teachers to supervise classes, deliver lessons and administer tests
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives to foster student progress and academic performance
- Engaged students and boosted their understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities
- Had one-on-one sessions with struggling students to increase individual student success
- Differentiated instruction according to student skill level
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions
- Assisted my Mentor Teacher in decorating and organizing classrooms during celebrations such as Remembrance Day and Christmas
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students
- Attended PD sessions, staff meetings, and collaborative team meetings with the mentor teacher
- Supervised the School bus during after-school hours with my mentor and sometimes individually to ensure children were safely boarded into the bus on time.
Pre-Service Teacher
Lauderdale Elementary School
03.2021 - 04.2021
- During my IFX (Interim Field Experience), I Observed my Mentor Teacher's management skills in Classroom to improve my skills and communication
- Conferred with my Mentor Teacher to establish instructional targets, prepare lessons to cover source topics, and learn about current standards and best practices
- Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline
- Created engaging lesson plans and differentiated them based on students' needs
- Implemented different technologies such as smartboard and microphone to engage students in-class instruction and diversify approaches
- Had one-on-one sessions with struggling students to increase individual student success
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement
- Attended PD sessions on Anxiety and Individualized Program Planning for children with disabilities
- Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
Volunteer
St. Teresa of Calcutta Elementary School
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Oversaw special activities, monitored students, and ensured their safety during indoor and outdoor field trips
- Edmonton Valley Zoo: Assisted 100 voices and Kindergarten students to walk around the zoo, explore the various animal species, and make sure they were safe
- Dawson Park, Borden Park: To accompany a group of Kindergarten students to play around the park and ensure they are safe
- Bowling: Visited the Bonnie doon bowling lanes and helped the students from Grade 1 learn how to bowl, ensuring they took turns and behaved well
- Volunteered for Science projects - Grade 2 Boats and Buoyancy: In-school field trip with Teachers Pet - Help students make a boat out of clay and then fill it with marbles to see how much load it can withstand, whether the boat floats or sinks
- Magnets: In-school field trip with Teachers Pet - Repel and attract experiment-helped students see and understand how objects repel and attract a magnet
- Some of the things used were keys, pieces of cardboard, marbles, pebbles, and stones
- Prairie Gardens: Visited the petting zoo and puppet show with students, helped them to make life-size scarecrows, dig out gems and pebbles from gem mines, and also made sure they were safe while running around the maze and during playtime
- Volunteered for Grade 5 Wetland Ecosystem: In-school field trip with Teacher's pet: Assist students in using equipment such as tweezers, tongs, and pliers to understand how birds with different beaks adapt to feeding on foods in the wetland ecosystem.
Nutrition Support Worker (E4C Volunteer)
St. Teresa of Calcutta Elementary School
09.2015 - 09.2015
- Responsibilities included food service activities making healthy snacks and lunch for students from Grades 1 to 6 for a day
- Maintaining food, preparation area, equipment, facilities, and services to ensure a clean and sanitary environment.
Education
Bachelor of Education (After Degree)-Generalist -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ABBachelor of Science-Zoology -
Bharathiar University
Coimbatore, IndiaSkills
- Classroom Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Collaboration
- Student-Centered Learning
- Differentiated Instruction
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- English as an additional language (EAL)
- Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, Urdu
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
Languages
English - Advance
Hindi - Advance
Tamil - Beginner
Urdu - Fluent
References
- Famela Galicia, (780) 426-6933, famela.galicia@ecsd.net
- Gabriella E Petrone, (780) 993-9545, gabriella.petrone@ecsd.net
- Linda Hennigar, (780) 458-1691, linda.hennigar@ecsd.net
- Tim Young, (780) 267-1377, ty1@ualberta.ca
- Kathleen Scrivano, (780) 471-3631, kathleen.scrivano@ecsd.net
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
Pollard Meadows Elementary School (EPSB)
04.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Edmonton Public School Board
10.2022 - Current
Substitute Teacher
MAC Islamic Elementary/ Junior High School
10.2022 - Current
Classroom Volunteer
St. Catherine Elementary/ Junior High
05.2022 - 06.2022
Pre-Service Teacher
St. Catherine Elementary/ Junior High
10.2021 - 12.2021
Pre-Service Teacher
Lauderdale Elementary School
03.2021 - 04.2021
Nutrition Support Worker (E4C Volunteer)
St. Teresa of Calcutta Elementary School
09.2015 - 09.2015
Volunteer
St. Teresa of Calcutta Elementary School
09.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Education (After Degree)-Generalist -
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Science-Zoology -
Bharathiar University
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