TANYA CHOPRA
830-4627 Tutor Court,Regina
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with 16 years valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Abreast with teaching the British and American curriculum in international settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Teacher (Grade 3, 4 & 5)
Montessori School of Regina
02.2024 - Current
- Embrace the principles of Montessori education, fostering independence, self-directed learning, and respect for each child's individuality.
- Create a prepared environment that is conducive to exploration, discovery, and hands-on learning.
- Observe and assess each child's progress and development, using observation as a tool to understand their interests, strengths, and areas for growth.
- Foster a supportive and nurturing classroom environment where children feel safe, respected, and valued. Encourage positive social interactions, conflict resolution skills, and empathy, promoting the development of emotional intelligence and social competence.
- Cultivate a culture of curiosity and lifelong learning, encouraging children to ask questions, explore their interests, and pursue their passions.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Mentored junior teachers, sharing best practices and providing constructive feedback to improve their teaching techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, performance, and progress to ensure transparency and effective communication with parents.
Early Childhood Educator-Level III
Montessori School of Regina
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Implemented evidence-based behavior management systems to maintain a positive atmosphere conducive to learning for all students.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
Head of Year/ClassTeacher -KS2-Grades 3 to 6
The British School
07.2016 - 12.2022
- Analyze data related to student achievement, behavior and well-being to inform planning.
- Engage in ongoing professional development to stay informed about the best practices in student support and education.
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs and ensuring mastery of concepts.
- Implemented assessment strategies that accurately measured student understanding, guiding data-driven instruction for improved outcomes.
- Served on various school committees focused on curriculum development or improvement initiatives, demonstrating dedication to ongoing school-wide progress.
- Mentored new teachers in effective instructional practices, contributing to their professional growth and success in the classroom.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
Primary Class Teacher
The British School
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Maintained open and regular communication with parents or guardians regarding students' progress, behavior, and overall well-being.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering open communication with students and parents.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress, ensuring accurate reporting to parents during conferences and in report cards.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines, procedures, and behavior expectations.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions and additional support, increasing their academic achievement levels.
- Evaluated student progress regularly using both formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction as needed for optimal learning outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in education and improve teaching skills continually.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
Assistant Teacher
The British School
01.2009 - 05.2013
- Assist the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and delivering instruction.
- Work with individual students or small groups to provide additional support or reinforcement.
- Monitor students during classroom activities, transitions, and other non-instructional times.
- Assist in preparing instructional materials, resources, and classroom displays.
- Work with students who may need additional assistance due to learning disabilities or language barriers.
- Collaborate closely with the lead teacher to implement instructional strategies and interventions.
- Assisted in organizing and supervising school events and field trips, ensuring safe and educational experience for all students.
Education
Master of Arts - Specialization In Institutional Management
Indira Gandhi National Open University-IGNOU
New Delhi,India.04.2017
Bachelor Of Elementary Education(B.EL.ED) - Elementary Education
University of Delhi-Jesus & Mary's College
New Delhi,India.05.2008
Skills
- Mentoring Teachers
- Inquiry-based learning
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Conflict Resolution
- Team player
- Effective communication
- Organised
Certification
- Professional A - Teaching License
(Saskatchewan Professional Teachers Regulatory
Board)-SPTRB.
- Early Childhood Educator - Level III
(Ministry of Education,Saskatchewan,Canada).
- Certificate of Gifted education and higher order thinking.
(Government of South Australia).
- Certificate of Educational Studies.
(The College of Teachers -National Inspections
London,England)
- Certificate of Across Cultures Teacher -UK.
(Teaching Young Learners English as an Additional
Language).
- Creating Cultures of Thinking
(HARVARD Graduate School of Education)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Head Teacher (Grade 3, 4 & 5)
Montessori School of Regina
02.2024 - Current
Early Childhood Educator-Level III
Montessori School of Regina
08.2023 - 01.2024
Head of Year/ClassTeacher -KS2-Grades 3 to 6
The British School
07.2016 - 12.2022
Primary Class Teacher
The British School
07.2013 - 06.2016
Assistant Teacher
The British School
01.2009 - 05.2013
Master of Arts - Specialization In Institutional Management
Indira Gandhi National Open University-IGNOU
Bachelor Of Elementary Education(B.EL.ED) - Elementary Education
University of Delhi-Jesus & Mary's College
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