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Teacher


SUNITA J. JACOB
2802 George Hilleary Ter
Upper Marlboro, MD- 20774
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SKILL PROFILE


• Extensive experience in teaching students of different grades from diverse backgrounds
• Skilled in developing and improving students' social skills and successfully addressing behavioral problems
• Experience in supporting students at various learning centers
• Proficient in different languages


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Teacher

Burrville Elementary School, Washington DC
August, 2016 – Present

• During the 2017-18 school year, demonstrated excellence in my service to students, ensuring them access to the high-quality education they deserve. Earned a 2017-18 final IMPACT rating of Highly Effective.
• Monitor individual or groups of students in a variety of settings (e.g. snack time, group or individual games, playground activities, quiet time, classroom, play time, etc.) for the purpose of providing a safe and positive learning environment.
• Organize quiet or active, age appropriate indoor and/or outdoor activities for the purpose of actively, enthusiastically and compassionately participating in the learning activities with children.
• I adapt myself with the objectives and goals outlined by DCPS in imparting knowledge to the new learners.
• After school hours, I participate in After School Program.



Paraprofessional

Burrville Elementary School, Washington DC
February, 2013 – June 2016

• Assist the teacher with age appropriate activities by working with individual or small groups of children for the purpose of reinforcing learning concepts.

• Organize quiet or active, age appropriate indoor and/or outdoor activities for the purpose of actively, enthusiastically and compassionately participating in the learning activities with children.
• I adapt myself with the objectives and goals outlined by the class teacher in imparting knowledge to the new learners.
• After school hours, I participate in After School Program.



Additional Adult Assistant - Long Term

Cedarmere Elementary School, Reisterstown, Baltimore, Maryland
August- January, 2013

• Provided services throughout the instructional day including lunch and recess
• Helped the child to work independently on tasks without prompting and cueing
• Assisted the child with behavioral and academic needs.

Instructional Assistant - Long Term

Reisterstown Elementary School, Baltimore, Maryland
March – June, 2012

• Collaborated with special education teacher to provide learning opportunities for exceptional students
• Prepared materials to develop the sensory - motor function of special need students
• Conducted assessment and made anecdotal observation
• Assisted students in using technology for different learning activities


Para Educator - Long Term

New Town Elementary School, Baltimore, Maryland
December – March, 2012

• Collaborated with special education teacher and the team to provide learning opportunities to exceptional students
• Supported exceptional students in using computers for learning activities
• Provided personal care to the students
• Gave additional support to the main stream students who need extra help


Instructional Assistant

Baltimore Highlands Elementary School, Baltimore, Maryland
October– November, 2011

• Assisted the teacher in various activities in special education and kindergarten classroom
• Guided students in morning routines
• Read to the students during circle time

Science Teacher (6th to 10th grade)
Gopal Sharma Memorial School, Mumbai, India June 2003 – Sept 2011

• Created and initiated hands on learning experiences
• Developed lesson plans, worksheets, administrating ongoing assessments of the progress and accomplishments of each student
• Established productive collaborative relationships with parents such that a positive communication between home and school is routine

WORK EXPERIENCE


• Extensive experience in teaching students of different grades with various linguistic and cultural backgrounds since 1987
• Implemented a curriculum that addresses the various needs of students
• Conducted Homi Bhabha science quiz
• Worked as the lead teacher of grade 10 and imparted remedial support to needy students
• Worked as IIT Joint Entrance Examination invigilator
• Worked as a member of the Board of Examinations in the school
• Facilitated Educational trips for the students
• Analyzed annual report on class performance criteria such as academic skills and potential areas of academic improvements
• Prepared and developed Science projects




EDUCATION


•Completed 3 Credits in Foundation of Education, Uni. of Maryland,
College park.MD. 2016
*Completed 3 credits in special education for special need children from
P.G County Community College, MD. 2016
•Completed one year of training to become a school administrator 2011
University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India

•Master of Arts, Education 2010
University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India

•Master of Arts, English Language and Literature 1990
Ravi Shankar Vishwa Vidyalaya (University), Raipur, India

•Bachelor of Education, Methodology of teaching Science and Biology 1987
Rani Durgawati Vishwa Vidyalaya (University), Jabalpur, India

•Bachelor of Science, Botany, Zoology and Chemistry 1986
Rani Durgawati Vishwa Vidyalaya (University), Jabalpur, India


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



•Cleared Praxis 1 and 2 and Certified to teach high school Biology in Washington, DC.
•Recipient of Certificate of Appreciation from Educational Assessment Australia, The University of New South Wales in 2008 and 2009
•Recipient of the appreciation certificate as the school coordinator for National Science Olympiad Foundation in 2009
•Attended workshop on ‘Planet Earth: Our Home, Explore, Care and Share’ in 2008

Attended Seminar on Science and Global Warming organized by Mumbai Municipal
Corporation Schools in 2007