Caroline Hajjar
Bankstown,Australia
Summary
To obtain permanent primary teaching position. Enthusiastic teacher with several years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities. Committed to creating motivational and collaborative learning environments that encourage social and emotional growth. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with children, parents, colleagues and supervisors.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stage 2 Integration Teacher
Maronite College of the Holy Family
05.2022 - Current
- Supported students with Personal Plans in their classroom as well as in small group pull out
- Gathered information from teachers, parents, and assessments to develop goals and personalized plans
- Implemented individualized instruction based on student needs
- Provided feedback to teachers, students, and parents regarding progress.
First Grade Teacher
Universal American School
Kuwait
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Taught American curriculum to multinational students as part of six classroom team
- Created a positive classroom culture promoting diversity and creativity
- Collaboratively planned units of study for all subject areas
- Differentiated lessons to support a large ELL student population
- Engaged student learning using technology in whole class, group, and individual activities
- Trained and managed a full-time classroom assistant
- Coordinated individualized learning support with intervention specialist
- Maintained regular communication with parents using a variety of platforms.
First Grade Lead Teacher
American Creativity Academy
Kuwait
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Provided strategic leadership and guidance for a team of six grade 1 teachers and 5 Teaching Assistants
- Implemented and managed change including introducing 1st grade MAPS testing, RAZ Kids, and IXL
- Organized yearly/weekly plans and ensured grade level remained on schedule
- Used data collection from DIBELS, Reading A-Z and other classroom-based assessments to match students with an accurate reading level
- Attended lead meetings and delivered key objectives from administration
- Coordinated ESL push in and pullout for the grade 1 team
- Planned and organized grade level activities such as field trips, dress up days, reading week, and other celebrations
- Hosted and mentored a student teacher from University of North Carolina Wilmington
- Provided feedback and support to help student teacher apply research, theory, and best practices.
Third Grade Enrichment
American Creativity Academy
Kuwait
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Short term maternity position teaching in class with top twenty-five female students in grade 3
- Assumed an established classroom mid year and built a strong sense of community amid change
- Created inquiry-based lessons to challenge high level thinkers.
First Grade Teacher
American Creativity Academy
Kuwait
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Worked as part of a 5-classroom team on a girls only campus
- Created student-centered lessons for all major subject areas using American standards and curriculum to a classroom of 25 ESL students
- Managed a full-time classroom assistant
- Taught an 8-session afterschool reading support club
- Provided an in-service professional development on creating lifelong readers.
Casual Teacher
NSW Public Schools
Australia
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Worked as casual teacher primarily at Broderick Gillawarna School, Revesby, floating to different classrooms as needed
- School made up of students with severe and multiple physical, cognitive, and behavioral disabilities ranging from KG to year 12
- Temporarily replaced teacher out due to injury for Term 4 of 2010 school year
- Using diverse strategies, I planned and implemented lessons for students aged 12-14 including morning circle, language, math, arts and crafts, technology, physical mobility, and behavior management.
Elementary Resource Teacher
American International School in Egypt
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Support teacher for grades 1-5 in areas of language arts and math
- Students referred by classroom teacher who do not meet ELL or Special Ed
- Criteria yet need extra support in a small group setting
- Worked with small pull-out groups to identify and strengthen areas of need
- Coordinated with classroom teachers to implement reading and math strategies into their teaching practices to meet the needs of a diverse classroom
- Active member of the Child Study Team
- Member of the Science Curriculum Adoption committee.
Early Elementary Learning Support
American International School in Egypt
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Over the course of 3 years taught multi-grade level classroom KG-3 with both full and part time students
- Classes made up of 7-10 children with varying mild to severe learning disabilities
- Created differentiated student-centered lessons to meet the needs of each individual child for Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies
- Created and implemented Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for all students receiving service
- Worked with classroom teachers as well as specialist teachers to support part time students
- As most senior Elementary Learning Support Teacher, worked as representative to elementary school at grade chair meetings
- Used Susan Barton Phonics Program, Wilson Phonics, Recipe for Reading, as well as other supplementary phonics programs
- Used Touch Math to supplement Harcourt and Houghton Mifflin Math programs.
Grade 2 teacher
Marymount International School Rome
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Part of a 3-teacher grade team; planning and implementing an American style curriculum
- Taught 19 2nd grade students in a self-contained class of varying languages and international backgrounds
- Created student-centered lessons to meet the needs of ELL, learning support and general education students
- Prepared and planned 2nd grade Catholic students to receive their First Reconciliation and First Holy Eucharist
- Directed after-school elementary Science Fun club.
Grade 7 Math and Science Inclusion Co-Teacher
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Co-Taught with general education math and life science teachers twenty periods a week to two 7th grade classes of 30 students, 10 students serviced with special education in each class
- Planned and modified pre-algebra and life science lessons to meet the individual needs of gifted, general and special education students
- Taught an enrichment skills class 5 periods a week to 10 students with various special needs to supplement the general education curriculum as well as organization, study skills and time management
- Updated and implemented IEP’s for all students receiving special services.
Early Elementary Summer School Teacher
American International School in Egypt
- Taught multi grade level classroom of grades 1-4 (general education)
- Used summer session to maintain and strengthen basic language arts and math skills
- Incorporated SMART Board to make lessons fun and interactive
- Consulted with admissions team to evaluate students wishing to enroll at AIS.
Education
B.S. Ed.- Elementary & Special Education -
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2004
Skills
- Classroom Instruction
- Curriculum Implementation
- Student Engagement
- Small Group Instruction
- Student-Centered Learning
- Reporting and documentation
- Creative lesson planning
- Student rapport
- Flexible and adaptive
- IEP planning
- Differentiated Instruction
Certification
PA Certification - Elementary & Special Education May 2004
References
Furnished upon request
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Stage 2 Integration Teacher
Maronite College of the Holy Family
05.2022 - Current
First Grade Teacher
Universal American School
01.2018 - 01.2019
Third Grade Enrichment
American Creativity Academy
03.2016 - 06.2016
First Grade Lead Teacher
American Creativity Academy
01.2016 - 01.2017
First Grade Teacher
American Creativity Academy
01.2013 - 01.2015
Casual Teacher
NSW Public Schools
01.2010 - 01.2013
Elementary Resource Teacher
American International School in Egypt
01.2009 - 01.2010
Early Elementary Learning Support
American International School in Egypt
01.2006 - 01.2009
Grade 2 teacher
Marymount International School Rome
01.2005 - 01.2006
Grade 7 Math and Science Inclusion Co-Teacher
NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies
01.2004 - 01.2005
Early Elementary Summer School Teacher
American International School in Egypt
B.S. Ed.- Elementary & Special Education -
Duquesne University
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