Sahar Gebara
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Passionate classroom teacher dedicated to fostering a positive learning environment. Experienced in curriculum development, lesson planning, and student assessment. Skilled in promoting student engagement and academic success through innovative teaching methods and personalized instruction. .
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Classroom Teacher
New South Wales Department of Education
Sydney, NSW
02.2005 - Current
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials to support student learning.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate student progress and modify instruction accordingly.
- Provided guidance for students with special needs, including those with IEPs.
- Collaborated with other teachers, administrators, and parents to ensure student success.
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance and progress towards goals.
- Instructed students in a variety of academic subjects utilizing differentiated methods of teaching.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through inquiry-based activities and discussions.
- Utilized technology as an effective tool for enhancing instruction.
- Organized field trips to enhance the educational experience of students.
- Supervised extracurricular activities such as clubs and athletic teams.
- Managed classroom behavior by developing positive relationships with students while enforcing rules fairly and consistently.
- Facilitated small group instruction to accommodate individual learning styles.
- Created a safe environment that fostered collaboration among students.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress and behavior.
- Integrated 21st century skills into daily curriculum to promote creativity.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices.
- Implemented strategies for differentiating instruction based on student abilities.
- Assisted in the organization of school events such as assemblies or school plays.
- Incorporated multimedia resources into the classroom setting to foster engagement.
- Integrated relevant cultural elements into course content to promote understanding.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Worked with parents, administrators, and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.
- Tracked attendance, assignments, grades and class participation for students.
- Administered tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and knowledge of course materials.
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
- Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Helped students learn to persevere with challenging tasks and build resilience for later educational efforts.
- Administered and graded class tests to evaluate student progress and comprehension.
- Offered hands-on learning opportunities to develop student self-esteem and life skills.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities, videos, and class discussions.
- Delivered clear, informative lectures on subject matter framed to meet state standards.
- Gave quizzes and tests to assess student understanding of material.
- Created study guides and supporting materials to reiterate lecture details and prepare students for tests.
- Liaised with team of professionals to implement comprehensive educational action plans for special needs and at-risk students.
- Performed student background reviews to ascertain learning deficiencies and strengths to develop tailored lessons based on student needs.
- Scheduled tutoring sessions to help students improve grades and gain better grasp course material.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
- Received recognition for contributions to innovative concepts in classroom instruction.
- Introduced and encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Creative Writing, History
University of Western Sydney
01-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Teaching, English And History
University of Western Syney
Skills
- Multimedia integration
- Student Development
- Activity Coordination
- Skills Development
- Peer Tutoring
- Test Administration
- Grading protocols
- Lesson Planning
- Project-based learning
Accomplishments
My senior students have often attained HSC results in English, which have placed them in the top performance band of the state, despite being from socio-economic backgrounds which are associated with the lowest performance bands.
Timeline
Classroom Teacher
New South Wales Department of Education
02.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature, Creative Writing, History
University of Western Sydney
Bachelor of Arts - Secondary Teaching, English And History
University of Western Syney
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