Monisha Gill
Laurel
Summary
Dynamic RELA Teacher with a proven track record at PGCPS, excelling in collaborative learning and innovative instructional strategies. Enhanced student engagement through literary analysis and project-based learning, fostering critical thinking. Committed to parent-teacher collaboration and inclusivity, successfully supporting diverse learning needs and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration in the classroom.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
RELA Teacher
PGCPS - Wise High School
Upper Marlboro, MD
08.2024 - Current
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards to enhance student engagement and understanding.
- Implemented interactive teaching strategies to promote critical thinking and literacy skills among students.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations, providing targeted feedback to support learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-curricular activities, fostering a holistic learning environment.
- Utilized educational technology tools to enhance instruction and facilitate remote learning experiences.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss student performance, building strong home-school connections.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine instructional techniques and stay current with educational trends.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as book clubs or writing workshops, enhancing students'' passion for literature outside the classroom setting.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies that catered to students'' varying abilities, ensuring each learner''s success.
- Promoted inclusivity and diversity within the classroom by tailoring lesson content to accommodate various learning styles and backgrounds.
- Collaborated with colleagues for interdisciplinary lessons, promoting cross-curricular connections to enhance overall student understanding.
- Boosted students'' critical thinking skills with engaging literary analysis exercises focusing on themes, symbols, and character development.
- Maintained an orderly and disciplined classroom environment conducive to optimal learning by establishing clear expectations and enforcing consistent consequences for misbehavior.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Helped students develop academic, social and emotional skills for long-term success.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
RELA Teacher - Greenbelt Middle School
PGCPS
Upper Marlboro, MD
08.2019 - 06.2024
- Organized and led educational field trips that complemented classroom learning, broadening students' real-world understanding.
- Pioneered sustainability project that educated students on environmental issues and solutions.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
- Promoted digital literacy by integrating technology into curriculum.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction strategy to meet diverse learning needs, enhancing educational outcomes.
- Coordinated with language specialists to support English Language Learners, fostering more inclusive classroom.
- Implemented classroom management plan that reduced disruptions, creating more conducive learning environment.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Policy
The George Washington University
District Of ColumbiaMaster of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
The George Washington University
District Of Columbia01-2011
Skills
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional strategies
- Literary analysis
Accomplishments
- Commended for exemplary teaching and service to students.
- Coordinated and managed a special field trip to [Location].
Timeline
RELA Teacher
PGCPS - Wise High School
08.2024 - Current
RELA Teacher - Greenbelt Middle School
PGCPS
08.2019 - 06.2024
Ph.D. - Educational Policy
The George Washington University
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
The George Washington University