Hi, I’m
Hina Sharif
Primary Teacher
Queenstown,OTA
Summary
Passionate Primary Teacher with expertise in early education, child development and collaborative teaching methods. Proven history of creating engaged classroom environments supporting diverse educational styles. Versatile student-oriented approach consistently supporting optimum performance and advancement. Experienced in developing lesson plans to meet curriculum standards. Confidently offers classroom instruction and personalized student support using balance of traditional and modern approaches. Proficient in directing classroom environments through inquiry-based learning and enhancing student behaviours through positive reinforcements. Registered teacher with the Teaching Council, New Zealand, with a qualification from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Excellent at working with different learning styles and diverse learners. College Counselor with seven years of expertise in providing group and individual career counselling to promote success among students. Come with diverse experience of working in a boarding school wherein I headed not only the career counselling department but also Admissions and Marketing.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
The Rainbow CornerQueenstown, Otago
Early Childhood Teacher
11.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
Delhi Public School Gaziabad, Dehradun
Primary Teacher
07.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- Developed and implemented Literacy and language program. Taught reading comprehension strategies and helped students to identify, and use text's organisational structure to comprehend, learn, and remember content.
- Planned and implemented authentic, learner-centric, constructivist practices in classrooms to empower learners, and make them creative, critical thinkers and communicators.
- Taught SEE (Social, Emotional and Ethical) Learning Curriculum to years 1 and 2, aimed at providing them with a framework for the cultivation of social, emotional and ethical competencies.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses and learning patterns.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
- Collaborated with peers on student success while participating in a multidisciplinary team to promote students' well-being.
- Developed innovative and diverse methods for teaching children aged 6 to 13 using technology integration and experimental learning. Integrated Thinglink, Padlet, Kahoot, Timelinely, wake let into daily lesson plans.
- Coached students on physical and emotional safety as part of the health curriculum.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Administered reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
Ilam School
Student Teacher
07.2020 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Conducted Literacy and Math Program for Years 3 and 4.
- Did Running Records, PAT, E-asTTle and other Assessments.
- Taught across all the eight areas of the New Zealand curriculum.
- Involved in the wider life of the school by coaching basketball team, organizing camping day and Athletics day.
- Gave independent lessons to students on Art, Basketball, Yoga and Mindfulness, and Dance
- Designed lessons around Place-based learning for Social Science.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Collaborated with teaching staff to implement coordinated educational strategies.
- Designed lessons for students using various teaching methods and modern classroom technologies.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioural and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
SelaQui International School
Head of Admissions, Careers and Alumni Relations
07.2014 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Developed and managed the full program for student admissions, including outreach and communication to prospective families, all aspects of the application, selection and enrollment process. The admissions doubled in the first two years.
- As Head of Careers Guidance Department, led a three-member team to assist students with their applications to universities in India and abroad. Supervised resume writing, Transcripts, recommendation letters and interview preparation.
- Designed and taught career exploration and career mapping classes to years 9, 10, 11 and 12
- Master-in-Charge Community Outreach Programme. Set up a school ‘Sahyog' for the marginalized children nearby Selakui area. Adopted five government schools and helped them with English classes and infrastructural development.
UKCA Law Chambers
Corporate Lawyer
01.2009 - 01.2013
Job overview
- UKCA & Partners: Corporate Drafting, Advising & Litigation
- AZB & Partners: Intellectual Property Laws: Trade Mark Laws
Education
University of CanterburyChristchurch, NZ
Graduate Diploma in Teaching And Learning
University of DelhiDelhi
Bachelor of Law from Law
Annamalai UniversityChennai, TN
MA English from English
Indraprastha College For Women,University of DelhiDelhi
Bachelor of Arts from Economics And Human Resource Management
Skills
- Play-based instruction
- Collaboration
- Adaptive
- Technology integration
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instruction
- Constructive Feedback
Additional Information
- Registration and Certifications: Teacher Registration with the Teaching Council Aotearoa, New Zealand (Registration Number 383442)
- International Certified Career Coach By Mindler & Career Development Alliance (USA)
- Certification on ‘Online Teaching’ by ACER
Timeline
Early Childhood Teacher
The Rainbow Corner
11.2022 - Current
Primary Teacher
Delhi Public School Gaziabad, Dehradun
07.2021 - 08.2022
Student Teacher
Ilam School
07.2020 - 11.2020
Head of Admissions, Careers and Alumni Relations
SelaQui International School
07.2014 - 01.2020
Corporate Lawyer
UKCA Law Chambers
01.2009 - 01.2013
University of Canterbury
Graduate Diploma in Teaching And Learning
University of Delhi
Bachelor of Law from Law
Annamalai University
MA English from English
Indraprastha College For Women,University of Delhi
Bachelor of Arts from Economics And Human Resource Management
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