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    Salena Sikand is an elementary teacher seeking a full-time position in grades K-3. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Michigan State University and is certified to teach grades K-8. She has experience teaching in both urban and suburban settings through student teaching placements and a year-long internship in Chicago.

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    Salena Sikand is an elementary teacher seeking a full-time position in grades K-3. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Michigan State University and is certified to teach grades K-8. She has experience teaching in both urban and suburban settings through student teaching placements and a year-long internship in Chicago.

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    Salena Sikand is an elementary teacher seeking a full-time position in grades K-3. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Michigan State University and is certified to teach grades K-8. She has experience teaching in both urban and suburban settings through student teaching placements and a year-long internship in Chicago.

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    Salena Sikand is an elementary teacher seeking a full-time position in grades K-3. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Michigan State University and is certified to teach grades K-8. She has experience teaching in both urban and suburban settings through student teaching placements and a year-long internship in Chicago.

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    Salena Sikand

    Current Address: Permanent Address:


    260 East Chestnut #3407 [email protected] 6290 East Surrey
    Chicago, IL 60611 (248) 978-5459 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301

    I am a passionate and dedicated elementary teacher eager to create a classroom environment that is
    open, discussion-based, and hands-on where students are able to have ownership of their learning
    experience. I am seeking a full-time elementary teaching position in SFUSD, specifically in grades K-3. I
    have received excellent training through Michigan State University with a full year of experience in urban
    education. Upon completion of my internship program in May, I will hold a Michigan educator license for
    grades K-8 and I am currently applying for a California educator license.

    Certified Elementary School Teacher (Grades K-5 all subjects in a self-contained


    classroom, 6-8 Language Arts)

    Michigan State University, College of Education - East Lansing, MI May 2017


    Dean’s list, Graduated with Honors
    Bachelor of Arts, Major: Elementary Education, Specialty in Language Arts
    Dual Minor: Spanish and Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL/ESL)
    Specialty Program: Global Educators Cohort Program

    TEACHING EXPERIENCE

    5th Year Teaching Internship – Chicago, IL August 2017-Present


    John A. Walsh Elementary School
    Co-teacher
    • Co-taught 28 2nd and 3rd graders in a split classroom for one semester
    • Co-taught 30 4th graders for one semester
    • Developed creative and engaging lesson plans that aligned with the Common Core State Standards
    in math and ELA
    • Created hands-on activities following Illinois State Standards for science and social studies
    • Accommodated and adjusted lesson plans for diverse learners within the classroom, including
    emergent bilingual students
    • Implemented classroom management strategies based on positive reinforcement
    • Served on the Walsh Instructional Learning Team
    • Led weekly grade-level meetings by setting the agenda, making sure discussions were on topic, and
    recording notes in order to collect data

    Senior Year Student Teaching – East Lansing, MI September 2016-April 2017


    Henry H. North Elementary School
    Assistant Teacher
    • Observed daily classroom activities and adjusted lesson plans to classroom environment
    • Led small group math instruction for students who needed additional support in order to improve and
    enhance their skills
    • Constructed and implemented lesson plans and activities which followed the Common Core State
    Standards for mathematics and language arts curriculum

    Eastminster Child Development Center- East Lansing, MI January 2016- May 2016
    Substitute Teacher
    • Supervised children ages 1-5 in daily activities including: play, circle-time, meals, and recess
    • Assisted the lead teacher in designing lesson plans and classroom activities
    • Demonstrated leadership and teamwork when interacting with staff and parents
    Cook’s Academy- Bloomfield Hills, MI Summer 2014
    Lead Teacher
    • Supervised 10, 2-3 year olds in the toddler classroom
    • Developed themed lesson plans and interactive calendars biweekly for the entire summer session
    • Collaborated with my assistant teachers to ensure a structured and safe environment for the children
    • Demonstrated leadership and teamwork when working with assistant teachers in my classroom

    Wing Lake Developmental Center – Bloomfield Hills, MI Summer 2012


    Teacher’s Aid
    • Assisted a group of mentally and physically disabled students ages 16-21 in developing daily motor
    skills through physical therapy
    • Coordinated the distribution and feeding of lunches to the students

    LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
    Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society- East Lansing, MI Spring 2015- May 2017
    Member
    • Participated in professional development events in order to expand my knowledge as a future
    educator
    • Served the East Lansing community through tutoring local students and participating in local events
    such as: Literacy is Alive, Adopt a Family, and the Glencairn fundraiser
    • Collaborated with other future educators in order to develop relationships and share philosophies

    Kappa Kappa Gamma - East Lansing, MI September 2013- May 2017


    Member and Assistant Philanthropy Chair
    • Organized two annual charity events for our national philanthropy: Reading Is Fundamental
    • Collected over one thousand books for the Boy’s and Girl’s Club of East Lansing
    • Coordinated with other Panhellenic chapters to build teams to participate and raise money for our
    annual event, The Very Hungry Kappapillar

    OTHER EXPERIENCE
    Working in the Schools (WITS) - Chicago, IL September 2017- Present
    John A. Walsh Elementary School
    After School Program Coordinator
    • Supervised and coordinated 20 4th and 5th grade students on the bus from school to the program
    location downtown weekly
    • Communicated professionally with the program manager and volunteers in order to create a schedule
    for the students
    • Acted as a replacement mentor for the reading program when volunteers were absent

    Childcare - Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, East Lansing, MI, Chicago, IL 2009- Present
    Nanny
    • Cared for children ages 1-13
    • Communicated professionally with families in order to develop activity schedules for children
    • Ensured punctuality for all activities and programs when transporting children
    • Developed fun and academically enriching activities for the children to engage in during the day

    Study Abroad – Valencia, Spain May 2016-July 2016

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