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Nor Sarah Banu Gulam Husain
Teacher
Calgary
Summary
Enthusiastic Teacher eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skill. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the teaching industry. Dedicated in teaching professional with history of meeting school goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the quality of the students in their learning.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
24
years of professional experience
2025
years of post-secondary education
6
Languages
Work History
North Vista Primary School
Teacher
04.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results
- Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities
St. Joseph's Institution
Teacher
11.2014 - 03.2016
Job overview
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments
- Designed dynamic lesson plans based on student interests to increase overall student GPA
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards
Rivervale Pr Sch
Teacher
05.2009 - 11.2011
Job overview
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
General Education Officer
01.2001 - 04.2008
Education
Queen's UniversityToronto, ON
Bachelor of Arts from Educational Leadership And Management
IDP
IELTS ACADEMIC from Education
Cambridge
CELTA
University of Malaya
Degree
National Institute Of Education Singapore
Education from Malay Language
National Institute Of Education
Diploma from Malay Language
National Institute Of Education
Dip
Millennia Institute
A Level
Skills
Team building
Decision-Making
Flexible and Adaptable
Active Listening
Multitasking
Analytical Thinking
Communication
Planning
Organization
Time Management
Self-Motivated
MS Office
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
First Aid/CPR
Additional Information - Accomplishments
- Conduct Stellar training for Lower Primary Teachers
- Co-curriculum activity teacher
- Presented papers at the Seminar for teachers
Timeline
Teacher
North Vista Primary School
04.2016 - Current
Teacher
St. Joseph's Institution
11.2014 - 03.2016
Teacher
Rivervale Pr Sch
05.2009 - 11.2011
General Education Officer
01.2001 - 04.2008
IDP
IELTS ACADEMIC from Education
10.2023
Cambridge
CELTA
10.2021
University of Malaya
Degree
04.2012
National Institute Of Education Singapore
Education from Malay Language
06.2009
National Institute Of Education
Diploma from Malay Language
01.2009
National Institute Of Education
Dip
06.2008
Millennia Institute
A Level
12.2005
Queen's University
Bachelor of Arts from Educational Leadership And Management
08.2024