Arunava Borah
Chesapeake
Summary
Special education professional with proven track record of fostering inclusive learning environments and implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and achieving positive educational outcomes, adaptable to changing classroom dynamics. Skilled in behavior management, curriculum development, and student advocacy, bringing reliability and flexibility to role. Experienced with developing and implementing individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs. Utilizes effective behavior management techniques to create positive and inclusive classroom environment. Track record of collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support student success and development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Indian River High School - Chesapeake Public Schools
Chesapeake, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Developed individualized education plans (IEPs) to address diverse student needs and promote academic success.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement effective teaching strategies and support services.
- Utilized assistive technology tools to enhance learning experiences for students with disabilities.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods accordingly.
- Co-teach English 10 and Biology.
- Created Lesson Plans to meet diverse student needs.
- Develop progress reports to monitor student progress.
- Advocated for student needs within school community, fostering inclusive educational environments.
- Mentored novice teachers, providing guidance on classroom management and lesson planning techniques.
Supplemental Instructor/Adjunct
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake, VA
08.2013 - Current
- Responsibilities include student assistance, tutoring, problem solving, critical thinking, lab safety, lab maintenance, OSHA guidelines, and topic(s) knowledge.
- As a supplemental instructor, I am the individual who students come to for help outside of instructional hours. Open lab is a class where students can utilize for extra help for their lab class and lecture class. I answer questions based from what is recommended for their specific class. I can also answer questions that may or may not pertain to their needs.
- I also keep the laboratory clean and organized for open lab as well as instructional lab. This is mandatory per OSHA and campus guidelines. All models are kept together and are organized in a way that best suits the progression of the semester. For example, week 5, students will learn about the skull. Therefore, any models that have been used and already tested on will be set aside for future use, and skull models and diagrams will be available for easy access. All models are available for use, however, models that are a being studied and will be studied will be priority for student use.
- Aside from lab maintenance and academic responsibilities, I will also assist students with study habits, study resources, tips on how to manage their study time, and how to succeed in this their class.
- As an adjunct, I instruct courses up to 2 credit hours. I create lesson plans and follow a strict course outline. I teach course material, assign homework and classwork material, conduct lab activities, create and proctor test/assessments, grade class material, advise students, communicate with other Biology faculty, and follow OSHA guidelines and any other protocols.
Paraprofessional Educator
JOLLIF MIDDLE SCHOOL - Chesapeake Public Schools
Chesapeake, VA
08.2021 - 06.2023
- I am responsible for assisting classroom teachers with daily activities with students. I currently have 3 Academic support classes and 2 Inclusion classes. My general daily duties consist of observing student behavior, student progress, assisting students with classroom work, missing assignments, proctoring assessments, assisting with student instruction, and helping teachers with classroom management. When needed, I would do any assignments designated by Administration.
- I also act as a substitute when an absent teacher's class is not filled. In that scenario, I would follow directed instructions from teacher notes for the daily lesson plan.
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
Chesapeake, VA
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Receive packages, scan packages, and load packages onto delivery trucks. Adjust packages with wrong addresses and zip codes. Packages range from 1lb - 100 lb.
- Majority of delivery trucks have specific loading instructions.
Education
Bachelor's - Biology
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12-2019
Associate - Science
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake, VA05-2016
Associate - Social Science
Tidewater Community College
Chesapeake, VA05-2016
Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Rstudio
- FlowJo software
- Flow Cytometry
- DNA extraction
- Poly
- ELISA
- Tutoring
- Teaching
- Classroom Management
- Individual education plans ieps
- Small group instruction
- Co-teaching experience
- Lesson planning
- Inclusion strategies
- Data management
- Group and individual instruction
Publications
- Investigating the Co-Occurrence of Rickettsia parkeri and Rickettsia andeanae in Gulf Coast Tick Populations in Virginia
- Https://www.researchgate.net/publication/339079850_Investigating_the_Co-occurrence_of_Rickettsia_parkeri_and_Rickettsia_andeanae_in_Gulf_Coast_tick_populations_in_Virginia
- February 2020
Section name
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Special Education Teacher
Indian River High School - Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2023 - Current
Paraprofessional Educator
JOLLIF MIDDLE SCHOOL - Chesapeake Public Schools
08.2021 - 06.2023
Package Handler
FedEx Ground
08.2020 - 08.2021
Supplemental Instructor/Adjunct
Tidewater Community College
08.2013 - Current
Associate - Science
Tidewater Community College
Associate - Social Science
Tidewater Community College
Bachelor's - Biology
Old Dominion University