Salena Sikand

Current Address: Permanent Address:

260 East Chestnut #3407 ssikand3@gmail.com 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