Microsoft
Elsa Becker
Data Science
Dubai
Summary
Elsa is a dedicated Biology teacher with 15 years’ experience in teaching Grade 5 to 12. With a bachelor’s in education with Further Education and Training BedFET she is well equipped to teach Life Science in South Africa. She has been in the United Arab Emirates from 2017 to this day. Using LMS in daily teaching helped with the transition to online teaching using apps such as: Google classroom, Google suit, INaturalist, Microsoft Teams, Alef learning platform, Fusion, Orion, Power School, Sims.
Elsa took part in research with her students by doing extracurricular activities such as Recycling at High school Westonaria 2007-2016. Excursions with students to University of Johannesburg every Wednesday. (South Africa). Excursions to do Environmental Science in the field (Magaliesburg). Excursions to Maropeng.
Elsa started an environmental club called the Eco geckos at Westonaria High School. During this time the Eco gecko’s won second place in the youth symposium for the best oral presentation 10 July 2019. The Eco Gecko’s received a third price from the Gauteng Education Department for Bontle Ke Botle where students improve the school grounds by planting plants, trees, and flowers as well as the recycling program in which they returned R2000 per year from selling paper and boxes from the recycle bin.
Elsa is a dedicated person that belief in live long learning proven by continuing to do different courses when she moved to the United Arab Emirates.
Milestones and Certificates
Elsa Received a Certificate of Appreciation in 2018/2019. Certificate of appreciation, for providing best practices for the academic year 2019-2020 from the Ministry of Education Abu Dhabi. Certificate of appreciation for taking part in the events of innovation and science festival 2018-2019. Elsa received a trophy from Ministry of Education for innovation from Melieg School.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Teacher
School of Research Science
Dubai
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
Teacher
American National School Al Ain
Al Ain
07.2020 - 10.2021
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Teacher
Meleigh School Abu Dhabi (2021)
Abu Dhabi
08.2018 - 07.2020
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Teacher
Al Qadessia School Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Teacher
Westonaria High School Westonaria, Gauteng, South Africa
Westonaria
01.2007 - 07.2017
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Registered student progress and attendance on database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
- Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
- Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Evaluated students' understanding of course material through examinations and in-depth essay writing.
- Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behavior.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning.
Education
Post Graduate Program in Data Science And Business - Post Graduate Program in Data Science And Business
Texas McCombs University
America 07.2020 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Education FET - Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs
University of South Africa (UNISA)
South Africa 01.2000 - 11.2011
Skills
Data Analitics
undefinedAccomplishments
- Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of computer interactivity (Microsoft suit).
- Student Mentor - Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
- Administration - Managed Ecogecko's that resulted in acknowledged by South African Government Gauteng.
- Student Involvement - Volunteered as school nurse supervising daily school meetings and attending to all miner medical problems.
- Student Involvement - Volunteered as faculty member representative for student-led Ecogecko's environmental club, supervising weekly after school meetings and attending bi-weekly weekend conferences.
- Received commendation from Mleigh School principal for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
- Student Progress Conferences - Conducted conferences with parents, administrators, testing specialists and social workers to discuss educational plans designed to promote students' educational/social development.
- Curriculum Implementation - Taught reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art and physical education to pupils utilizing course of study adopted by the Board of Education.
- Data Organization - Organized scores of over 80 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
- Received commendation from principal of School of Research Science for successfully working with students with behavior problems.
Affiliations
- South African Council for Educators, 2011
- BirdLife South Africa
- Indeed (https://ae.indeed.com/q-log-in-jobs.html?vjk=1f30def1b3c1261f)
Additional Information
I am hard working. I am dedicated. I will be on time every time. I will find a solution.
Software
Phython
Pandas
Google suit
Certification
Licensed Teacher- No experartion
Interests
Data Science
Data Analitics
Business Analitics
Artist
I am an artist, Oil on canvas. I started in 2014 after I had a back operation. I love the calm it bring me.
Work Availability
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Quote
Life is the art of drawing sufficient conclusions from insufficient premises.
Samuel Butler
Timeline
Teacher
School of Research Science
11.2021 - 06.2023
Teacher
American National School Al Ain
07.2020 - 10.2021
Post Graduate Program in Data Science And Business - Post Graduate Program in Data Science And Business
Texas McCombs University
07.2020 - 10.2022
Teacher
Meleigh School Abu Dhabi (2021)
08.2018 - 07.2020
Teacher
Al Qadessia School Abu Dhabi
07.2017 - 07.2018
Teacher
Westonaria High School Westonaria, Gauteng, South Africa
01.2007 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Education FET - Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs
University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.2000 - 11.2011
Licensed Teacher- No experartion
Education, Uneversity of South Africa, 2011
Data Science and business Analitics, University of Texas at Austin
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