1. Ms. Falguni P. Shah
55 East End Avenue, # 16 H,
New York, NY 10028
(917) 821-1456
fshah@schools.nyc.gov
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EXPERIENCE: Dr. Daniel Hale Williams School (M.S. 180-Bronx)
2014-Present Teacher (Instructional Lead)
www.shahf.weebly.com
- Assist grade level teachers in aligning Science Curriculum to CCLS
- Develop engaging lessons to meet the academic needs of students
- Employ assessment tools to improve instruction
- Participate in ongoing staff training
Meyer Levin Middle School (I.S. 285 - Brooklyn)
2013-2014 Lead Teacher
- Lead study groups around standards, assessments and instruction
- Assist teachers in setting goals for their professional development
- Serve as a "critical friend" to colleagues by providing feedback
- Facilitate regular grade level or subject area planning meetings
- Provide teaching tips to new teachers and assist them to transition to
classroom practice
- Provide a forum for experienced teachers to share their expertise with
peers
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams School (M.S. 180 - Bronx)
2003-2013 Teacher (Instructional Lead)
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- Facilitated grade level meetings to create Common Core
aligned units in ELA
- Reviewed Danielson Rubric components with teachers and facilitated
peer observations incorporating three focus competencies
- Guided teachers in analyzing student work and utilizing data
to inform our unit plan and lessons.
- Assisted network coach in guiding Special Education
teachers to align the unit with student goals
- Provided a workshop for teachers on utilizing ARIS
2012- 2013 - Participated with the DOE-UFT Local Measures of Student
Learning Common Rubric and Task Design Team.
- Reviewed, adapted, and revised standards-based common rubrics and
accompanying aligned assessments
- Tested and refined rubrics and assessments that effectively aligned to
standards and school based curriculum, and promoted appropriate
levels of rigor
2010-2011 - Participated in one year PD “Telling America’s Story:
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2. Ms. Falguni P. Shah
55 East End Avenue, # 16 H,
New York, NY 10028
(917) 821-1456
fshah@schools.nyc.gov
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Traditional American History Through Media and Literacy”
- Developed and submitted required group curriculum
project for TAH (Teaching American History)
2008-2009 - Participated in Inquiry Team to diagnose and monitor
student growth
2005-2006 - Participated in a nine month technology PD offered by
Region II at Fordham University
- Conducted Technology Professional Development workshops at our
school
- Introduced teachers to PowerPoint and how to conduct research on the
Internet to enhance their lesson plans
- Guided teachers in creating personal NYLearns webpage for academic
use.
2006 to Present NYC Teaching Fellows Selector
- Evaluate and recommend applicants using the NYCTF selection model
criteria
- Facilitate interview event activities for New York City Teaching
Fellows
2006 to 2008 Mercy College Adjunct
- Uncovered the syllabus to develop an in-depth understanding of the
course objectives and readings.
- Facilitated classroom discussions and activities that promote
engagement and understanding and connect course readings to
classroom practice.
- Evaluated participants’ progress in coursework appropriately
- Collaborated with a faculty partner
- Participated in a learning community of instructors and attended all
scheduled instructor meetings throughout the semester.
2007 to 2012 New York City Teaching Fellows - Field Advisor and Field Visitor
- Prepared for and led three two-hour Student Achievement
Framework sessions per week
- Presented Professional Development workshops
- Incorporated student work artifacts, to provide Fellows with tools,
to develop into successful teachers
- Maintained an accessible and consistent presence for Fellows
- Communicated with Field Visitor Coordinator about ongoing concerns
- Communicated with site supervisor, co-teachers and fellows
- Observed Fellows at summer school sites and debriefed with them on
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3. Ms. Falguni P. Shah
55 East End Avenue, # 16 H,
New York, NY 10028
(917) 821-1456
fshah@schools.nyc.gov
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best practices
2008 -2013 Fordham University (RETC – 21st
CCLC)
Lead Teacher
- Assisted high school students in their goal of recovering
credits using Edmentum/PLATO (online learning program)
- Provided support and assistance in resolving day-to-day problems that
arose
EDUCATION: Advanced Certificate (August 2013)
College of St. Rose (CITE - Cohort 37)
Ed Leadership & Admin: School Building Leader and School
District Leader
G.P.A: 3.9
Master of Education (May 2005)
Mercy College, New York (NYCTF – Cohort 6)
G.P.A: 3.9
Master of Business Administration, August 1994
Baruch College, New York
Major: Marketing G.P.A: 3.1
Master of Arts, May 1989
University of Bombay, India
Major: English Literature
Bachelor of Arts, May 1987
Sophia College, University of Bombay, India
Major: English Literature
SKILLS: Analytical, Strong Communicator with a Process mindset
Proficient in Microsoft Office
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