JUMAIRA JOY TAN

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Skills

Classroom Management, Lesson Planning and Curriculum Implementation, Differentiated Instruction, Multigrade Teaching, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Student Engagement and Motivation, Adaptability and Problem-Solving, Parent and Community Communication, Collaboration and Teamwork, Inclusive Learning Strategies, Time Management and Organization, Digital Literacy and Technology Integration, Google Workspace for Education, Google Docs, Google Slides, and Google Forms, Digital Lesson Planning and Presentation, Technology-Enhanced Teaching and Learning, Online Collaboration and Communication

About

My name is Jumaira Joy M. Tan. I’m a licensed professional teacher from the Philippines. I’m currently a permanent public-school teacher, and I graduated with a Bachelor of Elementary Education from HGBaquiran College.

I’ve been teaching for more than seven years, and I’ve gained experience working with different grade levels and diverse learners.

I started my teaching career in a private school as an assistant teacher for Nursery and Kindergarten. Working with young children taught me to be patient, creative, and understanding because every child has a different personality and learning style.

After that, I joined the public school system as a permanent teacher. My first assignment was in a multigrade school, where I handled Grade 1 and Grade 2 in the same classroom.

The school was located in a remote, mountainous area of our community. Although it was challenging, the experience helped me develop my classroom management, lesson planning, time management, and problem-solving skills. Since I was teaching two grade levels simultaneously, I learned how to differentiate instruction and adjust my teaching strategies to meet my students’ individual needs.

I stayed there for three years before transferring to San Antonio Elementary School, which was closer to where I lived.

At my current school, I serve as a Grade 4 adviser and teach different subjects to Grades 4 to 6, including English, Science, Philippine History, and Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC).

Through these experiences, I have developed strong skills in classroom management, differentiated instruction, lesson planning, student engagement, and adapting teaching strategies to different learning levels. I’m also comfortable collaborating with colleagues, communicating with parents, and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

One of my strengths is my ability to be flexible and resourceful, especially when working with learners who have different abilities and needs. I believe that building positive relationships with students, parents, and fellow teachers is essential to effective teaching. For me, teaching is not just about delivering lessons; it is also about understanding students, encouraging their confidence, and helping them reach their full potential.

I’m excited about the possibility of joining the J-1 Teacher Program because I want to learn from other educators, experience a different educational environment, and share my knowledge and experiences as a Filipino public-school teacher. I believe this opportunity will help me grow professionally while making a meaningful contribution to my future students and school community in the United States.

Thank you!