Mudita Yajnik

I am passionate about creating a friendly and welcoming classroom environment for students because that is the foundation on which a teacher can help their students grow. 

I have one year of teaching experience through a student-teaching internship and substitute teaching in my district. Throughout my work experience, I have learned classroom management skills for all grade levels (K-12), and I try to create a welcoming environment for students however I can. 

Student Teaching Internship (January-May 2020)

Fossil Ridge High School, Fort Collins, CO. 

• Assumed full responsibilities of teaching U.S. Literature and Composition to juniors. 
• Prepared and implemented lessons aligned with Colorado state standards. 
• Collaborated with mentor teacher as well as other teachers and student teachers daily.
• Communicated with parents through e-mails and occasional phone calls to discuss student progress. 
• Award the Dr. Laurie F. Michaels Scholarship in Education for leadership ability and commitment to social justice. 

Substitute Teacher (August 2021-May 2022) 

Poudre School District, Fort Collins, CO.

• Manage the classroom effectively and follow lesson plans provided by the teacher. 
• Collaborating with other teachers or substitutes to fulfill student needs. 
• Adapt teaching methods between classes, individual students, grade levels, and schools. 
• Flexible, able to jump from one classroom to another, wherever needed. 

I graduated from Colorado State University with a major in English Literature and a minor in Secondary Education. Through my degree, I learned how to plan student-centered lessons that give students information relevant to them. I also learned communication and collaboration skills by working with other teachers and communicating with parents about their child's performance in the class. 

Bachelor of Arts (English Degree) Colorado State University—Fort Collins, Colorado. GPA: 3.35 

Aug 2016 to May 2020