Glenela Rajpaul
APO AE
Summary
Professional educator with strong background in developing and implementing engaging curriculum. Adept at fostering collaborative learning environment that encourages student growth and achievement. Skilled in classroom management, lesson planning, and adapting to diverse educational needs. Known for reliability and flexibility, ensuring smooth and effective teaching operations.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
International School Westpfalz
08.2022 - Current
- Collaboratively planned lessons and units of inquiry that accommodated range of needs and abilities.
- Supported and promoted inquiry-based, autonomous, and independent teaching and learning.
- Empowered students to pursue real-life investigations through authentic tasks and/or experiences.
- Created opportunities for one-to-one goal setting through structured mentoring.
- Communicated with parents, students, professionals, and school personnel to share information and encourage involvement.
- Used a range of assessment and reporting strategies.
Teacher
Hampton Public Schools
08.2016 - 04.2022
- Lead the 2nd grade team as Grade-Level Chair for two years.
- Implemented flexible seating classroom framework - only teacher in school to implement innovative change.
- Planned and implemented instruction that provides appropriate learning experiences.
- Assessed student achievement and maintained assessment data for institutional and instructional reporting.
- Managed behavior of learners in the classroom through social emotional learning activities.
- Participated, collaborated, and attended professional development in order to nurture and sustain a school culture conducive to accelerated student achievement in a safe environment.
- Communicated with parents, students, professionals, and school personnel to share information and encourage involvement.
Early Reading Intervention Assistant
Hampton Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Created lesson plans for kindergarten through third grade students who do not meet the Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening (PALS) benchmark.
- Collaborated with teachers to review data and develop lesson plans.
- Worked with kindergarten through third grade students addressing fundamental literacy skills daily.
Administrative Coordinator
The College of William and Mary
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Ensured all course-related materials are updated with immediate availability for distribution.
- Supported fiscal activities such as vendor payment requests, check requests, running monthly reports, and reconciling online registrations.
- Provided daily set-up of audiovisual equipment for three classrooms.
- Coordinated production and printing of the Lifelong Learning catalog.
- Answered phone calls and responded to inquiries from customers, vendors and other external contacts.
- Managed and maintained electronic and paper-based catalog and member records keeping essential documents accessible and organized.
- Implemented advertisement campaigns targeting prospective adult learners effectively showcasing campus culture and highlighted success stories from alumni.
- Assisted applicants throughout the admission process, providing guidance on program selection, application completion, and financial options.
Senior Office Assistant (Human Resources)
James City County
01.2014 - 01.2014
- Streamlined office operations by implementing efficient filing systems and organizational strategies.
- Increased customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues via phone, email, or in-person interactions.
- Primary point of contact to assist applicants and employees in completing employment, payroll, and benefit forms.
- Ensured new hires complete forms and post-offer checks in a timely manner.
- Handled sensitive information and maintain confidentiality using the HRIS system.
Curriculum Technician
Moorpark College
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Coordinated preparation and distribution of Technical Review and Curriculum Review materials, agenda, and minutes.
- Established timelines/coordinated the production and printing of the college catalog; compiled, organized, and integrated input from divisions and departments pertaining to content; and proofread documents for accuracy and consistency.
- Managed and facilitated the electronic submission of curricula and programs to the California Community College system office.
- Inputted data into web-based curriculum database and monitored data for compliance with state and college district regulations.
- Worked with Scheduling Coordinator and Registrar on curriculum issues in Banner.
- Reviewed and distributed data to the public and college staff via the web through OmniUpdate.
- Attended conferences and seminars related to curriculum and articulation.
Secretary III - Federal Programs
Tri-Counties Regional Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining confidentiality when managing personnel files or financial data.
- Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
- Prepared professional correspondence, including memos, letters, and emails, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
School Secretary (DoDEA, GS-0318-06)
Lajes Elementary/High School
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Answered multi-line telephones and greeted visitors and parents to facilitate office operations.
- Performed clerical and administrative support duties to optimize workflow procedures.
- Processed student registrations and withdrawals.
- Managed school calendar and scheduling, ensuring timely communication with parents, teachers, and administrators.
- Assisted in the hiring process for new staff members, resulting in a more diverse and qualified workforce.
Information Manager
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
04.1993 - 11.2007
- Responsible for providing personnel support to squadron members, including performance reports, disciplinary actions, and military benefits.
- Established and maintained offices of record through the creation of manual and automated file plans.
- Applied cutoff procedures and disposed of and retrieved records, to include records transferred from the Federal Records Center.
- Complied with Privacy Act (PA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) procedures.
- Trained and inspected yearly squadron section for records compliance.
- Managed base publication and forms office, ensuring publications and forms were completed and published in a timely manner, both paper and electronic.
- Performed configuration, management, security, and initial diagnostics of information systems.
- Reported security incidents and formulated and applied corrective security procedures.
- Served as education and training manager for subordinates.
- Organized and developed training programs and on-the-job education for Commander’s Support Staff and Information Management personnel.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Studies
Western Governors University
01.2016
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Maryland University College
01.2008
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland University College
01.2007
Associate of Arts - Information Management
Community College of the Air Force
01.1999
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Plan Design
- Parent Communication
- Varied Teaching Strategies
- Setting Goals
- Record Keeping
Certification
Virginia Department of Education Postgraduate Professional License ENDORSEMENT Elementary Education, PK-6 (Expires: June 2032)
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
INFORMATION MANAGER United States Air Force (E-6) / 1993 - 2007
Timeline
Teacher
International School Westpfalz
08.2022 - Current
Teacher
Hampton Public Schools
08.2016 - 04.2022
Early Reading Intervention Assistant
Hampton Public Schools
08.2015 - 08.2016
Administrative Coordinator
The College of William and Mary
01.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Office Assistant (Human Resources)
James City County
01.2014 - 01.2014
Curriculum Technician
Moorpark College
01.2011 - 01.2013
Secretary III - Federal Programs
Tri-Counties Regional Center
01.2010 - 01.2011
School Secretary (DoDEA, GS-0318-06)
Lajes Elementary/High School
01.2008 - 01.2009
Information Manager
U.S. Air Force Active Duty
04.1993 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Maryland University College
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland University College
Associate of Arts - Information Management
Community College of the Air Force
Master of Arts - Educational Studies
Western Governors University
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