Mukta Chandra
79, Oakwood Village,
Apt. #.1, Flanders, NJ 07836
muktaoct4@gmail.com
Home 862-251-4317
Cell 973-868-3878
 OBJECTIVE
To obtain Mathematics teaching position in middle or high school.
 EDUCATION
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing in Mathematics Program, May 2012
M.A. Special Education (Currently enrolled)
CAL Campus University Online
Math courses, 2011-2012
Thomas Edison State College, NJ
Bachelor of Arts in English degree, March 2010
Cumulative GPA 3.77 (Completed 5 courses in Math)
Honors and Award: Arnold Fletcher Award for Exceptional Achievement in Independent Learning
National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi. (Affiliated to FIT, New York)
Graduate Diploma in Garment Manufacturing Technology, 1991
Delhi University, India
Bachelor of Arts in English (Honors), 1988
 CERTIFICATION
NJ CEAS in Mathematics (Grade K-12), June 2012
Substitute Teachers Certificate, Passaic County, NJ (May 2002-June 2005)
NJ Real Estate License (1997-2002)
 EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOL
West Morris Mendham High School, Mendham, NJ
Student Teaching (Grades 9th, 10th and 12th)
Spring 2012
 Taught in a high performing suburban public school with International Baccalaureate program
and more than 95% college bound students.
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Taught Advanced Algebra1, Advanced Geometry classes independently and assisted the cooperating
teacher in Foundations of College Math class.
Integrated teaching methods that included daily drill, lecture, guided practice and independent work.
Developed effective lessons plans driven by the learning goals.
Designed tests and quizzes tied to instruction.
Incorporated test correction system to facilitate relearning.
Developed review packets to assist students in preparation for tests.
Tutored students individually during lunch period.
Incorporated technology using SMART board, Geometer sketchpad and graphing calculators.
Utilized KUTA software program and other resources to develop formative and summative
assessments.
Attended faculty meetings and professional development workshops.
Attended a parent-teacher conference.
West Morris Mendham High School, Mendham, NJ
Teachers Assistant (Special Education)
September 2006-Present
 Work full time with high-functioning special needs students.
 Provide assistance to the teachers in Out of Class Support classrooms for grades 9-12.
 Provide one to one support to students in various subjects.
 Assisted in Math Remedial classes for HSPA.
 Work in a highly structured remedial reading program for the dyslexic, the Wilson Reading program.
Passaic County School District, NJ
Substitute Teacher in elementary and middle school.
2002-2005
 VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE
Sanatan Mandir, Parsippany, NJ.
Sunday School Teacher
 Taught Hindi and culture class to 20 elementary school children.
September 2002-2004
 ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Merchandiser and production coordinator with Vishesh Overseas, NY
Production coordinator with Wings Manufacturing, NY,
Quality Controller with At Last Sportswear, NJ,
Export Executive with Stencil Apparel Brands Ltd. (SABL) Delhi, 1990
1996-1997
1995-1996
1994
Duties and Responsibilities included
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Travelled to India to supervise the sampling at the company’s manufacturing center.
Worked with the sales department and designers to develop the spring and fall lines.
Developed skills in supervising, training workers, quality control, production management, and
product development.
 RELATED COURSEWORK
College Calculus 1 and 2
Geometry and Trigonometry
Finite math( in progress)
Statistics and College Algebra
Quantitative Methods
Elementary Math-Science Methods
Secondary Math-Science Methods
Child-Adolescent Development and Diversity
Classroom Curriculum-Planning and Organization
Assessment of Student Learning
 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Wilson Reading 3 Day Method workshop, Princeton, NJ, March 2011
Anti-Bullying at SHU, South Orange NJ, 2012
NJ Standards Workshop, WMMHS, NJ 2012