Alicia Chadha
@aliciachadha
Elementary teacher specializing in contemplative practices and social-emotional learning.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced elementary classroom teacher with a Master of Arts in Contemplative Practices in Education and a thesis focused on building contemplative classrooms for students with anxiety. I have taught grades Kâ7 and served as a lead/student advisor, incorporating mindful, play-based, and differentiated instruction to support English learners and students in special education.
I bring eight years of customer service experience and a role as a healthcare communicator, which sharpened my empathetic communication and ability to handle sensitive information. I am committed to inclusive classroom management, social-emotional learning, and mentoring practicum teachers to create safe, engaging learning environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Classroom Teacher
Lacordaire Academy
Sep 2019 - Jul 2025 (5 years 10 months)
Taught grades 1â2, implementing social-emotional learning, play-based and differentiated instruction to build an inclusive, safe classroom environment.
Healthcare Communicator
Actalent Scientific
Jan 2022 - Apr 2022 (3 months)
Communicated empathetically with patients and customers, handled sensitive information professionally, and resolved issues under pressure to maintain service quality.
Classroom/Special Education Teacher
Surrey School District
Mar 2012 - Jun 2018 (6 years 3 months)
Taught Kâ7 using the BC Curriculum, integrating special education strategies and social-emotional learning to deliver inclusive, differentiated instruction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SUSimon Fraser University
Master of Arts, Contemplative Practices in Education
2014 - 2018
Activities and societies: Thesis research on mindfulness, social-emotional learning, and self-regulation.
Master of Arts focused on contemplative practices in education; thesis titled 'Building a Contemplative Classroom for Students with Anxiety'.
SUSimon Fraser University
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma, Special Education
2011 - 2012
Completed a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma focused on Special Education.
SUSimon Fraser University
Bachelor of Education, Education
2010 - 2011
Activities and societies: Teaching practicum in Oaxaca, Mexico; coursework in International and Global Education.
Bachelor of Education with a teaching practicum in Oaxaca, Mexico and a minor in International and Global Education.
SUSimon Fraser University
Bachelor of Arts, English
2006 - 2010
Bachelor of Arts with a major in English and a Certificate in Liberal Arts.
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