Anurag Singh
Brooklyn NYC
Summary
Educator with a background in neuroscience and a proven record of student success in AP Biology. Experienced in developing inclusive, inquiry-based curricula that integrate scientific research and foster critical thinking. Skilled in supporting students with learning disabilities through differentiated instruction, mentorship, and strategies that nurture both academic achievement and personal growth.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Biology Teacher
Mary McDowell Friends School
Brooklyn New York
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented differentiated High School Biology curricula tailored to the diverse learning needs of students with diagnosed learning disabilities.
- Created inclusive, hands-on learning experiences aligned with IEP goals and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
- Collaborated closely with special education professionals, families, and support staff to ensure academic and social-emotional growth.
AP Biology Teacher
Northstar Academy College Preparatory High School
Newark
08.2023 - 07.2024
- Implemented the College Board’s AP Biology curriculum in a mixed general education and special education classroom, adapting instruction to meet the diverse learning profiles of all students.
- Achieved strong outcomes: 50% of students scored a 4 or higher on the AP Biology exam.
Graduate Assistant/ Teaching Assistant
Drexel University College of Medicine
Philadelphia
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Investigating the mechanisms of cardiovascular dysfunction after Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) in rodent models.
- Served as a Teaching Assistant for the Human Structure and Function course at Drexel College of Medicine
Project Assistant
Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine
Bangalore
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Clinical sample handling and viral deactivation in accordance with BSL-2 laboratory practices, RNA- isolation, RT-PCR for COVID virus detection
Research Fellow
Tohoku University
Sendai
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Investigated the neural mechanisms of processing honorifics among L1 and L2 in an f-MRI study.
- Supervisor-Motoaki Sugiura, MD, PhD
Education
Masters - Neuroscience
Drexel University College of Medicine
Philadelphia, USA05.2023
BS-MS dual degree - Biological Sciences
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
Bhopal, India05.2020
Skills
- Student Mentorship
- Tutoring and Teaching
- Curriculum Design
- Team Leadership & Delegation
- Scientific Illustration Tools
- Educational Technology
- Biological Laboratory Techniques
- Differentiated instruction
Pronouns
he/him
Languages
- English, Proficient
- Hindi, Proficient
- Bengali, Conversational
- French, Beginner
Volunteering Outreach
- Teaching volunteer, SLAMS Philadelphia, Spring 2022
- Member, Drexel Biomedical Graduate Students for Diversity
- Teaching volunteer, RAA- Social initiative by Govt. Of India
Awards Fellowships Certifications
- Graduate Assistantship, awarded by Graduate school of biomedical studies, Drexel University, 08/01/21 - 01/31/23
- 200 hrs Yoga Teacher Training Certificate, Rishikesh Vinyasa Yoga School, Rishikesh India, 02/01/21
- INSPIRE Scholarship, awarded by Dept. of Science and Technology, Govt. of India, 07/01/15 - 05/31/20
- Scholarship for being in top 1% of national merit list 2015, DST-Govt. of India, 2015
Certification
- Issued by New Jersey Dept. of Education on February 2024
Languages
English
First Language
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- 6 week course offered by Landmark Outreach
Timeline
Head Biology Teacher
Mary McDowell Friends School
08.2024 - Current
AP Biology Teacher
Northstar Academy College Preparatory High School
08.2023 - 07.2024
Graduate Assistant/ Teaching Assistant
Drexel University College of Medicine
08.2021 - 01.2023
Project Assistant
Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine
05.2020 - 08.2020
Research Fellow
Tohoku University
05.2018 - 07.2018
Masters - Neuroscience
Drexel University College of Medicine
BS-MS dual degree - Biological Sciences
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
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