Afifa Khan
East Brunswick,NJ
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Nurturing Preschool Teacher's Aide possessing first-rate communication, organizational and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with 4 years of experience supervising 20 children simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool/Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Rainbow Academy - Renai Sance LLC
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods, and techniques.
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
Preschool/Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
The Unitarian Society
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
The American University
Dubai, United Arab Emirates12.1998
Bachelor of Science - General Business
Centre For American Education
Dubai, United Arab Emirates06.1996
Skills
- Self-Motivated
- Preschool Programs
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Educational Games
- Group Assistance
- Educational Settings
- Student Engagement and Development
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Clear and Direct Communication
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working
Urdu
Professional Working
Bengali
Professional Working
Arabic
Limited Working
Timeline
Preschool/Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
Rainbow Academy - Renai Sance LLC
01.2023 - 06.2023
Preschool/Kindergarten Assistant Teacher
The Unitarian Society
09.2019 - 10.2022
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design
The American University
Bachelor of Science - General Business
Centre For American Education
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