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Anna Sahakyan

Glendale,CA

Summary

Dynamic educator and psychologist with a proven track record at Child Care, excelling in classroom management and relationship building. Skilled in differentiated instruction, I foster student engagement and support diverse learning needs, ensuring every child thrives. Committed to innovative lesson planning and effective parent-teacher communication, I create enriching educational experiences.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

Child Care
Sisian, Armenia
12.2003 - 05.2004
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.

Social Worker

World Vision International
Yerevan, Armenia
09.2004 - 10.2005
  • i’m Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure appropriate care coordination and resource allocation for clients.
  • Educated families on available community resources, connecting them with essential services such as housing assistance, financial aid, or healthcare providers.
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
  • Improved client well-being by conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored intervention plans.
  • Assisted clients with navigating and accessing social services such as housing and medical care.

Psychologist

Art School
Sisian, Armenia
01.2006 - 02.2018
  • Interviewed, observed, and surveyed patients to gain necessary information for psychological diagnosis.
  • Managed caseload of individual clients, couples, and family therapy sessions.
  • Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
  • Contributed to team development by providing clinical supervision to junior psychologists or interns seeking licensure.

Psychologist

Child Care
Sisian, Armenia
02.2018 - 06.2023

Focused on enhancing developmental and behavioral strategies for children with disabilities.

Teacher

Hunanyan Family Child Care
Glendale, CA
06.2023 - Current
  • Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Preschool Pedagogy And Psycho - Preschool Pedagogy And Psychology, Fine Arts

The Armenian State Pedagogical University Af. Kh. Abovyan
Yerevan, Armenia
07.2003

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Relationship building
  • Critical thinking
  • Lesson planning
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Positive role model and mentor
  • Public speaking
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Collaborative learning
  • Student-centered learning
  • Child development
  • Small group instruction
  • Learning strategies
  • Innovative lesson planning
  • Student needs assessment
  • Special needs students
  • Special education

Languages

Armenian
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
English
Elementary

Timeline

Teacher

Hunanyan Family Child Care
06.2023 - Current

Psychologist

Child Care
02.2018 - 06.2023

Psychologist

Art School
01.2006 - 02.2018

Social Worker

World Vision International
09.2004 - 10.2005

Substitute Teacher

Child Care
12.2003 - 05.2004

Bachelor’s Degree in Preschool Pedagogy And Psycho - Preschool Pedagogy And Psychology, Fine Arts

The Armenian State Pedagogical University Af. Kh. Abovyan
Anna Sahakyan