Damla Tsaousis
Denver,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic educator with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Bright Horizons at East Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Promoted physical health by incorporating movement breaks and outdoor play opportunities into each day''s schedule.
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Fostered safe and nurturing classroom environment, allowing children to explore and learn confidently.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children, fostering sense of security and belonging.
- Supported children's physical development with daily outdoor play and fine motor skills activities, enhancing their physical health and coordination.
- Encouraged children's independence and self-help skills through daily routines and activities.
Early Childhood Educator
The Goddard School Of Erie
Erie, CO
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Enhanced student learning by incorporating hands-on activities and real-world examples in lesson plans.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Improved literacy rates by implementing targeted reading interventions and guided reading sessions.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Strengthened parent-teacher relationships through consistent communication, increasing parental involvement in the educational process.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Enhanced sensory and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition, and memory development, by employing both traditional and modern educational strategies and techniques.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Mentored new educators, providing guidance on effective teaching approaches and classroom management techniques.
Hospitality Management Teacher
Istanbul Etiler Tourism Vocational High School
Istanbul, Turkey
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
Education
Master of Science - Hospitality Management
Anadolu University
Eskisehir, Turkey01.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Anadolu University
Eskisehir, Turkey05.2018
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Adnan Menderes University
Aydin, Turkey06.2015
Skills
- Individualized Support
- Motor Skill Development
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Organization
- Safety Awareness
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Language Development
- Multicultural Awareness
- Behavior Management
- Circle Time Management
- Early Childhood Development
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Bright Horizons at East Fort Collins
04.2024 - 07.2024
Early Childhood Educator
The Goddard School Of Erie
05.2023 - 12.2023
Hospitality Management Teacher
Istanbul Etiler Tourism Vocational High School
09.2019 - 01.2020
Master of Science - Hospitality Management
Anadolu University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Marmara University
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management
Anadolu University
Associate of Science - Culinary Arts
Adnan Menderes University