Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Hobbies and Interests
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Deafa Afrin

Orlando

Summary

Compassionate, creative and result driven individual with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Early Childhood Educator devoted to successfully preparing children for a full educational career. In addition, a high-performing Store Manager familiar with managing range of personalities to effectively build consensus and achieve operational targets. Experienced with stand-alone stores as well as mall environments. Revitalizes operations and adapts to changing market conditions.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Teacher

Young Innovators Academy
06.2023 - Current
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Organized field trips that enriched classroom learning experiences by connecting students with real-world applications of course concepts.
  • Designed and executed project-based learning experiences, promoting teamwork, problem-solving skills, and real-world connections for students.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Lead Teacher

O2B Kids
10.2021 - Current
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support.
  • Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
  • Oversaw work of teaching team to optimize student education

Lead Teacher

Exploris Learning Academy
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
  • Designed training program to teach new teachers school guidelines and increase overall success.

Lead Teacher

Kidstown Learning Center
11.2017 - 05.2019
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Developed curriculum to advance physical, emotional, social and cognitive growth of children.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting.

Store Manager

Stop N Go
01.2017 - 11.2017
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
  • Maximized sales by 20% and minimized shrinkage through excellent customer service by 10% and adherence to standard practices.
  • Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Milestone College
Dhaka
07.2011

Skills

  • Lesson development
  • Classroom management
  • Smart Classroom Technology
  • Key decision making
  • Customer service with parents
  • Compliance understanding
  • IEP support
  • Effective Communication
  • Maximizing profitability
  • Relationship building and management
  • Team leadership and coaching
  • Customer Response
  • Database Management
  • Hourly shift management
  • Sales expertise
  • Operations

Certification

  • 2021-06 Early Childhood Education (Present)
  • 2021-06 Child Development Associate (Present)
  • 2021-06 Pre-School Director Credential (Present)
  • 2021-06 CPR Certification (Present)
  • 2021-06 First Aid Certification (Present)
  • 2019-07 A Teacher's Guide to My Teaching Strategies GOLD

Languages

English - Excellent
Full Professional
Hindi - Good
Professional Working
Bengali
Full Professional

Hobbies and Interests

Travelling, Shopping, Watching Movies, Going to theme parks, Cooking, Space Constellation

Accomplishments

  • Led a team, trained colleagues, or managed projects.
  • Earned a promotion, award, or positive client feedback
  • Volunteered or organized community events.
  • Completed personal development goals like language learning or career training.
  • Overcame a challenge that built relevant skills like resilience, adaptability, or communication.

Timeline

Lead Teacher

Young Innovators Academy
06.2023 - Current

Lead Teacher

O2B Kids
10.2021 - Current

Lead Teacher

Exploris Learning Academy
04.2021 - 06.2021

Lead Teacher

Kidstown Learning Center
11.2017 - 05.2019

Store Manager

Stop N Go
01.2017 - 11.2017

High School Diploma - undefined

Milestone College