Dowua Abed
Oak Lawn,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic educator with a proven track record at Universal School, excelling in classroom management and fostering strong relationships with students and parents. Expert in lesson planning and student engagement, I create interactive learning environments that promote safety and academic success. Committed to open communication and proactive behavior management, ensuring every child thrives.
Objective:
Enthusiastic and compassionate preschool teacher with a passion for early childhood education, seeking to create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. Committed to fostering children's social, emotional, and cognitive development through play-based and structured learning activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Preschool Teacher
Universal School
08.2021 - Current
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
Teacher's Assistant
Universal School
08.2018 - 05.2021
- 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.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2027
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills, IL05-2025
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom organization
- Child development
- Positive reinforcement
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- CPR Training -
- Mandated Reporter
- ECE Credentials
- Gateways Credentials 2,3,4
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Universal School
08.2021 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Universal School
08.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Illinois State University
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Moraine Valley Community College
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