Emily Yael Lahyani
Chicago,IL
Summary
Passionate and experienced Early Childhood Educator seeking to continue advanced studies in Early Childhood Education and Child Development. Focused on broadening knowledge and teaching skills from a psychological and neurological perspective in order to best engage and empower students of all backgrounds.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Cooking Instructor
iCook Inc
Chicago, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Execute weekly lesson plans based on provided recipes.
- Organize ingredients and supplies needed for each class session.
- Adapt teaching methods based on individual student needs and learning styles.
- Instruct and demonstrate students on knife skills, baking, food safety, kitchen equipment usage, and other topics related to cooking.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Bubbles Academy
Chicago, IL
01.2023 - Current
- Utilize background in child development to support children in the classroom.
- Engage in individualized instruction with special needs students as needed.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Conduct small group activities encouraging cooperation among peers while developing problem solving and social skills.
- Observe children daily to record development.
- Collaborate with teachers to plan weekly lessons that incorporated various learning styles into each activity.
- Maintain daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Implement hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Develop professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
Summer Camp Assistant Director
Steve and Kate's Camp
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted camp director in day-to-day operations.
- Facilitated pick ups and drop offs for 120-170 campers daily.
- Monitored camper behavior to ensure safety at all times.
- Effectively communicated and developed positive relationships with parents and guardians.
- Created and implemented recreational activities that met the needs of campers in a fun and educational way.
- Utilized problem solving skills to address and diffuse behavioral situations between campers.
- Assisted, motivated and managed campers during day.
- Assigned tasks to counselors and volunteers based on their strengths while also providing opportunities for them to develop new skillsets.
- Promoted positive work environment and staff motivation through effective communication and supportive team building activities.
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Little Green Treehouse
Chicago, IL
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted with the implementation of lesson plans and daily classroom schedule for children aged 2-5.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Developed meaningful relationships with all students and families based on trust and respect.
- Led daily story time by reading books to children.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Observed each child's development throughout the school year and reported any issues or concerns to lead teacher or director.
Extended Day Program Teacher
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
Chicago, IL
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Independently led group of 10-15 Kindergarteners in daily after-school programming.
- Delivered educational after-school activities for groups of students to improve learning potential outside of classroom.
- Planned both long and short-range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practices and program philosophy.
- Built relationships with students, guardians, and day teachers through active communication and feedback.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities to promote learning, physical activity, and socialization.
- Enforced school policies and procedures related to safety, health, discipline, and conduct.
- Explored foundational learning concepts with students through hands-on activities and art projects.
Youth Program Specialist
CommonBond Communities
Minneapolis, MN
10.2016 - 06.2018
- Assisted in the development and implementation educational and social enrichment programming for high-risk, low-income youth aged 5-12.
- Assisted in the management of after-school Homework Center and Study Buddies mentorship program.
- Developed effective strategies for engaging youth in meaningful and engaging activities.
- Planned and supervised field trips and educational excursions within the Twin Cities metro area.
- Developed individualized plans to help youth develop towards social, developmental and educational goals.
- Responded quickly to crisis situations involving participants of the youth program.
- Worked closely with social workers and families to identify at-risk students who needed extra attention or resources.
- Encouraged positive behavior by setting expectations for participants and providing appropriate consequences when necessary.
- Built partnerships with neighboring organizations to support youth programming.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development & Learning
University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL12-2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Minneapolis, MN05-2019
Skills
- Lesson Planning
- Child Development
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Organization
- Afterschool Program Leadership
- Early Childhood Education
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Active Listening
- Problem-Solving
- Behavior Management
- Positive Reinforcement
- Student Engagement
- Youth Programming
- Classroom Management
- Creative Thinking
- Hands-On Learning
- Promoting Social and Emotional Development
- Bilingual in Hebrew
Timeline
Youth Cooking Instructor
iCook Inc
01.2024 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Bubbles Academy
01.2023 - Current
Summer Camp Assistant Director
Steve and Kate's Camp
03.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Little Green Treehouse
09.2021 - 06.2022
Extended Day Program Teacher
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
09.2020 - 06.2021
Youth Program Specialist
CommonBond Communities
10.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development & Learning
University of Illinois at Chicago
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
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