Zelalem Gebre
Mansfield
Summary
Skilled in working with young children in a preschool and early elementary setting. Adaptable and passionate educator with strong work ethic and motivation to learn and contribute to student growth and school success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Instructional Support, Paraprofasional
Attleboro Public Schools
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Served as a mentor and role model to students, fostering a positive learning environment that encouraged personal growth and development.
- Employed differentiated instruction techniques to meet the unique needs of each student within a diverse population of learners.
- Assisted teachers in monitoring student progress, identifying areas of improvement for each learner.
Preschool Teacher
Trinity Catholic Academy
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Introduced lessons and daily activities based on curriculum
- Scaffolded instruction according to learning styles
- Maintained communication with parents/guardians
- Assessed and documented students progress
- Implemented positive behavioral plans based on needs
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Sacred Heart School
03.2019 - 06.2021
Sales Lead
White House Black Market
07.2017 - 03.2019
- Engaged shoppers, providing assistance and information on merchandise and product features
- Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise in need of replenishment
Executive Assistant
CARE Ethiopia
03.2016 - 11.2016
- Addressed top-level, high-priority issues with professional administrative discretion
- Organized and communicated logistics for conferences and seminars, including travel arrangements and venue reservations
Independent Consultant - Part Time
Global Gratitude Alliance
04.2014 - 12.2014
- Conducted pre and post questionnaires among participants
- Made recommendations for program enhancements based on feedback from stakeholders
- Conducted periodic visits to training facilities to observe and document progress
Project Development Officer
LIVE-Addis Ethiopian Residents Charity
05.2013 - 12.2013
- Coordinated, monitored and evaluated project activities
- Developed project proposals
- Developed and amended project manuals
- Coached and mentored project beneficiaries
Community Facilitator
Digital Opportunity Trust
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Facilitated life, business and ICT skills trainings for different groups of participants
- Coached participants to create action plans and monitor their activities
- Recruited different organizations for trainings
Kindergarten Director
Deliverance Youth Academy
10.2011 - 04.2012
- Recruited, hired, trained and coached school staff employees on operations and performance expectations
- Maintained continuous communication with parents about their child's social, emotional and academic progress
Language Arts Teacher
Beteseb Academy
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Helped develop strong verbal and written communication skills by leading students through listening, speaking, reading and writing activities
- Promoted student growth by encouraging independent thinking and thought expression
- Monitored student academic progress with oral and written assessments
Preschool Teacher
Gibson Youth Academy
10.2007 - 08.2010
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies such as games and crafts for experiential learning
- Taught children foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Cambridge College
Boston, MA06.2021
Training in Training of Trainees -
Digital Opportunity Trust
06.2013
Bachelor of Arts - LAW
Addis Ababa University
07.2012
Skills
Melissa S Martin (MSEd) 1 617 959 3814
Preschool Lead Teacher
Previous Carolyn A Lynch Early Childhood Education Center Sacred Heart STEM School
Christy Reynolds, EdD
Program Chair, Early Childhood Teaching and Elementary Teaching Cambridge College
Diane Cinar
dianeCinar@gocambridgecollegeedu SEI Endorsement Course
Adjunct Professor
Cambridge College
Activities
Member, Alumni Association of Pi Lambda Theta
Timeline
Instructional Support, Paraprofasional
Attleboro Public Schools
09.2023 - 06.2024
Preschool Teacher
Trinity Catholic Academy
03.2019 - 06.2021
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Sacred Heart School
03.2019 - 06.2021
Sales Lead
White House Black Market
07.2017 - 03.2019
Executive Assistant
CARE Ethiopia
03.2016 - 11.2016
Independent Consultant - Part Time
Global Gratitude Alliance
04.2014 - 12.2014
Project Development Officer
LIVE-Addis Ethiopian Residents Charity
05.2013 - 12.2013
Community Facilitator
Digital Opportunity Trust
06.2012 - 07.2013
Kindergarten Director
Deliverance Youth Academy
10.2011 - 04.2012
Language Arts Teacher
Beteseb Academy
09.2010 - 08.2011
Preschool Teacher
Gibson Youth Academy
10.2007 - 08.2010
Master of Arts - Education
Cambridge College
Training in Training of Trainees -
Digital Opportunity Trust
Bachelor of Arts - LAW
Addis Ababa University
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