Fatima Eltayyeb
Santa Barbara,CA
Summary
Organized Preschool Teacher commended for fostering light and playful learning environments. Familiar with behavioral and educational issues and successful ways to address concerns. Manages classrooms according to standards and encourages continuous at-home progress with parental support. Motivated and energetic to apply early childhood education principles in preschool setting. Dedicated to teaching, maintaining discipline and encouraging creativity. Certified in First Aid and CPR.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
St Vincent’s
Santa Barbara
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained records of attendance, grades, health concerns, and other relevant information about the children in my care.
- Supervised outdoor playtime while ensuring safety regulations were followed.
- Provided individual attention to each student as needed during class time.
- Incorporated music, art, games, books, blocks, puzzles into daily instruction.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Integrated multicultural themes into instruction plans to foster respect for diversity among students.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs.
- Implemented appropriate disciplinary measures when necessary according to school policies.
- Organized educational materials and resources to create an engaging learning environment.
Student Teacher
Orfalea Early Learning Center
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Collaborated with teacher to plan and achieve instructional goals and objectives
- Developed deeper understanding of teaching strategies with increasing responsibility for student learning
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement
- Observed teachers in classrooms to improve skills and communication
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities
Retail Sales Associate
Macys Department Store
Santa Barbara, CA
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts
- Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety
- Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs
- Assisted customers by asking open-ended questions to understand needs and suggest suitable merchandise
Nanny
Personal Employer
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Tended to children's general needs while providing supervision for safety in day-to-day activities
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth
- Monitored children's behavior, health and well-being as well as physical, emotional and mental development
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to encourage intellectual and motor skills development
- Assisted children with completing homework and special assignments to improve academic performance
Education
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA05.2023
Associate of Science - Business
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA12.2019
Skills
- Group Teaching Ability
- Reporting Requirements
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Curriculum Development
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Conflict Resolution
- Lesson Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Safety Procedures
- Emotionally Supportive
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Play-based learning approaches
- Behavior management
Volunteer Experience
St. Vincents Gardens, Elementary Afterschool Volunteer, Santa Barbara, CA, 2016-01, 2018-06, Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness., Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment., Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors., Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention., Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance., Met with students to clarify and review concepts taught in class and solve specific problems., Provided private instruction to individual or small groups of students to improve academic performance and prepare for academic or occupational tests.
Languages
English: Native/ Bilingual, Arabic: Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
St Vincent’s
07.2023 - Current
Student Teacher
Orfalea Early Learning Center
08.2022 - 05.2023
Retail Sales Associate
Macys Department Store
11.2020 - 02.2021
Nanny
Personal Employer
01.2017 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Santa Barbara City College
Associate of Science - Business
Santa Barbara City College