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Fatu Saleem

Ohio

Summary

Highly energetic and experienced Director with strong background in both education and administration. Able to manage both a large staff and large groups of children. Deeply mindful of all parental concerns and priorities. Seeking a position where I can impact lives while expanding my exceptional communication, and personal skills. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Workforce Development/Career Pathway

No Kidding Ohio-Cleveland Teens Pregnancy Prevention
, Ohio
08.2022 - 05.2023
  • No Kidding Ohio is a powerful, proven peer-to-peer approach to providing youth with practical knowledge and education about the legal, financial, and emotional realities of teen parenting
  • With this knowledge, teens can make informed decisions related to parenting and commitment and delay parenting until they are emotionally and financially ready to have a family
  • Successful strategies that have been used by them include: Trained young parents in the NKO Curriculum to present to schools and collaborative agencies
  • Posting flyers in locations frequented by teen parents or service providers to teen parents
  • Handing out 'Program Overview' and 'Frequently Asked Questions;' Emailing recruitment information packets to key contacts in community (applications and flyers)
  • Using emails to collaborators to present a brief synapse of the program
  • Promoting through word of mouth; and bringing seasoned peer educators along to talk with youth on agency site visits
  • Assist young parents in finding childcare for their child/children
  • WFD: Assist job/career seekers to ensure that they have the skills and resources to find and maintain self-sustaining employment
  • Assist with resume development
  • Counsil job seekers with soft skills, dress professionally for interviews, Help employers locate the talent they need to help their businesses thrive
  • Rapport building resources for job seekers
  • Provided Organizational tools/skills
  • Deliver feedback
  • Coaching and modeling transferable skills.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Collaborated with faculty members to provide guidance and mentorship to students interested in applying for internships.

Site Supervisor

CEOGC: Step Forward
02.2014 - 08.2022
  • Support to the Teachers, Teacher Assistants and colleagues when completing necessary documents for Step Up To Quality and Early Childhood Expansion; maintains an open cooperative relationship with each child’s family; encourages family involvement in the program and supports the child’s relationship with his or her family in a family friendly center
  • Assist with home visit, Assessments: Deca, ASQ-3 etc
  • Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews timesheets; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; directs work; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures
  • Tracks, monitors, and enforces State Licensing Regulations and contracts that affect the center; participates in the center’s ongoing monitoring and oversees the thoroughness and accuracy of classroom files and children’s records
  • Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work (delegation); prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; provides progress and activity reports to management; and assists with the revision of procedure manuals as appropriate
  • Ensures staff coverage is in place daily for opening and closing the building; prepares and maintains records of weekly staff schedules and ensures the review and accuracy of timekeeping and other record-keeping tasks; and manages and supports the many phases of the renovation process and the Breakthrough Schools transition
  • Microsoft 365, Microsoft Team, Zoom experience, and Paycom Payroll
  • Complied with safety procedures and monitored team members for adherence to safety protocols on job sites.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.

Teacher

CLEVELAND METRO SCHOOL DISTRICT
Cleveland, Ohio
09.2000 - 06.2013
  • Write lesson plans, leave written comments on students' work, and send home notes of praise and practice makes perfect to parents
  • Strong verbal and written communication Effectively communicate with students and parents during meetings and communicate with administrators as necessary
  • Effective listener
  • I listen to my students, have open-ended discussions, and encourage questions
  • I identify my student’s learning style and tailor my approach accordingly
  • Mentoring students Conflict Resolution & Deescalating Problem amongst students I utilized Microsoft office
  • Taught PreK-8 grades in all subjects
  • Prepared students for the Ohio Achievement Test Was responsible for progress reports, report cards, scheduling field trips, participating in IEP’s development, setting up meetings with parents, psychologist, creating lesson plans, daily objectives, attending staff meetings, and professional development.
  • Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist

Peter James Behavioral Health
Euclid, Ohio
  • QBHS provide therapeutic behavioral services work with clients to: Assist clients with resolving conflicts with others
  • Help clients manage emotions including anger, minor social or performance anxiety, disappointment, frustration, occasional sadness
  • Provide clients with coping with change, uncertainty, death or loss
  • Assist significant support with positive parenting strategies
  • Teach clients with Social & Emotional Learning Linkage to mental health services and other indicated medical/support services
  • Linkage to natural and community support
  • Reinforcement and rehearsal of skills taught in therapy.
  • Assisted clients in developing coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues.
  • Maintained accurate records of client interactions, including documentation of progress notes, evaluations, diagnoses, treatments, referrals.
  • Educated patients on healthy lifestyle choices that can improve physical and mental wellbeing.
  • Provided guidance regarding available community resources for further assistance.
  • Developed and implemented treatment plans for individuals with mental health problems.
  • Monitored patient progress through regular follow-up sessions and adjusted treatment plans as necessary.
  • Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Assisted individuals with stress management, self-esteem and issues associated with emotional and mental health.

Education

MS - Early Childhood Development

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
03.2013

BA - Sociology

Cleveland State University
Cleveland, OH
01.1995

Skills

  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Dedication
  • Proven ability to assess needs of students and recommend appropriate solutions/interventions
  • Site/Center budgeting experience
  • Profound knowledge of appropriate and safe child activities
  • ADP/Paycom data entry experience
  • Mentoring/Coaching
  • Social Emotional Skills
  • Recruitments
  • Adaptability
  • Perseverance
  • Design program plans & oversee daily activities
  • Exceptional knowledge of child development theory and practice
  • Goal and results-oriented with proven ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key partners
  • Superior ability to develop and implement staff-related programs
  • Microsoft 365, Microsoft Team, and Zoom experience
  • Conflict Resolutions
  • De-escalation
  • Transferable Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time management abilities
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem-Solving
  • Professionalism
  • Decision-Making

Certification

  • Youth in Crisis: Supporting youth through school and clinic-based Mental Health Program
  • Mental Health First Aid USA
  • Adult and Child CPR

Timeline

Workforce Development/Career Pathway

No Kidding Ohio-Cleveland Teens Pregnancy Prevention
08.2022 - 05.2023

Site Supervisor

CEOGC: Step Forward
02.2014 - 08.2022

Teacher

CLEVELAND METRO SCHOOL DISTRICT
09.2000 - 06.2013

Qualified Behavioral Health Specialist

Peter James Behavioral Health

MS - Early Childhood Development

Capella University

BA - Sociology

Cleveland State University

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