Serene Matar
Folsom
Summary
Compassionate and enthusiastic educator with extensive experience nurturing the academic, emotional, and developmental needs of young children. Proven ability to design and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans while maintaining a safe, supportive, and structured classroom environment. Committed to fostering a lifelong love for learning, promoting positive behavior, and encouraging growth in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. Recognized for exceptional teamwork, patience, and effective communication with students and staff, contributing to a collaborative educational atmosphere.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Teacher
The Gift of Kids
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborate with other lead teachers in teaching foundational skills: alphabets, numbers, colors, and shapes.
- Collaborate effectively with co-leads to ensure a nurturing and stimulating environment
- Supported and taught the preschools curriculum
- Worked with all different children age groups
- Engage children in music and movement activities to promote motor development.
- Prepare meals/snacks and assist with feeding and hygiene needs.
- Plan and lead indoor/outdoor activities that encourage creativity and group participation.
- Always maintain and priorities child safety, diapering, toileting assistance, and headcounts.
Pacific Homecare
06.2018 - 09.2023
- Provided one-on-one care to children with autism in a home-based setting.
- Planned and supervised therapeutic play-based learning activities.
- Maintained a clean, secure environment tailored to developmental needs.
- Assisted with daily routines, including meal prep, household tasks, homework and bathroom assistance
Local Ambassadors
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided positive attitude care and companionship to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Supported with personal needs: feeding, restroom assistance, and comfort care.
- Led group recreational activities including arts, games, and music.
- Promoted social inclusion and community engagement.
- Assisted individuals with their work assignments and assured they maintained job security
Nannying/Childcare Provider
Private Families
06.2016 - 05.2020
- Created safe, engaging, and age-appropriate play environments for toddlers.
- Supported daily routines including diapering, feeding, dressing, and napping.
- Facilitated early learning through reading, crafts, music, and movement.
- Maintained consistent communication and professional rapport with families.
- Picked up children from school and dropped them off to their homes
- Assisted with attending Doctor appointments
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Folsom Lake College
05-2025
High School Diploma -
Prospects High School
06.2017
Skills
- Child development knowledge
- Curriculum development
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Collaborative teamwork experience
- Personal hygiene support
- Fostering safe educational spaces
- Time management expertise
Certification
CPR/First Aid certified
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lead Teacher
The Gift of Kids
06.2023 - Current
Pacific Homecare
06.2018 - 09.2023
Local Ambassadors
05.2018 - 05.2020
Nannying/Childcare Provider
Private Families
06.2016 - 05.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Folsom Lake College
High School Diploma -
Prospects High School
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