Greta Simounian
Beverly Hills,United States
Summary
As a dedicated and caring Early Childhood educator with over 18 years of experience in teaching and advocating in Australia as well as the United States of America, I have a genuine passion for helping children learn important foundational skills. By keeping my classrooms engaging and safe with controlled discipline, effective use of positive reinforcement and developmentally appropriate practices, my students thrive year after year. I have knowledgeable and professional experience assisting teachers in classrooms, between classes, during field trips as well as outside the classroom for preparation and planning purposes. As a passionate educator and advocate for children, I am devoted to student learning and safety while always ready to step in and help with any need.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel
Beverly Hills, United States
06.2022 - Current
- Provided direct instruction in the areas of academics, communication, behavior management, and social and emotional development
- Facilitated small group instruction based on individual student needs
- Coached paraprofessionals in providing effective instruction to special needs students
- Monitored student progress by collecting data on activities and assessments
- Worked closely with therapists such as physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists
- Maintained accurate records of student performance for reporting purposes
- Organized field trips and extracurricular activities to promote social interaction among peers
- Developed and implemented individualized education plans for students with special needs
- Collaborated with parents and other professionals to ensure that each student's needs were met
- Promoted inclusion through collaboration with general education teachers
- Conducted assessments to identify areas of need for each student
- Created a safe, nurturing environment where students could learn and grow
- Facilitated small group instruction tailored for individual student needs
- Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs
- Enforced health and safety standards throughout the facility according to licensing regulations
- Maintained accurate records of student progress in all areas of development
- Collaborated with colleagues to create an engaging program that met the diverse needs of all learners
- Engaged with parents and guardians regularly to discuss their child's progress
- Assessed children's abilities, strengths, interests and needs through observations.
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Kidsversity
Burbank, United States
06.2018 - 03.2020
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Lil'Angles childcare
Van Nuys, United States
09.2015 - 06.2018
Early Childhood Educator/Assistant Director
Twinkle Stars Child Care Center
Sydney, Australia
Education
12 Units in Child Care and Director -
Mashdots College Child Care Youth and Family Center
06.2018
Diploma ;The New Childcare Emergent Curriculum and Management System -
TAFE Baulkham Hills N.S.W
02.2013
Diploma Sign Language Communication Training for Deaf-Mute Children -
TAFE Baulkham Hills N.S.W
03.2010
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care -
TAFE Baulkham Hills N.S.W
02.2010
Diploma In Early Childhood Education and Care -
TAFE Baulkham Hills N.S.W
02.2008
Certificate III of Early Childhood Education and Care -
TAFE Baulkham Hills N.S.W
02.2006
Child Protection, Identifying and Responding to Child and Young People at Risk and Harm -
TAFE Baulkham Hills N.S.W
02.2006
Skills
- First-aid and CPR
- Classroom Management and planning
- Health, Safety and Nutritional Educated
- Special Needs Support
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Physical Activity Planning
- Emotional Support
- Music and Movement
- Positive Reinforcement
- Afterschool program leadership
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- System Evaluation
- Time Management, adaptability
- Critical Thinking
- Service Orientation
- Management and Personnel Resources
- Staff Management
- Meal And Snack Preparation
- Head Start Programs
- Group And Individual Instruction
- Observation Program Development And Management, Student Records Management
- Highly Proficient-English, Armenian and Farsi languages
Timeline
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel
06.2022 - Current
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Kidsversity
06.2018 - 03.2020
Early Childhood Lead Teacher
Lil'Angles childcare
09.2015 - 06.2018
Early Childhood Educator/Assistant Director
Twinkle Stars Child Care Center
12 Units in Child Care and Director -
Mashdots College Child Care Youth and Family Center
Diploma ;The New Childcare Emergent Curriculum and Management System -
TAFE Baulkham Hills N.S.W
Diploma Sign Language Communication Training for Deaf-Mute Children -
TAFE Baulkham Hills N.S.W
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care -
TAFE Baulkham Hills N.S.W
Diploma In Early Childhood Education and Care -
TAFE Baulkham Hills N.S.W
Certificate III of Early Childhood Education and Care -
TAFE Baulkham Hills N.S.W
Child Protection, Identifying and Responding to Child and Young People at Risk and Harm -
TAFE Baulkham Hills N.S.W
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