Jamila Mroueh
Pomona,CA
Summary
Certified Montessori teacher with six years of full time experience working in Montessori environments. Successful track record in organizing and maintaining prepared environments for young children. Genuine love of children and commitment to their continuing, holistic development.
Successful English Teacher with expertise in building engaging lesson plans and communicating ideas to foster student comprehension. Expert in adapting course materials to meet established standards and individual academic capabilities. Well-versed in motivating students to meet learning objectives.
Background in Special Education
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Stepping Stones Group
Irvine, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Provided guidance to students in the classroom setting.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Administered assessments to determine student's academic performance levels.
- Collaborated with special education staff to develop Individualized Education Plans.
- Facilitated communication between educators, administrators, and parents regarding student progress.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted in the implementation of educational programs for special needs children.
- Monitored student attendance records and reported any discrepancies to appropriate personnel.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with struggling students when needed.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
English Teacher Volunteer
City of Knowledge Islamic School
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
Lead Teacher, School Teacher
Anaheim Montessori Academy
01.2014 - 01.2015
- I was hired to be a, of a primary montessori classroom
- I created and prepared a montessori environment on a daily basis
- I was hired by a lovely family who chose to homeschool their three lovely children
- I provided the children with a hybrid montessori and traditional education incorporating the traditional teachings while incorporating montessori materials
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
-
Lead Teacher
Montessori Children's World
08.2013 - 09.2014
- Prepared and maintained a Montessori environment for three to six year old children
- Planned and presented individual and group lessons, based on observation of children's needs
- Kept careful records of each child's progress and maintained consistent communication with parents
- Ensured that environment and procedures were in compliance with health and fire code, and state rules and regulations
- Oversaw two full-time assistants.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Arcadia Children's Educational Center
05.2009 - 01.2012
- Educated a mixed age group in hybrid montessori environment that was attempting to become a full time montessori school
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- I was hired to train teachers set up the montessori classroom environments
- Unfortunately the school lost many children and was unable to continue with the plan to become a fully accredited montessori school.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Curriculum Coordinator
Long Beach Montessori School
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Montessori material advisor
- Single-handedly planned, advertised, and executed a weekly lesson plans for teachers
- Advised and designed teacher made materials
- Fine-tuned curriculum based on Montessori principles over four semesters
- Implemented music, movement, and a variety of small-group lessons for Long Beach Montessori school.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors.
Montessori Teacher
San Marino Montessori School
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Team teaching in 4-6 environment involved general classroom management and ensuring that the needs of the children were met and their holistic development was consistently fostered
- Ensured that environment and procedures were in compliance with health and fire code, and state rules and regulations
- Work included observation, presenting and following up on lessons, preparing and maintaining the classroom, record keeping and ongoing communication with other teachers and parents., position included general classroom management, planning and implementation of all lessons for a class of twenty 2 1⁄2 to 6 year olds, preparation and maintenance of the environment, record keeping, and open and consistent communication with parents
- Ensured that environment and procedures were in compliance with health and fire code, and state rules and regulations
- Oversaw daily classroom routine provided classroom management, care of the environment, supervision and observation of children, record keeping, and material preparation
- Greeted parents and children at arrival and departure times to make families feel welcomed into environment.
- Early or late care for the children outside the regular Montessori work time was a daily responsibility.
Pre-School Director
Al Hadi School
01.2002 - 01.2009
- My duties were to oversea pre-school daily operations, create and implement materials for my a hybrid montessori pre-school
- My classroom duties was to prepare the classroom environment on a daily basis
- I facilitated learning in all areas of my kindergarten classroom.
- Organized and led recruiting initiatives to maximize program outreach.
- Submitted, managed and complied with established budgets.
- Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
Kindergarten Teacher
Bell
09.1999 - 01.2009
- For children from five to ten years of age Planned and implemented literacy and mathematics curriculum based on test scores and learning needs of individual children.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
- Identified characteristics, needs, abilities, and problems of each child through personal interaction and progress reports to optimize approaches.
- Created, managed, and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Teacher
New Horizon School
01.1998 - 01.1999
- My duties were to prepare daily lessons for a traditional kindergarten classroom, and prepared students for take the Stanford Achievement test at the end of the year.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
Teacher
La Petite Academy
12.1997 - 06.1998
- My My duties were to oversea pre-school daily operations, create and implement materials for my a hybrid montessori pre-school
- My classroom duties was to prepare the classroom environment on a daily basis
- I facilitated learning in all areas of my preschool classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Teacher's Assistant
Montessori at Washington
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper, and crayons.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fremont High School
Oakland, CAAssociates degree - Early childhood development
Chabot College
Hayward, CATeaching Diploma -
Montessori Teachers College
San Leandro, CAPre School Site Directors course -
centers UCLA extension
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Student records management
- Grammar principles
- Literature analysis
- Special education
- Field trips
- Writing coursework
- Reading assignments
- Differentiated instruction
Accomplishments
Specialize in behavioral services for children with Autism and other special needs.
Board Certificate Behavior Analyst(BCBA) training,
Certificate of completions regarding Understanding Behaviors
Certificate of completions on Self-Determination.
Certificate of completion on Foster Youth Bill of Rights and Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard Training.
Certificate of completion of educators training in Autism Academics.
Member of several associations for children with disabilities.
TACA&TASK
Autism speaks
Autism Society of Los Angeles, California
Disabilities Rights California
Disabilities Voices
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Stepping Stones Group
12.2023 - Current
English Teacher Volunteer
City of Knowledge Islamic School
08.2021 - 06.2023
Lead Teacher, School Teacher
Anaheim Montessori Academy
01.2014 - 01.2015
Lead Teacher
Montessori Children's World
08.2013 - 09.2014
Lead Toddler Teacher
Arcadia Children's Educational Center
05.2009 - 01.2012
Curriculum Coordinator
Long Beach Montessori School
01.2009 - 01.2012
Montessori Teacher
San Marino Montessori School
01.2009 - 01.2010
Pre-School Director
Al Hadi School
01.2002 - 01.2009
Kindergarten Teacher
Bell
09.1999 - 01.2009
Teacher
New Horizon School
01.1998 - 01.1999
Teacher
La Petite Academy
12.1997 - 06.1998
Teacher's Assistant
Montessori at Washington
01.1995 - 01.1997
High School Diploma -
Fremont High School
Associates degree - Early childhood development
Chabot College
Teaching Diploma -
Montessori Teachers College
Pre School Site Directors course -
centers UCLA extension