Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Teaching Philosophy
Additional Skills
Additional Teaching & Childcare Experience
Personal Interests
Timeline
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Lina Abdeen

Orlando,FL

Summary

Caring, patient, and dedicated educator with extensive experience working with children... Seeking a Teacher Assistant or Classroom Support position where strong interpersonal, organizational, and instructional skills can contribute to student success.

Professional educator with proven track record of fostering academic success and inspiring love for learning. Adept at developing personalized lesson plans, utilizing effective teaching methods, and leveraging strong communication skills to engage students. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistently achieving measurable results in diverse educational settings. Reliable and focused on continuous improvement and support for both students and colleagues.

Results-oriented education professional with track record of fostering academic growth and supporting diverse student needs. Adept at creating engaging lesson plans and delivering personalized instruction that resonates with learners. Known for strong collaboration and adaptability, consistently driving team success and student achievement.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Substitute Teacher

OCPS
02.2014 - 03.2024
  • Delivered instructional support for diverse student populations in various subjects.
  • Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a productive learning environment.
  • Adapted lesson plans to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
  • Provided timely feedback on student progress to enhance academic outcomes.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Sales Agent

Blue Green Vacations
01.2013 - 01.2013
  • Delivered presentations and trained new staff
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Executed sales presentations showcasing vacation packages tailored to client preferences.

Membership Services

BJ’s Wholesale Club
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Guided customers, coached new employees
  • Continuously sought feedback from members to identify areas for improvement in membership services, leading to ongoing enhancements and increased satisfaction rates.
  • Assisted in the creation of promotional materials designed to showcase the benefits of membership services, contributing towards higher engagement rates among prospective clients.

Teacher's Assistant

Shell Petroleum Development B.V.
01.1989 - 01.2006
  • Managed reports and collaborated with teams
  • Monitored student progress, providing feedback to enhance educational outcomes.
  • Implemented classroom organization techniques to promote a positive learning environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Damascus
Damascus, Syria
01.1989

Skills

  • Classroom assistance & student supervision
  • Lesson planning & activity preparation
  • Early childhood development understanding
  • Behavior guidance & conflict resolution
  • Parent communication
  • Bilingual communication (Arabic/English)
  • Organization & material preparation
  • Supporting diverse learners
  • Microsoft Office, Google Classroom, Zoom, Email & digital documentation
  • Patience and empathy

Accomplishments

  • Won consistent referrals and high marks for quality of instruction.
  • Improved effectiveness by integrating new resources and revamping approach.

Certification

  • CPR & First Aid — In Progress
  • Paraprofessional Certification — In Progress
  • Early Childhood Education Training — Ongoing

Languages

Arabic — Fluent
English — Fluent

Teaching Philosophy

I believe every child learns best when they feel safe, respected, and encouraged... I strive to create an environment where children feel confident, motivated, and excited to participate.

Additional Skills

Patience, empathy, creativity, teamwork, organizational skills

Additional Teaching & Childcare Experience

  • Informal Childcare
  • Supported early learning through play and emotional guidance

Personal Interests

Walking, educational activities, jigsaw puzzles, reading

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

OCPS
02.2014 - 03.2024

Sales Agent

Blue Green Vacations
01.2013 - 01.2013

Membership Services

BJ’s Wholesale Club
01.2012 - 01.2013

Teacher's Assistant

Shell Petroleum Development B.V.
01.1989 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Damascus