Marwa Afshari
Richmond,Virginia
Summary
Creative and energetic Early Childhood Education professional devoted to offering diverse activity plans and experiential learning opportunities to enhance individual development. Friendly, supportive and motivated with strong desire to promote student potential. Offering 3 years of experience with passion for building strong rapport with faculty, students and caregivers.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Assistant Teacher
MY Taekwondo & After School At West End
02.2021 - 08.2023
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and helping students with school work.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Daycare Assistant Teacher
FIFI'S CREATIVE KIDS LLC
10.2017 - 12.2020
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Managed a classroom of up to 12 children between the ages of 3 to 5
- Met with parents to discuss daily activities, positive developments and issues
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development
ASSISTANT MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR
KONG'S TAEKWONDO LEARNING CENTER
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Instructed students on proper breathing techniques, stances and forms
- Worked closely with students and parents to increase positive feedback from parents and boost overall student success
- Provided clear, informative lectures on form, breaking board, sparring, and kicking combinations to classes of 30+ students
Education
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2024
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA12.2020
Skills
- Skill building strategies
- Special needs teaching
- Continuing education
- Classroom management
- Group and individual instruction
- Critical and imaginative thinking
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Lesson Planning
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
TEACHER OF THE MONTH
Jan 2019 - Fifi's Creative Kids Center
FIRST PLACE WINNER
2017 National Championships
Detroit MI USA Taekwondo
SECOND PLACE WINNER
2019 World Taekwondo
President's Cup
Timeline
Childcare Assistant Teacher
MY Taekwondo & After School At West End
02.2021 - 08.2023
ASSISTANT MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTOR
KONG'S TAEKWONDO LEARNING CENTER
08.2018 - 04.2020
Daycare Assistant Teacher
FIFI'S CREATIVE KIDS LLC
10.2017 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Northern Virginia Community College
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