Mary Sarraf
McLean ,VA
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Kinder Care Learning
02.2021 - 02.2023
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Rising Stars Day Care Centers
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining a well-disciplined and focused learning atmosphere.
- Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Championed a positive classroom culture by celebrating student achievements and fostering mutual respect among peers.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and offering guidance on effective teaching strategies.
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education, translating new knowledge into practical classroom applications.
Elementary Art Teacher
Dubai Elementary School
02.2016 - 02.2017
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to remain current on trends and research related to arts education.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
Children's Librarian
Elementary School Out Of Country
02.2014 - 02.2015
- Kept catalog orderly and updated with latest material additions and removals.
- Trained, scheduled and assessed effectiveness of library staff in children's programs to meet library needs and achieve highest levels of customer service.
- Tracked loans of media equipment and materials.
- Established fundraising opportunities and secured grants to bring in $Amount for children's services at Type library.
- Offered reference service and book recommendations for young students and teachers to improve children's access to high-quality learning materials.
- Assisted with breakdown and reimplementation of AV equipment at new office locations.
- Organized library catalog, supplies, equipment and records.
Education
ELCCT -
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, OK04.2019
Behavior With The Kids -
College Out of Country
Iran10.2014
Bachelor Of Arts For Teaching - Art And Religion
Tehran University
10.2001
Skills
- Outdoor Play Supervision
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Type instrument instructor
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Classroom Organization
- Progress Monitoring
- Student Records Management
- Problem-Solving
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Classroom Supplies Ordering
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Activity Planning
- Curriculum Design
- School Community Relations
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
- Program Leadership
- Nutrition and Health
- Early Childhood Education
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
Languages
Persian
Elementary
Timeline
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Kinder Care Learning
02.2021 - 02.2023
Lead Teacher, Three-Year-Olds Classroom
Rising Stars Day Care Centers
02.2018 - 02.2020
Elementary Art Teacher
Dubai Elementary School
02.2016 - 02.2017
Children's Librarian
Elementary School Out Of Country
02.2014 - 02.2015
ELCCT -
University of Oklahoma
Behavior With The Kids -
College Out of Country
Bachelor Of Arts For Teaching - Art And Religion
Tehran University