Maya Massamiri
La Mesa
Summary
Motivated educator dedicated to supporting students and promoting academic, behavioral, and personal growth. Adept at planning events, leading group instruction, and providing individualized assistance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Teacher
SDSU Children's Center
San Diego, California
02.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address concerns effectively.
- Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
- Mentored new educators on best practices in early childhood education methodologies.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Organized indoor and outdoor playtime activities to promote physical and mental development of children.
- Fostered a nurturing environment to enhance children's social and emotional skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities to support cognitive and physical development.
Associate Teacher
SDSU Children's Center
San Diego, California
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Supervised students during activities, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted in creating educational materials that enhance learning experiences for students.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess student progress and implement instructional strategies.
- Developed lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards for diverse learners.
- Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Cameron Family YMCA
Santee, California
04.2017 - 03.2020
- Monitored swim classes to ensure safety and adherence to protocols.
- Instructed diverse age groups in swim techniques and water safety skills.
- Trained junior instructors on effective teaching methods and safety procedures.
- Provided swimming instruction to individuals and groups of all ages.
- Taught basic survival skills such as floating, treading water, emergency exits from the pool.
- Built relationships with parents and swimmers to increase likelihood of repeat business in future swim lessons sessions.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Demonstrated proper technique for each stroke, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA12-2020
Skills
- Behavior management
- Child assessment
- Classroom management
- Early childhood education
- Instructional strategies
- Parent collaboration
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
Master Teacher
SDSU Children's Center
02.2021 - Current
Associate Teacher
SDSU Children's Center
01.2018 - 02.2021
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
Cameron Family YMCA
04.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Child And Family Development
San Diego State University
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