Najwa Algarni
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Comfortable in handling stressful situations and performing under pressure. Passionate about providing high-quality service to clients with special needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Arabic Tutor
Personal Tutor
08.2017 - Current
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback and support.
- Assisted students in developing study skills and strategies.
- Developed methods to motivate and engage students in learning.
- Assessed student learning needs and provided relevant instruction to close knowledge gaps.
- Used variety of teaching methods to successfully help wide range of students.
Preschool Teacher
Dreamers Child Care And Preschool
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
Babysitter
Various Clients
06.2019 - 07.2023
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
International Student Services Assistant
Saginaw Valley State University
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Coordinated and conduct International Student Orientation and various workshops to create continuous learning opportunities for international students.
- Generated, edited, published, and shared daily or weekly content (original text, images, video) builds meaningful connections and encourages international students to be involved.
- Organized various events at the university and handled social media marketing campaigns and the entire gamut of daily activities.
- Collaborated with other departments (customer relations, marketing, etc.) to manage reputation and coordinate actions.
Education
Arts Degree in Communication
Saginaw Valley State University
Early Childhood Education
Penn Foster
SIDS/SUID/Certificate
SBS/Traumatic Brain Injury Certificate
Child And Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications
Food Handler Certificate
Skills
- Daily Schedule Creation
- Support Emotional Needs
- Tutoring Expertise
- Student Behavior and Progress Reporting
- Adept at Working with Special Needs Children
- Student Learning Support
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Professional Caregiver
- Food Handling Preparation
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Program Leadership
- Certified in Early Childhood Education
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Dreamers Child Care And Preschool
04.2021 - 05.2022
Babysitter
Various Clients
06.2019 - 07.2023
International Student Services Assistant
Saginaw Valley State University
05.2018 - 05.2019
Arabic Tutor
Personal Tutor
08.2017 - Current
Arts Degree in Communication
Saginaw Valley State University
Early Childhood Education
Penn Foster
SIDS/SUID/Certificate
SBS/Traumatic Brain Injury Certificate
Child And Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Certifications
Food Handler Certificate
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