Nikka Arabestani
Davis,CA
Summary
Hardworking college students with over 4 years of teaching, 5 years in customer service, and 4 years of childcare experience. I am extremely Passionate about working with youth and adult learners, and also have a strong commitment to enhancing, supporting, and maximizing education. Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated to deliver of one-on-one service focused on learning and skills development. Foster a positive learning environment by encouraging students and children to develop individual skills. Specializing in 1:1 instruction, group instruction, team collaboration, and relations with students, parents, and support staff.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Djusd
Davis, CA - California
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets and attendance logs.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Mount Olive Preschool
Los Angeles, CA - California
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Created portfolios to showcase the progress of each child, using Microsoft and Excel.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Assisted teacher with developing creative program suitable for preschool children.
- Taught children with creative approaches, methods and techniques.
Secretary
Los Angeles Public Library
City of Los Angeles, CA
02.2019 - 09.2019
- Answered phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.
- Provided support to employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Assisted customers with book checkout, return, and locating.
- Entered data into the Destiny Library system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
- Monitored premises, screened visitors and updated visitor logs
- Assisted in training for new staff members.
Private Tutor
Self-employeed
Davis, CA
01.2018 - Current
- The student demographic: 6-17.
- Areas of study: English, essay writing, basic math, ACT/SAT prep.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify key areas of struggle, and correct weaknesses.
- Used positive reinforcement, repetition, review, personal preferred learning, and review to help students master material.
- Taught students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions for 10 months.
- Implemented, practiced, and supported students with helpful study habits and learning strategies.
- Collaborated with parents and teachers to create tutoring sessions appropriate for students' age, learning preferences, and learning styles. Was included in multiple teacher-parent conferences in order to support students better.
- Evaluated student progress through analysis of test scores and homework completion.
- Tutored struggling, average and advanced students English and Math course materials.
Family Nanny
Self-employeed
Davis, CA
09.2019 - Current
- Nannied for Children aged 4 months-8 years
- Built positive, nurturing, safe learning environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Taught children everyday skills and language. This includes reading, writing, and oral learning.
- Drove children to dance, cheer, school, and sports practices.
- Bathed, dressed, changed diapers, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime/naptime preparation.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Earned CPR certification.
Sandwich Maker
Firehouse Subs
Los Angeles, CA
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information and allergy restrictions.
- Greeted guests, promoted specials, and took orders.
- Organized freezers, refrigerators, and storage rooms by receiving, recording, and moving food and beverage supplies and products.
- Organized work areas to foster efficiency and model exceptional kitchen etiquette.
- Operated manual and electric appliances to peel, slice and trim food.
- Interpreted food order slips per shift to prepare food according to customer orders.
- Operated grills and fryers to prepare sandwiches and side items.
- Kept kitchen, counter, and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Prepared salads, soups, and sandwiches for customers.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in a cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Accurately operate cash register to process customer payments.
- Cooked batches of food according to standard recipes.
- Brewed tea and changed out drink station syrups.
Smoothie Barista
Jamba Juice
Los Angeles, CA
10.2018 - 06.2019
- Cut, diced, and chopped fresh ingredients and toppings for smoothies.
- Replenished ingredients, moving from cold or frozen storage to the preparation area.
- Assisted in unloading the truck with fresh ingredients when I was opening.
- Took customer orders and accurately processed them in the system.
- Created quality beverages for customers following recipes, presentations, and health standards.
- Kept kitchen, counter, and dining areas cleaned and sanitized up to code.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit, and debit payments.
- Cooked batches of food according to standard recipes.
- Explained product details to share ingredients, allergens, or preparation methods.
- Operated POS system for quick order entry and cash drawer accuracy.
Education
No Degree - Education
Univeristy of California Davis
DavisBachelor of Arts - English
Univeristy of California Davis
Davis06.2023
High School Diploma -
Santa Monica High School
Santa MOnica06.2020
Skills
- First Aid
- Educational Support
- Educational Activities
- Customer Relations
- Adobe Systems Adobe Acrobat
- Ease with Computers and Technology
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Windows
- Educational Strategies
- Group Tutoring
Certification
- CPR Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Persian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Djusd
08.2022 - Current
Sandwich Maker
Firehouse Subs
05.2021 - 09.2021
Family Nanny
Self-employeed
09.2019 - Current
Secretary
Los Angeles Public Library
02.2019 - 09.2019
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Mount Olive Preschool
01.2019 - 06.2019
Smoothie Barista
Jamba Juice
10.2018 - 06.2019
Private Tutor
Self-employeed
01.2018 - Current
No Degree - Education
Univeristy of California Davis
Bachelor of Arts - English
Univeristy of California Davis
High School Diploma -
Santa Monica High School
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