Parvaneh Safavi
Concord,CA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven educator with extensive experience at Mount Diablo Unified School District, excelling in leadership and collaborative teamwork. Proven ability to enhance early childhood development through innovative lesson planning and effective parent engagement. Skilled in problem resolution and fostering a safe, inclusive environment, ensuring service excellence in all interactions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Parent Education Preschool Teacher
Mount Diablo Unified School District
Concord, California
08.2023 - Current
- Designed engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood development.
- Facilitated daily activities that fostered social and emotional growth.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development.
- Managed classroom behavior through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Implemented age-appropriate educational materials and resources.
- Assessed children's progress to tailor individual learning strategies.
- Organized field trips to enhance experiential learning opportunities.
- Established positive relationships with parents and guardians by regularly communicating student progress.
- Assisted in providing a safe and secure environment for children.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Buidling Kidz
Concord, California
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Led daily classroom activities promoting children's social and emotional development.
- Designed engaging lesson plans to enhance early childhood learning experiences.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's educational needs and milestones.
- Supervised teaching staff, providing guidance and mentorship to improve instructional quality.
- Implemented safety protocols ensuring a secure environment for children and staff.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's progress and development goals.
- Developed age-appropriate curriculum aligned with state standards for early education.
- Fostered an inclusive classroom culture encouraging respect, cooperation, and teamwork among students.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
- Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of children.
- Facilitated parent-teacher conferences when needed in order to discuss student progress or areas needing improvement.
- Encouraged positive behavior through positive reinforcement techniques such as praise and rewards.
- Monitored classroom supplies inventory levels and ordered new items as needed.
- Updated daily bulletin board with children's artwork and accomplishments.
Vitamin Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
Walnut Creek, CA
10.2020 - 07.2021
- Ordered merchandise with accuracy by verifying back stock and maintaining inventories.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Enhanced sales by implementing merchandising and promotional improvements.
- Conducted department walkthroughs to assess and remedy factors such as cleanliness, inadequate stock levels and poor merchandising.
- Responded to customer inquiries and delivered appropriate information after carefully researching issues.
- Increased sales on consistent basis by developing and maintaining key customer relationships.
- Collaborated with all company departments to ensure cohesive branding and strategic product placement.
Assistant Martial Arts Instructor
Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy
Concord, CA
08.2015 - 12.2020
- Promoted martial arts program to build and maintain clientele, to meet monthly revenue goals and to cultivate positive impressions of martial arts throughout community.
- Demonstrated proper martial arts techniques and helped students practice and master techniques and embrace individual learning needs and realistic goals for advancement.
- Instructed students in martial arts skills and demonstrated appropriate use of techniques.
- Built and maintained positive personal relationships with students and families, served as role model and character educator and prioritized safety by supervising classes closely.
- Adapted lessons and teaching styles to meet unique needs and abilities of students being taught and led high-energy, benefit-driven instruction for children and adults.
- Guided students through proper breathing, stance and fighting forms.
- Instilled discipline and respect in students, as well as proper dojang etiquette.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Observed other instructors to learn valuable techniques.
- Helped students meet diverse professional development goals.
Professional Nanny
Blaire Stokes
Orinda, CA
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Stayed current on all toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
- Assisted children with homework and implemented school material in practical, everyday activity.
- Provided direct-care services for 1 child, promoting safe, healthy and fun lifestyle.
- Checked homework and assisted with schoolwork and studying to bolster academic aptitude.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Maintained accurate daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Physically and verbally interacted with children throughout each day to promote mental and emotional development.
- Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child’s health history on hand in case of emergency situations.
- Prepared snacks and meals, scheduled and coordinated projects and reinforced appropriate discipline for children according to parents' specifications.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with engaging activities, safe spaces and access to educational materials and games.
- Modeled appropriate social behaviors and encouraged concern for others.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
- Engaged with children, providing nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
Professional Nanny
Saudia Oyeshee
Orinda, CA
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Provided direct-care services for 2 children of varying ages, promoting safe, healthy and fun lifestyle.
- Provided direct-care services for 2 children of varying ages, promoting safe, healthy and fun lifestyle.
- Documented daily activity in logs to analyze child's development over time.
- Cut snack foods into bite-sized pieces before serving to young children and monitored closely during snack time to prevent choking.
- Sparked creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
- Encouraged safe, positive behavior by redirecting children to take positive action.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
- Helped with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods.
- Maintained accurate daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children between ages of 2 and 4 years old to stimulate development.
- Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children between ages of 2 and 4 years old to stimulate development.
- Monitored indoor and outdoor playtime by guiding activities while watching for dangers.
Children's Gym Fitness Coach
My Gym Children's Fitness Center
Walnut Creek, CA
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Provided thorough instruction on safe and correct equipment use.
- Managed exercise and classroom areas with close observation of member behaviors.
- Prepared teaching area for each class and returned all equipment to storage after classes.
- Encouraged children to engage in group fitness classes and other gym activities.
- Re-racked equipment and maintained neat, organized and clean club.
- Watched and guided children during exercises and assisted with exercises.
- Demonstrated proper techniques on equipment, while guiding proper safety standards.
- Exhibited a fun and positive gym environment while implementing a positive reward system.
Childcare/Assistant Fitness Manager
YMCA
Pleasant Hill, CA
11.2015 - 11.2016
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Observed and monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities.
- Encouraged curiosity, exploration and problem-solving with age-appropriate playtime activities.
- Managed classroom of 25 children ages 6 months to 12 years old.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Organized and planned age-appropriate lessons involving reading, crafts, music and movement.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA5 1998
Child Psychology - Early Childhood Education
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA0 2021
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Service excellence
- Relationship building
- Early childhood education
- Parent-teacher communication
- Child assessment
- Creative teaching strategies
- Child development expertise
- Effective listening
- Calm and patient
- Child development theories
Certification
Parent Education Teaching Credential
Timeline
Parent Education Preschool Teacher
Mount Diablo Unified School District
08.2023 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Buidling Kidz
09.2022 - 08.2023
Vitamin Manager
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.
10.2020 - 07.2021
Professional Nanny
Blaire Stokes
09.2018 - 07.2020
Professional Nanny
Saudia Oyeshee
09.2017 - 09.2018
Children's Gym Fitness Coach
My Gym Children's Fitness Center
09.2016 - 09.2017
Childcare/Assistant Fitness Manager
YMCA
11.2015 - 11.2016
Assistant Martial Arts Instructor
Tat Wong Kung Fu Academy
08.2015 - 12.2020
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Diablo Valley College
Child Psychology - Early Childhood Education
Diablo Valley College