Elham Younes
Rockville,MD
Summary
With a proven track record at Montgomery County Public Schools, I excel in classroom organization and fostering collaborative teamwork. I've effectively delivered personalized support, enhancing student safety and engagement, while also meeting curriculum goals. My leadership in staff training and program improvement initiatives showcases my commitment to educational excellence and team cohesion.
Dedicated Paraeducator with 20 years of comprehensive experience offering extra level of support and guidance to students both inside and outside classroom settings. Patient and kind professional skillful in working one-on-one with students to answer questions to reinforce concepts taught in classroom. Exceptional communicator knowledgeable in childhood development paired with strong commitment to total development of students.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Para Educator
Montgomery County Public Schools
06.2004 - Current
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Oversaw upwards of 11 students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Monitored classroom to observe students' progress in developing skills as well as manage distracting or inappropriate behavior.
- Monitored student progress through regular assessments, adjusting instructional methods accordingly to maximize effectiveness.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive learning environment by addressing behavioral issues promptly and following established protocols.
- Encouraged student independence by teaching self-advocacy skills and fostering personal responsibility for learning outcomes.
Assistant Childcare Director
Nanda Child Daycare
04.2002 - 06.2004
- Managed staff meetings effectively, encouraging open dialogue for sharing best practices and addressing challenges collectively.
- Supported families in accessing financial assistance programs when needed, reducing barriers to childcare services.
- Assisted in hiring and training new staff members, fostering a positive work environment and team cohesion.
- Implemented quality improvement plans based on internal reviews and external accreditation standards.
- Coordinated field trips and extracurricular activities to broaden children''s experiences outside the classroom setting.
- Maintained compliance with state licensing requirements through diligent record-keeping and timely report submissions.
Education
No Degree - Education
Lebanese University
Saida LebanonSkills
- Classroom organization
- Collaborative teamwork
- Classroom management
- Health and safety
- Lesson planning
- Student engagement
- Progress monitoring
- Curriculum implementation
Certification
- Certified 90 hours
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Para Educator
Montgomery County Public Schools
06.2004 - Current
Assistant Childcare Director
Nanda Child Daycare
04.2002 - 06.2004
No Degree - Education
Lebanese University
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