Sahar El Tahan
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Caring Teacher with strong communication skills and drive to excite students about learning. Specializing in creating stimulating environments that help students achieve full potential and enjoy learning. Communicates effectively and maintains strong relationships with scholars, families and colleagues.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Merit School Learning Center at The Glen
Woodbridge, VA
04.2022 - Current
- Worked one-on-one with students to reinforce concepts taught by the teacher.
- Greeted parents and students at the start of each day and assisted them in getting settled into the classroom environment.
- Supported small group instruction by helping students understand instructions and complete tasks independently when possible.
- Maintained a clean and orderly classroom environment throughout the day.
- Assisted preschoolers with personal care needs.
- Participated in field trips offsite with preschoolers under supervision of lead teacher.
- Monitored playground activities outdoors to ensure safety of all participants.
- Attended professional development workshops and training sessions as required.
- Collaborated closely with lead teachers on planning and implementing curriculum objectives.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers during their onboarding process.
- Provided guidance and support to new teachers on classroom management, curriculum development, and teaching strategies.
- Coached teachers in effective instructional techniques, including scaffolding activities to promote student engagement.
- Conducted observations of classrooms to provide feedback on instructional practices and suggest improvements.
- Organized monthly meetings between mentor teachers and their mentees to review progress towards meeting goals outlined in the mentoring plans.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Springfield, VA
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Packed materials and items in designated crates and boxes and properly sealed and labeled crates.
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
Dumfries, VA
08.2017 - 03.2018
- Packed fast food products in approved containers, cups and bags.
- Entered orders into computer system to send order details to kitchen, mentioning customers' special requests and food allergies in person.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining portion control and presentation within service goal times.
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
- Organized and restocked supplies to support operations and team productivity.
- Answered customer questions and took orders.
Assistant Teacher
Dar Luqman Al Hakeem International School
Cairo, EGYPT
09.2007 - 03.2010
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers and administrators about students' progress and needs.
- Led instruction for small groups of children.
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
- Promoted calm, disciplined classroom setting for successful learning.
- Observed student performance and analyzed individual records to assess progress.
- Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
- Created colorful, attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
- Implemented lesson plans for students with varying learning styles.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards, and visitors.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Monitored students in class, hallways, and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Library Science
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt06.2007
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Supervising Student Activities
- Organization and Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
- Parent Communication
- Classroom Restocking
- Creative and Resourceful
- English and Arabic Fluency
- Speak limited Spanish
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Merit School Learning Center at The Glen
04.2022 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
10.2021 - 02.2022
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
08.2017 - 03.2018
Assistant Teacher
Dar Luqman Al Hakeem International School
09.2007 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Library Science
Ain Shams University
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