Saime Eker
Summary
Hardworking, compassionate, and energetic teacher who values people and understands the importance of human psychology. Warm, approachable, and caring, with a passion for creating a positive and safe learning environment where every child feels valued and supported.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Ruwaa Samarrai
Piscataway
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Cared for newborn and 11-month-old, ensuring nutritional needs were met.
- Changed diapers and bathed babies to maintain hygiene and comfort.
- Encouraged older baby to self-feed and drink water, promoting independence and healthy development.
- Prepared warm, nutritious meals to enhance overall health for both children.
- Accompanied children to playground for outdoor playtime. to promote physical activity.
- Taught Turkish language skills to older baby through engaging storytelling, enhancing language acquisition.
- Supported secure attachment between mother and babies with a consistent goodbye routine.
- Provided psychological support through interactive games, facilitating adjustment and emotional well-being for older baby.
Elderly Caregiver
Hilal Ates
Princeton
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Facilitated conversation and memory exercises to enhance cognitive function.
- Coordinated coloring and educational activities to promote mental engagement.
- Accompanied her on walks to encourage mobility and well-being.
- Assisted during mealtime to support proper nutrition and hydration. and hydration.
- Helped individuals with toileting needs to maintain personal hygiene and dignity. and personal care while maintaining dignity and comfort.
Teacher
Songul Guneser
Didim
04.2018 - 08.2023
- Promoted reading habits, fostering a love for literature and improving literacy skills among elementary school children.
- Facilitated homework assistance, enhancing comprehension and academic performance for elementary school students.
- Encouraged learning through interactive games, making education engaging and reinforcing key concepts.
- Collaborated with parents and staff to support student development and success.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a positive classroom environment. in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Counselor Teacher
Prof. Kaya Elementary School
Eyup
10.2013 - 06.2016
- worked for kindergarten to 8th grade students
- arranged teacher meeting to discuss about special education kids in their class and how can we gain them
- organized meetings to gain the girls to continue school talked with their families and teacher privately and followed up the students progress
- made parent and student meeting to bridge the gaps between them
- gave psychological support to help them gain confidence
- made special surveys to decide who needs help
- made a follow up system that required feedback from teachers and asking their reports.
- organized fundraisers for underprivileged students to continue education
- worked with students who are more likely to be used by other students and made sessions to prevent that by building confidence and boundaries
- organized high school trips to the target schools of each academic group of students (In Turkey kids prepare for an end of the middle school exam to gain acceptance to high schools)
- assisted students to build a timetable at home to study
- provided psychological support to students who were in abusive homes and take the legal steps
Counselor Teacher
Eyup Imam Hatip High School
Eyup
03.2002 - 06.2016
- made seminaries about phone and substance addiction
- made one on one meetings with students about behavioral issues and anger management
- mediated arguments, fights between students by making them hear the both sides and feel heard
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Guidance And Psychological Counseling
Ataturk University
Yakutiye, Erzurum06-2001
Skills
- Childcare support
- Student safety and supervision
- Developmental milestones
- Compassionate caregiver
- Creative learning games
- Patience and adaptability
- Cultural sensitivity
- Child psychology
- Student engagement and motivation
- Two decades teaching
Timeline
Babysitter
Ruwaa Samarrai
11.2024 - 08.2025
Elderly Caregiver
Hilal Ates
05.2024 - 10.2024
Teacher
Songul Guneser
04.2018 - 08.2023
Counselor Teacher
Prof. Kaya Elementary School
10.2013 - 06.2016
Counselor Teacher
Eyup Imam Hatip High School
03.2002 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Guidance And Psychological Counseling
Ataturk University