SORAYA ELKHAYAOUI
Summary
Goal-oriented Instructional Assistant. 10 years experience working with children 0-5 in a classroom setting. Caring with students of different learning levels and backgrounds. Always ready to step in and positively impact student learning or teacher wellbeing with timely support. Reliable in maintaining orderly spaces and preparing daily materials. Dedicated to providing a creative and educational environment. Ability to manage and enthusiastically engage various groups of children
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Instructional Assistant
Chula Vista Elementary School District
San Diego, CA
02.2023 - 06.2024
- Monitored student progress closely, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for maximum growth in each child''s abilities.
- Prepared instructional materials, ensuring all resources were easily accessible for both teachers and students during lessons.
- Participated actively in professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Fostered a sense of community within the classroom by encouraging cooperative learning activities between children from diverse backgrounds.
- Utilized differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate the diverse learning needs and styles of each student in the classroom.
- Assisted lead teacher with lesson planning, incorporating age-appropriate materials and engaging content.
- Provided individualized support to students, ensuring their comprehension of concepts and improvement in performance.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment, promoting positive behaviors and social interactions among children.
- 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.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
Instructional Assistant
Educational Enrichment Systems (EES)
San Diego
07.2020 - Current
- Clean and disinfect before students enter the classroom
- Make sure all student seating is 6 ft apart before children enter the classroom
- Guide children to wash hands upon arrival and throughout the day
- Assist lead teacher in creating lesson plans and activities
- Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and fun classroom environment
- Prepare and set up activity for students
- Work with students individually or in groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by lead teacher
- Have all observations and child files up to date.
Support Teacher
Child Development Associates (CDA)
San Diego
08.2017 - 06.2020
- Assist in daily classroom management
- Assist lead teacher with lesson planning and prepping for activities
- Assist in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and cooperative classroom and learning environment
- Prep and set up instructional materials and equipment for classroom activities
- Assists students with classroom expectations and rules
- Maintain observations and child files up to date.
Early Head Start Home Base
Chicano Federation San Diego
San Diego
02.2014 - 10.2016
- Case load of 12 children ages 0-3
- Conduct a home visit for each child for 1.5 hours once a week
- Build relationships with children and their families
- Take activities for each child's needs during home visit
- Make lesson plans according to each child's individual needs
- Work with parents/families to understand the importance of children and play and guide them with children's activities
- Organize field trips/socialization's so children and families could get to know each other
- Office work
- Input all of children's information in the computer
- Make sure all of students files are up to date.
Teacher Aid
Chicano Federation San Diego
San Diego
03.2010 - 05.2013
- Provided educational materials for students
- Assisted in creating lesson plans
- Prepped for next day activities
- Worked under teachers direction to maintain a clean, safe, and happy classroom.
Education
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA07.2024
High School Diploma -
Ivy High School
Fallbrook, CA07.2005
Skills
- Classroom Organization
- Ability to Multitask
- Effective Communication
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Relationship Building
- CPR/First Aid Certification
- Preparing Instructional Materials
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Creating Visual Displays and Decorations
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
Timeline
Preschool Instructional Assistant
Chula Vista Elementary School District
02.2023 - 06.2024
Instructional Assistant
Educational Enrichment Systems (EES)
07.2020 - Current
Support Teacher
Child Development Associates (CDA)
08.2017 - 06.2020
Early Head Start Home Base
Chicano Federation San Diego
02.2014 - 10.2016
Teacher Aid
Chicano Federation San Diego
03.2010 - 05.2013
Southwestern College
High School Diploma -
Ivy High School