Stefanija Nsame
Summary
PROFILE: A compassionate preschool teacher with expertise in early childhood development, paired with several years of extensive experience planning and implementing classroom instructional programs in different countries, based on the local regulations and standards. Dedicated to monitoring student progress and maintaining schedules and routines.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Education Teacher
Bright Horizons
Skokie
12.2024 - Current
- Fostered positive relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Developed creative and stimulating activities to encourage learning and development in young children.
- Engaged in professional development opportunities related to early childhood education.
Associate Teacher
Storytime
Glenview
01.2023 - Current
- Developed creative and stimulating activities to encourage learning and development in young children.
- Assisted in developing lesson plans promoting young children's physical, mental, and social growth.
Server
Pequod's
10.2022 - Current
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Training new servers.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Maintained records of transactions made during the shift, as required by law or company policy.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Zilite
Ozolniekii
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in developing lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Collaborated with other school staff to ensure that all students have access to a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student learning outcomes.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Worked with students one-on-one to boost skills in weak areas and grasp new concepts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary studies
North Eastern University of Illinois
Chicago, IL01.2026
Certificate - Basic Early Childhood Education with High Honors
Oakton Community College
Skokie, IL08.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Social Sciences in Psychology
University of Latvia
Riga, Latvia02.2022
High School Diploma -
Gulbene Secondary School
Gulbene, Latvia01.2015
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Patience and organization
- Punctuality
- Effective communication with children
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Parent-teacher communication
- Documentation and record keeping
Certification
- Food Handler
- First Aid and CPR
- SIDS
- Shaken Baby Syndrome courses
Languages
- English - fluent
- Latvian - native
- Russian - intermidiate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Early Education Teacher
Bright Horizons
12.2024 - Current
Associate Teacher
Storytime
01.2023 - Current
Server
Pequod's
10.2022 - Current
Kindergarten Lead Teacher
Zilite
01.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary studies
North Eastern University of Illinois
Certificate - Basic Early Childhood Education with High Honors
Oakton Community College
Bachelor's Degree - Social Sciences in Psychology
University of Latvia
High School Diploma -
Gulbene Secondary School
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