Zahia Abdella
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Committed professional successfully supervises, guides, and supports students. Develops meaningful relationships with students and mentors for growth and improvement. Establishes and maintains safe and healthy environment for children by keeping learning environment clean and orderly.
Effective in leveraging student feedback to create dynamic lesson plans that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Dedicated and motivated to encourage student growth through carefully monitored academic progress.
Hardworking professional helps teachers and staff with clerical or classroom needs. Brings focused and reliable approach with good technical knowledge and willingness to take on any task. Supportive and organized with good multitasking skills.
Enthusiastic Teacher with background in early childhood education. Bring strong understanding of child development principles, creative lesson planning and relationship-building skills to foster student engagement. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Demonstrate ability to consistently individualize instruction, based on student's needs and interests.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Eager Explorers Daycare
Schenectady, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Created weekly newsletters for parents detailing upcoming events and activities.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching strategies.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students by posing thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop strategies for improving student performance.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
- Collaborated with other staff members to ensure student success.
- Created calm and disciplined classroom environment to improve student focus.
- Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
- Protected confidential information related to staff and families.
- Implemented lesson plans for students with varying learning styles.
- Arranged age-appropriate activities to help children develop interests and talents.
- Interacted positively with children to encourage development and involvement in activities, treating each child with dignity and respect.
- Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
- Communicated regularly with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student progress and needs.
Head Coach
In Nae Taekwondo & Peak Performance New York
Scotia, NY
01.2011 - 05.2024
- Served as a mentor for student-athletes on the team by providing guidance in academics, athletics, and personal development.
- Developed and implemented practice plans to ensure team success.
- Managed staff of assistant coaches to ensure proper coaching techniques were being used during practices and games.
- Encouraged team spirit by organizing social activities outside of practice or competition times.
- Maintained positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators.
- Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches, and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
- Encouraged respect among peers while emphasizing the importance of good sportsmanship.
- Demonstrated drills to improve agility, balance and coordination.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their child's progress in Taekwondo classes.
- Planned activities designed to develop self-confidence, discipline, teamwork skills and leadership abilities.
- Developed and implemented beginner Taekwondo classes for children aged 5-7 years old.
- Conducted warm-up exercises prior to class sessions to prepare students for physical activity.
- Assisted in creating marketing materials such as flyers, posters, brochures and newsletters.
- Attended seminars and workshops related to Taekwondo instruction methods.
- Maintained cleanliness of training facility including sweeping floors before each session.
- Provided individual attention to students with special needs or disabilities.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by enforcing rules of conduct during class.
- Assessed student progress through regular testing and evaluations.
- Ensured that all safety measures were followed at all times during class sessions.
- Instilled discipline and respect in students, as well as proper dojang etiquette.
Communications Analyst
Guarded Exchange
Albany, NY
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Performed cell inspections to detect any hazardous items or materials not authorized for possession by inmates.
- Investigated suspicious activities in order to prevent escapes or violent incidents.
- Prepared detailed reports on all incidents that occurred while on duty.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as fights, riots or escape attempts.
Direct Support Professional
Schenectady ARC
Schenectady, NY
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Assistant Teacher
Sunny Days Child Care
Schenectady, NY
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Evaluated student work using established criteria.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Organized instructional materials, bulletin boards, displays, and demonstrations.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The Sage Colleges
Troy, NY12-2016
Skills
- Faculty Collaboration
- Lesson Plan Implementation
- Small Group Instruction
- Skills Development
- Classroom restocking
- Behavior Modeling
- Transition planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Social Skills Development
- Emotional Support
- Material Preparation
- Classroom support
- Student and parent relations
- Behavior Management
- Relationship Building
- Child Development Certification
- Teacher Support and Collaboration
Certification
- In the process of receiving my CDA. All course work is done, just need to be observed. Courses completed include: Principles of Child Development and Learning, Preschoolers in Childcare, Parents and Childcare, Observing Recording and Assessing Children's Development, Many ways to learn for toddlers and preschoolers, Managing Health and Safety in Childcare, The Early Childhood Professional, and Child Development and Guidance
- Expulsion and Suspension Prevention Strategies
- Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Participating in continuing professional development early childhood through SUNY Albany
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Eager Explorers Daycare
03.2024 - Current
Communications Analyst
Guarded Exchange
09.2020 - 05.2023
Assistant Teacher
Sunny Days Child Care
09.2017 - 09.2018
Direct Support Professional
Schenectady ARC
10.2016 - 10.2019
Head Coach
In Nae Taekwondo & Peak Performance New York
01.2011 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The Sage Colleges
- In the process of receiving my CDA. All course work is done, just need to be observed. Courses completed include: Principles of Child Development and Learning, Preschoolers in Childcare, Parents and Childcare, Observing Recording and Assessing Children's Development, Many ways to learn for toddlers and preschoolers, Managing Health and Safety in Childcare, The Early Childhood Professional, and Child Development and Guidance
- Expulsion and Suspension Prevention Strategies
- Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Participating in continuing professional development early childhood through SUNY Albany
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