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Zaynah Assayed

Fountain Valley,CA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Reliable and knowledgeable educator with experience developing and delivering engaging lessons. Friendly individual enjoys helping students learn new concepts and subjects. Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Flex Teacher/ Onsite- Substitute

Turtle Rock Preschool
04.2022 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
  • Increased overall class participation by fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
  • Supports classroom for extra staff if needed assistance
  • Allowing prep-time for lead teachers in the classrooms
  • Giving break times for other staff members

Teacher

Childtime Learning Center
10.2018 - 03.2022
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Participated in parent teacher conference to discuss developments of students and increase support.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.

Teaching Assistant

Harry And Grace Steele Children's Center
02.2006 - 09.2018
  • Improved overall class participation by implementing group activities and project-based learning.
  • Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, leading to increased understanding and improved grades.
  • Designed and implemented engaging classroom activities, resulting in higher student interest and motivation.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
  • Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
  • Contributed to the development of new curriculum materials, enhancing the quality of instruction within the department.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress, concerns, and achievements.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational best practices and enhance teaching skills.
  • Served as a mentor to new teaching assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for classroom management and instruction.
  • Actively participated in departmental meetings, collaborating with colleagues to identify areas for improvement within the school community.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
  • Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
  • Encouraged small groups to discuss topics and explore concepts through hands-on activities.
  • Developed materials for classroom teachers to support instruction, lab work or in-class activities.

Office Assistant

FV Glass & Screen
02.2007 - 12.2011
  • Enhanced office efficiency by managing schedules, organizing files, and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Streamlined communication between departments for better collaboration and increased productivity.
  • Expedited document processing with accurate data entry and timely filing.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing professional and courteous front desk support.
  • Reduced operational costs through effective inventory management and negotiation with vendors.
  • Strengthened office organization by implementing new filing systems and digital record-keeping practices.
  • Facilitated smooth operations by efficiently handling incoming mail, phone calls, and visitor inquiries.
  • Boosted employee morale with thoughtful event planning and team-building activities.
  • Assisted in financial tasks such as invoicing, expense tracking, and budget preparation to ensure accuracy.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering open communication among colleagues.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by coordinating resources across multiple teams effectively.
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.
  • Achieved high levels of accuracy in data entry tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Maintained and updated office records, both digital and physical.
  • Welcomed office visitors and alerted staff to arrivals of scheduled appointments.
  • Managed daily data entry and kept clerical information accurate and up-to-date.
  • Collaborated with various departments to complete assigned tasks.
  • Ordered office supplies and kept office stocked with needed resources to operate smoothly.
  • Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments.
  • Scheduled and coordinated travel arrangements for office staff members.
  • Organized events and meetings to maximize capacity and keep event venues running smoothly.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
  • Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
  • Purchased and maintained office supplies.
  • Supported staff on special assignments and ad hoc projects.

Education

Certification In ECE - Early Childhood Education

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA

Skills

  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Small Group Instruction
  • Group Instruction
  • Curriculum Development
  • Child Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Literacy development
  • Special Needs Students
  • Classroom Management
  • Growth Mindset
  • Parent-Teacher Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Interpersonal and Social Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Problem-Solving

Accomplishments

Been around animals and pets half of my life! Cared and loved my own 3 sphynx cats over 3 years or so! I love animals and love being around them!

Additional Information

I also have a creative side! I love making candles, learning to do t-shirts on a cricut , tumblers, and jewelry too!

Timeline

Flex Teacher/ Onsite- Substitute

Turtle Rock Preschool
04.2022 - Current

Teacher

Childtime Learning Center
10.2018 - 03.2022

Office Assistant

FV Glass & Screen
02.2007 - 12.2011

Teaching Assistant

Harry And Grace Steele Children's Center
02.2006 - 09.2018

Certification In ECE - Early Childhood Education

Orange Coast College
Zaynah Assayed