Zinnia Jafrin
Queens,NY
Summary
Caring and dedicated teacher pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, with a strong background in supporting young learners from diverse backgrounds. Skilled in creating inclusive, supportive place and engage activities for young learners. Committed to help children grow socially and academically.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Aide
PS 131
03.2026 - Current
- Manage classroom and school supplies to support daily operations
- Contact parents regarding student absences and attendance follow-up
- Supervise students during lunch and recess, ensuring safety at all times
- Maintain a safe and structured environment throughout the school day
- Issue late passes and assist with attendance procedures
- Assist with student arrival and dismissal, including bus pick-up and drop-off
Tutor
Cuny Reading Ready
09.2025 - Current
- Provide one-on-one literacy tutoring, teaching phonemes, and guiding structured lessons in letters, sounds, words, sentences, and decodable book to build reading skills and fluency.
- Create individualized lesson plans and track each student’s progress to support learning and reading growth.
Private Arabic Tutor
10.2017 - Current
- Experienced Arabic tutor teaching students ages 5-19
- Focused on developing Arabic reading and writing skills through personalized and engaging lessons.
Group Teacher
Serious Fun After School Group
08.2025 - 03.2026
- Supervise a group of 18-22 students from kindergarten to 4th grade, ensure safety and engagement throughout the program.
- Take daily attendance and manage student sign-out procedures to maintain accurate records.
- Assist students with homework and provide academic support tailored to individual needs. Facilitate engaging activities that promote creativity, teamwork, and social development.
Sales Associate
Macys
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with a team of 12 employees as a part-time Sales Associate, prioritizing exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
- Engaged with customers to address their needs and managed floor recovery during periods of low customer traffic.
- Adhered to directives from team leaders to meet company objectives and operational requirements.
Arabic Teacher
Jamaica Muslim Center
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Dedicated Arabic teacher with several years of experience instructing young children in language and culture.
- Passionate about creating interactive environments for language learning that encourage student participation.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cultural activities into the curriculum and promote cross-cultural awareness.
- Experience working with student with ADHD and autism.
Education
Bachelors - Early Childhood Education
CUNY City College of New York
Manhattan, NY01.2027
Bachelor’s degree - Internet & Information Technology
CUNY Queensborough Community College
Queens, NY01.2024
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Teaching & Lesson Planning
- Polyglot: Arabic, English, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali
- Professional Skills: Team Leadership, team collaboration, customer Service Arabic teaching
Certification
- Standard CPR/AED & First Aid (adult, child, infant).
- Mandated Reporter Training.
- Identifying and Responding to Anaphylaxis.
- Foundations in Health and Safety e-Learning.
- Code of Conduct Custodians of People with Special Needs.
ADDITIONAL STRENGTHS
- Strong communication
- Technology Skills
- Able to work under pressure
Timeline
School Aide
PS 131
03.2026 - Current
Tutor
Cuny Reading Ready
09.2025 - Current
Group Teacher
Serious Fun After School Group
08.2025 - 03.2026
Sales Associate
Macys
05.2024 - 08.2024
Arabic Teacher
Jamaica Muslim Center
05.2019 - 02.2020
Private Arabic Tutor
10.2017 - Current
Bachelors - Early Childhood Education
CUNY City College of New York
Bachelor’s degree - Internet & Information Technology
CUNY Queensborough Community College