Zira Ali
Holbrook,MA
Summary
Adept at fostering children's social and emotional growth, I excelled as a Lead Preschool Teacher at Knowledge Universe, where I implemented play-based learning strategies to enhance early childhood education. Leveraging skills in activity planning and emotional support, I consistently improved parental involvement and student engagement. My CPR training and expertise in educational support underscore my commitment to safety and developmental progress.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
McGrath Family
Quincy, MA
06.2020 - 09.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
Private Nanny
O'Donoghue Family
Milton, MA
11.2016 - 03.2020
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
- Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Private Nanny
Wines Family
Milton, MA
02.2015 - 08.2018
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Adapted caregiving approaches based on individual needs of each child to provide personalized support.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Facilitated creative expression through art projects, imaginative play, storytelling sessions, and more.
- Encouraged social interactions through playdates, group outings, and community events.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Knowledge Universe
Framingham, MA And Rockland, MA
01.2009 - 02.2015
- Assisted and supervised 18 children through entire school day.
- Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Submitted weekly lesson plans.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided support for children with special needs or behavioral challenges, implementing personalized accommodations to promote inclusivity within the classroom setting.
- Attended professional development workshops regularly, staying up-to-date with current early childhood education trends and techniques for enhanced instruction quality.
- Fostered a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and sharing ideas.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Promoted strong literacy skills by incorporating reading activities throughout the day, laying a solid foundation for future academic achievement.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication regarding their child''s progress, fostering increased parental involvement in the educational process.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress and areas of improvement, encouraging a collaborative approach to education.
- Incorporated play-based learning opportunities into daily routines, allowing students to explore new concepts while developing critical thinking skills through hands-on experiences.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Fisher College
Boston, MA01.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising
Bay State College
Boston, MA03.2004
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Reading and Storytelling
- Early Childhood Education
- Positive Reinforcement
- Emotional Support
- CPR training
- Social skill development
- Transportation safety
- Household Management
- Language skills
- Early Childhood Development
- Educational Support
- School-age child care
- Homework Assistance
- Toddler care experience
Timeline
Private Nanny
McGrath Family
06.2020 - 09.2024
Private Nanny
O'Donoghue Family
11.2016 - 03.2020
Private Nanny
Wines Family
02.2015 - 08.2018
Lead Preschool Teacher
Knowledge Universe
01.2009 - 02.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Fisher College
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Merchandising
Bay State College