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AZIZA YUSUF

Summary

Friendly and outgoing Educational Assistant focused on comprehensive, life-based approaches to education. Energetic problem solver, skill-builder and conflict resolver.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educational Assistant

Edmonton Christian NE
09.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with students, fostering trust and mutual respect to create a positive classroom atmosphere conducive to learning.
  • Encouraged social-emotional growth among students by modeling appropriate behavior and guiding conversations around self-awareness, empathy, and responsible decisionmaking.
  • Enhanced classroom management through the implementation of positive reinforcement techniques and clear expectations for behavior.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.

Educational Assistant Intern (Interaction)

Edmonton public School's
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • Provided guidance and assistance to special needs students during instruction time
  • Conducted one-on-one sessions with struggling students in order to help them better understand course material
  • Counseled students regarding social interactions and emotional issues that may be impacting their academic success
  • Collaborated with teachers on lesson plans and activities for the classroom setting
  • Observed student performance in order to provide feedback and make recommendations when necessary
  • Utilized problem-solving techniques to effectively resolve student issues or concerns
  • Monitored student behavior both inside the classroom as well as outside areas such as lunchroom or playground
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.

Director

Lil Munchkins Childcare Center
11.2021 - 02.2022
  • Planned and implemented strategies to increase funding through various approaches
  • Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations
  • Built strong community referral network
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps
  • Developed professional relationships with parents
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors
  • Stuck to daily routines to help children feel comfortable and promote development
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for all age groups
  • Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.

Early Childhood Educator

Tender Touch Daycare
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
  • Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.

Early Childhood Educator

Student Summer Daycare
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
  • Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
  • Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Food Service Worker

Spruce wood Place
11.2014 - 08.2018
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.

Click and Collect

Superstore
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Education

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Edmonton, Toronto
04.2021

Skills

  • Adapt to diverse groups
  • Relationship building
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Excellent people skills
  • Schedule management
  • Flexible
  • Excellent Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Time Management

Certification

  • Level 3 Formerly Child Development Supervisor, 01/2016
  • Licensed [Standard First Aid And Infant Child CPR], 2018-2021
  • Criminal Check & Vulnerable Sector Screening Child Care Certification Level 3

References

References available upon request

Additional Information

PD Courses:

- Autism Education Modules: Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders

- Cultural Diversity in the Classroom

-Autism Education Modules: Behaviours

- Promoting Empathy and Social Skills with Elementary Students

- Autism 201

- Complex Behaviour

- Supporting Learners that are Non-Verbal


Timeline

Educational Assistant

Edmonton Christian NE
09.2023 - Current

Educational Assistant Intern (Interaction)

Edmonton public School's
04.2023 - 06.2023

Director

Lil Munchkins Childcare Center
11.2021 - 02.2022

Early Childhood Educator

Tender Touch Daycare
05.2021 - 10.2021

Early Childhood Educator

Student Summer Daycare
06.2020 - 08.2020

Click and Collect

Superstore
03.2018 - 07.2018

Food Service Worker

Spruce wood Place
11.2014 - 08.2018

No Degree - Early Childhood Education

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
  • Level 3 Formerly Child Development Supervisor, 01/2016
  • Licensed [Standard First Aid And Infant Child CPR], 2018-2021
  • Criminal Check & Vulnerable Sector Screening Child Care Certification Level 3

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