Faranak Mashhadi Farahani
Côte-Saint-Luc,QC
Summary
Proven educator and library volunteer at the National Library, adept in fostering literacy and engagement through innovative teaching methods and efficient library management. Excelled in mentoring, problem-solving, and creating supportive learning environments, significantly enhancing student and patron experiences. Skilled in foreign language proficiency and library classification systems, demonstrating a comprehensive blend of hard and soft skills. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Volunteer
National Library
04.2021 - 06.2023
- Maintained clean, safe library environments for optimized customer comfort.
- Contributed to a well-organized and efficient library environment through regular sorting, shelving, and labeling of materials.
- Performed basic book reshelving and obtained items from book drop.
- Conducted circulation and shelving duties, maintaining orderly, organized displays.
Daycare Teacher
Kindergarten
09.2016 - 09.2019
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
Teacher
High School
09.2002 - 09.2012
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
Teacher
Elementary School
09.1989 - 09.2002
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Language And Literacy Education
Azad University
05.1992
Associate of Arts - Kindergarten And Elementary Education
Teacher Training Institute
03.1987
Skills
- Child Safety
- Lesson Planning
- Active listener
- Loves children
- Emotionally supportive
- Child Care
- Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Management
- Gentle Discipline
- Language skills
- Arts, crafts, and games
- FLUENT IN Farsi
- Licensed Childcare Provider
Languages
English
Professional Working
Persian
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Library Volunteer
National Library
04.2021 - 06.2023
Daycare Teacher
Kindergarten
09.2016 - 09.2019
Teacher
High School
09.2002 - 09.2012
Teacher
Elementary School
09.1989 - 09.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Language And Literacy Education
Azad University
Associate of Arts - Kindergarten And Elementary Education
Teacher Training Institute
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