Ferial R. Farnood
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Nurturing Preschool Teacher's Aide possessing first-rate communication, organizational, and time management abilities. In-depth knowledge of early childhood education and development and age-appropriate instructional practices. Warm and caring individual with nine years of experience supervising 1-12 children simultaneously and employing activities to support learning objectives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
KLA Schools
Walnut Creek, CA
01.2022 - 09.2025
- Supported lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and educational activities.
- Built strong relationships with children, families, and staff at a Reggio Emilia inspired preschool setting
- Provided individualized support for children with special needs
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom environment for preschool children.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, encouraging social and emotional development.
- Collaborated with team members to create engaging learning materials and resources.
Nanny
Shirin Tehrani
Danville, CA
03.2016 - Current
- Developed individualized care plans to support unique needs of child with disabilities.
- Collaborated with family and professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Provided transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices for physical and occupational therapy.
- Administered medication and attended to daily needs.
- Organized activities that enhanced child's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
Nanny
Yara Afshar
Walnut Creek, CA, United States
09.2019 - Current
- Supervised child engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and preschool schedules for child,
- Encouraged child to be understanding of and patient with others.
- Made healthy snacks and meals
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Engaged in active play with child
Nanny
Masih Mojab
Walnut Creek, CA
01.2020 - Current
- Established and maintained safe play environment for child,
- Supervised child on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Closely monitored play activities to verify safety.
- Prepared meals and snacks
Education
Certified in CPR, AED, And First Aid -
National CPR Foundation
Pleasant Hill, CA04.2020
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Diablo Valley College
Pleasant Hill, CA12.2018
Autism 5.5 Hours of Professional Development -
Autism Star Conference
Pleasant Hill, CA03.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Language Studies
Azad University
Iran06.1991
Skills
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Infant, toddler and preschool curricula
- Child development
- Bilingual in Farsi
- Skilled in working with special needs children
- Age-appropriate activities
- Communication with parents
- Health and safety
- Emotional support and mentorship
- Play based learning
- Classroom environment set up
- Behavior management
Timeline
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
KLA Schools
01.2022 - 09.2025
Nanny
Masih Mojab
01.2020 - Current
Nanny
Yara Afshar
09.2019 - Current
Nanny
Shirin Tehrani
03.2016 - Current
Certified in CPR, AED, And First Aid -
National CPR Foundation
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Diablo Valley College
Autism 5.5 Hours of Professional Development -
Autism Star Conference
Bachelor of Arts - Language Studies
Azad University