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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Heba Ibrahim

Early childhood educator
West Vancouver,British Colombia
Heba Ibrahim

Summary

Dedicated education professional deeply committed to supporting teachers and students in collaborative and inclusive classrooms. Patient, upbeat, and creative in tailoring instruction to meet individual student needs and learning styles with an ambition to succeed in any given environment. Provide customized assistance to children with various needs and make positive contributions to optimize learner engagement. Seeking a position where I can develop, strengthen, expand, and exchange professional skills and qualifications, while also offering an outstanding learning experience

Overview

23
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Marina Bay Preschool
West Vancouver, Canada

Teacher
09.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes, letters, and more
  • Organized circle time, free play, outside activities, and developmental exercises
  • Provided optimal care and academic support to students
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning

Early Inquirers Preschool
West Vancouver, Canada

Teacher
09.2021 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and concerns
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning
  • Led educational games and group activities

West Vancouver Development Centre
West Vancouver, Canada

Teacher
09.2020 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Provided multifaceted teacher/classroom support and assisted students with classroom learning, task execution, and language expansion
  • Aided students in reaching cognitive and development milestones, ranging from language acquisition and social skills progress which led to the establishment of a positive relationship with the parents
  • Combined play and interactive activities with a focus on early academic learning including letter recognition, phonics, numbers, and awareness of science and nature

Altamont Development Centre
West Vancouver, Canada

Teacher Assistant
10.2018 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Aided as a teacher assistant for children aged 3-5
  • Provided assistance to teachers and students within classrooms
  • Supported instructional activities, learner engagement, classroom management, and behavioral modification goals
  • Followed school policies, teacher guidelines, and student IEPs to ensure student safety and achievement of learning outcomes
  • Gained experience assisting students with a range of learning differences, and increased my communication techniques to create a happy, caring, and stimulating learning environment
  • Developed trust and rapport with children, providing assistance to teachers and engaging students in learning activities and positive behaviors to optimize their understanding of lessons
  • Commended by teachers and school principal for creative instructional activities and calm, nurturing approach that helped foster an environment conducive to student success
  • Utilized play and interactive activities to develop language and vocabulary

British International School
Cairo, Egypt

Teacher
09.2017 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Teacher for grade 1 students
  • Created and adapted lesson plans to students' academic needs, including both individual and group work
  • Met with parents, guardians, administrators, and counselors to address and discuss students' affairs and development
  • Used creative and practical skills to prepare inspiring attractive learning materials
  • Dealt creatively and effectively with any problem situation that arose

Learning Oasis International School
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Kindergarten Principal
09.2010 - 07.2016

Job overview

  • Served as a kindergarten head and English coordinator
  • Monitored and reported on children's development and identified those with possible learning difficulties, consulting other professionals where appropriate
  • Responsible for over 300 students; 20 kids in each class
  • Created live model lessons, organized monthly indoor and outdoor activities, prepared educational trips, and trained over 50 teachers
  • Ensured students got an exemplary education while managing the day-to-day operations of a 500-person section

Kingdom Gems School
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Kindergarten Teacher
09.2008 - 07.2010

Job overview

  • Provided informative presentations to students regarding different areas of study
  • Ensured that all students fully comprehend all aspects of the learning provided

Future Windows International School
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Teacher
09.2007 - 07.2008

Job overview

  • Responsible for ensuring that all kindergarten students fully comprehend the taught curriculum
  • Adapted distinctive learning teaching methodologies
  • Documented all lessons
  • Organized group discussions, and assessed students

Almeena International School
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Teacher
09.2005 - 07.2007

Job overview

  • Designed and implemented daily lesson plans for kindergarten students
  • Incorporated reading skills into the curriculum for well-rounded learning

Manor House Language School
Cairo, Egypt

Teacher
09.2002 - 07.2005

Job overview

  • Observed children to record development
  • Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques

Education

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, Canada

ECE
06.2022

Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, Canada

ECE Assistant
06.2020

Alexandria University - Faculty of Commerce
Alexandria, Egypt

Bachelor of Commerce
01.2002

E.G.C
Alexandria, Egypt

High School Diploma
01.1997

Skills

  • Classroom Management Strategies
  • Special Education Support
  • Student Safety & Supervision
  • Build and Execute Lesson Plans
  • Individualized Education Plans
  • Learning Center Organization
  • Class Material Preparation
  • Student Progress Monitoring
  • Group Activity Planning & Management
  • Lesson Planning & Support
  • Organize Meetings & Educational Workshops
  • Implement Student-centric Teaching Methods

Certification

  • Certified in First Aid, Canadian Red Cross, 2018
  • Attended 7th Annual Forum on 'Best practices in English Language Instruction'
  • Attended Pearson Company Course for Aspects of Generic Pedagogy, Student-centred Learning, and Lesson Planning Aimed at Improving Student Outcomes
  • Professional Development Programme Run with GEMS Education, classroom management, assessment for learning, lesson planning
  • IntelTeaching Program Diploma
  • Montessori Training Program: Kindergarten Stage
  • Application of the latest teaching techniques of Jolly Phonics and Guided Reading

Hobbies and Interests

  • Handball, Member of the Egyptian National Team. Participated in the African Cup and Arab Tournament.
  • Interior Design, Running and Owning Interior Design Company: Unique Selections. Institute for manufacturing furniture and home accessories in Egypt. Manufactured over 30 houses and over 200 pieces of furniture.

Timeline

Teacher

Marina Bay Preschool
09.2023 - Current

Teacher

Early Inquirers Preschool
09.2021 - 07.2023

Teacher

West Vancouver Development Centre
09.2020 - 09.2021

Teacher Assistant

Altamont Development Centre
10.2018 - 08.2020

Teacher

British International School
09.2017 - 07.2018

Kindergarten Principal

Learning Oasis International School
09.2010 - 07.2016

Kindergarten Teacher

Kingdom Gems School
09.2008 - 07.2010

Teacher

Future Windows International School
09.2007 - 07.2008

Teacher

Almeena International School
09.2005 - 07.2007

Teacher

Manor House Language School
09.2002 - 07.2005

Vancouver Community College

ECE

Vancouver Community College

ECE Assistant

Alexandria University - Faculty of Commerce

Bachelor of Commerce

E.G.C

High School Diploma

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