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Janessa Abdelshahid

Richmond Hill,ON

Summary

I am recent graduate of the Bachelors of Education program at York University, and have recently been registered as an Ontario Certified Teacher. I have extensive knowledge and experience working in diverse classrooms and with various age groups. I am also a Registered Early Childhood Educator with 5+ years experience of working with children of these age groups As an Educator at Lullaboo Nursery and Childcare Centre, I helped create a diverse and inclusive environment by planning and implementing weekly and daily activities, logging children's daily reports, and creating specific accommodations in activities for children who are new English language learners or need specific learning accommodations. In doing so, I helped foster children's well-being, sense of belonging, expression and engagement. Highlights of Qualifications Able to adapt to many positions and work environments Strong writing and collaborative skills Fluently able to communicate in Arabic and English Able to make any environment an inclusive one Able to work seamlessly in a team Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings. Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Tutor

Tutor Doctor
03.2022 - Current
  • Integrated technology into lessons when appropriate.
  • Collaborated with other tutors to develop new strategies for instruction.
  • Facilitated tutoring workshops and academic support sessions for small groups of students.
  • Used positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate, and build confidence in students.
  • Mentored and supported students to build their confidence and study skills.
  • Collaborated with teachers, parents, and administrators to promote student success.
  • Worked with students to identify and mobilize resources to facilitate learning and promote success.
  • Used various technology and visual and audio aids to increase tutee engagement.
  • Developed and created handouts, study materials or quizzes.
    Utilized technology to enhance and extend learning process.

Early Childhood Educator

Lullaboo Nursery and Childcare Center Inc
05.2019 - 01.2022
  • Planned creative lessons that promoted problem solving, critical thinking, and self-expression.
  • Incorporated art projects into daily routines in order to foster creativity among students.
  • Observed and evaluated children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
  • Monitored student behavior to maintain order during meal periods and class transitions.
  • Evaluated student progress to identify areas for curriculum improvement.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of behavior management strategies.
  • Facilitated positive interactions between peers and monitored playtime activities to ensure safety of all children.

Camp Counselor

Christ Disciples Camp
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Coordinated and managed camp events.
  • Wrote attendance and incident reports and submitted records to supervisors for review.
  • Scheduled maintenance and use of facilities.
  • Conducted regular health checks throughout each day to ensure camper wellbeing was maintained.
  • Managed daily operations of recreational facilities.
  • Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities around available equipment and facilities.
  • Exhibited effective problem solving techniques when faced with unexpected situations at the camp.
  • Utilized patience and understanding when dealing with challenging behavior from campers.
  • Organized and explained rules for various team games and activities.
  • Supervised and coordinated work activities of personnel, such as training staff members and assigning work duties.
  • Explained rules and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrated use of materials and equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed Concurrent) - Bachelor Of Education

York University
Toronto, ON
04.2023

Bachelor of Arts -

York University
Toronto, ON
04.2022

Early Childhood Education Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
04.2019

General Business Diploma -

Seneca College School of Applied Arts And September Technology
Toronto, ON
04.2017

Skills

  • Child CPR and First Aid
  • Safety Monitoring and Management
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Instructional Exhibits and Displays
  • Teacher and Administrator Collaboration
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Special Needs Education
  • Diverse Classroom Settings
  • Safety Awareness
  • Educational Games
  • Age-Appropriate Curriculum
  • Role Playing and Interaction Methods
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Classroom Management Techniques

Timeline

Tutor

Tutor Doctor
03.2022 - Current

Early Childhood Educator

Lullaboo Nursery and Childcare Center Inc
05.2019 - 01.2022

Camp Counselor

Christ Disciples Camp
06.2017 - 08.2017

Bachelor of Education Degree (B.Ed Concurrent) - Bachelor Of Education

York University

Bachelor of Arts -

York University

Early Childhood Education Diploma - Early Childhood Education

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

General Business Diploma -

Seneca College School of Applied Arts And September Technology
Janessa Abdelshahid