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Kareem K. Foster

Halifax,Canada

Summary

Educator with a strong focus on academic and personal development of students. Expertise in event planning, group instruction, and individualized support to enhance learning outcomes. Demonstrated success in managing staff and operations in fast-paced environments, complemented by strong interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Proven track record in classroom management and behavior modification, fostering a growth mindset to inspire students.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Pacifico Dance Club
Halifax, Canada
04.2022 - Current
  • Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
  • Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
  • Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.

Job Developer

ReachAbility Association
Halifax, Canada
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Assisted Clients in obtaining Employment.
  • Interviewed Clients to see their Job readiness.
  • Engaged and created partnerships with other organizations.
  • 150 people Employed.

School-Age Lead Teacher

Tender Years Childcare
Ajax, Canada
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Met with parents to communicate students' progress, achievements and classroom issues.
  • Devised lesson plans in alignment with state curriculum standards and created balanced instructional programs, demonstrations and work time to meet educational and instructional goals.

RECE Teacher

Glen Cameron for Kids
North York, Canada
04.2018 - 01.2020
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.

Youth Worker

Enterphase Family Services
Oshawa, Canada
02.2019 - 07.2019
  • Assisted in developing programs and activities to drive improvements in students' academics.
  • Provided one-on-one assistance and tutoring to students requiring additional help.

ECE Teachers Assistant

Upper Canada Child Care
Stouffville, Canada
10.2017 - 04.2018
  • Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
  • Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.

Early Childhood Educator

Membertou Daycare
Membertou, Canada
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • Taught children's foundational skills such as colors, shapes and letters.
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.

Education

Graphic and Web Design -

Academy of Learning Career College
Halifax, NS
12.2024

Early Childhood Education -

IHSE (The Jane Norman College)
Sydney, NS
03.2015

Bachelor of Art - Community Studies

Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS
01.2006

High school or equivalent -

St Mary's Catholic Secondary School
Pickering, Ontario
01.2003

Skills

  • Play-based learning and classroom management
  • Technology integration
  • Student motivation and engagement
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Behavioral and cognitive development
  • CPR and first-aid certification

Effective listening skills

  • Diverse learning techniques
  • Tutoring and coaching strategies
  • Creativity inspiration
  • Creative mixology expertise
  • Assessment strategies

Accomplishments

Governors General Medal of Bravery, 01/28/14

Affiliations

  • Graphic Design
  • Sports
  • Art/ Drawing and Painting

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bartender

Pacifico Dance Club
04.2022 - Current

Job Developer

ReachAbility Association
09.2021 - 09.2022

School-Age Lead Teacher

Tender Years Childcare
01.2021 - 04.2021

Youth Worker

Enterphase Family Services
02.2019 - 07.2019

RECE Teacher

Glen Cameron for Kids
04.2018 - 01.2020

ECE Teachers Assistant

Upper Canada Child Care
10.2017 - 04.2018

Early Childhood Educator

Membertou Daycare
04.2017 - 09.2017

Graphic and Web Design -

Academy of Learning Career College

Early Childhood Education -

IHSE (The Jane Norman College)

Bachelor of Art - Community Studies

Cape Breton University

High school or equivalent -

St Mary's Catholic Secondary School

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