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Karima Meskouk

Pinole

Summary

Dynamic educator with experience at YMCA head start, skilled in behavioral assessments and classroom management. Successfully fostered creativity and critical thinking in students, enhancing their confidence. Proven ability to develop strong parent-teacher communication and implement effective activity planning, resulting in a positive learning environment. Committed to student success and team collaboration.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer in Classrooms

Caliber Beta Academy
02.2025 - Current
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Help and explain to students homework assignment.

Associate Teacher

YMCA Head Start.
02.2020 - 08.2024
  • Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering respectful, open communication between students and staff.
  • Encouraged creativity and self-expression among students through various art projects and writing assignments, inspiring confidence in their abilities.
  • Helped lead teacher set up and manage classroom and outdoor activities.
  • Developed students'' critical thinking skills by incorporating problem-solving activities in the curriculum.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Watched and documented behaviors for use in identifying areas in need of support.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.

Assistant Manger

Ross Stores
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.

Cook's Assistant

Blue Apron Catering
03.2017 - 01.2018
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
  • Assisted in setting up and breaking down kitchen stations.
  • Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
  • Prepared sandwiches, salads and other specialty items according to customer specifications.
  • Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
  • Monitored food temperature, discarding items not stored correctly.
  • Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.

Janitor

Flagship.
03.2015 - 02.2017


  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.

Education

Child Development

Contra Costa College
08-2020

Certification

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

Languages

English
Professional Working
English
French
Professional Working
Arabic
Full Professional

Timeline

Volunteer in Classrooms

Caliber Beta Academy
02.2025 - Current

Associate Teacher

YMCA Head Start.
02.2020 - 08.2024

Assistant Manger

Ross Stores
01.2019 - 06.2020

Cook's Assistant

Blue Apron Catering
03.2017 - 01.2018

Janitor

Flagship.
03.2015 - 02.2017

Child Development

Contra Costa College
Karima Meskouk