Mervat Hamdanie
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dedicated special needs teacher skilled in individualized education plans, behavior management, and social skills development. Committed to fostering inclusive learning environments and empowering diverse learners.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Special Needs Teacher
MDN (Bright Path Daycare)
Calgary, Alberta
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Designed individualized education plans for students with diverse learning needs.
- Implemented engaging activities to promote social skills and emotional development.
- Developed individualized education plans for students with autism.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and behavior strategies.
- Provided guidance on how family members can provide support at home based on identified needs of the student.
- Provided instruction in communication, social interaction, academic skills, self-help skills, and behavior management strategies.
- Assisted speech pathologists in developing and implementing therapy plans.
- Maintained accurate child records and documentation of therapy progress.
- Prepared materials and resources for speech therapy activities and sessions.
- Educated families about communication strategies and exercises.
Early Years Educator
Altadore Daycare
Calgary, Alberta
03.2020 - 07.2022
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of early childhood education practices.
- Read books to promote language development.
- Provided positive guidance to foster a safe learning environment for the children.
- Encouraged children's creativity through art projects and music activities.
- Conducted daily assessments of each child's development level and progress.
- Participated in parent-teacher meetings to discuss each child's progress.
- Motivated children to participate in various tasks assigned throughout the day.
- Collaborated with other staff members on special events such as holiday celebrations or birthday parties for the kids.
- Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
Customer Service Cashier
Cosmo Prof
Calgary, AB
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at a beauty supply retailer.
- Assisted customers in locating products and answering inquiries promptly.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and handled cash management procedures.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise and ensured product displays were appealing.
- Collaborated with team members to provide excellent customer service experiences.
- Managed returns and exchanges according to store policies effectively.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Bow Valley College
Calgary, None06-2022
Skills
- Individualized education plans
- Social skills development
- Communication strategies
- Behavior management
- Special needs support
- Parent collaboration
- Early childhood development
Accomplishments
- was given a grant for my grades in college
Languages
English
Professional
Arabic
Professional
Certification
- certificate in the "brain theory" crash course
- certificate provided through an online crash course for speech pathologist assistant
Timeline
Special Needs Teacher
MDN (Bright Path Daycare)
12.2022 - 11.2023
Early Years Educator
Altadore Daycare
03.2020 - 07.2022
Customer Service Cashier
Cosmo Prof
01.2017 - 02.2018
Diploma - Early Childhood Education And Care
Bow Valley College