Saadiya Said
Edmonton
Summary
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. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
McCauley Daycare And ASC
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress..
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
Early Childhood Educator
Tender Touch Daycare
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Early Childhood Educator
Early Learning daycare
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
Cashier
SuperStore
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Cleaning the store
- Helped Customers around the store.
Classroom Assistant
Nyarkenyi Development Foundation of Alberta
06.2015 - 08.2019
- Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment
- Monitored students on field trips by overseeing various tasks, including roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
- Partnered with the teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
- Oversaw students in the classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support the lead teacher.
Cashier
Children's Place
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Cleaning the store
- Helped Customers around the store
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction, and sales numbers
- Restocked, arranged, and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
Cashier
Bath and body works
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Cleaning the store
- Helped Customers around the store
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
- Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
Cashier •Sales associate Stock
11.2014 - 08.2016
- Developed team communications and information for meetings
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Children caretaker, Class Coordinator
Nyarkenyi Development Foundation of Alberta
07.2012 - 08.2016
Cashier
Jijo Beauty
02.2014 - 01.2016
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Sales associate
Canadian Property Stars
04.2012 - 08.2013
- Lawn Aeration
- Door-to-door sales
- Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Seneca College Of Early Childhood Education
01.2021
High School Diploma -
Ross Sheppard High School
06.2016
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
Languages
Somali
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
McCauley Daycare And ASC
11.2021 - 06.2024
Early Childhood Educator
Tender Touch Daycare
08.2021 - 09.2022
Early Childhood Educator
Early Learning daycare
01.2021 - 08.2021
Cashier
SuperStore
09.2018 - 08.2019
Cashier
Children's Place
05.2017 - 08.2018
Cashier
Bath and body works
11.2016 - 01.2017
Classroom Assistant
Nyarkenyi Development Foundation of Alberta
06.2015 - 08.2019
Cashier •Sales associate Stock
11.2014 - 08.2016
Cashier
Jijo Beauty
02.2014 - 01.2016
Children caretaker, Class Coordinator
Nyarkenyi Development Foundation of Alberta
07.2012 - 08.2016
Sales associate
Canadian Property Stars
04.2012 - 08.2013
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Seneca College Of Early Childhood Education
High School Diploma -
Ross Sheppard High School
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