Sadia Tariq
Nanaimo,CANADA
Summary
Certified Early Childhood Educator with extensive experience in childcare and education, demonstrating a strong ability to promote physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development in children. Passionate about creating inclusive, play-based learning environments that engage young learners. Proven track record in transferring skills obtained through higher education and research to support children in care. A collaborative team member ensuring health and safety compliance while actively involving parents and communities in the educational process.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Jolly Giants Childcare
Nanaimo, CANADA
09.2024 - Current
- Engage children in activities like storytelling, teaching songs, and preparing crafts.
- Assess their abilities and needs, discussing progress with parents and staff.
- Develop programs that support their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development, guides them in proper habits.
- Supervise other educators and assistants.
- Maintain an environment that ensures the health, security, and well-being of the children.
Day-care Educator
Concordia University Student Union (CSU) Day-care
Montreal, Canada
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Implement play-based curriculum and age-appropriate activities for infant-toddler, and preschool groups.
- Maintain daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Organize activities for holistic development.
- Develop and implement play-based thematic learning adhering to Quebec Early Childhood Education, Preschool Cycle Program.
Teaching Assistant
Concordia University
Montréal, Canada
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Training, establishing guidelines and marking policies; discuss the topics for conferences, as well as other concerns or difficulties with workload.
- On-site supervising student educators’ field placements in Childcare centers in the Montréal area.
- Read the required material for the class and other secondary material necessary for the preparation of conferences and class discussions.
- Clarify reading material for assignment; lead discussions, work with students in laboratories.
- Attend the course supervisor’s lectures.
- Fulfil e-mail communications, in-person contact, telephone conversations, contributing to content management systems, and other electronic communications).
- Help the course instructor mark assignments and exams papers.
Research Assistant
Concordia University
Montréal, Canada
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Analyzed data from children's stories to derive actionable insights.
Assisted with administrative tasks and data management in laboratory settings.
Recruited and trained research assistants to establish consistent coding reliabilities.
Homeroom Teacher
MEF International School
Izmir, Turkey
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Implementing Cambridge Primary curriculum for Year 1 (ages 5-6) focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects like English, Mathematics, and Science, while also incorporating creative and physical, social and emotional development.
- Collaborate with team members, inform parents of children’s needs and progress.
- Emphasizing holistic development, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills during planning, teaching and assessing.
Early Years Classroom Teacher
Bilkent Laboratory & International School
Ankara, Turkey
12.2012 - 08.2019
- Prioritized maintaining a safe, healthy, and secure environment for the children under care, while also guiding them in developing proper eating, dressing, and toilet habits.
- Demonstrated a keen understanding of students' individual abilities, interests, and needs, regularly communicating their progress and any concerns with parents and fellow staff members.
- Observed the children for any signs of potential learning or behavioral issues, providing detailed reports for parents, guardians, or supervisors as needed.
- Worked closely with a national teaching partner to enhance the educational experience for the children through effective collaboration.
- Implemented the International Baccalaureate Organization’s Primary Years Program that aims at fostering a supportive inquiry-based learning environment.
Early Childhood Teacher
Toplum College
Antalya, Turkey
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Company Overview: Formerly named ICCA
- Implemented an inclusive child-centred curriculum framework through hands-on experiential learning adhering to the set standards of the Cambridge UK National Curriculum.
- Focused on planning and teaching around six curriculum areas i.e., Communication and literacy, Creative expression, Mathematics, Physical development, Personal, social and emotional development, Understanding the world.
- Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Organized field-trips and led out-door activities to support holistic development.
- Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental needs.
Elementary School Supply Teacher
Groningen International School
Groningen, Netherlands
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs as supply/replacement teacher.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning and Integrated technology into lesson plans.
Early Childhood Teacher - Kindergarten
PEISG
Ankara, Turkey
09.2007 - 06.2008
- Delivered core subjects within Cambridge Curriculum, aligning with UK National Curriculum standards for English, Mathematics, Drama, and Science.
- Organized engaging project-based activities to promote children's cognitive and social development.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
Education
Master of Arts - Child Studies
Concordia University
Montreal, QC, Canada06.2024
Master of Science - Educational Sciences
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
The Netherlands08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Middle East Technical University (METU)
Ankara, Turkey06.2008
Skills
- Curriculum Development & Assessment
- Classroom Management & Leadership
- Parent and Community Engagement
- Research & Data Analysis
- Technology Integration
- Health/Safety Compliance
- Play-based learning
- Inclusive education
Certification
- Emergency Child Care First Aid & CPR, Montreal, QC – Valid until April 2026.
- Early Childhood Educator Certification with specialized Infant and Toddler Educator and Special Education needs Educator Certificate issued by the British Columbia, Ministry of Education and Childcare Licensing Registry valid until March 2030.
- Alberta, Early Childhood Educator Level-3 Certification, 2024 (No expiry).
- Evaluation comparative des études effectuées hors du Québec – Baccalauréat - Formation des enseignants au préscolaire – MIFI (Equivalency of BA in ECE completed in Turkey), 2023.
- Quebec Early Childhood Educator Certificate of recognition of the qualification of ECE ( d'éducateur de la petite enfance) – Government of Québec, 2023 (No expiry).
- Cambridge University Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) from International Training Institute, Istanbul, 2015.
- Cambridge University Professional Development Qualification Certified PDQ, 2017 - Bilkent Laboratory and International School.
- Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA) awarded by Cambridge English Language Assessment, University of Cambridge - 2015 from International Training Institute, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Four courses taken from the Graduate Program in Curriculum and Instruction during Spring 2014 and Fall 2015 offered by Bilkent University Graduate School of Education, Ankara, Turkey.
- Courses taken from the Education Research Master’s Program between 2009- 2011 from the University of Groningen, The Netherlands (Program not completed ).
Languages
- English, Full Professional Proficiency
- Turkish, Full Professional Proficiency
- Urdu, Full Professional Proficiency
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Jolly Giants Childcare
09.2024 - Current
Research Assistant
Concordia University
01.2024 - 03.2024
Teaching Assistant
Concordia University
09.2023 - 04.2024
Day-care Educator
Concordia University Student Union (CSU) Day-care
05.2023 - 05.2024
Homeroom Teacher
MEF International School
08.2021 - 09.2021
Early Years Classroom Teacher
Bilkent Laboratory & International School
12.2012 - 08.2019
Early Childhood Teacher
Toplum College
08.2011 - 07.2012
Elementary School Supply Teacher
Groningen International School
01.2009 - 01.2011
Early Childhood Teacher - Kindergarten
PEISG
09.2007 - 06.2008
Master of Arts - Child Studies
Concordia University
Master of Science - Educational Sciences
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education
Middle East Technical University (METU)
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