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Sarah Abbas

Sarah Abbas

Scarborough,ON

Summary

Passionate Teaching Assistant with seven years background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Teaching Assistant

De Angels Academy
09.2019 - 12.2023
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
  • Actively participated in about 65% departmental meetings, collaborating with colleagues to identify areas for improvement within the school community.
  • Presented wide range of information to students using hands-on instructional techniques for effective comprehension.
  • Fostered strong relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress, concerns, and achievements.
  • Carried out 99% duties as assigned to me by my superiors.
  • Copied, organized and distributed classroom assignments or other paperwork.
  • Evaluated student performance through regular assessments, tracking progress and adjusting instructional strategies as needed.
  • Handled class records for attendance, assignment grades and course participation scores.
  • Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
  • Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
  • Using knowledge of MicroSoft Excel and PowerPoint to teach courses under guidance of senior instructors.

Teacher

Megan Elementary School
09.2014 - 08.2018
  • Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Created and developed 75% lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current in educational trends.
  • Boosted school growth by 25% through constant advertisement on social media handles.
  • Enhanced 90% classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.

Education

First Aid & CPR

Lifesavers
Durham, ON

Human Resources Management

Centennial College
Scarborough, ON

Education

Uthman Danfodio University
SK, Sokoto

Master of Science - Administration Studies

State University
NS, Keffi

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria

Skills

  • Communication and Active Listening Skills
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Creating Visual Displays and Decorations
  • Lesson Planning
  • CPR/First Aid Certification
  • Classroom Management
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
  • Mastery of MicroSoft Office, Excel

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

De Angels Academy
09.2019 - 12.2023

Teacher

Megan Elementary School
09.2014 - 08.2018

First Aid & CPR

Lifesavers

Human Resources Management

Centennial College

Education

Uthman Danfodio University

Master of Science - Administration Studies

State University

Bachelor of Arts - Public Administration

Ahmadu Bello University
Sarah Abbas