Shuhada Nawas
Toronto,ON
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated school professional with progressive experience supporting children’s learning and well-being. Skilled in special education support and classroom management. Committed to ensuring student safety and well-being while fostering a positive and inclusive environment. CPR certified and adept at implementing effective learning strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Teachers Assistant
TDSB - Northlea Elementary & Middle School
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted the lead teacher in delivering early-literacy, numeracy, and phonics lessons through small-group and one-on-one activities.
- Supervised children during indoor/outdoor play, snack, and rest periods to ensure safety and well-being.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Helped teachers with cleaning classrooms, organizing and keeping it tidy on a daily basis
- Provided substitute coverage when the lead teacher stepped out or was absent.
Development Disability Staff (Emergency)
TDSB - Northlea Elementary & Middle School
09.2021 - Current
- Worked with Development Disability Students
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted with daily living tasks such as feeding, toileting, dressing, and mobility while maintaining dignity and privacy.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Provide one-on-one and small-group support for students with diverse learning needs.
Lunchroom Supervisor
TDSB - Northlea Elementary & Middle School
09.2018 - 06.2023
- Supervised students during lunch periods and outdoor play, ensuring safety and conflict resolution.
- Organized games and activities promoting inclusion and cooperation.
- Communicated incidents and concerns promptly to teachers and administration.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Supported students with allergies or dietary restrictions by monitoring food-sharing and hand-washing routines.
Volunteer Children Readers Program
TDSB - Grenoble Public School
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Read stories aloud to groups of children to encourage literacy and a love of books.
- Taught painting, drawing, handcrafts and songs
- Assisted the Librarian with book keeping
- Observed and monitored children's play activities
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
Diploma - Secondary School
Zahira College
Sri Lanka01-1999
Certification - Early Learning And Child Care
Motherscraft
Toronto, ON08-2012
Certification - English As Second Language
YMCA
Toronto12-2011
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Student health & safety
- Special education assistance (autism,ADHD, development delays)
- CPR & First Aid
- Classroom supply management
- Playground & lunchroom supervision
- Activity implementation
- Student tutoring
- Child development Certification
- Reading & writing support
- Classroom inventory management
- Conflict De escalation
- Bilingual
- Crisis prevention & Intervention awareness
- Time Management
- Collaboration & Communication
- Parent/guardian engagement
- Personal care support
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tamil
Native or Bilingual
Sinhala
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Teachers Assistant
TDSB - Northlea Elementary & Middle School
09.2024 - Current
Development Disability Staff (Emergency)
TDSB - Northlea Elementary & Middle School
09.2021 - Current
Lunchroom Supervisor
TDSB - Northlea Elementary & Middle School
09.2018 - 06.2023
Volunteer Children Readers Program
TDSB - Grenoble Public School
09.2016 - 06.2018
Diploma - Secondary School
Zahira College
Certification - Early Learning And Child Care
Motherscraft
Certification - English As Second Language
YMCA
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