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Sifa Khan

Summary

Experienced DECE with a strong background in supporting young learners and fostering a positive and engaging classroom environment. Currently working as a Teacher Candidate while being certified as an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT). I have had the opportunity to work in early childhood education for many years, whereby I developed expertise in the areas of curriculum development, classroom management, and creating inclusive learning environments. As a student teacher, I will engage in practices that will help students in their academic and socially-emotional development while continuously developing myself into a professional in the field of education.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Teacher Placement- Grade 1 & 2

King Edward Public School
09.2024 - Current
  • Organized and implemented lesson plans for students in Grade 1 and 2 in literacy, numeracy, and areas of social-emotional development.
  • Provided differentiated instruction to meet the diverse needs of students, ensuring inclusivity and engagement.
  • Managed classroom activities to create a positive learning environment that allowed students to participate and collaborate.
  • Collaborated with mentor teachers in evaluating student progress and instructional strategies to adapt for individual growth.

Student Teacher Placement

Suddaby Public School
01.2024 - 04.2024


  • Designed and implemented lesson plans in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning that meet the curriculum standards.
  • Managed classroom activities and created an engaging and supportive learning environment for Grade 2 students.
  • Measured students' progress through continual observation and gave constructive feedback in order to improve individual learning.

Teacher Student PJ

Suddaby Public School
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Designed and implemented lesson plans on literacy, numeracy, and social skills.
  • Worked closely with teachers in assessing students' progress and adapting activities to support the learning needs of each student.
    Emphasized developing basic skills in reading, writing, and math.
  • Helped to create a classroom environment that encouraged curiosity and a love for learning.
  • Designed hands-on activities to promote language development and numeracy for young learners.
  • Helped a diverse student body to improve their critical thinking and social-emotional skills.

Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE)

Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2016 - 09.2020

Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE):

  • Supported Kindergarten students' learning, collaborated with teachers, created and implemented age-appropriate activities.
  • Student Teacher Placement:
    Designed and implemented lesson plans, classroom management, and feedback on student progress.
  • Student Teacher Placement:
    Focused on literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills, creating interactive lessons and activities.
  • Practicum Experience:
    Designed lesson plans, conducted assessments, and tailored instruction in an effort to meet the needs of diverse learners.

Education

Bachelor of Education - Ontario Certified Teacher

Bachelor of Education (BEd)
05-2025

Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development -

Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON
04.2020

Early Childhood Education Diploma -

Conestoga College
Kitchener, ON
05.2018

Skills

  • First Aid and CPR certification, Police Check and Immunization Record
  • Strong developmental understanding and practical experience working with children ages 0-6 years old
  • Work experience in Licensed Child Care Centers and Full Day Kindergarten
  • Skilled in the design of developmentally-appropriate, enriching, innovative and hands-on activities and lessons to meet the social and emotional needs of children
  • Excellent time-management, organization, written and verbal communication skills
  • Curriculum development- creating lessons that are interdisciplinary, designing lessons that matches with board standards
  • Child development- age appropriate planning, positive feed back, observation and recording behaviors
  • Lesson planning

Languages

pashto
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Student Teacher Placement- Grade 1 & 2

King Edward Public School
09.2024 - Current

Student Teacher Placement

Suddaby Public School
01.2024 - 04.2024

Teacher Student PJ

Suddaby Public School
09.2023 - 12.2023

Designated Early Childhood Educator (DECE)

Waterloo Region District School Board
09.2016 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development -

Conestoga College

Early Childhood Education Diploma -

Conestoga College

Bachelor of Education - Ontario Certified Teacher

Bachelor of Education (BEd)
Sifa Khan