Tamara Al-Jazrawi
Kitchener
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience supporting children with special needs, committed to creating a positive and reliable environment that encourages independence and educational preparedness. Proven ability to foster team collaboration and achieve impactful results, with expertise in classroom management, student engagement, and curriculum support. Recognized for adaptability and reliability, ensuring smooth operations and positive outcomes in diverse educational settings. Since joining WSDSB in 2018, successfully led recreational and educational activities while building strong relationships with students, teachers, and administrators as a positive role model.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LTO - Education Assistant
St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Working with kids from age 4 to 12 teach them.
- Work with special needs and helping them with school tasks and shape their behaviors to meet each child needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teachers in maintaining a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior during class transitions and extracurricular activities.
Supply Education Assistant
WCDSB
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided individualized support for students, addressing their unique academic needs and helping them reach their full potential.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Supported teachers in maintaining a safe learning environment by monitoring student behavior during class transitions and extracurricular activities.
- Engaged students in learning through effective classroom management techniques that promoted active participation and collaboration.
Supply Early Childhood Educator
WCDSB
05.2022 - 06.2025
- 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.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Cultivated a safe and inclusive classroom environment that fostered respect, empathy, and cultural awareness among students.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
ECE Assistant
St . Aloysius Catholic Elementary School
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Demonstrated flexibility when adapting to changing circumstances within the childcare setting or adjusting to varying student needs.
- Facilitated small group instruction under lead teacher supervision, helping students grasp complex concepts more easily.
- Collaborated with fellow ECE assistants to create a positive and nurturing environment for children''s growth.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through frequent communication, fostering a supportive home-school connection.
- Organized classroom materials effectively to optimize space utilization while keeping resources readily accessible.
Lunchroom Supervisor
St. Aloysius Catholic Elementary School
09.2018 - 03.2021
- Improved student lunchroom behavior by implementing clear rules and expectations.
- Assisted teachers during non-meal hours with classroom and student support needs.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere among students during lunch periods through active engagement and interaction.
- Ensured a clean and sanitary environment for students by performing regular cleaning tasks.
Teacher Of Christian Religion
Marafram Secondary School
09.2011 - 06.2014
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Education
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
St.Lawrence
St.Lawrence, ON08-2026
Education Assistant Equivalency Process - Education
WCDSB
Kitchener05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Education
College of Art
Baghdad06-2007
Skills
- Writing Skills
- Tutoring
- Conflict Management
- Teaching
- Special Needs
- Experience with Children
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Curriculum Development
- Special Education
- Autism Experience
Certification
- Standard First Aid and CPR level C, 02/01/23, Present
- Behavior Management System Training Certificate
- RBT 40 Hours Training Certification
- CPR Certified
Languages
English
Professional Working
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Qualifications
- Creative
- Teamwork
- Friendly
- Flexible
Experience
Experience working in teaching and supporting children in the classroom.
Timeline
LTO - Education Assistant
St. Timothy Catholic Elementary School
09.2024 - 06.2025
Supply Education Assistant
WCDSB
09.2024 - 06.2025
ECE Assistant
St . Aloysius Catholic Elementary School
09.2023 - 06.2024
Supply Early Childhood Educator
WCDSB
05.2022 - 06.2025
Lunchroom Supervisor
St. Aloysius Catholic Elementary School
09.2018 - 03.2021
Teacher Of Christian Religion
Marafram Secondary School
09.2011 - 06.2014
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
St.Lawrence
Education Assistant Equivalency Process - Education
WCDSB
Bachelor of Arts - Education
College of Art
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