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Zahra Barzideh

Richmond Hill,ON

Summary

Attentive [Job Title] with background caring for multiple children simultaneously. Positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. Certified in first aid and CPR with dedication to creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments for all children.

Kind and considerate Babysitter with great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. Led exciting and safe activities while setting examples for appropriate social behavior. Talked with children about personal interests to build relationships and trust. Reliable, top-notch sales associate with outstanding customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Dedicated to welcoming customers and providing comprehensive service. In-depth understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques. Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning [Type] field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Professional Artist with keen eye for detail, color and composition. Track record of bringing projects to life through innovative ideas. Creates compelling, inspiring and engaging pieces.

Self-expressive professional uses variety of materials and techniques to create original works of art for sale or exhibition. Talented individual consistently comes up with new ideas and methods for creating art. Committed to developing and producing high-quality artwork for various purposes. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enthusiastic [Job Title] dedicated to creating enjoyable, inviting and dynamic learning atmosphere. Implements traditional and innovative methods to motivate students to learn English language and understand American culture. Certified in [Area of certification] and licensed in [State]. Patient and dedicated [Job Title] skilled at developing and promoting interactive learning within group environment. Experienced working with children and adults from wide array of cultural backgrounds to teach language skills. Positive educator patient with students, consistently dedicating extra time for one-on-one instruction to teach difficult lessons.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter

James Allen Sowden
06.2022 - Current
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
  • Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.

Crafts Maker/Visual Artist/Photographer

"NewHome" Company
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Ordered and maintained adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment.
  • Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Utilized oil paints, acrylics and charcoal to design mixed media, drawings and painting pieces.
  • Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
  • Created custom drawings and paintings using fine oils, acrylics and charcoal on high quality stone accessories.
  • Established and maintained productive, professional working relationships to promote beneficial project results.
  • Researched drawings of characters and environmental elements for inspiration.
  • Researched industry trends and evaluated competitive products.
  • Advertised and sold mosaics and drawing pieces at local markets and established piece pricing on customer demand, labor costs and raw material costs.
  • Developed targeted marketing and sales strategies to promote successful organizational and artistic outcomes.
  • Developed art and design concepts.
  • Experimented with different lighting effects to deliver unique images.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops and lighting.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Determined and adjusted subject position, props and lighting equipment while selecting camera angles to optimize final product.

Director Assistant (movie Industry)

"Filmnet" Compay
05.2021 - 06.2022
  • Stayed alert, active and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Communicated with other crew members via walkie talkies to coordinated production activities.
  • Completed wide range of tasks in diverse filming areas to support operations.
  • Maintained schedules, managed deadlines and interfaced with teammates to support production activities.
  • Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
  • Reviewed activities for production team to complete tasks on time.
  • Created reports and documents and submitted production paperwork on time.
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create program content, new ideas and segments.
  • Wrote reports on previous days productivity and complied paperwork for post-production.
  • Provided actors with dialog start points and other details for pick up shots.
  • Watched scenes before and after post-production to check for continuity and script adherence.
  • Wrote voiceover and commentary to adjust and improve scenes.
  • Reviewed content for quality control to drive vital technical and editorial corrections.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Director of Artistic and Cultural Affairs

NGO Khoozestanihaye Tehran
06.2016 - 06.2022
  • held training classes
  • communicated with different art department of the province and planned several exhibitions in handcrafts, painting, photography, etc.
  • directing art centers to coordinate with the NGO.
  • activated centers f music, tourism, dialogue of civilization, etc.
  • executed programs created by the centers of the NGO and held exhibitions of products and activities of the NGO centers.

Script Supervisor

Art Center Of Iran (Khaneh Cinema)
01.2014 - 06.2022
  • Read scripts to double check for continuity.
  • Wrote reports on previous days productivity and complied paperwork for post-production.
  • Provided actors with dialog start points and other details for pick up shots.
  • Watched scenes before and after post-production to check for continuity and script adherence.
  • Wrote voiceover and commentary to adjust and improve scenes.
  • Reviewed content for quality control to drive vital technical and editorial corrections.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Visual Art Tutor

Self-Employed
07.2013 - 06.2022
  • Instructed students on visual arts techniques and assigned related art projects for students in [Number] grade levels.
  • Researched best practices for arts integration and visual arts trends and applied new techniques to lesson plan material.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Taught classes on drawing, painting, and color theory.
  • Set reasonable performance and learning goals for students to strive for and achieve.

Jewelry Maker and Salesperson

Saeed Gold Gallery
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Worked with individual clients to design unique pieces, communicating effectively to establish vision and specifications.
  • Conducted in-depth research to identify sourcing for high-quality materials and stones at attainable pricing.
  • Fabricated pieces by hand and using specialized equipments.
  • Modified designs to meet client demands.
  • Worked with twisted and damaged metal items to restore appearance by correcting damages.
  • Completed work with metals such as gold, platinum and silver, as well as wide range of stone types.
  • Maintained customer jewelry pieces by making repairs and modifications.
  • Maintained equipment in good working order, completing adjustments and repairs to promote longevity.
  • Asked open-ended questions to determine exactly what customers required, available budgets and target recipient for each purchase.
  • Performed general maintenance and light cleaning of showroom.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Worked with other sales associates to deliver excellent customer service and cut wait times at registers.
  • Provided dynamic service to customers through active engagement, direct eye contact, and well-honed listening skills.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
  • Utilized language skills to help other sales associates close sales with English and German-speaking customers whenever needed.
  • Attended company trainings and seminars on such topics as customer engagement strategies, marketing and promotions and attaining sales goals and milestones.

Workshops and Events Organizer and Coordinator

Fajr International Film Festival
01.2016 - 06.2019
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Received and responded to guests requests via letters, emails, telephone calls and in-person interactions.
  • Entered data, generated reports and produced tracking documents.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Aided colleagues, managers and guests through regular communication and assistance.
  • Maintained master schedule and set up appointments.
  • Oversaw technical, operational, clerical and customer service support activities.
  • Drove workflow improvements by streamlining processes.
  • Oversaw project logistics using industry expertise and independent judgment.
  • Managed conference scheduling and travel arrangements for festival guests.
  • Developed revisions for systems and procedures by evaluating operational practices and identifying improvement opportunities.
  • Led comprehensive staff member and volunteers recruitment and training covering key topics.
  • Resolved employment-related disputes through proactive communication.
  • Managed office activities by maintaining communication between festival departments and held meetings with teams' representatives to resolve inconsistencies between festival departments.
  • organized and coordinated workshops, masterclasses, film screenings, and other events.
  • selected (with 3 other panelists) and supervised volunteers of translation team.
  • planned festival film screening schedule for 6 movie theaters for 10 days considering several factors such as the presence of hosts and guests (crew) of the films, fair distribution of film screenings, etc.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

"Sara" Private Elementary School
09.2016 - 09.2018
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
  • Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
  • Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
  • Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
  • Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
  • Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Safir Language Academy
06.2016 - 08.2018
  • Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
  • Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
  • Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
  • Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
  • Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
  • Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
  • Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
  • Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
  • Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
  • Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
  • Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
  • Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
  • Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
  • Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
  • Worked with average of 15 students per class.
  • Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
  • Recommended curriculum choices and created lesson plans to maximize effectiveness of instruction.
  • Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
  • Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
  • Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.

PR Manager

Municipality Of Tehran ( Regeon 1, Mountain Area)
09.2014 - 06.2016
  • Wrote and edited articles, web content, advertising copy, periodicals and publications for internal and external audiences.
  • Built professional relationships with distributors, customers and media staff by attending trade shows.
  • Represented organization to customers, public, government officials and other external sources. Developed key and valued relationships with customers, public, government officials and other external sources by resolving issues quickly and implementing [Type] process.
  • Coordinated and managed sponsorships and sponsorship activation.
  • Produced and distributed internal and external communications.
  • Wrote press materials and delivered presentations to media representatives.

Skills

  • Age-Appropriate Routines
  • Child Development
  • Routine Management
  • Language Skills Development
  • Tactical Communications
  • Planning Physical Activities
  • Playing Puzzles and Games
  • Child Monitoring
  • Keeping Children Safe
  • Emotional and Physical Development Assessment
  • First Aid
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Licensed Driver
  • Computer Use
  • Homework Support and Assistance
  • Promoting Good Behavior
  • Teaching Empathy
  • Educational Games
  • Educational Activities
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Babysitting
  • Test Preparation
  • Interactive Teaching
  • Creative Learning Strategies
  • Adult Education
  • Language Skills
  • Personalized Instruction
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Proficiency in Developing Rapport
  • Providing Feedback
  • Student Records Management
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Professional Tutor
  • Educational Settings
  • Special Assignments
  • Observe Work Progress
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Classroom Management Techniques
  • ESL Teaching Methods
  • Sales Presentation
  • Folding Clothing
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Quote Information
  • Client Rapport-Building
  • Customer Experience Improvement
  • Customer Care
  • Campaign Support
  • Persuasive Techniques
  • Networking
  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Problem-Solving
  • Logo Creation
  • Sprayer Use
  • Oil Painting
  • Excellent Team Player
  • Shipping and Packaging
  • Preparing Exhibits
  • Interior Design Knowledge
  • Sketching and Brainstorming
  • Active Listening
  • Paint Mixing
  • Project Planning and Reporting
  • Teach Students
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Originality and Creativity
  • Manage Programs
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Communications and Media
  • Critical and Creative Thinking
  • Photography
  • Presentations
  • Time Management Skills

Timeline

Babysitter

James Allen Sowden
06.2022 - Current

Crafts Maker/Visual Artist/Photographer

"NewHome" Company
06.2021 - 06.2022

Director Assistant (movie Industry)

"Filmnet" Compay
05.2021 - 06.2022

Jewelry Maker and Salesperson

Saeed Gold Gallery
01.2019 - 01.2020

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

"Sara" Private Elementary School
09.2016 - 09.2018

Director of Artistic and Cultural Affairs

NGO Khoozestanihaye Tehran
06.2016 - 06.2022

English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

Safir Language Academy
06.2016 - 08.2018

Workshops and Events Organizer and Coordinator

Fajr International Film Festival
01.2016 - 06.2019

PR Manager

Municipality Of Tehran ( Regeon 1, Mountain Area)
09.2014 - 06.2016

Script Supervisor

Art Center Of Iran (Khaneh Cinema)
01.2014 - 06.2022

Visual Art Tutor

Self-Employed
07.2013 - 06.2022
Zahra Barzideh