Saudi Arabia Kindergarten Teacher

Melissa M. Contreras

Current Address: Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

(966)(13-56-136-****

rafmel ad4dqe@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To further develop my skills and acquire achievements in the field of Education and other related tasks by means of working in an educational institution that promotes individual and professional growth.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Little Thinkers Before & After School Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Preschool Teacher August 2016 - Present

• Implementing hands-on, play-based strategies such as games, art, and crafts for critical thinking and active learning experiences.

• Providing instruction, assessment, and program planning for special education students.

• Adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet the varying needs and interests of students.

• Consistently communicated with parents to report on student's behavior, social, and developmental progress, as well as on any observed health conditions.

• Maintaining organized files for each student containing documents indicating their progress.

• Maintaining a positive and healthy class environment for the students. Inspire International School Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia Art Teacher September 2014 - June 2016

Kindergarten Teacher September 2011 - June 2014

• Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play.

• Established and enforced rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.

• Observed and evaluated students' performance, behavior, social and intellectual development, and physical health.

• Organized and led activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.

• Identified students showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discussed them with supervisors, parents, or guardians, and if necessary to child development specialists.

• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.

• Planned, implemented, and evaluated instructional art programs such as painting, sketching, designing, and sculpturing that are appropriate for age levels and population of children taught to maintain aptitude expectations. Little Angels' Early Learning Center Muntinlupa, Philippines Preschool Teacher (Senior Kinder) April 2009 - August 2011

• Taught interpersonal skills, hygiene, and proper eating habits. Organized group activities: field trips, games, painting, storytelling, music, and plays.

• Read books to the entire class and in small groups.

• Established basic disciplinary rules and maintained order.

• Prepared classroom materials and maintained clean, safe facilities and equipment.

• Kept progress notes evaluating behavior, development, and health - Reported and discussed any possible problems with parents.

• Met with parents whenever necessary to discuss progress or requirements.

• Provided children and parents with activity schedules and established classroom routine. Muntinlupa Institute of Technology Muntinlupa, Philippines Preschool Teacher June 2007 - April 2009

• Provided feedback to parents or guardians on a pupil's progress at parents' evenings and other meetings.

• Performed administrative duties like planning and implementing activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children.

• Developed and fostered the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability, and aptitude.

• Organized classroom and learning resources as well as creative displays to encourage a positive learning environment.

• Motivated students with an enthusiastic and imaginative presentation.

• Accurately completed all classroom paperwork, including daily reports, accident reports, and attendance records.

EDUCATION

Far Eastern University-Roosevelt Cainta, Philippines Master of Arts in Education major in Special Education 2021 (current) distance learning Philippine Normal University Manila, Philippines

Master of Arts in Education major in Early Childhood Education 2011 (33 units) Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa Muntinlupa, Philippines Bachelor of Elementary Education 2007

Muntinlupa National High School Muntinlupa, Philippines Career Course in Dress Making 2005

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Experienced in arts and crafts: creative, confident to try new ideas, and have an eye for beauty and composition. Check my artworks compilation @ https://www.pinterest.com/rafmelcon/mv-creative-hands- /

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications.

• Detail-oriented and has an ability to maintain confidential information.

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Motivated and skilled at accurately maintaining a large volume of information.

• Exhibits a helpful, professional, courteous attitude. Shows genuine concern to students.

• Ability to work independently in an environment where interruptions are routine and frequent.

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