Teacher Assistant
Resume:
Rola Ramadan
Winnetka, ca *****
818-***-**** cell
*************@*****.***
Objective:
To obtain a Center Director position in an educational setting where the instructor facilitates in the environment while the activities are student Centered or as a preschool Teacher/Site Supervisor/ Center Director/Center Manager
Education:
BA degree Liberal Studies/ Elementary Education ( with emphasis on Special Education) with creative writing concentration - Cal State University Northridge, Spring 2008
BA Degree in Child and Adolescent Development (with emphasis on Early Childhood Education) Cal State University Northridge, Spring 2008
Minor TSEL Certificate (to teach English to Non- English speaking students ages 4 and up to adult age) Cal State University Northridge, Northridge, CA 2008
Work Experience:
03/2018- present- St. Annes- Center Manager
Supervise two centers: Bogen/Fritz Burns for Early Head Start
Plan/Conduct trainings for Staff on ITERS/DRDP/learning Genie/ASQ’s/CLASS/GIMS while following the Guide lines for the Head Start performance standards
Interview potential candidates for ECE
Train interns, and new hires in the ECE field
Handle Child Plus/Attendance/Meal Count
Put together work orders/Supplies
Supervise 30 staff/teachers/aides/therapists
Plan and conduct monthly parent meetings
Work with teachers/Mental Health/Disabilities teams on submitting the referrals in a timely manner
Plan and attend MDT meetings
Conducts observations
Provide ongoing training and support for staff on both sites
Step in the classroom to cover absent teaches or to help with breaks
Cover site when the Director and Assistant Director are out on the field
Conduct trainings on lesson plans while following the Agency’s ECE School Readiness Goals
As well as other needed duties
Dec. 2016- Jun. 2017 LAUSD-Limerick Elementary
Work in a double session of 22 students each; AM/PM using the creative curriculum and the mighty minutes for transitioning activities
Plan indoor/outdoor activities while providing a safe and enriching environment
Implement the Second Step/
Social/Emotional cue cards for transitioning activities
Use open door communication between parents and teachers
Work with the co-teacher to go over the daily/weekly lesson plans while utilizing the Teaching cards in the creative curriculum
Plan and implement Literacy activities to help English Language Learners in the classroom
Plan and implement Math activities
Prepare the CUM- records for the next school year; for those transitioning to TK and Kindergarten
Prepare the DRDP and each student has a Portfolio
As well as other needed duties to prepare
CCRC/Woodman Nov. 2012- Nov. 2016
Supervise, evaluate and train teacher assistants in the CLASS Tool, read and analyze the new DRDP Handbook and score every 60 days, attend IEP meetings and inform parents of their child’s development in the classroom, write MDTM notes and attend meetings, inform parents of the referral process, prepare individualized plans for each child, file observations in the children’s files, follow the Creative Curriculum and the new curriculum Second Step (for Mental Health) and implement in the classroom while finishing end of the month paperwork such as: Meal counts, NFS (Non Federal Share) forms to record parent volunteer hours, Fire Drill/ Earth Quake Drill and the sign in and out sheets.
Provide age appropriate activities for child’s growth in all developmental areas that involves large/small group activities and indoor/outdoor activities.
Maintain a system of confidentiality for records and information of Head Start Families among the teaching teams and other staff members.
Created and used Creative Curriculum activities to assist English Language Learners to explore and develop in the classroom and out
Provided and participated in parent conferences, written Developmental Summaries, planned and attended home visits twice a year, Participated in the IEP processes and meetings and writing the PLOP, attended weekly planning meetings and center staff meetings (monthly).
Handle financial management skills such as order school supplies and other needed duties
Manage and handle leadership skills such as cover the Center Director when absent, conduct monthly Staff development meetings and plan and implement parent meetings monthly while including parent inputs and support and using strong verbal and written communication skills
Handle Staff conflicts with confidentiality and professionalism while following the chain of commands
Follow the Head Start Performance Standards to provide ongoing support for staff and children in a safe learning environment
Handle work orders
Cover site when Center Director or Center Designee are out
Help teachers address and handle challenging behaviors in the classroom
Follow the Agency’s GIMS for School Readiness Goals
Assist teachers with lesson plans and observations of children during indoor and outdoor activities
LAUSD Feb. 2011- June 2013- working during summer months Early Education Centers
Cover Absent Teacher following the provided lesson Plans
Created Reading activities using phonics game cards in the classroom
Created and provided Language Arts materials to encourage Literacy among children in the classroom such singing songs and picture cards
Created and followed Large Group/Small Group Activities with the Aid of the Assistant teachers and indoor and outdoor activities
As well as other needed duties in and out of the classroom
California Children’s Academy Canoga Park, CA 91304 Dec. 2009- Feb. 2011
Worked under the Site Director and supervised teacher assistants
Created and implemented Daily activities/ Literacy Activities/ Math Activities/Science Activities for the English Language Learners and the students as individuals to learn and explore
Created and Implemented Lesson Plans, held staff meetings, and wrote daily observations
Observed, recorded, and scored DRPD, wrote the IEP as well as informing the parents of the referral process when needed and provided support, and planned Parent Conferences twice in one academic year following the child’s individual planning
Created and implemented Small group/Large group activities, and transitioning activities throughout the day
Kinder care Learning Center (Infants/Toddlers/Two’s/Floater Teacher) Jun. 2009- Dec. 2009
Temporary Position- Granada Hills, CA
Provided daily activities using center provided curriculum
Created Transition activities such as indoor/outdoor, small group and large group activities
Provided Students with Developmentally Appropriate Practice activities for the required age group such as songs, collage materials for Art, and computer games to match the sound to the given picture
Provided training for interns and field work students in ECE
Planned and conducted weekly parent meetings
Planned and conducted open house
Helped with enrollment of the Campers in the summer camp and after school activities
UCLA ECE Krieger Center (Assistant Lead) (ages 3-5)
2007-2008 (Temporary Position)
Attended and created Weekly meetings
Hired and interviewed student teachers
Attended and planned biweekly curriculum meetings using the Pathway to Science
Planned and attended In-takes for enrolling children in preschool classroom
Prepared DRDP-R and score
Prepare ECERS and scored
Prepared ITERS and scored
Trained staff on ITERS/ECERS/DRDP/Observations/Lesson Planning
Trained and hired student teachers in the field of ECE
Covered lead teacher when absent or out of the room
Created, wrote, and planned monthly, weekly, and daily observations for preschool children individually
Planned and held Circle Time/ Small/Large Group activities, indoor/outdoor activities (weather pending) for children to learn and explore
Head Start Preschool Teacher VOALA (ages2-5)
2006-2007
Planed daily routines
Implemented and created creative curriculum activities in the classroom with the support of the parent feedback
Wrote weekly observation, and daily anecdotal
Planned weekly meetings with assistant teachers and site supervisor to discuss development of children and concerns regarding challenging behavior
Planned and attended home visits/ and planned and attended parent conferences and wrote the Developmental Summaries
Attended IEP meetings once a month and prepared reports
Prepared/Assessed children with special needs for referral
Recruited and enrolled children for the next school year
Prepared IDP, filled out the DRDP-R and scored and wrote the report
Planned field trips monthly with Site supervisor and Education Coordinator
Supervised other teachers and parents in the classroom
Planned/implemented parent involvement in the classroom as well as take home projects
Recreational Assistant/ Camp Counselor (summer position only) Jun-Aug. 2006
Greeted Children upon arrival
Held Circle time, transition activities, planned arts/ crafts indoors and Outdoor Activities
Supervised children while in the swimming pool
Supervised Lunch, held transition activities, held closing projects, and weekly field trips
Supervise Children on weekly field trips
Conducted parent meetings on a weekly basis or as needed basis
Trained new CIT-Campers In Training
Conducted a panel interview
Teacher Floater (Infants/ Toddlers/ Preschoolers) CSUN Children’s Center
2004-2006
Designed/ implemented lesson plans for AM Preschool class
Assisted with classroom duties: Held Circle Time, small group activities, set up for centers, prepared for snack, and Supervised children while on playground
Maintained a safe environment for Infants/Toddlers as well as preschool children to explore, learn and manipulate
Assisted with the planning and conducting Parent conferences with Master teacher and co-teacher
Practicum:
CHIME Charter (150 Hours: 75 hours per semester) 1st grade/2nd grade
Used centers for Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, and writing to complement the child based hands-on curriculum.
Worked with “write-to-read” program to encourage reading/writing at home, parent involvement, and listening/speaking/ writing skills
Implemented phonics instruction with small group activities
Developed thematic unit on topic of the week following the California State Standards
Lab School (45 hours)
Student Teacher/ Project Development preschool-kindergarten
Maintained a safe environment for preschool children
Attended daily staff meeting with Master Teacher
Recorded 3 observations per day for focus child
Discussed focus Child interaction with other peers
Helped solve conflicts
Attended parent- teacher conferences
Other:
CPR- First Aid Certificated (Children/ Pediatrics)
Fingerprint Clearance
Trilingual-Arabic/English/Spanish 50%
T. B. Clearance/TDAP/MMR
Site Supervisor Permit
Master’s Degree course work in progress
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