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Najma J. Bulhan
E a r l y C h i l d h o o d E d u c a t i o n
Community based experience collaborating with children and families in different educational settings. Compassionate, committed, and patient educator who collaborates effectively with multicultural populations to facilitate overall healthy youth development and academic success. Experience
Prepare Case Plan with parents
Oversee Parenting Classes on every Thursday
Advocate, teach, and assist clients with obtaining resources available in the community Conduct home visits to ensure parenting skills learned in groups are transferred to home facilitate and prepare Circle of Security 8 week training for parents provide in-home education, support, and parenting skills including child safety, positive discipline, healthy child development, communication, self-esteem, and relationships Help families identify their strengths and as well as their challenges with healthy parenting and assist in setting goals to improve parent-child relationship Actively communicated with parents
Developed and implemented educational programs accommodating different learning styles, including an art-based curriculum for children ages 5-7 Prepared teaching materials such as picture books, drawing books, and slideshows Focused on small group learning within the class
Implemented learning stations
Students learned through play
Conducted morning and closing circles
Worked on manners and kindness throughout the day
Tested students on Fridays
Held a graduation ceremony with students alongside others Planned field trips for the students
Observe and evaluate student performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Enhance student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
Parent Educator
Kindergarten Teacher
Student Teacher
Nov 2022- Present
Aug 2021- Jun 2022
Dec 2020 - May 2022
The Family Partnership - Department Parenting for the Future- Minneapolis, MN Set Academy School- Minneapolis, MN
Ready to Grow, Ready to Learn- Burnsville, MN
Metropolitan State University
Minneapolis Community and Technical
College
Bachelor of Applied Science: Early
Childhood Education
Associate Degrees: Science of Education
& Liberal Arts
Excellent oral and written
communication skills
Proficient in MS word and
communication skills
English
Somali
Expertise
Language
Office Manager
Mar 2019 - Jun 2022
Professional PCA Services, LLC- Minneapolis, MN
Communicate professional activities by completing and submitting spreadsheets to DHS.
Independently prepare payroll sheets on a regular basis ensuring accuracy. Collaborate with case managers daily to gain full access to clients care plans. Teacher & Director
Apr 2018 -Jun 2019
Madina Academy- Minneapolis, MN
Prepare teachers for their daily lesson plans
Crafted effective learning plans to address student’s writings and reading skills Spearheaded group tutoring sessions to help students with struggling in similar areas REFERENCES
Zahra Farah- Set Academy Co-teacher
Hayat Hashi- Co-worker at Madina Academy
Irene Mineo- Former High School Mentor