Sara Almardawi
***********@*****.***
Summary
Driven educator with over ten years of experience teaching youth in preschool to high school. Currently enrolled in an Early Childhood Education Certificate Program to further improve teaching methods in regards to young children. Looking forward to servicing and enriching the educational experience of children in a dynamic elementary school.
Education
North Orange Continuing Education, Anaheim, CA Expected December 2021
Certificate, Early Childhood Education
The University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan June 2009
Bachelor's, Islamic Studies
Skills
●Punctuality
●Teamwork
●Bilingual: Arabic & English
●Written & Verbal Communication
●Teaching Through Interactive Play
●Dedicated
●Strong Work Ethic
Adaptable & Flexible
Work Experience
Almadinh Childcare, Columbus, OH September 2019 – June 2020
Preschool Teacher
●Read books to entire classes or to small groups.
●Identified children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
●Organized and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
●Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
●Adapted teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
●Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
●Provided a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Taught basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
Montessori greenhouse,Los Alamitos,CA
January 2022-may 2022.
Kindergarten teacher.
Alwesam International School, Gulf, Bahrain December 2013 – December 2014
Islamic Studies Teacher
●Met with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and to determine priorities for their children and their resource needs.
●Prepared and implemented educative programs for students requiring extra help.
●Met with other professionals to discuss individual students' needs and progress.
●Prepared, administered, and graded tests and assignments to evaluate students' progress.
Assigned and graded class work and homework.