Amani Balowa

Education

Bachelor of Science in Integrative Studies

University of North Texas (2014-2018) - Denton, TX

Work Experience

Substitute Teacher January 2021 to Present

Arlington Independent School District- Arlington, TX

•Sustained relationships between parents and school personnel by answering questions and offering support.

•Updated classroom records with information such as attendance and participation.

•Supervised students during quizzes and exams to prevent cheating.

•Handled long-term teacher absences, developing lesson plans, and grading assignments

•Used course materials to teach lessons planned by absent teacher.

Helped students deal with challenging situations by modeling collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills

Substitute Teacher February 2020 to Present

Arlington Classics Academy - Arlington, TX

•Sustained relationships between parents and school personnel by answering questions and offering support.

•Updated classroom records with information such as attendance and participation.

•Supervised students during quizzes and exams to prevent cheating.

•Handled long-term teacher absences, developing lesson plans, and grading assignments

•Used course materials to teach lessons planned by absent teacher.

•Helped students deal with challenging situations by modeling collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Kindergarten Teacher September 2019 to February 2020

Calgary International Kindergarten - Foshan, CN

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

•Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.

•Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

•Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Assistant Teacher/Tutor October 2018 to May 2019

GPISD - Grand Prairie, TX

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

•Assist students who need extra help, such as by tutoring and preparing and implementing remedial programs.

•Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

•Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.

Front Desk Attendant Child Care Attendant May 2012 to August 2018

YMCA - Grand Prairie, TX

•Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviours, and related issues.

•Initiate and maintain positive relationships with children and parents Keep a consistent headcount on all children Maintain all supplies, equipment, and materials; inform the Childcare Director when new/ additional supplies are needed.

•Provide guest service and basic facility maintenance.

•Guest service duties include greeting guests, helping with center equipment, offering health and wellness advice, and enforcing fitness center rules. Operational duties include maintaining a clean and organized fitness center and performing minor repairs to equipment as necessary.

Certifications and Licenses

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

CPR/AED

Languages:

English

French

Skills:

Strong and convincing personability MS application knowledge

Bilingual in English, and French Problem solving and adaptable

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