Samah Youssef
Welland,SA
Summary
Accomplished Childcare Educator with a proven track record at Emali Early Learning, enhancing student engagement through innovative, play-based learning strategies. Expert in early childhood education and behavior management, I significantly improved children's foundational skills. My approach, blending patience and empathy with comprehensive child development expertise, consistently meets and exceeds employer expectations. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Educator
Emali Early Learning
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Coordinated with other staff members effectively in order to provide a cohesive childcare program promoting teamwork and collaboration.
- Ensured the health and safety of children by consistently monitoring their activities both indoors and outdoors.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Prepared children for a seamless transition to the next level of education by focusing on key foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Devised creative lesson plans, incorporating diverse teaching strategies to cater to different learning styles.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Childcare Educator
the Beautiful House
11.2013 - 10.2017
- Collaborated with parents to address individual child needs and discuss progress reports regularly.
- Implemented hands-on learning opportunities that encouraged exploration, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills among children.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Established a safe, secure, and inclusive classroom setting where all children felt welcomed and valued.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Prepared children for a seamless transition to the next level of education by focusing on key foundational skills in literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Continuously updated knowledge on best practices through professional development workshops and training sessions for consistent improvement in teaching methodologies.
Teacher
National Orthodox School
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child''s educational journey.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Collaborated with colleagues to integrate cross-disciplinary lessons, enriching students' educational experience.
Education
Ethnic School Teacher - Ethnic School Teacher
The Ethnic School Association
Adelaide, SA02.2021
Diploma of Teaching - Teacher Education
ATC
Lebanon06.2016
Bachelor of Education - Teacher Education
ITO
Lebanon06.2014
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Early Childhood Education
- Hygiene practices
- Positive Reinforcement
- CPR training
- Verbal and written communication
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Child development expertise
- Student needs assessment
- Friendly and likeable
- Activity Planning
- CPR and First Aid
- Active listener
- Caring and Understanding
- Time Management
- Loves children
- Customer Service
- Infant Care
- Child Care
- Language skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Gentle Discipline
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Full Professional
Timeline
Childcare Educator
Emali Early Learning
05.2021 - 03.2023
Teacher
National Orthodox School
10.2015 - 03.2017
Childcare Educator
the Beautiful House
11.2013 - 10.2017
Ethnic School Teacher - Ethnic School Teacher
The Ethnic School Association
Diploma of Teaching - Teacher Education
ATC
Bachelor of Education - Teacher Education
ITO
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