Katrina Mirzikinian

• Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
• Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
• Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
• Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
• Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
• Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
• Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.
• Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
• Led students through safety procedures for active shooter and fire drills.
• Developed Individual Education Plans for students with disabilities.
• Provided instruction in academic, communication, and social skills to special education students.
• Conducted assessments of student performance and provided feedback to parents.
• Collaborated with other educators and professionals to design instructional plans.

Identified learning needs of students with disabilities and implemented appropriate interventions.

• Assisted in the development of IEP goals based on data analysis.
• Established positive relationships with students and their families.
• Adapted curriculum materials as needed to meet individualized student needs.
• Attended parent-teacher conferences to discuss student progress.
• Created a safe environment conducive to learning for special education students.

• EDUCATOINAL LEADER EXPERIENCE
• Organised and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
• Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
• Managed classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
• Maintained daily records.
• Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for all children.
• Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
• Openly exchanged ideas and materials with coworkers.
• Collaborated with parents to develop and maintain strong support networks and build rapport to foster seamless communication.
• Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
• Developed professional relationships with parents, teachers, directors and therapists.
• Encouraged children to be understanding of others, show good manners and instructed in other social development behaviors.
• Collaborated with colleagues on developing new classroom projects and monthly themes.
• Incorporated music, art and theater into lesson planning.
• Administered and documented results of student assessments.
• Worked closely with site director, family care workers, classroom teaching team and other specialists.
• Distributed quarterly progress assessments and milestone reports to each parent.
• Increased student academic performance by diversifying teaching techniques.
• Instructed literacy and numeracy classes for preschool aged children.
• Completed required documentation for National Head Start program.

MANAGMENT EXPERIENCE

• Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
• Made financial and logistics decisions in best interest of company.
• Took care of escalated customer concerns to increase satisfaction.
• Developed policies and procedures for child care business.
• Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
• Devised business and marketing plans and prepared monthly financial reports.
• Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
• Analyzed financial statements and trends to manage cash flow and make business decisions.
• Interviewed, trained and supervised employees.
• Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.

• Designed curriculum, lesson plans and instructional materials for classroom teaching.
• Managed and organized class records and reports.
• Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
• Utilized school policies and procedures to guide day-to-day operations.
• Corresponded with parents through email, telephone and parent-teacher conferences.
• Supported families with academic or behavioral questions or needs.
• Modified course content and complexity to meet individual and group goals.
• Used behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
• Attended conferences and workshops to keep abreast of professional trends and developments.
• Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
• Liaised with teachers to develop cohesive educational plans and improve student support.
• Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
• Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover required course material.
• Attended in-service training and professional development courses to stay on top of policy and education changes.

• Monitored student growth and academic process.
• Talked with students needing extra attention and made plans to assist with problems.
• Assessed student performance, behavior and social development and devised improvement strategies for struggling children.
• Provided individual and small group instruction in order to adapt curriculum to needs of each pupil.
• Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
• Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
• Promoted safe and clean classroom environment conducive to individualized and small group needs.
• Identified students' needs and cooperated with other professional staff members to develop solutions for health, behavioral and learning challenges.
• Guided students through exploration and analysis of different art forms and implemented hands-on approach to art education.