Maha Zwayen

4902 W. Mountain View Rd. Glendale, Arizona 85302

Phone: 602-349-5097. Email: maha_zwayen88@yahoo.com

Preschool Teacher
~ patient ~ caring ~ committed

Objective
Hard working and motivated preschool teacher who keeps building on her knowledge to enrich
childrens learning and growth. Persistent and encourages children to develop self-confidence
and independence skills in a nurturing environment. Creativity reflected in lesson plans and
facilitates activities that meet the childrens interests and needs. Promotes problems solving and
decisions making through daily routines and schedule.

Education and Certification

2016 Certification of Completion in Early Childhood Education 44 credits

Glendale Community College, Arizona
CPR+ First Aid+ Food Handler Certifications+ Fingerprint Clearance Card

Skills & Abilities

Bilingual (Arabic).
Computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Nurturing and motivating.
Strong rapport with families and staff.
Acknowledge diversity and culture in classroom setting.
Ongoing student assessment.
Implementation of creative teaching lessons and activities.
Knowledge of DAP and Arizona Early Learning Standards.
Familiarity with CACFP and Quality First.

Experience
01/16/2015-PRESENT

SUBSTITUE TEACHER

LEARNING WORKS PRESHOOL, GLENDALE, ARIZONA

Provide instruction according to plans as prepared by the regular classroom teacher.

Use appropriate judgment to act in the best interest of students at all times.

Attend mandatory meetings and trainings.

Maintain daily classroom routine including collecting supplies, keeping attendance

records, setting up meals and filling out accident reports.

Interact with students and guide them through activities.

Observe children and help in performing assessment procedures.

Meet the daily needs of all children including changing diapers and potty training.

Communicate with families and share information about children.

05/27/2015-07/21/2015

INTERN WITH ONE AND TWO YEARS OLD

LEARNING WORKS PRESCHOOL, GLENDALE, ARIZONA

Interact with babies through talking, using signs and reading books.

Prepare stimulating and appropriate environment.

Provide personal care and nurturing.

Help to develop language, cognitive, social and physical skills.

12/09/2013-01/16/2015
TODDLERS TEACHER
LEARNING WORKS PRESCHOOL, GLENDALE, ARIZONA

Maintain a collaborative relationship with children and families.

Promote feelings of security and trust in toddlers.

Respond positively and consistently to toddlers personal care needs.

Use creative methods to encourage toddlers to communicate effectively.

Post weekly lesson plans and implement developmentally appropriate activities.

Establish portfolios and monitor childrens progress.

Facilitate conflict resolution skills between peers.

Attend all training opportunities and staff meetings as provided.

01/31/2013-04/22/2013
INTERN WITH PRESCHOOLERS
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Establish trusting relationship with children.

Provide safe, clean and rich environment.

Facilitate positive relationships with families.

Follow the schedule and daily routine of the classroom.

Implement math, science, language and physical activities.

Model conflict resolution skills.

Facilitate parent-teacher conferences.

Attend field trips.

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