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Seba Alhindawy

Springfield

Summary

Experienced with creating inclusive and dynamic lesson plans that engage students. Utilizes effective classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment. Track record of developing strong relationships with students and colleagues to enhance educational outcomes.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Early Headstart Lead Teacher /Grant Headstart

OACAC Headstart
08.2024 - Current


  • Observe, take notes, and assess children's development quarterly, plan curriculum based on child development knowledge, and design the learning environment.
  • I lead and train a team of two teacher assistants, we work together as a team for the success of the classroom.
  • Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
  • Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student engagement and success.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Conferred with parents about student progress to boost family involvement and enhance student support. I meet with parents during home visits, we collaborate together for the success of their children. I do communicate with parents through teaching strategies parent portal, daily sheets, face to face during drop off and pick up.
  • Attend lead teachers meetings, set goals, and talk about what has been going well and what do we need to be working on.
  • I have a staff meeting weekly with Teacher assistants.

Headstart Teacher Assistant/Grant Headstart

OACAC
12.2019 - 08.2024
  • Worked with students individually and in small groups, reinforcing skills
  • Supported the lead teacher in delivering instruction
  • Developed positive relationships with students through individual interactions and recognition of accomplishments
  • Assisted teachers in developing effective lesson plans and instructional materials to meet the needs of all students
  • Monitored student progress, providing feedback and support as needed
  • Provided individualized support to students who required additional help with understanding concepts or completing assignments
  • Supervised students during lunch periods, recesses, assemblies, and other special events
  • 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.

Bilingual Arabic Interpreter

LAMP Interpreters
02.2020 - 03.2022
  • Ability to provide cultural competency and assess regional and accent differences to find ways of communicating with Limited English Proficiency speakers
  • Knowledge of industry-specific terminology, referencing glossaries and training materials, including scripts provided by our clients
  • Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy
  • Ability to concentrate and to stay detached from the conversation, remaining neutral and objective at all times and following client's instructions closely
  • Facilitate many kinds of conversations - emergencies, medical procedures, legal situations
  • Demonstrate full compliance with LAMP standards and policies, and the Code of Ethics

Online Instructor

American University, Baghdad
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Preparing and delivering lessons to improve students' reading, writing, and conversing skills
  • Developing educational content such as notes and quizzes
  • Assigning activities to facilitate students' consolidation of learning material
  • Tailoring your teaching style in accordance with students' needs
  • Managing interpersonal dynamics to ensure that the class is conducive to learning
  • Tracking and reporting on students' progress
  • Remaining up-to-date with our learning software
  • Ensuring that your equipment is in good working condition at all times
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer interactions through group projects and discussion forums, fostering a sense of community among online learners.
  • Teach important reading, writing, and English language skills
  • Help students master grade-level learning objectives
  • Prepare differentiated lesson plans that accommodate all learners
  • Foster motivation, resilience, and intellectual curiosity in students
  • Cultivate an appreciation for literature and language arts.

Pre-k Lead Teacher

The Goddard School
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Implementing lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules
  • Supporting each child's social, emotional and intellectual growth and development
  • Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times
  • Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the Teacher, to meet individual student needs
  • Assisting students with assignments or difficult concepts
  • Maintaining communication with parents, staff and faculty regarding the progress of students

Customer Service Representative-Member Security Advisor/Debit

LAMP Interpreters
05.2017 - 02.2018
  • Maintain professional standards by attending continuing education trainings to maintain the highest standards for delivery of service
  • Handle conference calls when on-site interpreting is not necessary

Customer Service Representative

Al-Warkaa Bank
01.2009 - 03.2012
  • Communicated with customers in person and by phone to promote issue resolution and good customer service
  • Facilitated communication between customers, suppliers, and internal teams
  • Delegated tasks to employees to effectively complete projects
  • Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively
  • Provided exceptional customer service to ensure satisfaction and loyalty
  • Utilized problem solving skills to address challenges that arose during daily operations
  • Collaborated with team members across departments to achieve common goals
  • Addressed and resolved client or customer inquiries to foster superior standards of service
  • Collaborated with other managers to achieve service delivery goals
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as industry standards

Bank Teller

Al-Warkaa Bank
04.2009 - 12.2009
  • Delivering personalized services over the phone to customers on various banking accounts, products as well as service inquiries in an efficient and effective manner
  • The ability to understand the needs of the customer and also provide adequate attention and appropriate solution
  • Identifying cross selling opportunities during a customer interaction
  • Soliciting customer feedback and also identifying the problem trends for the improvement actions
  • Consistently delivering quality services to the customer for achieving full customer satisfaction
  • Assisting the customers with the inquiries, escalating and redirecting problems whenever appropriate
  • Provides account services to customers by receiving deposits and loan payments; cashing checks; issuing savings withdrawals; recording night and mail deposits; selling cashier's checks, traveler's checks, and series e bonds; answering questions in person or on telephone; referring to other bank services
  • Records transactions by logging cashier's checks, traveler's checks, and other special services; preparing currency transaction reports
  • Cross-sells bank products by answering inquiries; informing customers of new services and product promotions; ascertaining customers' needs; directing customers to a branch representative
  • Completes special requests by closing accounts; taking orders for checks; opening and closing christmas and vacation clubs; exchanging foreign currencies; providing special statements, copies, and referrals; completing safedeposit box procedures

ESL High School Teacher

Altahreer High School
04.1999 - 09.2004
  • Established a positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
  • Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
  • Taught mathematical skills and principles to high school students using real-world, application-based examples to maximize learning opportunities.

Elementary School English Teacher

Sa'ad Bin Ma'ath Elemenrty School
02.2002 - 03.2004
  • Implemented differentiated instruction strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development workshops to stay current with industry best practices and emerging educational trends.
  • Promoted critical thinking skills by challenging students to analyze texts from multiple perspectives during class discussions.
  • Utilized various assessment tools to regularly monitor student progress and adjust instructional approaches accordingly.

Education

Associate Degree in Child Development - Child Development

Council For Professional Recognition/ CDA
Missouri
05-2024

Master of Arts - English/ TESOL

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
05-2016

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

Diyala University
Baghdad
08-2005

Skills

  • Childcare needs
  • Lesson planning
  • Activity planning
  • Conflict resolution
  • Classroom management
  • Child development
  • Behavior modeling
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Training and mentoring
  • Curricula development
  • Student records management
  • Instructional methods
  • Assessment strategies

Certification

  • TESOL Certification
  • CDA

Timeline

Early Headstart Lead Teacher /Grant Headstart

OACAC Headstart
08.2024 - Current

Online Instructor

American University, Baghdad
03.2021 - 05.2021

Bilingual Arabic Interpreter

LAMP Interpreters
02.2020 - 03.2022

Headstart Teacher Assistant/Grant Headstart

OACAC
12.2019 - 08.2024

Pre-k Lead Teacher

The Goddard School
02.2018 - 08.2019

Customer Service Representative-Member Security Advisor/Debit

LAMP Interpreters
05.2017 - 02.2018

Bank Teller

Al-Warkaa Bank
04.2009 - 12.2009

Customer Service Representative

Al-Warkaa Bank
01.2009 - 03.2012

Elementary School English Teacher

Sa'ad Bin Ma'ath Elemenrty School
02.2002 - 03.2004

ESL High School Teacher

Altahreer High School
04.1999 - 09.2004

Associate Degree in Child Development - Child Development

Council For Professional Recognition/ CDA

Master of Arts - English/ TESOL

Missouri State University

Bachelor of Arts - English Education

Diyala University

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