Faima Khan
Summary
Dedicated Trainee Teacher keen to bring passion for working with children to growing school. Highly proficient in leading recreational and educational activities when providing support in all aspects of classroom management. Accomplished in building long-lasting relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Support Assistant / SEN TA
St. Patrick Primary School
01.2025 - Current
- Utilized various instructional approaches to accommodate different learning styles, promoting student engagement.
- Provided detailed feedback to teachers and parents regularly regarding individual student progress.
- Monitored student progress through ongoing assessments and adjusted instructional methods accordingly, ensuring individual growth.
- Contributed to the planning and execution of extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experiences outside the classroom setting.
- Supported lead teacher in lesson planning and learning activities.
- Studied and implemented various strategies in each classroom to meet needs of each student.
- Coordinated with other Learning Support Assistants to share resources and best practices, improving overall effectiveness of the team.
- Carefully established expectations and professional relationships with students to enhance independence and knowledge.
- Managed small groups of students during class activities, enabling more personalized instruction from the teacher.
- Assisted students with disabilities in completing assignments, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Served as a liaison between special education staff members and general education teachers, fostering collaboration and understanding of student needs.
- Served as a liaison between parents, teachers, administrators, and other support staff to ensure seamless service delivery for all special needs students.
- Maintained detailed records of student performance, behavior incidents, attendance, and IEP goals for accurate reporting purposes.
- Promoted social skill development among special needs learners through targeted group activities and role-playing exercises.
- Assisted in the integration of assistive technology devices and tools, promoting accessibility and independence among students.
- Fostered positive relationships between special needs students and their general education peers through inclusive activities.
- Implemented evidence-based interventions designed to address unique challenges faced by students with disabilities in the classroom setting.
- Improved communication skills by incorporating visual aids, sign language, and alternative methods in daily instruction.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
- Provided additional support for students with special needs, ensuring they received appropriate accommodations and resources.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Facilitated activities in small groups to reinforce concepts taught by class teacher.
- Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Teacher
Kaola Play and Learn Preschool
08.2023 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Promoted learning through play with engaging activities, games and lessons.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments to inform instructional decisions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share resources, brainstorm ideas, and problem-solve challenges faced in the classroom environment.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings, and meet learning needs.
- Provided one-on-one support for students with learning disabilities, enabling them to excel in their coursework.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
- Stayed abreast of new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Sourced supplies to fill gaps in student activities.
- Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Chaperoned field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Increased parent involvement in their child''s education by conducting regular parent-teacher conferences and providing resources for at-home learning support.
- Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
- Assessed student progress regularly using formative assessments and modified instruction accordingly for optimal growth.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lessons that connected subjects such as math, science, and social studies.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to identify areas of need for individual students and adjust teaching methods accordingly.
- Enhanced classroom management techniques, resulting in a more focused and productive learning environment.
- Implemented positive behavior support strategies, promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom culture.
- Organized school-wide events to promote literacy awareness and foster a love of reading among students.
- Improved student reading comprehension by incorporating engaging phonics activities and guided reading sessions.
- Established strong relationships with parents through effective communication about their child''s academic progress and social-emotional development.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning activities and group projects.
- Piloted program to address proposed state subject area competencies and standards.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, ensuring all students made progress towards academic goals.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Designed and presented lesson plans in one or more academic subjects using variety of teaching techniques to appeal to various learning styles within assigned grade level.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Coached, mentored and evaluated student teachers for progress against program objectives.
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised educational programs to meet educational objectives.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest in learning through hands-on activities and field trips.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Bank Cashier
Habib Bank UK Ltd
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Consistently adhered to legal and regulatory requirements for optimal banking compliance.
- Maintained extensive knowledge of banking products and services to deliver optimal customer guidance.
- Used outstanding communication and relationship-building skills to provide customers with first-class banking experiences.
- Guided customers using self-service points, enhancing bank efficiency during peak times.
- Counted and processed cash deposits with meticulous accuracy, minimizing risk of discrepancies.
- Collaborated effectively with banking staff, enabling smooth cross-department customer transactions.
- Advised customers on internet banking and phone banking services to best meet varying needs.
- Updated customer account details accurately and efficiently, ensuring reliable records.
- Handled customer cheques appropriately, ensuring swift processing and deposit.
- Greeted customers warmly and professionally, maintaining faultless bank reputation.
- Cashed customer cheques, including verifying identification and checking account balances in accordance with bank policy.
- Identified and eliminated errors when balancing cash point transactions, teller cash dispensers and teller cash recyclers.
- Reconciled cash and cheques against computer records at end of shift.
- Entered transactions into computer and issued customer receipts.
- Prepared official cheques for customers and internal bank needs.
- Participated in formal and informal training to maintain up-to-date knowledge of banking technologies and laws.
- Acquired and maintained knowledge of emerging technologies and customer virtual interactions.
- Demonstrated expertise in identifying and mitigating potential fraud and transaction risks.
- Provided warm and friendly welcome to customers to create excellent first impression.
- Adhered to safe deposit box procedures, operations and guidelines while assisting customers.
- Verified amounts and endorsements on cheques and examined cash to prohibit acceptance of counterfeit bills.
- Responded to and assisted customers with account inquiries and updates.
- Adhered to strict financial and customer data guidelines to avoid breaches and information misuse.
Charity Collector
Islamic Aid
09.2006 - 08.2007
- Met demands of busy collections group by performing high volume of daily calls.
- Processed payments over phone and set up recurring drafts.
- Documented discussions and actions in customer accounts and collections database.
- Gathered required information from customers for settlement reviews and followed up on management determined results.
- Adhered to company data collection processes to verify data integrity and reduce risk of data loss.
- Confirmed payment arrangements and finalized customer payment dates and contact information.
- Conveyed current account information and obtained payments by using pre-scripted statements.
- Collaborated with other agents and collections staff to address team goals.
Education
BA (Honours) Education Studies Primary - Early Childhood Primary Education
The Open University
UKEnglish in Early Childhood: Language Learning - Early Childhood English
British Council
UK2018
Teaching Assistant - Teaching Assistant
DCA Home Learning
UK2016
Skills
- Behaviour modelling
- Differentiated instruction
- Motivational strategies
- Activity planning
- One-to-one and small group instruction
- Technology savvy
- Lesson planning
- Homework and test preparation
- Safeguarding policy knowledge
- Classroom supply management
- Early childhood education
Additional Information
- Sketching
- Calligraphy
- Interior Designing
Timeline
Learning Support Assistant / SEN TA
St. Patrick Primary School
01.2025 - Current
Teacher
Kaola Play and Learn Preschool
08.2023 - 06.2024
Bank Cashier
Habib Bank UK Ltd
01.2008 - 12.2008
Charity Collector
Islamic Aid
09.2006 - 08.2007
BA (Honours) Education Studies Primary - Early Childhood Primary Education
The Open University
English in Early Childhood: Language Learning - Early Childhood English
British Council
Teaching Assistant - Teaching Assistant
DCA Home Learning
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