Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Certification
References
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Aya Sawan

Bekaa,Lebanon

Summary

Dedicated educator with expertise in child mentoring and teaching strategies mastery, adept at building peer relationships and providing individualised support. Proven ability to manage challenging behaviour and organise classrooms effectively, enhancing student engagement through customised lesson delivery and creative student work displays. Committed to advancing educational outcomes through meticulous lesson planning and effective time management, with a focus on fostering a supportive learning environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Orphanage Teacher assistant

World Care Foundation
Ksara, Lebanon
12.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated group activities, fostering collaboration and teamwork amongst students.
  • Managed student behaviour, maintaining focused learning atmosphere.
  • Offered emotional support to pupils, promoting mental well-being within school community.
  • Organised educational activities for enriching real-world experiences.
  • Encouraged pupil participation during lessons, leading to increased engagement and interaction.
  • Enhanced student engagement by implementing creative lesson plans.
  • Helped maintain safe school environment by following health and safety guidelines strictly.
  • Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
  • Built trusting, respectful relationships with pupils through attentive listening and communication abilities.
  • Nurtured student development by promoting inclusive, child-centred learning environments.
  • Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
  • Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
  • Supported children with special needs to achieve personal goals.
  • Helped students to build confidence by cultivating trusted atmosphere in group settings.
  • Maintained child safety, security, and good behaviour during classroom and outdoor activities.
  • Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
  • Responded to changing needs of pupils and staff to provide maximum help and support.
  • Aided improvements in educational, emotional, and social development.
  • Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.

Cashier

Ghneim Electric
Taanayel, Lebanon
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Balanced cash registers, maintained accurate financial records.
  • Greeted each customer warmly, creating a friendly shopping environment.
  • Kept up-to-date with store promotions to provide accurate information to customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing issues and concerns.
  • Identified counterfeit notes whilst handling cash, ensuring financial security.
  • Packaged customer items carefully, ensuing merchandise safety.
  • Collaborated closely with store management for daily operations success.
  • Demonstrated patience while dealing with difficult customers, maintaining professionalism.
  • Maintained organised workspace to ensure efficient service.
  • Communicated product information to customers, driving informed purchases.
  • Managed queue effectively during peak hours for seamless checkout process.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally leading to higher retention rates.
  • Assisted customers with enquiries to enhance their shopping experience.
  • Handled cash and card payments with precision, maintaining customer confidentiality and discretion throughout.

Education

High School Diploma - Socio-Economics

Saadnayel Secondary Public School
Lebanon
09.2010 - 06.2011

Skills

  • Child mentoring
  • Teaching strategies mastery
  • Peer relationships building
  • Individualised support
  • Challenging behaviour management
  • Classroom organisation
  • Student work display creation
  • Customised lesson delivery
  • Lesson planning
  • Effective time management

Languages

Arabic
Native
French
Fluent
English
Fluent

Affiliations

  • Reading, Swimming, Cooking

Certification

Standard Training Academy: Training Course Certified Secretary

Standard Training Academy: ICT Course (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

WFP and German Cooperation: Food Safety Training

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Orphanage Teacher assistant

World Care Foundation
12.2023 - Current

Cashier

Ghneim Electric
01.2021 - 01.2022

High School Diploma - Socio-Economics

Saadnayel Secondary Public School
09.2010 - 06.2011
Aya Sawan