Rida Ahmed

Experience

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  Islamic Insitute of Toronto

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Volunteer Staff

  I Volunteered at the Islamic institute of Toronto’s summer camp. I volunteered with children ages twelve to fourteen and five and six. I supervised children, prepared indoor and outdoor camp activities along with leading activities, and established skills such as behaviours management. I also worked in office management to track the attendance of children and any additional office work.

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  West Scarborough Early ON

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Early Childhood Assistant

  At west Scarborough Early ON I created learning plans for children birth to six. I helped set up pre school, and baby time programs, along with working with my field educators and parents on certain sensory or behavioural issues children were experiencing and speaking to parents on how to improve their skills

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  Highland Creek Public School

  Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  Early Childhood Assistant

  I completed my third field placement at Highland Creek Public School in the Kindergarten classroom. I completed six learning plans that support children's needs, and learning for optimal development such as math, science, language, inclusion, mental health and mindfulness.

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  I3 Institute

  Jan 2023 - May 2023

  Event’s Marketing Coordinator

  ● Demonstrated expertise in coordinating and promoting successfulevents as part of the marketing events team at I3 ScarboroughInstitute, showcasing strong organizational skills and attention todetail.● Proven ability to prepare and deliver compelling presentations,briefing notes, and reports as part of event marketing initiatives,highlighting effective communication and presentation skills.● Collaborated within a team-oriented environment to achievemarketing objectives, demonstrating strong teamwork, adaptability,and the ability to thrive in a collaborative setting.● Developed soft skills, including effective communication, problem-solving, and time management, and built a network of professionalconnections, contributing to a well-rounded skill set for the EventsMarketing Coordinator role. Show less

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  Mary Shadd Public School

  Sept 2023 - Dec 2023

  Early Childhood Assistant

  ● Facilitated Engaging Learning Environments: Implemented tailoredmath, literacy, and art lesson plans to foster a stimulating andinclusive classroom atmosphere, ensuring that each child's learningstyle and interests were considered.● Individualized Support and Guidance: Provided personalized one-on-one assistance to students, leveraging a caring and nurturingapproach to address their academic needs and promote holisticdevelopment.● Promoted Collaborative Learning: Utilized effective classroommanagement techniques to facilitate guided reading sessions andgroup activities, fostering an environment where students couldactively engage with and learn from one another.● Cultivated Caring Relationships: Fostered a loving and supportiverapport with students, prioritizing their emotional well-being andcreating a safe space where each child felt valued and empowered tothrive. Show less

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  Chapter One Canada (formerly Innovations for Learning)

  Jul 2024 - now

  Early Literacy Interventionist

  Develop and Implement Literacy Programs: Create and execute targeted literacy intervention programs to support early readers in developing foundational reading skills.● Assess Student Progress: Conduct regular assessments to monitor student progress and adjust instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs.● Collaborate with Educators and Parents: Work closely with classroom teachers, school staff , and parents to create cohesive support plans and provide updates on student progress.● Use of Educational Technology: Utilize educational software and digital tools to engage students and enhance literacy instruction.● Data-Driven Instruction:Analyze data from assessments and interventions to inform instruction and ensure effective learning outcomes. ● Professional Development:Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices in early literacy education.● Cultural Sensitivity: Adapt instruction to meet the diverse cultural and linguistic needs of students.● Communication Skills: Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills to eectively convey information to students, colleagues, and parents Show less