Safa Ahmed
Bradford,England
Summary
I am a dedicated professional with a strong foundation in child engagement and behaviour understanding, complemented by my communication skills and problem-solving abilities. My degree is continuously informing me about children's educational needs and requirements, as well as additional measures required by certain students. I create safe, welcoming environments for children to feel comfortable in, as a positive learning environment holds weight in a child's educational progress. Proficient in one to one support or leading group activities, demonstrating resilience and stress tolerance, i am adaptable to the childs needs and understand the importance of persoalised learning approaches. My bilingual capabilities enhance inclusive learning environments, to further support literacy and numeracy understanding. Committed to fostering a supportive educational atmosphere, i would love to focus on tutoring kids and supporting children with GCSE knowledge requirements.
Overview
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Classroom assistant
The Meridian Nursery
, West Yorkshire
2026.02 - 2026.04
- Provided one-on-one assistance to students with special educational needs, fostering emotional resilience through tailored activities.
- Supported special needs children individually, promoting inclusivity and their participation in all nursery activities.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding emotional and educational growth.
- Enhanced children's understanding of alphabet and numeracy concepts in a playful environment. to enhance the learning experience.
- Gave direct instructions to manage behaviour, maintaining positive learning environments and ensuring class rules are upheld.
- Redirected problematic behaviour, guiding children in self-soothing techniques and enhancing their emotional regulation skills.
- Promoted language development through storytelling and listening sessions.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts activities, fostering creativity and motor skills development.
- Facilitated outdoor activities and supervised breaktimes, promoting physical health among youngsters.
- Collaborated with other nursery staff to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
- Supported teachers with daily routines for smoother classroom operation.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety within the nursery setting, contributing to a healthier environment for children.
- Ensured quality childcare by following safety regulations strictly.
Science and Maths Tutor
Self employed
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2023.01 - 2025.06
- Improved student performance with personalised tutoring strategies.
- Facilitated better understanding of complex scientific concepts for improved grades.
- Prepared students for GCSEs through focused revision sessions, resulting in improved test scores.
- Explained difficult theories using real-world examples for enhanced comprehension.
- Provided individualised tutoring, leading to increased student confidence in subject matter.
- Maximised student retention by providing stimulating learning experiences tailored to individual needs.
- Utilised multi-media materials in lessons making mathematics more accessible and enjoyable.
- Delivered quizzes and activities to track student comprehension.
- Helped students to build study guides and habits to increase confidence, comprehension and data recall.
- Encouraged self-study habits amongst pupils resulting in greater discipline and independent thinking skills.
- Scheduled extra revision classes around examination periods reducing pre-exam stress among pupils.
- Assisted pupils with homework tasks ensuring they understood the work set by their school teachers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Early years and childhood studies
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester 2023.09 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Nursing Access course
Bradford College
Bradford 2019.09 - 2020.07
GCSEs - Maths, English Literature&Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History - Grades A-B
St Josephs Catholic College
Bradford 2012.09 - 2017.06
Skills
- Child engagement
- Child behaviour insight
- Child conflict resolution
- Inclusive learning
- Leading group activities
- Literacy understanding
- Numeracy understanding
- Basic science knowledge
- Bilingual or multilingual
- Problem-solving
- Resourcefulness
- Calm under pressure
- Resilience under stress
- Communication skills
- Peer mentoring
- Artistic creativity
Affiliations
- Baking
- jewelry making
- Painting
- Crotcheting
- Spending time with my cat
Timeline
Classroom assistant
The Meridian Nursery
2026.02 - 2026.04
Bachelor of Arts - Early years and childhood studies
Manchester Metropolitan University
2023.09 -
Science and Maths Tutor
Self employed
2023.01 - 2025.06
Certificate of Higher Education - Nursing Access course
Bradford College
2019.09 - 2020.07
GCSEs - Maths, English Literature&Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, History - Grades A-B
St Josephs Catholic College
2012.09 - 2017.06