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Yaman Saeed

Sheffield

Summary

I am a knowledgeable and resourceful teaching professional with experience in tutoring students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts. My talents include classroom management, activity planning and audio-visual support. My responsible Teaching Assistant offers record of success in helping students and teachers. Versed in classroom activities, small group instruction and recordkeeping, alongside top-notch organizational and multitasking abilities with excellent computer skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Volunteer

Yemeni Community Centre
Sheffield
03.2016 - 07.2017
  • Facilitated further skill development by providing effective mentoring in life skills.
  • Delivered life skills training sessions covering topics such as budgeting, cooking, job seeking, and self-care.
  • Coordinated and executed community activities that helped clients to significantly improve self-esteem and life skills.
  • Evaluated clients' abilities and tailored recommendations accordingly.

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel
Sheffield
01.2018 - 09.2022
  • Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts from core subjects.
  • Established effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
  • Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, marking assignments and maintaining student records.
  • Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
  • Prepared positive, productive learning environments with engaging wall displays and effective resources.
  • Worked closely with SEN and EAL students, differentiating session delivery according to individual needs.

Teaching Assistant

Whiteways Primary School
Sheffield
12.2022 - Current
  • Delivered rich learning opportunities for children with diverse abilities.
  • Kept accurate learning journey records, sharing updates with parents and carers for cohesive childcare.
  • Oversaw key group of children and kept detailed progress observations.
  • Managed misbehaviour using proven strategies and methodologies.
  • Organised and distributed learning materials, ensuring students received relevant homework, textbooks and classroom supplies.
  • Provided safe, stimulating classroom environments to maximise student engagement and attainment.
  • Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through compassionate, considered individual tutoring.
  • Maintained clean, safe play environments, disinfecting toys and surfaces regularly.
  • Developed trusting relationships with children, parents and staff.
  • Raised safeguarding concerns with senior staff to maintain positive child security and wellbeing.

Supply FS2 Teaching Assistant

Manor Lodge Primary School
Sheffield
10.2019 - 07.2020
  • Supervised learning and play activities, constantly verifying children's physical safety.
  • Maintained child safety, ensuring classrooms and play areas were clean and free from hazards.
  • Prevented classroom disruptions by constantly monitoring teaching supplies and promptly ordering low-stock items.
  • Created and distributed instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
  • Used curriculum with life-based approach.
  • Liaised with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan.
  • Worked with students in small groups and 1:1 to provide additional support with activities and lessons, offering constructive feedback and advice to develop fine motor skills skills.

Education

Parents, carers & Children - A Learning Framework, (L2) -

Hallam Diocesan Caring Service
01.2001 - 04.2002

GCSE -

Longley Park Sixth Form College
Sheffield
01.2003 - 04.2005

Teaching Assistance Course, Level 2 -

Sheffield City College
Sheffield
01.2005 - 04.2006

Mathematics Bsc (2:1) -

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
01.2010 - 04.2016

English as an Academic Purpose (Level 5) -

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
01.2014 - 04.2015

Maternity Peer Support Training -

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield
01.2018 -

Skills

  • Able to follow instructions and procedures
  • Enthusiastic and committed to any task
  • Accepting challenges and using initiative to solve them
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • IT: Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Foreign Language: Fluent in both written and spoken Arabic (Native level)
  • SEN proficiency
  • Student and parent relationships
  • Learning activity programs
  • Mentoring students
  • In-depth current curriculum knowledge in Mathematics
  • Flexible approach

Affiliations

  • Reading, travelling and pottery.

Languages

Arabic
Native
English
Fluent

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Teaching Assistant

Whiteways Primary School
12.2022 - Current

Supply FS2 Teaching Assistant

Manor Lodge Primary School
10.2019 - 07.2020

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel
01.2018 - 09.2022

Maternity Peer Support Training -

Sheffield Hallam University
01.2018 -

Volunteer

Yemeni Community Centre
03.2016 - 07.2017

English as an Academic Purpose (Level 5) -

Sheffield Hallam University
01.2014 - 04.2015

Mathematics Bsc (2:1) -

Sheffield Hallam University
01.2010 - 04.2016

Teaching Assistance Course, Level 2 -

Sheffield City College
01.2005 - 04.2006

GCSE -

Longley Park Sixth Form College
01.2003 - 04.2005

Parents, carers & Children - A Learning Framework, (L2) -

Hallam Diocesan Caring Service
01.2001 - 04.2002

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