Aisha Faraj

372 Woodfield Road SW Calgary, AB T2W 3W1

Phone: 403-861-3014 E-Mail: afara593@mtroyal.ca

Certification
Alberta Teacher Certification

Expected June 2017

Education
Mount Royal University Bachelor of Education in Elementary

Expected Graduation 2017

Teaching Objectives
As a future educator in an Elementary School, I strive to be the best role model for my students. I want to
guide my students in the path of an even better model and not necessarily guide them to become like me.
I want students to discover themselves through my classroom experience and from their peers. With this
being said, I want to be able to create educational and engaging lesson plan to use within the classroom.
Whether its the use of technology or group work, I want to incorporate engaging devices thatll engage
my students and allow for them to strive to learn. Another objective I want to achieve Is proper and fair
assessment of my students that will allow for their parents and themselves to further understand the
students strengths and weaknesses and we can build on that. Lastly, I want to be able to work
professionally and cooperatively with other educators within the school and district to further my
experience as an educator.

Mount Royal University Assigned Placements & Practicums

Practicum 1 Nellie McClung School [Grade 4/5]

Fall 2014 [5 weeks]

In my very first practicum, I had the opportunity to work with approximately 100 grade 4 and 5 students in
a junior high like setting. Throughout the five weeks, I was able to grow as an educator through the
following ways: lesson planning, facilitating engaging lessons, creating rubrics and checklists, assessing
student work, but most importantly, teaching with energy and positivity.
Practica Cedarbrae School [Grade 2]
March]

Winter 2014 [January to

My fourth practica was in a Grade 2/3 classroom. This practica allowed me to do guided reading groups
with several students ranging from levels E to I.
Practica Chinook Park School [CSSI Program]

Fall 2013 [September to December]

My third practica was in an autistic class of five students. This practica allowed me to work with children
with special needs. My communication skills grew when working in this classroom because I had to
communicate with the students and try to get them to communicate with me. I learned the role of
technology within the classroom and how it enabled the students to learn yet still be engaged. By working
with my mentor teacher and her education assistants, I learned a lot about autism and how to teach in the
CSSI program.

Practica Prince of Wales School [Grade 1]

Winter 2013 [January to June]

My second practica was in a grade one classroom with a first-year teacher. She was very helpful in
directing and teaching me her teaching techniques. Within the classroom, I would work with students with
different activities. During snack time, I would supervise students and insure that they were behaving and
eating their snack. Furthermore, I would direct the morning routine in the case that my mentor teacher had
to deal with a behavioral student. I gained a lot of experience at Prince of Wales School especially because
I volunteered after the semester ended and being there for full days once a week.
Practica Woodbine School [Grade 2]

Fall 2012 [September to December]

This being my first practica, I was introduced to a grade 2 classroom with a great mentor teacher. In the
classroom, I would help students with various activities in different subject areas. As well, I would take
groups aside for reading and math help. I learned to work with students in a professional matter and tried
my best to build a teacher-student relationship in the four months in the classroom.

Relevant Experience
Behavioural Aide

February 2016 to Present

As a behavioural aide, I work with an autistic child along side his team including: psychologist,
physiotherapist, occupational therapist and speech-language pathologist. In building fundamental and
social skills learned in the sessions with the professionals, I work with the child in developing these skills
further on a regular basis.
Education Assistant: Special Education Chinook Learning Services (CBE)
to Present

February 2016

I was assigned to various classrooms to help different learners, especially those with learning disabilities
and/or coding. I learned and set students up with assistive technology (Read and Write Gold, Dragon
Speaking, Kurzweil) to ensure that their educational needs were met. As well, I would read and/or scribe for
those students who needed that specific accommodation.
Substitute Education Assistant Calgary Board of Education
February 2016

November 2015 to

When available, I work in various schools in the city as a substitute education assistant. I have worked with
various students in different grades with learning disabilities, emotional and/behavioral issue and overall
general classroom help.
Tutor Tutor Doctor

January 2015 to Present

I use the Alberta Programs of Studies along with their Achievement Indicators to insure that the student
is practicing and aiming to meet the curriculum.
Current/Past students: Two Grade 9 students (Mathematics), Two Grade 3 students (ELA & Mathematics),
Grade 8 student (Below grade level mathematics), Grade 3 student (Mathematics)
Summer Nanny

July 2015 to August 2015

I was responsible of two children (ages 7 and 9) throughout certain weeks in the summer. I was responsible
for preparing breakfast and lunch, providing supervision in outdoor play, educational activities and outings
to local attractions.

Child Care Worker Monkeying Around Day Home

April 2014 to Present

As a second job on my summer break, I worked at a Day Home with children ages 1-10. Depending on the
number of children at the day-home, I either worked alone or with another coworker. I was capable of
making snacks for the children, preparing lunches when necessary, changing diapers, supervising the older
children while they played or watched a movie, playing exciting games, doing crafts and reading to them.
Volunteer Camp Counselor You Can Camp (Italy)

June 2015

I had the opportunity to teach English at a summer camp in Italy for the month of June. I worked with a
group for two weeks at time and was responsible for planning and facilitating engaging ESL activities for
the students. Furthermore, I was able to build professional relationships with the students, parents, Italian
counselors and other camp counselors.
Volunteer at Brendas House Childrens Cottage Society

June 2013 to August 2013

During the summer, I volunteered at a family homeless shelter. This position entitled me to play games
and supervise children who wanted to do an activity. Activities were anything from playing with PlayDoh or
building with blocks. This experience gave me the opportunity to work with children of various ages and to
see how they interact with one another. Furthermore, I gained experience in supervising children by myself
and gaining leadership skills.

Other Work Experience

Dietary Aide Chateau Renoir

December 2010 - Present

As a Dietary Aide (Also known as Dining Room Server), our responsibilities were to tend to the needs of the
senior residents in a fast paced environment, whether it was taking meal orders, getting specific drinks,
changing meals or having a little discussion. Patience is a key asset for this role and it contributes to my
ability to be patient at work and with children. Furthermore, this role requires a people-person in order to
converse and make the senior residents feel at home. Other tasks involved cleaning and resetting the
dining room after meals and insuring the server stations were sanitized and in order.
Receptionist Chateau Renoir

May 2013 - Present

As a receptionist, my responsibilities were to answer the phones, tend to any seniors needs, tend to any
emergencies within the building and to do meal checks to insure that the senior residents were present. If
the residents were absent for a meal, it was my responsibility to check on them and insure they are all
right. In the case that a resident was unwell, it was my job to call for help (whether it is paramedics,
management etc.) This job title requires patience and has contributed to my patience with children.
Furthermore, this job requires a person who is very bubbly and can make a resident feel at home. This
contributes to my experience when dealing with children because it strengthens my personality.
Recreation Assistant Chateau Renoir

July 2013 December 2013

In my short time as a Recreation Assistant (In the absence of the Recreation Director), I helped my coworker plan events and assist the residents on bus outings. This job title required me to be more organized
when it came to planning events and bookings, and to take on the role as a supervisor when the senior
residents were taken outside of the building (places such as the mall, restaurants etc.)

Skills

I am capable of fluently speaking both English and French

I have a minor in English Language Arts

I received an award for excellence in practicum from the Alberta Retired Teachers Association

I have experience teaching abroad, working with various special needs and providing
accommodations for these students

References

References available upon request