Hoda  El-Gayar, Learning and Teaching Assistant

Hoda El-Gayar

Learning and Teaching Assistant

KING'S CHOOL THE CROWN

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Diploma, Professional Educator for Early Learners
Experience
6 years, 7 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :6 years, 7 Months

Learning and Teaching Assistant at KING'S CHOOL THE CROWN
  • Egypt
  • My current job since August 2023

Organized and designed classroom environments to be aesthetically pleasing, engaging, and conducive to exploration and creativity. Carefully selected materials and resources that encourage open-ended play, experimentation, and self-expression. Followed safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students, staff and visitors. Observed and listened closely to children's interests, questions, and discoveries, using this information to develop a curriculum that emerges from the children's own experiences and inquiries. Documented and assessed children's learning experiences through photographs, videos, written observations, and children's own representations (such as drawings or creations). Promoted expression and creativity and encouraged children to express themselves through various forms of communication, including language, art, music, and movement. Supported social and emotional development and created a supportive and nurturing classroom community where children feel safe, respected, and valued. Engaged in ongoing reflection, inquiry, and professional development to deepen understanding of Reggio Emilia principles and practices, to refine teaching strategies, and to stay current with research and best practices in early childhood education.

Teaching Assistant at Epic International School
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • August 2022 to August 2023

Supported the teacher in planning and presenting lessons.
Helped the children who need extra support to complete their tasks.
Helped the teacher in managing class behaviour.
Assisted the teacher plan and assign related learning activities.
Corrected and recorded the students’ class work and homework on daily basis.
Guided the students with particular individual needs either one-to-one or in small groups.

Learning Support Teacher at Ethos International School
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • August 2020 to July 2021

Observed students to identify concerns and developed strategies to address challenges.
Planned curriculum to foster academic, behavioral and functional skills development aligned with each
student needs.
Tailored lesson plans to meet pace of learning requirements.
Customized instructional and activity plans to support needs of individual students.
Communicated with parents regarding student success, concerns and challenges.
Integrated technology into the classroom.

Early Years Teacher at Mavericks International School
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • August 2017 to July 2019

Applied different styles of learning in addition to blended learning educational methods.
Established routines to help students feel comfortable in the classroom.
Taught children foundational skills in reading, writing and math to reach expected level.
Supported children emotionally, socially and academically with one-on-one care.
Documented children’s performance, provided grades and personalized written feedbacks.

Montessori Teacher at Trillium The Montessori House
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • August 2015 to June 2016

Applied Montessori method of education and philosophy in the classroom.
Facilitated child-centered learning and guided children through self-directed learning experiences,
allowing them to explore and discover concepts at their own pace.
Created a prepared environment with developmentally appropriate materials that promote
independence, concentration, and mastery of skills.
Promoted Independence and nurtured children's independence and self-confidence by teaching
practical life skills, such as dressing themselves, preparing snacks, and caring for the classroom
environment.
Empowered children to make choices and solve problems independently, fostering a sense of
responsibility and autonomy.
Supported children emotionally, socially and academically with one-on-one basis.
Led art, music and storytelling activities to cater to interests of all children.
Developed lesson plans, independent learning exercises, curricula and methods.
Monitored and assessed children’s progress and writing up reports.

Teaching Assistant at Rukan Preschool
  • Egypt - Cairo
  • September 2014 to June 2015

Developed a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children.
Employed a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach
children.
Observed each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem.
Guided children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed
curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
Organized nap and snack hours and supervised children to ensure they are safe at all times.
Tracked children’s progress and reported it to parents.

Education

Diploma, Professional Educator for Early Learners
  • at The American University In Cairo
  • June 2024
Diploma, Montessori Method of Education
  • at Modern Montessori International in London
  • June 2016
Bachelor's degree, Spanish Arts and Literature
  • at Cairo University
  • June 2011

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert
French
Intermediate
Spanish
Intermediate

Hobbies

  • Art and Craft