Experience

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  Al-Bayan Bilingual School

  • Kuwait

  • Teacher

    • Aug 2023 - Present
    • Kuwait

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  American Creativity Academy

  • Teacher

    • Jul 2021 - Aug 2023

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  Kuwait English School

  • Kuwait

  • Deputy Headteacher

    • Aug 2017 - Jul 2021
    • Kuwait

    >Responsible for overseeing the work of Subject Coordinators, Heads of Year and Class Teachers in delivering the curriculum>Ensured that the school discipline procedures were adhered to, having overall responsibility for the conduct, pastoral care and development of the students>Worked closely with fellow senior management colleagues on strategic planning and implementation>Successfully transitioned to online learning for all Junior students Year 3 - 6>Introduced and managed online pastoral and wellbeing support for students and staff

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  Gulf English School (GES)

  • Kuwait

  • Year 6 Class teacher & Head of Year 6

    • Sep 2015 - Aug 2017
    • Kuwait

    >Responsible for the planning, teaching and assessment of all subjects in the year 6 Primary curriculum>Led the year group on the use of assessment information to inform teaching and learning in year 6>Helped to lead and manage the creation and implementation of the school strategic plan which identified priorities and targets for ensuring pupils achieved high standards and made progress. Increasing teachers' effectiveness and securing school improvement and took responsibility for appropriately delegated aspects of it>Raised standards of individual pupil achievement and ensured that good attainment was maintained by providing a model of high quality teaching

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  Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Mathematics Teacher

    • Oct 2014 - Jul 2015
    • London, United Kingdom

    >Responsible for the planning, teaching, learning and assessment of Mathematics for groups of year 6 pupils working below level 4 in mathematics, to raise level to 4 or above in preparation for SATs>Responsible for planning, teaching, learning and assessment of pupils in year 4 and 5 working below age range expectations>Demonstrated excellent knowledge of mathematics curriculum>Used assessment information to inform teaching and learning>Created a well organised and stimulating learning environment>Planned motivational learning activities>Good knowledge of target setting and data analysis>Used vast experience Key Stage 2 SATs assessments to prepare pupils for tests>Used ICT confidently to support learning and teaching>Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to safeguarding children

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  VSE Ltd

  • Education Welfare Consultant

    • Jan 2012 - Jul 2015

    >Liaised and co-ordinated with agencies (Social Services, Police, Youth Offending Team etc.), including other sections of the Education Service and schools themselves>Managed inter-agency working, with Police, Social Care, Senior Managers & Local Authorities>Initiated meetings, prepared reports for and attended case conferences that led to vulnerable children & families receiving appropriate support>Used quantitative data analysis to address and to inform strategy for service delivery>Kept abreast of changes in government legislation, briefing staff team, Principles and advising stakeholders>Advised, updated and implemented policies and procedures; delivered briefing sessions.

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  Baring Primary school

  • Teacher

    • Dec 2011 - Jul 2015

    >Worked with a challenging year 6 class who went on to achieve SATs (Standard assessment tests) results 2013 - 83% level 4 & above English and 93% Level 4 and above Mathematics>Taught English, Mathematics and Science, using a wide variety of strategies to maximise achievement for all children, including those with special educational needs and high achievers to meet differing learning styles>Demonstrated a commitment to equal opportunities using a variety of strategies and practices to promote the diverse cultural and equality issues in the classroom>Encouraged children in developing self-esteem and respect for others

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  Newlands Academy

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Assistant Headteacher

    • Sep 2002 - Jun 2011
    • London, United Kingdom

    >Formally commended by the Exam Board Inspector and Ofsted in the role of Exams Officer>Initiated the use of a range of accredited awards including BTEC (Business and Technology Education Council), Unit awards, Functional skills and ALAN. (Adult Literacy & Numeracy)>Demonstrated the ability to defuse, re-motivate and raise self-esteem when working with pupils with emotional and behavioural issues

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  Adamsrill Primary School

  • London, England, United Kingdom

  • Teacher

    • Sep 1997 - Jul 2002
    • London, England, United Kingdom

    >Demonstrated high quality teaching in classes with a high ratio of pupils with SEN (Special Education Needs)>Consistently commended for using a diverse range of classroom management skills with behaviourally challenging students