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Education
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Aisling Garland

Aisling Garland

Ras Al Khaimah,United Arab Emirates

Summary

Dedicated Early Years Educator with over 5 years’ experience in international and inclusive educational settings. Skilled in SEN support, play-based learning, and early literacy and numeracy development. Proven ability to create engaging, child-centred environments that support both academic and social growth. Passionate about fostering independence and promoting inclusive education practices.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Kindergarten teacher

International School of Choueifat
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
2021.08 - Current

· Plan and deliver engaging, structured, and age-appropriate lessons using play-based approaches

· Support early phonics, literacy, and numeracy development through differentiated instruction

· Monitor student progress and adapt teaching strategies

· Maintain strong communication with parents

· Implement effective classroom management strategies

· Create an inclusive classroom environment tailored to diverse learning needs

Special Needs Assistance

The Department of Education
Offaly, Ireland
2022.07 - Current

· Provide one-to-one support for students with autism

· Plan tailored sensory, creative, and outdoor activities

· Encourage independence and social interaction

· Create a supportive learning environment

Early years practitioner

Poppins Preschool Professionals
Limerick, Ireland
2020.09 - 2021.06

· Delivered developmentally appropriate learning activities

· Supported children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development

· Organised sensory play and structured group sessions

· Maintained a safe and engaging learning environment

Activity leader

Birr Language Academy
Offaly, Ireland
2016.07 - 2019.07

· Planned and led activities for international students

· Organised sports, games, and excursions

· Supervised student safety and wellbeing

· Developed leadership and communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care and Education

Mary Immaculate College
Limerick, Ireland
2016.09 - 2020.06

PGCE IQTS

The University of Sunderland
England
2025.09 -

Skills

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning & Curriculum Delivery

Inclusive Education Practices

Child Safeguarding

Early Literacy & Phonics Development

Early Numeracy Development

Sensory Activity Planning

Behaviour Management

Parent Communication & Engagement

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support

Languages

English
Native

Affiliations

  • Travel
  • Reading
  • Sports
  • Hiking

Certification

Driving License (Ireland)

Driving License (UAE)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

PGCE IQTS

The University of Sunderland
2025.09 -

Special Needs Assistance

The Department of Education
2022.07 - Current

Kindergarten teacher

International School of Choueifat
2021.08 - Current

Early years practitioner

Poppins Preschool Professionals
2020.09 - 2021.06

Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Care and Education

Mary Immaculate College
2016.09 - 2020.06

Activity leader

Birr Language Academy
2016.07 - 2019.07
Aisling Garland