Akanksha Shinde
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Specialist in literacy enhancement and classroom display creation, with strong multicultural awareness and empathy. Expertise in phonics knowledge and focusing on SEN understanding and training. Adept at managing classroom setups, supervising classes, and understanding behavioral dynamics, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Enthusiastic Teaching Assistant in Primary School, skilled at creating engaging lessons and fostering supportive learning environment. Successfully contributed to improved student behaviour and learning outcomes through tailored support. Committed to nurturing positive classroom atmosphere, resulting in happier, more confident pupils.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teaching assistant in primary school
Kent College Dubai
Dubai, UAE
2017.01 - Current
- Facilitated group activities during lessons which promoted team-work amongst students.
- Assisted with the marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
- Contributed to the development of school policies aimed at enhancing teaching methods and techniques.
- Worked closely with teachers to implement engaging lessons which improved student participation.
- Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
- Enhanced children's understanding of complex ideas by simplifying and explaining concepts in an engaging way.
- Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
- Conducted regular reading sessions promoting literacy amongst young learners.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents and colleagues to create a supportive educational atmosphere.
- Utilised creative teaching aids whilst assisting main teacher during lessons, making subject matter more interesting for students.
- Provided friendly, enthusiastic support to pupils in individual and group support settings.
- Developed and maintained positive, impactful relationships with students, facilitating improved learning outcomes.
IELTS Invigilator
British Council
Dubai, UAE
2012.01 - 2017.01
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
University Of Mumbai
Mumbai 04/1996 - 04/1999
Skills
- Classroom displays creation
- Literacy enhancement
- SEN understanding
- Multicultural awareness
- Strong empathy
- Phonics knowledge
- SEN training
- Classroom setup management
- Literacy support
- Class supervising
- Behavioural understanding
- Resilience and perseverance
- Conflict resolution within classroom
- Patient demeanour in tutoring
- Health and Safety Compliance
- SEND support
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
Affiliations
- Reading, music & poetry
Certification
Currently pursuing Cache Level 5
Timeline
Teaching assistant in primary school
Kent College Dubai
2017.01 - Current
IELTS Invigilator
British Council
2012.01 - 2017.01
Bachelor of Commerce - Finance
University Of Mumbai
04/1996 - 04/1999