Alveenah Tahir
EYFS Educator & Leader (PGCE & CACHE Level 3 Certified)
Abu Dhabi
Summary
A fervent and passionate EYFS Educator and Year Leader who has been living in the United Arab Emirates for 8 years with 12 years of teaching experience in the early years; experienced in the British curriculum, Creative American Curriculum and CBSE Curriculum.
Educational professional with proven ability to create engaging and supportive learning environments. Successfully implemented curriculum plans that promoted student engagement and achievement. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability, ensuring alignment with school goals and evolving educational needs. Motivate learners and imaginatively use resources to work on their holistic development and prepare them for a successful transition.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
EYFS Homeroom Teacher and Year Leader
Reach British School (British Curriculum)
12.2022 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
- Communicating frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Maintaining open lines of communication with families through regular conferences, newsletters, phone calls, and emails.
- Mentoring junior staff members, helping them develop leadership skills and advance their careers within the organization.
- Supporting student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporating exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Planning and implementing integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Incorporating multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
EYFS Homeroom Teacher
Al Ma'arifa International School (American/British Curriculum)
08.2020 - 11.2022
- Supervise and interact with children, plan and implement age-appropriate activities.
- Operate through channels of communication with teaching teams and administrative office.
- Identify signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and report to parents.
- Deliver high-quality educational environment and nurture diverse population of preschool children.
- Apply play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Establish well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
EYFS Homeroom Teacher
PACE International School (EYFS & CBSE Curriculum)
04.2018 - 08.2020
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
- Supervised students and enforced discipline during classroom and playground activities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families and children.
- Events Coordinator Managed all event operations (preparing venue, invitations etc.)
- Maintained final checks at the day of the event (e.g. management, technology) to ensure everything meets standards.
- Oversaw event happenings and acted quickly to resolve problems.
- Evaluated event’s success and submitted reports.
EYFS Homeroom Teacher
Lahore Grammar School (American Curriculum)
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
EYFS Homeroom Teacher
Global System of Integrated Studies (British Curriculum)
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Year 3 Homeroom Teacher Taught core subjects of Math, Science, Technology and English.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Sports Coordinator Served as a lead in planning and delivery of physical education and school sport tournaments as well as working with Sports department and wider team to facilitate various sporting and community events or projects.
EYFS Homeroom Teacher
Roots Millennium School (British Curriculum)
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Provided varied opportunities using multiple learning styles for children's active participation experimentation and problem-solving within structured setting.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
EYFS Homeroom Teacher
Institute of Creative Studies (American Curriculum)
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet international standards.
- Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
Education
FSc. -
FBISE
04.2001 -
B.Com -
Punjab University
04.2001 -
CACHE Level 3 -
NCFE, UK
04.2001 -
PGCE - Education
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Leadership in Education
Liverpool John Moores University
04.2001 -
Skills
Parent-teacher collaboration
Classroom management
Proficient in IT Skills
Well-organized with multi-tasking skills
Problem-solving ability
Group and individual instruction
Accomplishments
Achieved Best Teacher Award and certifications through effectively managing the responsibilities.
Attended multiple Professional development workshops.
Timeline
EYFS Homeroom Teacher and Year Leader
Reach British School (British Curriculum)
12.2022 - Current
EYFS Homeroom Teacher
Al Ma'arifa International School (American/British Curriculum)
08.2020 - 11.2022
EYFS Homeroom Teacher
PACE International School (EYFS & CBSE Curriculum)
04.2018 - 08.2020
EYFS Homeroom Teacher
Lahore Grammar School (American Curriculum)
09.2016 - 08.2017
EYFS Homeroom Teacher
Global System of Integrated Studies (British Curriculum)
09.2014 - 09.2016
EYFS Homeroom Teacher
Roots Millennium School (British Curriculum)
08.2013 - 08.2014
EYFS Homeroom Teacher
Institute of Creative Studies (American Curriculum)
08.2012 - 06.2013
FSc. -
FBISE
04.2001 -
B.Com -
Punjab University
04.2001 -
CACHE Level 3 -
NCFE, UK
04.2001 -
PGCE - Education
Liverpool John Moores University, UK
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Leadership in Education
Liverpool John Moores University
04.2001 -
Education
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates,Sharjah, United Arab Emirates,Pakistan,Islamabad, Pakistan
Contact
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 00000