ASHFIA SHAH
DUBAI,UAE
Summary
Caring and supportive person committed to creating motivating and inspiring learning environments. Creative, innovative and approachable person. Proven success using visual aids and displays to increase engagement and understanding of various subjects.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Teacher in a Primary School
GEMS millinieum school, Dubai
Dubai, UAE
09.2025 - Current
- Participated in continuous professional development workshops staying abreast of latest teaching methodologies.
- Initiated after-school tutoring sessions assisting struggling learners meet their academic goals.
- Organised school trips for over 100 students as means of enhancing experiential learning opportunities for pupils.
- Adapted teaching methods to cater for diverse learning needs of students.
- Implemented strategies to engage reluctant learners, improving overall class participation rates.
- Facilitated extracurricular activities fostering team spirit and leadership skills amongst pupils.
TEACHER
Al Ansar International school
Sharjah, Sharjah
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued. Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.
- Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Communicated regularly with parents about their children's performance and behaviour at school.
- Organised school events such as sports day or concerts showcasing student talents beyond academics.
Teaching Assistant in Primary School
global indian international school
Dubai, Dubai
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepared classrooms for daily activities and tidied up afterwards, keeping surroundings neat and presentable at all times.
- Provided special attention to students with learning difficulties for better inclusion in class activities.
- Assisted with marking of pupils' work, providing constructive feedback where necessary.
Education
High School Diploma - SCIENCE
OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL
DUBAI UAE 04/2006 - 03/2022
Bachelor's degree - ARTS
MIDDLE SEX UNIVERSITY
DubaiSkills
- Literacy coaching
- Standardised testing preparation
- Child psychology understanding
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Reading comprehension strategies
- Project-Based learning implementations
- Patience and resilience
- Effective feedback
- Parent-Teacher meeting organisation
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Upper intermediate
Malayalam
Intermediate
Marathi
Upper intermediate
Hindi
Advanced
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher in a Primary School
GEMS millinieum school, Dubai
09.2025 - Current
TEACHER
Al Ansar International school
04.2024 - 04.2025
Teaching Assistant in Primary School
global indian international school
04.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma - SCIENCE
OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL
04/2006 - 03/2022
Bachelor's degree - ARTS
MIDDLE SEX UNIVERSITY