DONNA SYKES
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Passionate Teacher with more than five years of experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Primary Teacher/Head of House
Pace British School
Dubai
08.2021 - Current
- Reinforcing positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
- Using learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
- Driving student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Coaching students on physical and emotional safety as part of health curriculum.
- Creating learning resources to stimulate students interest to learning.
- Foster a sense of community and care that supports the academic progress of students
English Teacher and Health Science Teacher
Ministry of Education
Dubai
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Developed curriculum to meet developmental goals and instructional activities.
- Provided and safe and stimulating environment that facilitates learning.
- Managed student behaviour in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Planned, prepared and delivered instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences.
- Observed and evaluated student's performance and development.
- Preparing extra Enrichment sessions for lower ability students, providing them with extra English activities and intensive support.
- Leader of a Literacy Skills programme within the school, supporting students with Special Needs through the curriculum.
Tutor
The Tutoring Club
Dubai
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Assessing student learning needs and weaknesses.
- Providing 1-1 learning support with students aged between 5-12 years old.
- Assisting students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, research and other academic tasks.
- Teaching skills to improve academic performance, including study strategies, note-taking skills and approaches to answering test questions.
- Monitoring student performance.
Senior Project Worker
YEI Service, The Junction Foundation, Redcar
Cleveland
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Supported people to develop and maintain meaningful daytime occupation e.g. employment, voluntary work, adult education.
- Delivered 12-week educational programmes to groups of young people.
- Supported people with their finances and to liaise with employers, Benefits Agency, landlords etc.
- Worked effectively within a team to manage work-load under pressure to meet deadlines/targets.
Senior Project Worker Engage Project
The Junction Foundation, Redcar
Cleveland
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Managed challenging behaviours/ ability to problem solve and de-escalate crisis situations.
- Facilitated crisis intervention and prevention programmes within schools.
- Communicated with teachers, parents and administrators on an ongoing basis about behavioural and academic problems.
Young Carers Project Worker/Senior Project Worker
The Junction Foundation
Cleveland
06.2014 - 10.2015
- Worked with young carers and their families, on an individual or group basis, using a variety of interventions, to identify needs and to achieve positive outcomes.
- Attended and took lead on multi-agency meetings. Planned and facilitated a weekly programme for both groups (5-18 years old) offering fun/educational/cultural and issue-based sessions.
- Produced young carers statements and responded to the young carers individual needs in their statements, using services within the organisation and referring/signposting to additional support, services or resources where required.
English Teacher
Original Volunteers
, Thailand
05.2011 - 09.2011
- Combined various English teaching methods and techniques to help students improve their results.
- Creating a classroom climate where students are academically engaged and challenged while feeling supported and secure.
- Effectively developing, enhancing and modifying lesson plans, learning materials and resources to meet individual student needs and ensure optimal student progress.
Education
QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) - Primary Education
TES
United Arab Emirates 02.2022 - Current
PGCEi (Postgraduate Certificate - Primary Education International
Nottingham University
United Kingdom 01.2020 - 01.2021
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages) -
Cambridge University
United Kingdom 10.2018 - 12.2018
BA Hons - Youth And Community Development
Leeds Met University
United Kingdom 01.2017 - 07.2017
GCSE Including English And Maths
St Peters Secondary School
United Kingdom 09.2003 - 07.2008
Skills
Organizational skills
Timeline
QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) - Primary Education
TES
02.2022 - Current
Primary Teacher/Head of House
Pace British School
08.2021 - Current
Tutor
The Tutoring Club
01.2020 - 01.2021
PGCEi (Postgraduate Certificate - Primary Education International
Nottingham University
01.2020 - 01.2021
CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages) -
Cambridge University
10.2018 - 12.2018
English Teacher and Health Science Teacher
Ministry of Education
08.2017 - 08.2021
BA Hons - Youth And Community Development
Leeds Met University
01.2017 - 07.2017
Senior Project Worker
YEI Service, The Junction Foundation, Redcar
10.2016 - 08.2017
Senior Project Worker Engage Project
The Junction Foundation, Redcar
10.2015 - 10.2016
Young Carers Project Worker/Senior Project Worker
The Junction Foundation
06.2014 - 10.2015
English Teacher
Original Volunteers
05.2011 - 09.2011
GCSE Including English And Maths
St Peters Secondary School
09.2003 - 07.2008
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