Emma Murray
Dubai,UAE
Summary
As a confident and outstanding teacher with extensive experience of 5 years, Bringing a diverse background of working in the UAE and Scotland, with expertise in the Scottish, British, and IB curriculums across all year groups. Currently serving as Grade Level Leader in KG2, Excelling in strong classroom management and consistently create engaging, hands-on lessons to build literacy and numeracy attainment. Energetic and driven, committed to continuously learning and growing professionally to become the most effective teacher for all students, fostering a love for learning and academic success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PYP homeroom teacher
Taaleem
Dubai, UAE
08.2023 - Current
- Implemented individual education plans for special need students, promoting inclusivity.
- Nurtured creativity through art and craft projects, boosting self-expression amongst pupils.
- Created daily lesson plans targeted to current curriculum standards.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities to enhance students' physical and social skills.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lessons; practical understanding of concepts promoted.
- Improved student engagement by implementing creative lesson plans.
- Tutored students individually, improving attainment levels.
Primary school teacher
Fife Council
Fife, Scotland
08.2020 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with administrators to develop classroom policies, management strategies and discipline methods.
- Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results, compiling termly and end-of-year student reports.
- Integrated technology into lessons, making learning more interactive and fun.
- Adapted teaching style according to individual student needs, fostering inclusive education.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Assisted students of diverse backgrounds with navigating educational environments and learning subject material.
- Integrated creative learning strategies, such as games and team-building exercises, resulting in increased classroom engagement.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing creative teaching methods.
Education
PGDE - Primary Teaching
University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen 08.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Abertay University
Dundee 08.2013 - 07.2017
Skills
- Student behaviour management
- Positive reinforcement
- Parent and student communication
- Motivational techniques
- Activity planning
- Numeracy teaching
- Virtual learning platforms
- Personalised Learning
- Resilience building
- Play-based learning
- Phonics teaching
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PYP homeroom teacher
Taaleem
08.2023 - Current
Primary school teacher
Fife Council
08.2020 - 08.2023
PGDE - Primary Teaching
University of Aberdeen
08.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Abertay University
08.2013 - 07.2017
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