Emily Phillips
Abu Dhabi
Summary
An initiative-taking, optimistic person, confident that the professional skills acquired thus far in teaching can be applied across various fields. Successful in innovative planning, analysing, presenting and managing. Having recently achieved a Masters in Psychology, self-motivation, time management and organisation skills are a strength. Proven success in working harmoniously as part of a team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Class Teacher and Science Lead
Mamoura British Academy
08.2022 - Current
- Plan acutely differentiated material and resources for wide range of learning needs and languages.
- Facilitate interactive learning opportunities through a variety of mediums, in differing learning environments.
- Developed and wrote IEPs for PoD students.
- Planned and delivered precision interventions that saw 24% increase in phonics, and 22% increase in maths assessments.
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement.
- Analysed data to develop Primary Science Action Plan and led Curriculum Action Group to meet termly targets.
- Developed the 'Impossible Challenge' in Science, increasing the amount of children reaching greater depth learning by 16%.
- Lead Science ECA to develop investigative skills in students from Year 2 to 5.
Primary School Teacher
Ajyal International School
01.2020 - Current
- Effectively taught the English National Curriculum to Key Stage One learners, including those with SEND such as ASD, dyslexia and ADHD.
- Raised attainment levels of maths in Year Two through devising and teaching an intervention class, focused on concrete and contextual learning.
- Reviewed and adapted the curriculum to increase student understanding for a 100% EAL cohort.
- Planned and organised classrooms to consistently facilitate positive and productive learning experiences.
- Ran ECAs that focused on building social skills, encouraged interaction and physical activity.
- Cooperated with parents to support students' learning and healthy development by providing resources and devising personalised targets.
- Devised and facilitated strategies to create and maintain a cohesive school community within a virtual classroom.
- Implemented concurrent classroom management techniques to raise standard of student behaviour, improving engagement and focus.
EAL Teacher
ILA
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Encouraged speaking practice through a variety of appropriate games and activities.
- Teach engaging and interactive English lessons in classrooms of 50+ students.
- Created detailed reading, writing and speaking lesson plans to teach English to public and private school students.
- Recommended effective additional learning resources, aiding continued student confidence and abilities.
Primary School Teacher
Offley Primary School
09.2017 - 07.2018
- Created a welcoming, positive classroom environment, encouraging children to express opinions, thoughts and feelings.
- Helped all children to reach their full potential across core and foundation subjects through innovative and responsive planning and teaching.
- Created extension materials to fill gaps in student activities, preventing low-level classroom disruption.
- Chaperoned students on field trips to maintain safety and encourage learning.
- Planned and facilitated activities to provide a balance between instruction, demonstration and work time to give students opportunities to observe, question an investigate.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Derby
Derby, DER05-2025
TESOL - Education
Accreditat
09.2018
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education - Primary
University of Brighton
06.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts
University of Salford
06.2013
Certificate of Higher Education - Outdoor Leadership
University of Central Lancashire
06.2011
Certificate of Higher Education - Outdoor Leadership
University of Central Lancashire
05.2011
Skills
- Pedagogical theory
- Classroom management
- Gap analysis
- SEND support
- Analytical thinking
- Positive role model and mentor
- Creative
- Group and individual instruction
- Report writing
- Data analysis
- Psychology knowledge
Timeline
Class Teacher and Science Lead
Mamoura British Academy
08.2022 - Current
Primary School Teacher
Ajyal International School
01.2020 - Current
EAL Teacher
ILA
09.2018 - 12.2019
Primary School Teacher
Offley Primary School
09.2017 - 07.2018
TESOL - Education
Accreditat
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education - Primary
University of Brighton
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts
University of Salford
Certificate of Higher Education - Outdoor Leadership
University of Central Lancashire
Certificate of Higher Education - Outdoor Leadership
University of Central Lancashire
Master of Science - Psychology
University of Derby
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