IRSA TARIQ
Sharjah,UAE
Summary
Dedicated Early Years practitioner with extensive experience in Early Childhood Education. Skilled in EYFS planning, child-led learning, speech and language development, well-being support, and building strong partnerships with parents. Successfully completed CACHE Level 5 to strengthen my leadership and nursery operations skills, with the goal of progressing into a Nursery Manager role. I am committed to creating nurturing, play-based learning environments that support children’s holistic development while maintaining high standards of safeguarding and professional practice. Skilled Teacher with background in improving student performance. Focused on working with students, parents, colleagues and administrators alike to teach and motivate students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4008
4008
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
FS1 Teacher
Al Durrah Nursery
Sharjah, UAE
2024.07 - 2026.04
- Design and implement child-led, play-based learning experiences including messy play, sensory play, role play, and mother-child meet-up activities.
- Incorporate science experiments and problem-solving experiences to develop children’s cognitive skills.
- Create weekly and monthly plans as part of the Planning role to ensure meaningful, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Prepare weekly newsletters to inform parents about learning themes, key vocabulary, and home-support strategies.
- Lead daily circle time, storytelling, and show-and-tell routines in line with EYFS best practice, creating opportunities for children to develop their communication skills, early language skills and confidence.
- Organise structured afternoon activities and lead the Afternoon Club initiative to extend learning opportunities.
- Plan differentiated activities for toddlers and FS1 children to meet individual learning needs and developmental stages.
- Play an active role in planning and organising events such as Mother’s Day, UAE National Day, International Day, World Peace Day and Graduation, working collaboratively with management and staff to ensure high-quality experiences for children and family.
- Introduce emotional literacy through calm corner routines, visual supports, and activities that help children identify and express their feelings.
- Encourage independence and confidence by assigning classroom helper jobs and dining room.
- Conduct developmental assessments and observations, maintaining accurate learning journals to track children’s progress.
- Take children’s photos and videos for documentation, media, and marketing purposes.
- Participating in planning meetings and contributing ideas to enhance the nursery’s learning environment.
- Applying safeguarding and child protection policies effectively, with certified training in recognising, reporting, and responding to concerns to maintain children’s safety and well-being.
Lead English Nursery Teacher
Al Nasr English Nursery
Sharjah, UAE
2022.08 - 2024.06
- Collaborated with colleagues to create engaging lesson plans, improving learning outcomes.
- Enhanced children's literacy skills by introducing age-appropriate books and storytelling sessions.
- Supervised outdoor play, ensuring safety whilst promoting physical activity and social interaction amongst peers.
- Conducted assessments of child's progress to identify areas needing improvement.
- Provided individual support to students struggling with learning task
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
GEMS Millennium School
Sharjah, UAE
2021.10 - 2022.06
- Designed and implemented weekly plans, centre based lesson plans and hands-on activities.
- Prepared daily lesson plans on PowerPoint and making them attractive by adding energizer to warmup children and plenary at the end to review their level of learning and progress.
- Included Storytelling, Show and tell and Rhyme time in weekly lesson plans to develop children's communication and language skills.
- Prepared report card comments covering EYFS seven areas of learning.
- Communicated with parents via emails and Zoom meetings to discuss their child's progress and constantly working in partnership with them to find out about their children's physical and emotional needs.
- Conducted online classes through Zoom and Microsoft teams during hybrid learning.
English Nursery Teacher
Al Nasr English Nursery
Sharjah, UAE
2021.02 - 2021.09
- Covered all aspects of learning and development to a class of 20 students between 3 to 4 years of age.
- Ensured the equipment and general classroom environment is clean, safe and well maintained all the time.
- Planned and implemented activities according to age and stage of children.
- Observed and understood the individual needs of children and catered to their needs accordingly.
Kindergarten Teacher
Salamat Elementary School
Lahore, Pakistan
2018.10 - 2020.10
- Adopted a strategy of “Readers Theatre” that combines reading practice and performing
- Encouraged students to use vocal expression and instead of visual story telling in Readers Theatre that improve fluency and comprehension skills of students.
- Designed course guidelines, assessments and plannings to meet the needs of all students, based on British curriculum.
- Designed various topics and activities for circle time that helped children to develop their listening and communication skills.
- Implemented multiple musical and art related activities that improved students' creative skills as well increased learning motivation.
- Provided virtual classes through Google meet and created online lesson plans, assignments and Power point presentations during COVID19 pandemic.
- Conducted virtual Parent Teacher Conference, virtual fashion show and various virtual art and fun filled activities
Education
NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma - Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services
Arabian Global Childhood Academy
UAE 2025.04 - 2026.03
CACHE Level 3 Diploma - Early Years teacher Qualification
British Orchard Centre
2021.01 - 2022.01
MSc - Psychology
Lahore College for Women University
/2005 - /2007
Bachelor of Arts - Education & Psychology
Lahore College for Women University
/2003 - /2005
Pre-Medical Science -
LCWU
PakistanHigher Secondary Certificate - Science
Comprehensive Girls High School
PakistanSkills
- EYFS-aligned planning, observation and assessment
- Child-centred, play-based learning approaches
- Behaviour guidance and children’s well-being support
- Strong parent partnership and professional communication
- Safeguarding, child protection and health & safety compliance
- Event planning, coordination and team collaboration
- Documentation, reporting and nursery administration
- Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Certification
- First Aid & CPR Training — Sharjah Education Academy (2025)
- Supporting Children to Settle-In — Quest Professional Services (2025)
- Strengthening Safeguarding Practices — Sharjah Education Academy (2025)
- Safeguarding Children (Child Protection Awareness) — Sustainable Development Goals Programme (2025)
- Physical Environment in Nurseries — Sharjah Education Academy (2025)
Timeline
NCFE CACHE Level 5 Diploma - Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services
Arabian Global Childhood Academy
2025.04 - 2026.03
FS1 Teacher
Al Durrah Nursery
2024.07 - 2026.04
Lead English Nursery Teacher
Al Nasr English Nursery
2022.08 - 2024.06
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
GEMS Millennium School
2021.10 - 2022.06
English Nursery Teacher
Al Nasr English Nursery
2021.02 - 2021.09
CACHE Level 3 Diploma - Early Years teacher Qualification
British Orchard Centre
2021.01 - 2022.01
Kindergarten Teacher
Salamat Elementary School
2018.10 - 2020.10
MSc - Psychology
Lahore College for Women University
/2005 - /2007
Bachelor of Arts - Education & Psychology
Lahore College for Women University
/2003 - /2005
Pre-Medical Science -
LCWU
Higher Secondary Certificate - Science
Comprehensive Girls High School