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Kate Maguire

Abu Dhabi

Summary

I bring a wealth of experience, leadership, and commitment to creating a holistic and inclusive educational experience for the Year 6 students I currently teach. My multifaceted roles as a class teacher, STEAM Lead, SLT member and Technology Innovation Lead reflect my dedication to shaping a progressive and student-centered learning environment. I have experience in teaching both KS1 and KS2 across the British Curriculum and am a consistently rated Very Good and Outstanding Classroom Teacher. Through my role as STEAM/ Technology Innovation lead, I am part of a Technology Coach network; I regularly attend or conduct my own CPD and I will then bring this back to my school and host CPD for teachers. I have lead many initiatives and I strive to ensure that learners become innovators and 21st Century Thinkers.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

STEAM Lead

Aldar Academies - Pearl British Academy
08.2018 - Current
  • Year 6 class teacher in a 3 form entry year group.
  • STEAM lead across a primary school setting.
  • Technology Coach across a primary school, networking with Technology Coaches across the school group and beyond.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities and embedding technology throughout the curriculum.
  • Organised extracurricular activities such as clubs and trips for different year groups, that enrich students' learning experiences outside the classroom setting.
  • Entered and ran many competitions across the UAE, coaching the children to succeed.
  • Hosted the BSMEApp builder competition across the UAE for 4 consecutive years. Bringing together a range of different schools in an online setting.
  • Run regular CPD sessions for the whole school to introduce new initiatives, consolidate previous CPD and share best practise in STEAM subjects and Technology in education.

Science Lead and Class Teacher

Teesville Primary School
09.2016 - 07.2018

Year 6 class teacher and Year 4 class teacher.

Science lead across the Primary School.

Implemented new Science strategies and assessment tools to enhance Science provision.

Class Teacher

Caedmon Primary School
08.2014 - 07.2016
  • Year 3 Class Teacher.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering a sense of community within the classroom.
  • Increased parent involvement through regular communication and informative meetings, strengthening the home-school connection.
  • Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting instruction to meet individual needs and ensuring mastery of concepts.

Child Protection Social Worker

Redcar and Cleveland Council
09.2010 - 08.2013
  • Improved child safety by conducting thorough assessments of family situations and identifying potential risks.
  • Developed comprehensive case plans for families, ensuring access to necessary resources and support services.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide well-rounded support for children and their families.
  • Managed high caseloads effectively, prioritising the needs of at-risk children and families.
  • Ensured timely interventions in crisis situations by maintaining strong relationships with law enforcement and emergency service providers.
  • Managed high caseloads effectively, prioritising the needs of at-risk children and families.

Education

PGCE - Primary Education

University of Hull
Redcar, United Kingdom
07.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Teesside
Teesside, United Kingdom
09.2010

Skills

  • Creative Lesson Plan Development
  • Apple Teacher Qualification
  • Technology Integration
  • Behavioral Skills Development
  • Parent and Student Communication
  • Innovative Lesson Planning

Timeline

STEAM Lead

Aldar Academies - Pearl British Academy
08.2018 - Current

Science Lead and Class Teacher

Teesville Primary School
09.2016 - 07.2018

Class Teacher

Caedmon Primary School
08.2014 - 07.2016

Child Protection Social Worker

Redcar and Cleveland Council
09.2010 - 08.2013

PGCE - Primary Education

University of Hull

Bachelor of Arts - Social Work

University of Teesside
Kate Maguire