Kiran Qureshi
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Enthusiastic teaching assistant with extensive classroom experience and a strong commitment to student success. Supports teachers in managing high workloads and achieving demanding targets through effective handling of diverse support tasks. Demonstrates exceptional multitasking abilities and fosters positive relationships with students.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Teaching Assistant
Aquila School
Dubailand, Dubai
2022.07 - Current
- Assisted teachers in implementing individual education plans to help students achieve learning objectives.
- Provided support to students with additional learning needs in both one-on-one and small group environments.
- Encouraged social, emotional, and behavioural development through structured strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Supported educators and specialists in effectively delivering tailored lessons.
- Contributed to reducing discipline issues by applying positive reinforcement strategies.
- Communicated with parents frequently to share updates on student progress.
- Facilitated small group discussions on challenging topics to enhance focus and engagement.
- Participated in parent-teacher meetings to assess student progress and identify areas needing improvement.
Teaching Assistant
Emirates International School
Dubai, Dubai
2021.08 - 2022.04
- Assisted teacher with timely completion of lesson plans.
- Coordinated staff meetings and assemblies effectively.
- Processed and maintained quarterly student report cards accurately.
- Ensured pupil safety during extracurricular activities.
- Provided support to students with special educational needs.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development and class preparation.
- Assisted children individually or in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
Intern
British Orchard Nursery
Dubai, Dubai
2021.06 - 2021.08
- Assisted with preparation of lesson resources and setup of equipment.
- Supervised group activities, outings, and sports events.
Teaching Assistant
Chubby Cheeks Nursery
Al Nahda, Dubai
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Assisted in developing teaching resources for improved learning outcomes.
- Supported cleaning staff in maintaining cleanliness across classrooms and bathrooms.
- Ensured safety of students, staff, and visitors within educational environment.
Teacher
Jinnah University for Women
Karachi, Pakistan
2013.01 - 2014.06
- Assisted in delivering engaging lectures using innovative teaching strategies.
- Graded tests and assignments to monitor student progress.
- Utilised ICT tools to support interactive learning experiences in classrooms.
Education
NCFE Cache Level 2 - Early Years Education
British Orchard Center
Dubai, UAEBachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Ned University of Engineering And Technology
Karachi, PakistanNCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma - Early Years
British Orchard Center
Dubai, UAESkills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Lesson planning and support
- Group activity planning and management
- Individual and group instruction
- Student supervision and safety
- IT literate
- Learning strategies delivery
- Reading scheme implementation
- ESL teaching techniques
- Child protection awareness
- SEN knowledge
Certification
- TES Develop EYFS Positive relationships
- TES Develop Classroom Problems with Tom Bennet
- First Aid course in-house with online element
- Safeguarding
- Learning Village and Wellcomm
LANGUAGE
English
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
REFERENCE
- Lesley, Ahmed, Head of LSA, l.ahmad@theaquilaschool.com, +971 50 628 4518, Aquila School, Dubai
- Evie, Davis, Year 1 Teacher, evie-davies@hotmail.co.uk, +44 7736 569544, Aquila School, Dubai
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Aquila School
2022.07 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Emirates International School
2021.08 - 2022.04
Intern
British Orchard Nursery
2021.06 - 2021.08
Teaching Assistant
Chubby Cheeks Nursery
2019.01 - 2020.01
Teacher
Jinnah University for Women
2013.01 - 2014.06
NCFE Cache Level 2 - Early Years Education
British Orchard Center
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Ned University of Engineering And Technology
NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma - Early Years
British Orchard Center