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Lidia Jacobs

Lidia Jacobs

Abu Dhabi

Summary

As a committed professional, my primary focus is on fostering the holistic development of children, encompassing their physical, educational, social, and emotional well-being. With a dedicated approach, I consistently strive to empower children to achieve their developmental milestones with confidence and success. Reliability and compassion are at the core of my practice, as I prioritize creating a nurturing environment where children feel supported and valued. Drawing upon my expertise, I adeptly plan activities that are both engaging and enriching, ensuring that safety protocols are meticulously maintained at all times. Furthermore, I am adept at implementing strategies to support positive behavior management, facilitating a conducive learning atmosphere for children to thrive and flourish.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Teacher

British Oak Montessori Nursery
05.2023 - Current

Handling children between the ages of 2 - 4 years

Weekly Planning according to the curriculum.

Setting up designated places regarding their developmental areas in a fun-filled engaging manner.

Maintaining the routine and activities for the children and always ensuring the safety of the children.

Creating games and activities according to their likes and interests as well as their developmental needs.

Term reports and observations. Using the Learning Journal application.

Teacher /Nursery Supervisor

Odyssey Nursery
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
  • Handling children between the ages of 2 months up to 8 years
  • Weekly Planning according to the curriculum.
  • Setting up designated places regarding their developmental areas in a fun-filled engaging manner
  • Maintaining the routine and activities for the children and always ensuring the safety of the children.
  • Creating games and activities according to their likes and interests as well as their developmental needs.
  • Term reports and observations. Using Educore school application.

Governess

Al Maha Holdings (Al Masaood Family)
07.2020 - 08.2022

Handling children between the ages of 2 months up to 6 years

Arranging the purchases of food for the kids and the nannies, as well as the personal bathroom things.

Planning the children’s meals and ensuring a healthy, balanced diet.

Maintaining the routine and activities for the kids and always ensuring the safety of the children.

Managing the papers and contacts whenever we travel, arranging transport and restaurant bookings.

Leasing between the school and parents regarding the development of the children.

Organizing creative and educational activities for children.

Assisting children with their online school and remote learning activities.

Scheduling appointments with doctors, dentists, playdates, and other schedules.

Create physical activities, extra indoor and outdoor activities for children.

Guiding them with their emotional intelligence, teaching manners and etiquette.

Nursery Assistant Supervisor

Little Smarties Nursery
01.2019 - 03.2020

- Working with children between the ages of 2 months to 4 years

- Keeping the classroom clean and neat. Setting up designated places regarding their developmental areas in a fun-filled engaging manner

- Preparing age-appropriate activities in lesson planning, preparation and successfully executing the lessons.

- Creating games and activities according to their likes and interests as well as their developmental needs.

Driver

Bubbles Learn To Swim
04.2017 - 06.2017

- Transporting children to the swimming pool and back to school

- Helping them change into swimwear

- Cleaning the changing rooms as well as the bathrooms

- Assisting with the children inside the pool

Au Pair / Nanny

Buitendach Family
01.2017 - 03.2017

- Transporting children to and from school

- Transporting children to and from outdoor activities such as sports, extra classes, friends, parties, etc.

- Helping the children with homework including assignments and helping them prepare for exams.

- Admin in the family office

- Bookkeeping

Assistant Classroom Teacher

Sonskynland Creche
03.2015 - 12.2016

- Handling children between the ages of 3 months to 2.6 years

- Keeping the classroom clean, neat, and sanitized

- Transporting children from their school to the aftercare facility

- Helping aftercare children with their homework including assignments.

Instructor /Teaching Assistant

Monkeynastix
06.2012 - 11.2012

- Assist the Instructor with children during the class

- Instructing of Monkeynastix Classes

Education

Master of Science - Counselling Psychology

California Hill University
America
07.2025

Diploma - Teacher of English As A Foreign Language

IAPCC (Int. Ass. of Prof. Career College
Online
09.2022

Diploma - Leadership And Managent

Alison
Online
09.2022

Skills

  • Progress Reporting
  • Student Engagement
  • Parent-teacher relations
  • School safety
  • Staff Management
  • Physical Education
  • Literacy development
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Student assessment

Timeline

Head Teacher

British Oak Montessori Nursery
05.2023 - Current

Teacher /Nursery Supervisor

Odyssey Nursery
12.2022 - 04.2023

Governess

Al Maha Holdings (Al Masaood Family)
07.2020 - 08.2022

Nursery Assistant Supervisor

Little Smarties Nursery
01.2019 - 03.2020

Driver

Bubbles Learn To Swim
04.2017 - 06.2017

Au Pair / Nanny

Buitendach Family
01.2017 - 03.2017

Assistant Classroom Teacher

Sonskynland Creche
03.2015 - 12.2016

Instructor /Teaching Assistant

Monkeynastix
06.2012 - 11.2012

Master of Science - Counselling Psychology

California Hill University

Diploma - Teacher of English As A Foreign Language

IAPCC (Int. Ass. of Prof. Career College

Diploma - Leadership And Managent

Alison
Lidia Jacobs