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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
Abu Dhabi
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
Abu Dhabi
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)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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
George, South Africa
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
Hartenbos, South Africa
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
George, South Africa
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
George, South Africa
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