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Louiza Boddey
Wellbeing & Pastoral Advocate
Summary
Dedicated to empowering young individuals to reach their utmost potential by promoting a comprehensive approach to education. Demonstrated expertise in fostering a nurturing environment that embraces inclusivity and prioritizes wellbeing. Achieved notable success in implementing impactful initiatives and programs to enhance student welfare within educational institutions. Proficient in providing counseling services and conducting informative workshops for educators and parents. Seasoned educator with extensive experience working with diverse student populations, including English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners and students with special needs.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
13
13
Certifications
Work History
Head of Wellbeing
Rabdan Charter School for Girls, Aldar Education
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and implemented a wellbeing curriculum for Grades 6 & 7
- Supported Grade Level Leads
- Implemented wellbeing initiatives to support positive behavior in school.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Pastoral and Student Wellbeing Head
KBZA Pilot School, ESE
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Overall responsibility for wellbeing throughout the school and community.
- Driving force in decision making with Senior Leadership
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Private Teacher
Private Household
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Supporting all engagement of learning (DL).
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered progress - differentiate British Curriculum learning tasks.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers to help students reach learning objectives.
Senior School Assistant Head - Pastoral
Brighton College Al Ain
08.2015 - 09.2021
- Responsibility for day to day logistics, including COVID safety measures, Clinic arrangements and Uniform.
- Line Manager for House Master/Mistresses, Head of Drama, Trips Advisor, and Teacher i/c International Award.
- Working with HMs, Tutors & Deputy Head Academic to monitor personal and academic progress, implementing academic intervention and bespoke timetables where required.
- Working alongside Deputy Head on matters related to child protection CPD, pastoral curriculum (Positive Ed), policy writing & review.
- Proactive in promoting wellbeing initiates, introducing PULSE and managing the College Wellbeing Calendar.
- Leading Pupil Leadership - Student Council & the weekly pupil bulletin.
- Aided Admissions with new pupils, allocating houses and assisting with new family induction.
- In charge of Senior School Enrichment for Years 6 to 13. Implementation, planning and review.
- Teacher of PE and Swimming from Foundation stage to 6th form activities.
- Teacher of P4C and Positive Education. In previous years I taught Art (Yr6) and Geography (Yr7/8) maternity cover.
- Successfully led two pre inspection subcommittee groups on standard 5 (The protection, care, guidance & support of students).
Junior School PE Teacher
Repton School Dubai
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Focus on Netball development, increasing club participation and fixtures.
Head of PE & Girls Games
Blundells Prep School
01.2009 - 07.2013
- Key successes included school involvement with London 2012 Olympic Legacy and the Guard of Honor at the opening ceremony.
- Developed PHSE for Years 3-6.
- U11 Netball Finalist at IAPS Brighton
- CPD for all staff and increasing school teams to maximize participation and opportunity.
- Teacher of Year 4 Science and Year 5/6 English.
Acting Head of Year & I/c Junior PE
The Maynard School
01.2008 - 12.2008
- Responsible for Junior School Sports Curriculum.
- Regional and National success in Swimming, Netball and Hockey.
- Acting Head of Year 7 (Maternity cover)
Head of PE & Girls Games
St Bernard's Prep School
09.2002 - 12.2003
- Developed Netball within the school and increased participation through Saturday morning sports clubs
- Increased the fixtures list for both boys and girls in multiple age groups.
- Arranged CPD within the local PE network.
Head of Year & Teacher I/c Netball Development
Heathfield School
09.2000 - 08.2002
- Organized the Berkshire U12 Netball League for local schools.
- Initiated Synchronized Swimming into the PE curriculum and achieved National recognition at competition level.
- Member of the Rewards & Sanctions and Marketing & PR working groups.
- Started the Annual Prep Schools Swimming Gala.
- Taught GCSE PE.
- Planned all social and educational visits for Year 7.
Acting Head of PE
Smithdon High School
09.1997 - 08.2000
- Planned and implemented the first Enrichment week for the school.
- Ran 3 successful ski trips to Austria.
- Teacher of GNVQ Health & Social Care (Advanced and Intermediate Level).
Education
BEd (Hons) - Physical Education with Art
De Montfort University
Bedfordshire 09.1993 - 1997.06
A Level - Sociology
Stafford College Higher Education
Staffordshire 09.1992 - 1993.06
A Level - Art & Classical Studies
Alleyne's High school
Staffordshire 09.1990 - 1992.06
GCSE -
Alleyne's High School
Staffordshire 09.1988 - 1990.06
Skills
Passionate about safeguarding and inclusion
Additional Work Experience
- Interim Registrar for the Italian International School, Abu Dhabi
- A Member of the Global Schools Alliance & guest speaker
- Responsibility for CPD Tutors - ISPEC (Independent Schools PE Committee) Recruitment, Logistics & Payment
- Activity Organizer - Heathfield, Ascot Summer School
- Senior Ski Guide & Instructor - Ski Astons, Worcester
- Deputy Center Manager, Activity Manager, English Teacher, EF Recruiter - EF Language UK
Certification
NPQSL (TDT)
Career Highlights
- Founded wellbeing department at KBZA
- Delivered Teacher/ parent workshops on wellbeing, mental health and inclusion
- BCAA Enrichment Curriculum Co-Ordinator
- Developed BCAA pastoral curriculum to include Positive Education
- Initiated PULSE wellbeing app at BCAA Senior School
References
- Ms.Ella Stanley - Vice Principal Rabdan Charter School for Girls - ella.stanley@charterschools.ae
- Ms. Hanan - Vice Principal KBZA - Hanan.aljefri@kbza.sch.ae
- Mr. Thomas Hill - Head of Senior School Haileybury Astana School - thomashill@inbox.com
Interests
Netball Coaching & Umpiring
Arts
Volunteering
Further Education & Professional Development
Timeline
NPQSL (TDT)
12-2024
Head of Wellbeing
Rabdan Charter School for Girls, Aldar Education
08.2024 - Current
Level 3 Counseling Studies (Mind Your Health)
07-2024
RSPH Level 2 Understanding Mental Health in schools
03-2024
DSL / Level 3 Child Protection
09-2023
Strategic Thinking & Time management (ZENPd)
03-2023
Leadership Coaching (ATA)
03-2023
Level 2 Counseling (Mind Your Health)
02-2023
Pastoral and Student Wellbeing Head
KBZA Pilot School, ESE
06.2022 - 07.2024
SENCO Level 5
03-2022
Understanding Problems of Child Development for Teachers
03-2022
Private Teacher
Private Household
10.2021 - 06.2022
FAA Level 3 Award First Aid & Mental Health
05-2021
Child & Adolescent Counseling
02-2021
Pastoral Leadership Improvement Programme
03-2018
Counseling Skills in School
06-2017
Senior School Assistant Head - Pastoral
Brighton College Al Ain
08.2015 - 09.2021
Junior School PE Teacher
Repton School Dubai
08.2013 - 07.2015
Head of PE & Girls Games
Blundells Prep School
01.2009 - 07.2013
Acting Head of Year & I/c Junior PE
The Maynard School
01.2008 - 12.2008
Head of PE & Girls Games
St Bernard's Prep School
09.2002 - 12.2003
Head of Year & Teacher I/c Netball Development
Heathfield School
09.2000 - 08.2002
Acting Head of PE
Smithdon High School
09.1997 - 08.2000
BEd (Hons) - Physical Education with Art
De Montfort University
09.1993 - 1997.06
A Level - Sociology
Stafford College Higher Education
09.1992 - 1993.06
A Level - Art & Classical Studies
Alleyne's High school
09.1990 - 1992.06
GCSE -
Alleyne's High School
09.1988 - 1990.06
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