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Work History
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
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Margaret Anne O' Keeffe

Margaret Anne O' Keeffe

Abu Dhabi

Summary

Teacher working in Abu Dhabi and seeking a new opportunity for the upcoming academic year. I am a dedicated, hard-working and detail orientated individual with six years of teaching experience. I have a passion for educational psychology and bring this into my classroom through strategies that improve the learning process and promote educational success.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Homeroom Teacher

Taaleem Charter Al Forsan KG School
08.2022 - Current

I am currently working here as Homeroom Teacher for KG2.

Class Teacher for Kindergarten (KG1/KG2), Grade 2 (English, Moral Education), Remedial Teacher

The International School of Choueifat
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • In the past three academic years at this institution, I have effectively educated, motivated and stimulated my students through experience, engagement, motivation and positive reinforcement
  • I have observed, assessed and evaluated pupils, tracking and reporting all progress
  • My classroom has been a place of learning, critical thinking, productivity and enjoyment
  • I have focused on those in need of a little extra assistance, adapting lessons to their needs and motivating them to work to the best of their ability.

Class Teacher for Kindergarten (KG2), Grade 2 (English, Social Studies, Art)

The International School of Choueifat
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • As class teacher, my aim was to foster a positive learning environment in both my classrooms which not only facilitated student learning and good morale but also the space for critical thinking
  • I became adept at test preparation, student evaluation, performance tracking and the creation of effective reward systems/motivators within the classroom.

Substitute Teacher and Remedial Teacher for Kindergarten and Primary Grade 1 - 6 (all subjects)

The International School of Choueifat
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Joining during the academic year, I gained invaluable experience as a substitute teacher at Kindergarten and Primary level by teaching a variety of subjects at different levels
  • I excelled at classroom management, time management, organization and encouragement
  • As a remedial teacher, I learned to identify those in need of some additional time, how to tailor lessons to their individual needs and how to encourage and work with them to achieve their full potential.

Education

Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Education (English) -

Abu Dhabi University
06.2021

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Languages (TESOL, Linguistics, French, German) -

University of Limerick
Limerick, Ireland
06.2017

Leaving Certificate (High school/second level education) -

Saint Joseph's Secondary School
Abbeyfeale, County Limerick
06.2010

Skills

  • Organization and effective time management
  • Adaptable to evolving classroom dynamics
  • Creative lesson planning
  • Effective communication
  • Approachable team member
  • Confident working on own initiative
  • Strong classroom management

References

  • Cliona Hurley (Academic Quality Controller), CHurley@isckhalifa.sabis.net, The International School of Choueifat, Khalifa City A
  • Zuzana Gajdosova (Academic Quality Controller), zgajdosova@isckhalifa.sabis.net, The International School of Choueifat, Khalifa City A

Hobbies and Interests

  • Art. I use my love of drawing and painting to encourage creativity and self-expression.
  • Music. I bring my passion for music into the classroom to foster a calm and positive environment.
  • Travelling. I enjoy experiencing new cultures and meeting new people.

Timeline

Homeroom Teacher

Taaleem Charter Al Forsan KG School
08.2022 - Current

Class Teacher for Kindergarten (KG1/KG2), Grade 2 (English, Moral Education), Remedial Teacher

The International School of Choueifat
08.2019 - 06.2022

Class Teacher for Kindergarten (KG2), Grade 2 (English, Social Studies, Art)

The International School of Choueifat
08.2018 - 06.2019

Substitute Teacher and Remedial Teacher for Kindergarten and Primary Grade 1 - 6 (all subjects)

The International School of Choueifat
08.2018 - 06.2019

Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Education (English) -

Abu Dhabi University

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Languages (TESOL, Linguistics, French, German) -

University of Limerick

Leaving Certificate (High school/second level education) -

Saint Joseph's Secondary School
Margaret Anne O' Keeffe