Meryl Leanne Francis
Abu Dhabi
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher of English
ESE - Yas School
Abu Dhabi
04.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: British and Emirati Curriculum
- Grade 8 and 9 Elite classes English
- Grade 11 Advanced, General and Elite Curriculum
- Attend meetings for Parents and Teachers
- Peer teaching
- Designed tests
- Activities and lesson plans
- Moderated and recorded marks on different software
- Participated in regular teacher training to keep updated on best teaching practices, English topic developments and school policies
- Encouraged learning through diverse activities, providing students with opportunities to achieve their individual potential
- Communicated effectively with parents as appropriate regarding child progress, behaviour, and other reports
- Conducted regular oral assessments to examine student's pronunciation abilities
- Conducted regular assessments into student's coursework, homework, and other classwork to determine progress and extra help needed
- Designed individualized lesson plans with students, creating based on language strengths, work needed and career path preferences
- Planned, created, and delivered English subjects based on needs and interests of students
- Assessed student attendance, progress, development, and attainment, tracking data with MS Office
- British and Emirati Curriculum
Teacher of Mathematics
International Community School
Abu Dhabi
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: American Curriculum
- Grade 5 and 6 Mathematics
- Attended meetings for Parents and Teachers
- Peer teaching
- Designed tests and lesson plans
- Moderated and recorded marks on different software
- Conducted student assessments to determine areas for improvement and achievement to highlight
- Attended parent, teacher, and student meetings to communicate progress, targets and improvements required
- Continuously monitored student progression by setting and marking regular classwork, homework, and coursework
- Monitored and recorded student mathematical and behaviour progress on computer system data for reporting to parents
- Cultivated excellent student relationships by providing ongoing support and devotion to helping them succeed in Mathematics
- Assisted department heads in creating educational, creative, and enriching curriculum for KS students
- Created a wide range of teaching materials to assist in math lessons, including workbooks, presentations, and games
- Used creativity and followed curriculum guidelines to invent engaging and educational class quizzes
- Increased student enjoyment and expertise in mathematics by creating enjoyable, educational, and stimulating lessons for students
- Taught students a wide range of mathematical topics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and probability
- Kept students on track to meeting or exceeding targets by planning innovative lessons and providing regular feedback on progress
- Assessed student knowledge in various mathematical topics through term exams, coursework, and classwork
- Supported students throughout the course by answering questions, resolving concerns, and providing feedback on coursework
- Planned innovative and creative mathematics lessons, designed to increase learning development and math knowledge
- Helped students exceed predicted grades by providing constructive feedback on coursework, homework, and classwork
- Made contribution to and engaged in extra-curricular mathematics activities to provide students with additional learning opportunities
- Selected and used wide range of learning resources appropriate for topic and level
- Developed students’ familiarity and competence with mathematical concepts, methods and vocabulary
- Planned and used instructional strategies reflecting accommodation for individual needs of students assigned
- Planned, created, and set assignments each week following course curriculum requirements and student learning needs
- Monitored supply of equipment, tools and supplies required for lessons and ordered low stock items
- Marked work in line with departmental and school marking policies
- Incorporated technology in teaching to foster student engagement for audio-visual learners
- Worked cooperatively with teachers to modify curricula for special education students
- Took part in outdoor school programmes ranging from games to clubs and societies
- Managed student classroom behaviour and administered discipline in line with board policies
- Coordinated regular student meetings to communicate improvements needed, current grades and career opportunities
- Established and maintained open lines of communication with students and parents to build trust and engagement
- American Curriculum
Homeroom Teacher
Hemel Hempstead Bijal Shah
London
08.2021 - 08.2021
- Created lesson plans in accordance with British curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and common core standards
- Organised materials and spaces to support student learning and engagement for optimum learning
Online Tutor
Online
Johannesburg
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Created lesson plans in accordance with national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and common core standards
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
- Worked with compassion and patience, supporting students through learning difficulties to achieve positive outcomes
- Built academic confidence and competence in students, increasing engagement with education systems
Nominated Lead Teacher
Summerwood Primary School
Johannesburg
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Year 4 - Taught Mathematics and Life Skills
- Coached netball, swimming, and mini cricket
- Promoted physical, mental, and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
- Supervised an average of 1000 students in classrooms, halls, tuck shop, school grounds and on tours
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district and government guidelines
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork
Lead Teacher
Aston Manor Primary School
Johannesburg
01.2006 - 03.2020
- Curriculum
- Year 3 - Taught English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Computer Skills and Life Skills
- Year 5, 6, 7 support teacher
- Playground duty and supervised learners after school whilst waiting for their transport to go home
- Coached netball, mini cricket, and swimming
- Taught Extra Mathematics and English for Remediation - Grade 1, 2 and 3
- Grade Head Teacher - mentored teachers and recorded minutes of meetings
- Attended Staff, Cluster, Phase and Grade Meetings
- Recorded assessments
- Updated, moderated and completed learner profiles
- In-year and end of year report compilation
- Flag Monitor Mentorship
- Attended In Service Training
- Organised Assemblies
- Assisted in Prize-giving Ceremony
- Utilized lesson materials, smartboard displays and demonstrations
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress
- Mentor to new and existing teachers
Homeroom Teacher
Edenglen Primary School
Johannesburg
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Company Overview: South African Curriculum
- Year 3 - Taught English, Afrikaans, Mathematics and Life Skills
- Playground duty
- Organized school outings
- Coached netball and hockey
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise foundation phase school programs
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Created lesson plans in accordance with national curriculum and school-wide curriculum standards
- Prepared unit and lesson plans for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines and common core standards
- Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success
- Mentored and counselled students with adjustment and academic problems maximize potential and improve grades
- Set and communicated ground rules for classroom to encourage respect and personal responsibility
- Used effective teaching methods to assist with student development, including collaborative learning, positive reinforcement, modelling and explicit instruction
- Individualized instruction and tutoring to match student knowledge and skills
- Organised materials and spaces to support student learning and engagement for optimum learning
- Developed courses and resources for enhanced additional learning
- Counselled students working through educational, personal and behavioural problems
- Encouraged students to persevere with difficult tasks to prepare for later learning
- Led in-class or laboratory activities to deepen student understanding of concepts
- Used established assessment criteria to evaluate student skills and knowledge gaps
- South African Curriculum
Homeroom Teacher
Colin Mann Primary School
Johannesburg
01.2001 - 12.2004
- Company Overview: South African CAPS Curriculum
- Year 3 - Taught English, Afrikaans, Mathematics and Life Skills
- Coached netball, swimming, and mini cricket
- Promoted physical, mental, and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
- Supervised an average of 1000 students in classrooms, halls, tuck shop, school grounds and on tours
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district and government guidelines
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including statistics, promotion schedules and attendance registers
- Appraisal by Principal for being an active participant in curriculum design
- Individualized instruction and tutoring to match student knowledge and skills
- Organised materials and spaces to support student learning and engagement for optimum learning
- Monitored and quickly implemented required curriculum changes
- Employed mix of advice, criticism, and encouragement to help students learn and grow
- Developed courses and resources for enhanced additional learning
- Counselled students working through educational, personal, and behavioural problems
- Encouraged students to persevere with difficult tasks to prepare for later learning
- South African CAPS Curriculum
Teacher of English
Fairsand Primary School
Johannesburg
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Company Overview: South African Curriculum
- Year 6 and 7 - Taught English
- Year 1 - 7 Media
- Coached netball, swimming, and mini cricket
- Promoted physical, mental, and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
- Planned and implemented creative lessons in accordance with district and government guidelines
- Completed and filed all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including statistics, promotion schedules and attendance registers
- Kip McGrath Tutored Year 5, 6 and 7 Mathematics and English to learners using IEB/Cambridge Curriculum
- South African Curriculum
Timeline
Teacher of English
ESE - Yas School
04.2022 - Current
Teacher of Mathematics
International Community School
10.2021 - 03.2022
Homeroom Teacher
Hemel Hempstead Bijal Shah
08.2021 - 08.2021
Online Tutor
Online
03.2021 - 09.2021
Nominated Lead Teacher
Summerwood Primary School
09.2020 - 12.2020
Lead Teacher
Aston Manor Primary School
01.2006 - 03.2020
Homeroom Teacher
Edenglen Primary School
01.2005 - 12.2005
Homeroom Teacher
Colin Mann Primary School
01.2001 - 12.2004
Teacher of English
Fairsand Primary School
01.2001 - 12.2001