Nida Altaf
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Innovative educator skilled in curriculum design, bilingual communication, and technology integration. Creates engaging materials and fosters parental involvement while utilising assistive technology to enhance learning. Strong in assessment and collaboration, supporting student development through effective communication and innovative practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Homeroom teacher
Pakistan Education Academy, Dubai
Dubai, UAE
2022.01 - Current
- Homeroom teacher for grade 1
- Developed course syllabus and executed lesson plans, assigning tasks and evaluating student progress to enhance learning outcomes.
- Evaluated student performance through observation and assessment, ensuring academic growth.
- Promoted safe, effective, ethical learning environment, ensuring students felt secure and supported in their educational journey.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by implementing innovative teaching strategies.
- Assisted with various tasks to support classroom operations..
- Coordinated extracurricular activities, fostering creativity and teamwork to enhance student engagement and social skills.
- Use professional discretion and judgement in managing students in a classroom setting.
- Assisted with various tasks to support classroom operations.
Mathematic Teacher
Ozone school system, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Rawalpindi, Pakistan
2017.01 - 2019.01
- Facilitated Mathematics learning for 4th to 6th class students, enhancing academic performance through engaging teaching methods.
- Develop course syllabus, prepare and execute lesson plans, assign tasks, and evaluate student work and progress
- Promoted safe, effective, ethical learning environments, fostering student confidence and participation.
- Managed classroom dynamics using professional discretion and judgment, ensuring a conducive learning atmosphere.
- Design, facilitate, and teach the computer instruction component.
Form Tutor
Knowledge Gazebo Montessori, Pakistan
2015.01 - 2017.01
- Cultivated safe, supportive classroom atmosphere encouraging exploration, creativity, and positive relationships among students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans promoting cognitive, social, and emotional development in young children.
- Improved academic performance through targeted tutoring sessions focused on trouble areas.
- Provided support with homework assignments to strengthen comprehension of subjects., bolstering understanding of classroom topics.
- Delivered supplementary resources to support independent study outside of tutoring sessions. outside tutoring hours for continued self-study.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCEi) - education
Canterbury Christ Church University
UK 2026.01 -
Cache Level 5 - Education and Training
National Academy
UAE 2024.01 - 2025.01
Cache Level 3 - Children's Workforce
National Academy
UAE 2023.01 - 2024.01
B.SC - Maths, Stats, Comp
University of the Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan 2012.01 - 2014.01
MSC - Strategic Studies
National Defence University
Islamabad, Pakistan /2015 - /2017
Skills
- Curriculum Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Creating teaching materials
- Teaching assistive technology use
- Classroom technology use
- Assessment skills
- Bilingual or multilingual
- Parental engagement
- Peer collaboration
- Microsoft Office
- Creativity
- Communication skills
- Scratch
Certification
- KDHA 6 mandatory course (2024)
- Phonics teacher training (2024)
- BRISK teaching training (2023)
Language
English
Arabic
Urdu
Timeline
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCEi) - education
Canterbury Christ Church University
2026.01 -
Cache Level 5 - Education and Training
National Academy
2024.01 - 2025.01
Cache Level 3 - Children's Workforce
National Academy
2023.01 - 2024.01
Homeroom teacher
Pakistan Education Academy, Dubai
2022.01 - Current
Mathematic Teacher
Ozone school system, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
2017.01 - 2019.01
Form Tutor
Knowledge Gazebo Montessori, Pakistan
2015.01 - 2017.01
B.SC - Maths, Stats, Comp
University of the Punjab
2012.01 - 2014.01
MSC - Strategic Studies
National Defence University
/2015 - /2017