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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Reference
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Rania E. Dakdouk

Rania E. Dakdouk

Class Teacher
Jumeirah Village Triangle District 5 IVY Building

Summary

Early Years English / Primary teacher with 20+ years of experience in British and American Curriculum.

Seeking a position as a teacher where my excellent communication, interpersonal skills would encourage children to achieve their potential and broad experience would further develop and be utilized. Creative, an enthusiastic team player, confident, supportive, dedicated to work and determined to succeed. I will bring my positive and cheerful character to stimulate children's enthusiasm for life-long learning.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
9
9
Certifications

Work History

Inclusion Teacher

Smart Vision School
09.2023 - 07.2024
  • Increased student understanding by utilizing differentiated instruction techniques and incorporating diverse learning materials.
  • Supported struggling students with targeted interventions, leading to higher levels of academic achievement.
  • Improved student engagement by fostering an inclusive atmosphere that embraced diversity and promoted mutual respect among classmates.
  • Developed cross-curricular connections within lesson planning to reinforce key concepts across multiple disciplines simultaneously.
  • Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in inclusive education and apply them effectively in the classroom setting.

Grade 3 & 4 Class Teacher

Al Mawakeb School - Barsha
01.2020 - 10.2022
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding.
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

English Homeroom Teacher

Newlands School
08.2017 - 06.2019
  • Primary teacher-Year 1
  • Phonics/guided reading coordinator and KS1 leader
  • Headed out planning overview-Collaborated teamwork
  • Creating English lesson plan for year 1-Including Science, Math, Morals Education, Geography, Art, Design and Technology based on students’ specific needs.
  • Introduce interactive activities into classroom and encourage students to express their concerns and questions.
  • Encourage creativity in students by organizing art and craft projects.
  • Differentiate activities to suit needs of students.
  • Create welcoming and inspiring atmosphere in classroom.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to teach creatively and enthusiastically
  • Engaged in after school clubs, ensuring all year groups developed their reading comprehension and vocabulary

English Homeroom Teacher

Children’s Garden Jumeira Dubai - UAE
08.2013 - 06.2017
  • Lead the Early Years department in planning and carrying out activities in line with requirements of the International Curriculum for Language and Creative Arts (ICLCA)
  • Help children to develop basic learning skills (verbal and numeric) through fun lessons and interesting activities, which encourage creativity, independent thought and expression.
  • Delivered Math classes using in-house Mathazone program.

Class Teacher FS1 and FS2

Orange Tree Nursery Dubai - UAE
09.2011 - 06.2013
  • Fostered learning environment and educational experience which provided students with opportunity to fulfill their individual potential.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Class Teacher FS2

Victoria English School Sharjah - UAE
08.2010 - 06.2012
  • Ensured high quality learning styles experience for pupils, which met their internal and external quality standards.
  • Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.

KG 1 and Nursery Class Teacher

Dreamland Nursery
09.2008 - 06.2010
  • Provided fun, positive, and safe learning environment.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.

Class Teacher FS2

Victoria English School
01.2005 - 06.2007

Ensured high quality learning styles experience for pupils, which met their internal and external quality standards.

Class Teacher KG 2

Al Zuhour Private School
01.2002 - 06.2005
  • Developing communication and literacy skills using Jolly phonics
  • Library and Conversation to Grade 5, Including Private Lessons Grade 1 to 3 English Studies

Teaching English and Social Studies

Choueifat International School- Lebanon
08.2000 - 06.2002
  • Elementary Classes from grades 1 to 4 and special students.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Education -

University of Nottingham PGCEI Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International)
England
01.2015 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Arts -

Lebanese American University - Lebanon
Beirut
09.1996 - 06.2001

Lebanese English International School - Lebanon
Beirut
09.1995 - 06.1996

High School Diploma -

Norta Vista High School - United States of America
California
08.1991 - 05.1995

Skills

Posses excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skill

The capacity to learn quickly

Languages

Excellent
Good

Certification

Born Learning

Reference

1) Head of English-Daad ElYafi (Al Mawakeb School)

email: daad.elyafi@amsi.ae

Mob: 971 55 496 6399


2) Head of Primary-Norma Morrison (Newlands School)

email: norma.morrison@newlandsschool.ae

Mob: 971 55 407 2479


3) Team Leader-Trisha Naidoo

email: trishanaidoo26@gmail.com

Mob: 971 54 567 8220

Timeline

Inclusion Teacher

Smart Vision School
09.2023 - 07.2024

Grade 3 & 4 Class Teacher

Al Mawakeb School - Barsha
01.2020 - 10.2022

English Homeroom Teacher

Newlands School
08.2017 - 06.2019

Born Learning

05-2016

Identifying and Supporting Children with Special Needs

05-2016

Classroom Management

04-2016

Working in Partnership with Parents

01-2016

Child Protection

01-2015

Postgraduate Certificate in Education -

University of Nottingham PGCEI Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International)
01.2015 - 05.2017

Language Through Stories and Songs

02-2014

Working with Parents

01-2014

Developing Phonics Phase 1 and 2

11-2013

English Homeroom Teacher

Children’s Garden Jumeira Dubai - UAE
08.2013 - 06.2017

International Pre-School Curriculum (IPC)

03-2013

Class Teacher FS1 and FS2

Orange Tree Nursery Dubai - UAE
09.2011 - 06.2013

Class Teacher FS2

Victoria English School Sharjah - UAE
08.2010 - 06.2012

KG 1 and Nursery Class Teacher

Dreamland Nursery
09.2008 - 06.2010

Class Teacher FS2

Victoria English School
01.2005 - 06.2007

Class Teacher KG 2

Al Zuhour Private School
01.2002 - 06.2005

Teaching English and Social Studies

Choueifat International School- Lebanon
08.2000 - 06.2002

Bachelor of Arts -

Lebanese American University - Lebanon
09.1996 - 06.2001

Lebanese English International School - Lebanon
09.1995 - 06.1996

High School Diploma -

Norta Vista High School - United States of America
08.1991 - 05.1995
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