Saira Kausar
Dubai
Summary
I am a dedicated and professional individual with strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, developed through experience working within multicultural environments in both the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. I am confident in building positive relationships, adapting to new settings quickly, and contributing effectively within team-based and structured professional environments. I take pride in maintaining a high standard of professionalism, reliability, and care in everything I do, and I am committed to supporting a positive and productive workplace culture.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Nursery Practitioner
Shining Stars Nursery
Blackburn, United Kingdom
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Supervised children in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment while supporting daily routines and activities.
- Encouraged positive behaviour, social development, and cooperative play among children.
- Delivered engaging carpet time sessions, including nursery rhymes, songs, and interactive activities to support speech, language, and communication development.
- Assisted with the preparation and supervision of snacks and mealtimes, promoting healthy eating habits and good table manners.
- Maintained clean, organised, and stimulating play areas, ensuring equipment and resources were safe and well-presented at all times.
ESOL Assistant
St Matthew's Church of England School
Blackburn
09.2020 - 08.2021
- This was an online job in which I was an assistant for a group of international students who were attending a British School.
- I developed and implemented innovative lesson plans for ESOL students, utilising a variety of teaching methods to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Collaborated with the main teacher to create instructional materials and activities that incorporated English language acquisition objectives.
- Utilized technology such as iPads, Google Classroom, and online resources to enhance instruction.
- Created meaningful assessments to measure student learning in all four domains.
Education
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - English Literature
Government Queen Mary College
LahoreBACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - English Literature and Political Science
Government Islamia College for Women
LahoreSkills
- Organisation, Patience and Persistence
- Child behaviour understanding
- Empathy towards children's needs
- Calming presence under pressure
- Nurturing personality
- Patience and tolerance
References
1. Umaymah Karolia
umaymahhk@gmail.com
Room Leader at Shining Stars Nursery
2. Fozia Sajjad
fozia.sajjad@stmatthews.blackburn.sch.uk
Lead Teacher at St Matthew's CoE School
Timeline
Nursery Practitioner
Shining Stars Nursery
01.2025 - 09.2025
ESOL Assistant
St Matthew's Church of England School
09.2020 - 08.2021
MASTER OF ARTS (M.A.) - English Literature
Government Queen Mary College
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) - English Literature and Political Science
Government Islamia College for Women