Sarah Doolan

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning in line with the English National Curriculum, ensuring clear progression, coverage, and high expectations across all subjects in Year 4.
• Design and implement concept-based and experiential learning approaches, enabling pupils to develop deep understanding through enquiry, real-world application, and meaningful learning experiences.
• Use robust formative and summative assessment to monitor progress, inform planning, and support pupils in achieving age-related and above-expected standards.
• Adapt teaching effectively to meet the diverse needs of learners, including targeted support and appropriate challenge to maximise pupil outcomes.
• Develop strong literacy outcomes with a focus on sentence structure, vocabulary precision, inference, and cohesion in extended independent writing.
• Establish a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment that promotes behaviour for learning, pupil wellbeing, and high standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents to strengthen teaching practice and maintain effective home–school communication.
• Lead the whole-school Student Council, promoting pupil voice, leadership, and democratic participation in line with the UAE values.
• Coordinate Student Council initiatives and meetings, working closely with senior leaders to support whole-school improvement priorities.
• Demonstrate professionalism, strong organisational skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development.

Developed and implemented strategies to enhance collaboration and academic success within grade level team.

Led team meetings, offering guidance on instructional best practices and assessment strategies.

• Motivated teaching and support staff to improve knowledge for optimal student education.
• Analysed student data to identify improvement areas and implement data-informed instructional strategies.
• Collaborated with teachers to align curriculum materials with educational standards.
• Liaised with Senior Leadership on school improvement planning and implementation.
• Implemented policies to set expectations and model behaviour for grade level teachers.
• Fostered positive classroom environments, ensuring respect, accountability, and engagement among students.

Gems Wellington Academy Al Khail

Committed to continuous professional growth and school-wide improvement, actively engaging in professional development opportunities and contributing to initiatives that enhance teaching practice and wellbeing.

• Actively engage in weekly professional development sessions delivered by GEMS Education, focusing on the effective implementation of high-impact teaching and learning practices.
• Apply evidence-informed strategies from ongoing professional learning to improve classroom practice, pupil engagement, and learning outcomes.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous professional development, reflecting on practice to ensure alignment with whole-school priorities.
• Contribute as an active member of the School Wellbeing Committee, supporting initiatives that promote staff and pupil wellbeing across the school community.
• Collaborate with colleagues to foster a positive school culture that values professional growth, wellbeing, and sustainable working practices.

Hosted numerous CPD sessions for staff within school and wider Taaleem Ajyal programme.

• Conducted Read Write Inc training session to enhance teaching methodologies.
• Developed marking and feedback policy, providing training for staff on its implementation.
• Facilitated teaching and learning through the introduction of choice boards in classrooms.
• Led teaching and learning committee, ensuring effective strategies were implemented across school.

Created a nurturing classroom environment that promoted respect and safety for all children.

Implemented assessment strategies to adapt lessons based on student feedback.

Delivered engaging numeracy lessons using concrete, pictorial, abstract approaches.

• Collaborated with colleagues to ensure coherent lesson planning and equal opportunities.
• Maintained formal communication with families through parents' evenings and progress reports.
• Incorporated technology into lessons, developing digital skills and enhancing engagement.
• Organised classroom resources for easy access, fostering student independence in learning.
• Reported pupil progress to leadership, providing data to support learning decisions.

• ·Play-based learning training (2022)
• Hearing Impairment training (2021)
• Literacy- Talk for Writing Training (2021-22)
• Children’s Mental Health Scotland (2021)
• Apple Teacher iPad training (2021)
• Microsoft Educator training (2021)
• Dyslexia Training (South Ayrshire council,2021)