Smolly Nyikadzino
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in ICT literacy, teaching techniques, and resource organisation. Proficient in behaviour management and educational technology, ensuring effective lesson planning and special needs support. Skilled in phonics, group work facilitation, and individual education plan development. Committed to safeguarding regulations compliance and enhancing student learning experiences.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teaching Assistant
Arcadia British
Dubai, UAE
02.2025 - Current
- Manage administrative tasks, aiding smooth running of the class across a year group of 5 classes
- Provide additional support to students with special educational needs, ensuring inclusivity.
- Prepare classroom materials to facilitate efficient lessons.
- Offer one-on-one or small group guidance to struggling students for improved academic performance.
- Establish effective classroom routines by providing high-quality practical support to teaching staff.
- Deliver lessons in the absence of the teacher
- Distributed learning materials, library books and stationery, enabling full student cooperation in activities.
- Maintain child safety, security and good behavior during classroom and outdoor activities.
1:1 Learners Support Assistant
Arcadia British
Dubai, UAE
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Prepared custom learning materials for student engagement.
- Enhanced literacy skills by implementing tailored reading programmes.
- Collaborated closely with teachers to align teaching strategies with learning needs.
- Maintained meticulous records of the student's progress towards set goals.
- Assisted in developing IEPs for improved educational outcomes.
- Boosted self-confidence in students with supportive mentoring techniques.
- Encouraged positive behavior by modelling respect and kindness during interactions.
Teaching assistant
School of Modern Skills
Dubai, UAE
11.2019 - 08.2020
- Organized class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.
- Offered extra help to children struggling academically or emotionally, ensuring no pupil was left behind.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling to engage students more effectively.
- Assisted teachers during field trips whilst ensuring student safety at all times.
- Maintained health and safety of children during all activities.
- Encouraged learning through play to aid social, emotional and educational growth within kindergarten settings.
Teaching assistant
Step One International School
Doha, Qatar
11.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed administrative tasks, aiding smooth running of the class.
- Supported classroom teacher with behaviour management, promoting a positive learning environment.
- Improved student engagement by utilising interactive learning techniques.
- Assisted in conducting assessments to determine student understanding of subjects.
- Helped teachers with lesson plan development, class preparation and student mentoring.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
Education
Certificate - International Behavior Therapy
National Academy
UAE 01.2024 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Applied Science - Environmental Science and Health
National University of Science and Technology
Zimbabwe 09.2011 - 09.2015
Skills
- ICT literate
- Teaching techniques
- Resource organization
- Behavior management
- Educational technology proficiency
- Phonics expertise
- Group work facilitation
- Individual education plan development
- Lesson planning
- Special needs support
- Safeguarding regulations compliance
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Elementary
Timeline
Teaching Assistant
Arcadia British
02.2025 - Current
1:1 Learners Support Assistant
Arcadia British
02.2024 - 02.2025
Certificate - International Behavior Therapy
National Academy
01.2024 - 04.2024
Teaching assistant
School of Modern Skills
11.2019 - 08.2020
Teaching assistant
Step One International School
11.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Applied Science - Environmental Science and Health
National University of Science and Technology
09.2011 - 09.2015
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