Tara Mullen
Dubai
Summary
Passionate about fostering student learning and maximizing individual potential, dedicated primary school teacher with expertise in creating positive classroom environments. Effectively enhances student behavior through forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with analytical mindset and strong decision-making skills that contribute to overall growth and development of students.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Primary Teacher
The International School of Choueifat
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2017 - Current
- Educating students, administering assignments and exams, organizing academic events and activities both in and outside of school.
- Managing students' behaviour by creating an environment suitable to their physical, developmental and social needs.
- Transitioning and adapting to remote online learning via Microsoft Teams for up to 2 years, maintaining grades and students' retention in the process.
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor, and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Fostered social-emotional growth in students through daily morning meetings, conflict resolution strategies, and character education lessons.
Music Teacher
Educational Summer Camp, ISC Bath Ashwicke Hall
Bath, UK
07.2017 - 08.2017
- Teaching piano, guitar, and drums to adolescents in Grade 7 and above.
- Organizing, scheduling and preparing lessons for each individual student based off my initial assessment of their musical abilities.
- Responsible for planning and hosting a successful talent show attended by all at the summer camp.
- Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
Music Teacher
The International School Of Choueifat
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2015 - 06.2017
- Mentored students in various ensembles, boosting their confidence and performance skills.
- Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
- Incorporated creative activities into lessons to engage students and spark interest in music.
- Contributed to school-wide events such as musicals or talent shows by providing expertise in rehearsals and performances.
Sales Associate
Monsoon Accessorize
Ireland
01.2014 - 01.2015
Waitress
Travel Shack
Vienna, Austria
01.2013 - 01.2014
Education
PGCE - Education
University of Sunderland
United Kingdom07-2024
Bachelor of Arts - International Degree in Accounting and Music
Maynooth University
Ireland01.2015
Skills
- Creativity in Teaching
- Play-based instruction
- Child Development
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative learning
- Safe, Positive Learning Environment
Timeline
Primary Teacher
The International School of Choueifat
09.2017 - Current
Music Teacher
Educational Summer Camp, ISC Bath Ashwicke Hall
07.2017 - 08.2017
Music Teacher
The International School Of Choueifat
09.2015 - 06.2017
Sales Associate
Monsoon Accessorize
01.2014 - 01.2015
Waitress
Travel Shack
01.2013 - 01.2014
PGCE - Education
University of Sunderland
Bachelor of Arts - International Degree in Accounting and Music
Maynooth University