Qualification:

BSc in Science and PGCE in Science

Experience:

I'm a British qualified Science teacher with 15 years experience. Having been a Head of Scienece at Friern Barnet School in the UK- to Head of Teaching and Learning at The English College Dubai when I moved here. My teaching expertise encompasses having taught KS2 Science, KS3 Science, KS4 Biology and Chemistry and KS5 Biology. I was also awarded with an 'outstanding' in 2008, 2011 and 2017 by Ofsted in the UK and graded 'outstanding' in 2019 by KHDA here in Dubai. I have written science assessments for KS3, KS4 and KS5 Biology, managed a faculty, coached and mentored teachers and delivered national conferences on how to promote teaching and learning at PiXL. CV on request.

Approach:

1) How do I plan my lessons?  My lessons are planned according to the syllabus of the student's school. Topics are then subdivided into what I feel would be best met in the length of lesson and the prior knowledge the student currently has. I tend to have at least two lesson objectives and two respective outcomes for the student to have achieved by the end of the session. I'm not confined to a lesson plan as students can ask many questions (and rightly so) and sometimes, the lesson may have to take a turn in order to address a student's misconception. I am very flexible in my teaching methods. Once I can see that a misconception is clarified, I proceed with the main body of the session. This will involve a small snapshot of theory, illustrated with diagrams, texts and questioning. My questions are based on 'Blooms Taxonomy'. A scientifically proven way to enhance and engage curiosity across all subjects and well as an excellent way of developing a students' thought process e.g: what, how, why and explain. The session is then ended with a plenary. This is a means for me to assess a student's understanding of the session. I may issue extra home learning to further ensure that the student can apply what has been taught. However, I always keep in mind the home learning that has already been set by the student’s school. 2) What makes my lessons one of a kind? All of my lessons are personalised and based around that student. This is achieved through having an initial introductory session so I can assess the student's prior knowledge and understanding. I also look to see how that student best take in and applies what is being taught. I have mini-plenaries throughout the body of a lesson. This means that I will stop to ask questions in order to assess the understanding as we go along. This is to check that the student is on track. My lessons are engaging, fun and interesting. I can only state that based on the feedback that's been given to me. I can see when a student is disengaged, uninterested and bored. Having spent 15 years of teaching, making observations of colleagues for their performance management reviews etc, those things never go unnoticed by a teacher; so I'm very quick to address these things. - The student will be in a calm, nurturing and supportive environment and hopefully feel safe to ask questions without feeling pressured or anxious.

Curriculum:

British Curriculum (O-Level / A-Level)

Area:

Al Baraha, Dubai Hills, Jebel Ali, Jumeirah Beach Residency (JBR), Jumeirah Lake Towers (JLT), Knowledge Village, Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Sheikh Zayed Road