Kamar Taraboulsi
London ,Middlesex
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in phonics teaching, second language instruction, and play-based learning, complemented by a strong understanding of geography and maths problem-solving methods. Skilled in utilising classroom technology to enhance learning experiences and delivering constructive feedback to foster child motivation and behaviour management. Experienced in National Curriculum planning, assessments, and parent-teacher communication, with proven leadership as subject leader for Religious Education. Committed to creating engaging educational environments that support holistic development while aiming to advance innovative teaching practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fully Qualified primary school teacher
Downe Manor Primary School
London, Middlesex
09.2024 - Current
- Integrated technology into lessons, making learning more interactive and fun.
- Undertook parent-teacher meetings to provide feedback on student progress.
- Participated in staff meetings actively, contributing ideas for school development.
- Planned lessons according to national standards to cover all requirements and prepare for standardised tests.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Managed classroom effectively, ensuring a conducive space for learning.
- Improved literacy levels by focusing on reading and writing skills.
- Assessed student performance regularly, identifying areas needing improvement promptly.
- Developed lesson plans to engage students in the learning process.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Adapted teaching materials to meet needs of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) students.
Primary school teacher - Year 4
Derwentwater Primary School
London , Middlesex
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Participated in staff meetings actively, contributing ideas for school development.
- Taught children with a range of learning needs and difficulties such as ADHD and EAL (English as a second language).
- Undertook parent meetings to discuss childrens learning and areas of development twice a year.
- Carried out formative assessments after each lesson by doing plenaries and summative assessments at the end of each completed topic.
- Planned and structed lessons based of children's abilities and adapted them so the lessons are accessible to everyone.
- Lessons were also planned so there is a challange for the more able students
- Planned a range of subjects from Maths, English, Science, Religious Education, Geography.
- Ensured theory is put into practice within a classroom setting. E.g. Albert Bandura's social learning theory. Albert Bandura Emphasied the use of scaffolds and modelling. The children's expectation of work outcome was modelled before any independent work was set.
Arabic teacher
London Complementary Lingual School ltd
London , City of London
09.2016 - 05.2022
- Facilitated open communication with parents regarding their child's progress and areas needing improvement.
- Utilised multimedia resources for enriching classroom instruction and student learning experience.
- Provided constructive feedback on oral presentations pushing the boundaries on fluency in Arabic language.
- Conducted comprehensive lessons for improving students' reading, writing, and speaking skills in Arabic.
- Employed creative teaching strategies to maintain student interest and engagement during lessons.
- Crafted engaging homework assignments reinforcing key concepts discussed during class sessions.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance delivery of content and appeal to diverse learning styles.
- Participated actively in staff meetings, professional development workshops, and school events promoting the importance of foreign language education.
- Created a safe learning environment where students felt comfortable asking questions or seeking help.
- Enhanced students' understanding of Arabic grammar by implementing interactive teaching methods.
- Prepared weekly lesson plans using education software.
- Developed tests, examination papers and exercises to gauge student performance.
- Liaised with parents to deliver updates regarding progress, attendance and classroom behaviour.
- Taught multiple subjects in Arabic through cross-curricular teaching.
- Regularly supported school in translating documents for students and staff.
Teacher trainee - Year 1
Minet Infant School
London, Middlesex
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Maintained accurate records of pupil progress throughout term time.
- Improved pupil behaviour by enforcing classroom rules consistently.
- Facilitated engaging activities to promote learning and participation.
- Followed school policies and procedures whilst maintaining a safe environment for pupils.
- Took on 100% of teaching remotly and in class as well.
- Was observed on a dialy basis by class teacher (school based mentor) and took on constructive crisitisim by changing lessons based on feedback.
- Taught a range of subjects such as computing, Religious education, Science, Physical education, English, Maths mastery.
Teacher trainee - year 3
Heston primary school
London , Middlesex
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted lead teacher with the preparation of materials for lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan interdisciplinary lessons for pupils.
- Supported special needs students individually to achieve their full potential acadically.
- Provided support to students during independent work periods.
- Participated in staff meetings, professional development sessions and school events.
- Observed and evaluated student performance, providing feedback to parents.
- Observed experienced teachers lessons and took on different effective teaching styles and implemented them into lesson plans.
- Modelled to the class work expectations by using a visulaiser (technology).
Teacher trainee
Greenwood Primary School
London, Middlesex
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Observed and evaluated student performance, providing feedback to parents.
- Participated in staff meetings, professional development sessions and school events.
- Assisted lead teacher with the preparation of materials for lessons.
- Followed school policies and procedures whilst maintaining a safe environment for pupils.
- Assisted lead teacher in classroom management for effective learning.
- Contributed creative ideas during planning meetings with colleagues.
- Took on 50% of teaching time whilst being observed by class teacher as well as University tutor. Took on constructive cristisim which aided in professional development.
- Balanced university-based study alongside weekly teaching duties.
- Gained exposure to different school settings and teaching roles.
Education
Bachelor Primary Education QTS - Primary education
Roehampton University
09.2018 - 07.2021
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare and Education extended Diploma
Hammersmith and West London College
London 09.2015 - 07.2017
A-Levels - Arabic
Ellen wilkinson High school
London 09.2014 - 07.2016
Skills
- Phonics teaching
- Geography understanding
- Constructive feedback
- Child motivation
- Classroom technology use
- Maths problem-solving methods
- Reading scheme knowledge
- Second language teaching
- Computer programming for kids
- Leadership (Subject leader - Religious Education)
- Play-based learning
- National Curriculum planning and assessments
- Parent-teacher communication
- Behaviour management
Timeline
Fully Qualified primary school teacher
Downe Manor Primary School
09.2024 - Current
Primary school teacher - Year 4
Derwentwater Primary School
09.2021 - 08.2024
Teacher trainee - Year 1
Minet Infant School
01.2021 - 04.2021
Teacher trainee - year 3
Heston primary school
11.2019 - 01.2020
Teacher trainee
Greenwood Primary School
01.2019 - 02.2019
Bachelor Primary Education QTS - Primary education
Roehampton University
09.2018 - 07.2021
Arabic teacher
London Complementary Lingual School ltd
09.2016 - 05.2022
NVQ Level 3 - Childcare and Education extended Diploma
Hammersmith and West London College
09.2015 - 07.2017
A-Levels - Arabic
Ellen wilkinson High school
09.2014 - 07.2016
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