Zahr Abdulla
Teacher
Solihull,West Midlands
Summary
Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments. Experienced with Special Educational Needs and English as an Additional Language students. Dependable Teacher with success providing educational assistance and instruction to various levels of learners. Committed to providing students with necessary tools to achieve academic goals, instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Well versed in developing and implementing core curricula. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking. Results-focused Teacher with successful history of introducing new technologies to classrooms and collaborating with team teachers to create dynamic lesson plans.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Teacher
St George and St Teresa’s Primary School
Solihull, West Midlands
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Supported teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers and course work.
Office Manager
International Educational Links Ltd
Birmingham, West Midlands
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase team productivity.
- Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
- Updated reports, managed accounts and generated reports for company database.
Retail Sales Assistant
LUSH Cosmetics
Birmingham, West Midlands
12.2018 - 03.2020
- Consistently exceeded retail store targets by successfully upselling and cross-selling products
- Maintained and replenished stock shelves to ensure consistent product availability
- Facilitated smooth store operations, performing daily opening and closing functions such as stock counting and cashing up.
Trainee Accountant
Saudi Student Services
Birmingham, West Midlands
09.2009 - 09.2019
- Tracked employee time and attendance for payroll
- Monitored accounts payable and receivable status and delegated tasks as needed
- Posted financial data in Excel spreadsheets and managed inventory.
Teaching Assistant
Edgewick Primary School
Birmingham, West Midlands
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Assessed, recorded and reported on the development, progress and attainment of children to ensure education goals were consistently met
- Created a welcoming, positive classroom environment that encouraged children to express their opinions, thoughts and feelings
- Evaluated students' academic progress, liaising with parents and caregivers to report observations and ensure cohesive learning environments between home and school.
Home Care Nurse
Brookes Care Recruitment
Birmingham, West Midlands
01.2018 - 07.2018
- Safely transitioned patients between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs, providing consistent support
- Monitored sanitation, and organisation of assigned station and service areas, maintaining cleanliness
- Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to provide safe living environment for patients.
Teaching Assistant
Kings Norton Primary School
Birmingham, West Midlands
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Supervised students in classroom and outside classroom in areas such as the refectory, library and playground
- Boosted academic achievement of special needs students through individual tutoring
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
Youth Support Worker
All Saints Youth Centre
Birmingham, West Midlands
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Offered mentoring and counselling services, assisting positive outcomes for young and/or disabled people
- Created and ran projects focused on improving young people stay off the streets
- Directed activities that promoted growth in mental, emotional and educational areas.
Customer Service Assistant
Highfield Convenience Store
Birmingham, West Midlands
07.2013 - 09.2013
- Guaranteed positive customer experiences and resolved all customer complaints
- Maintained customer happiness with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing needs and resolving concerns
- Implemented company policies and procedures, including health, safety and security.
Education
PGCE (QTS) - Postgraduate Certificate in Education Primary and Early Years with Qualified Teacher Status
Birmingham City University
Birmingham 09.2022 - 07.2023
Postgraduate Certificate - Education Primary and
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
Birmingham City University
Diploma of Higher Education - Childhood Studies
Coventry University
Higher National Diploma - Health
Swanshurst Sixth Form
GCSE - undefined
Swanshurst Secondary School
Skills
Emotional support abilitiesundefined
References
Tiffany Cawthorne
Senior Lecturer in Early Years and Primary Education
Birmingham City University, Westbourne Road, Birmingham B15 3TN
tiffany.cawthorne@bcu.ac.uk
0121 331 5000
Colette Grace
Year 2 Primary School Class Teacher
St George & St Teresa Catholic Primary School, Mill Lane, Bentley Heath, Solihull B93 8PA
s86cgrace@stgandt.solihull.sch.uk
07976855513
Jalal Samha
CEO of International Educational Links Ltd
One Victoria Square, Birmingham B1 1BD
07799397227
Timeline
Teacher
St George and St Teresa’s Primary School
10.2022 - 07.2023
PGCE (QTS) - Postgraduate Certificate in Education Primary and Early Years with Qualified Teacher Status
Birmingham City University
09.2022 - 07.2023
Office Manager
International Educational Links Ltd
06.2021 - 09.2022
Retail Sales Assistant
LUSH Cosmetics
12.2018 - 03.2020
Teaching Assistant
Edgewick Primary School
06.2018 - 07.2018
Teaching Assistant
Kings Norton Primary School
05.2018 - 06.2018
Home Care Nurse
Brookes Care Recruitment
01.2018 - 07.2018
Youth Support Worker
All Saints Youth Centre
07.2014 - 09.2014
Customer Service Assistant
Highfield Convenience Store
07.2013 - 09.2013
Trainee Accountant
Saudi Student Services
09.2009 - 09.2019
Postgraduate Certificate - Education Primary and
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business
Birmingham City University
Diploma of Higher Education - Childhood Studies
Coventry University
Higher National Diploma - Health
Swanshurst Sixth Form
GCSE - undefined
Swanshurst Secondary School
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