Zaniab Mehmood
Batley
Summary
Dedicated educator with a strong foundation in lesson planning, classroom management, and differentiated instruction. Demonstrates expertise in early literacy and numeracy, effective phonics teaching, and adaptive teaching skills. Proficient in educational technology, including interactive whiteboards and online learning platforms, with a commitment to creating safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environments. Experienced in collaborating with teacher assistants and support staff to meet individual pupil needs while fostering a love of learning and supporting whole-child development. Passionate about ongoing professional development and committed to child welfare through strong safeguarding knowledge.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Teacher trainee
Carlinghow Academy
Batley
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Followed school policies and procedures whilst maintaining a safe environment for pupils.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues to share best practices and improve teaching strategies.
- Implemented new classroom management techniques to maintain a disciplined environment.
- Promoted a safe, nurturing environment by implementing creative play activities.
- Adapted teaching style according to individual student needs, maximising their acquiring abilities.
- Fostered social development by promoting group activities and cooperative learning.
- Participated actively in staff meetings to discuss student progress and areas needing improvement.
- Managed classroom behaviour effectively for a positive learning environment.
- Introduced nature-based lessons to increase understanding of the environment.
- Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework knowledge to drive curriculum attainment.
- Maintained supportive, productive environments through positive behaviour management.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Reinforced school policies, ensuring consistent enforcement across the school environment.
- Streamlined communication between staff members, enhancing teamwork efficiency.
Teacher Trainee
Knowleswood Primary School
Bradford
02.2025 - Current
- 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.Y
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment for all pupils.ear 1
- Developed lesson plans in line with the National Curriculum standards.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by posing thought-provoking questions.
- Enhanced student reading skills by implementing phonics-based instruction.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment for all pupils.
- Assisted lead teacher with the preparation of materials for lessons.
- Followed school policies and procedures whilst maintaining a safe environment for pupils.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication about student progress and behaviour.
- Maintained accurate records of pupil progress throughout term time.
- Participated in staff meetings, professional development sessions and school events.
- Improved pupil behaviour by enforcing classroom rules consistently.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
- Supported SEND students by differentiating lesson content and delivery.
- Maintained good knowledge of current topics to provide helpful, informative student guidance.
- Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
- Cultivated a balanced workload distribution system that respected each member's capacity and skills set.
- Actively sought feedback from colleagues, improving personal performance as well as overall teamwork.
Room leader
Cheeky Monkey Day Nursery
Leeds
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Cooperated fully during inspections, demonstrating professionalism at all times.
- Fostered strong relationships with parents for improved communication and understanding.
- Ensured safety of all children under care whilst maintaining a stimulating environment.
- Facilitated regular parent-teacher meetings, updating on child's progress and any concerns.
- Promoted an inclusive atmosphere where every child felt valued and accepted.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness in all areas utilised by children.
- Enhanced children's learning experience by implementing creative play and interactive activities.
- Participated actively in staff meetings, contributing valuable insights and suggestions.
- Implemented age-appropriate activities for cognitive development enhancement.
- Promoted compliance with EYFS curriculum requirements and integration of British values in learning and play.
- Promoted a culture of mutual respect and cooperation amongst colleagues.
- Negotiated compromises during disputes, maintaining harmony within the workforce.
- Assisted in training new employees, enhancing their integration into the team dynamics swiftly.
- Participated proactively in problem-solving discussions which led to innovative solutions.
Education
PGCE - Primary Education 3-7 with QTS
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 09.2024 -
Bachelor of Arts - Early Years
Leeds Beckett University
Leeds 09.2021 - 06.2024
GCSEs - English
Kirklees College
Dewsbury 09.2019 - 06.2020
GCSEs - Maths
Kirklees College
Dewsbury 09.2020 - 06.2021
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
IIS Inveruno
Milan (Italy) 09.2014 - 06.2019
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Effective team work
- Experienced in working closely with teacher assistants, SENCOs, and support staff to meet each individual pupils needs
- Multi-Cultural understanding
- Time management within lessons
- Constructive feedback
- Outdoor education facilitation
- Classroom management
- Behaviour management
- Differentiated Instruction
- Strong Knowledge of EYFS, Key stage 1 and 2
- Skilled in early literacy and numeracy
- Effective phonics teaching
- Differentiated lesson planning
- Adaptive teaching skills
- Accurate formative and summative assessment
- Ability to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to child welfare
- Proficient in educational technology, including interactive whiteboards, Seesaw, and online learning platforms
- Organised, reflective, and committed to ongoing professional development
- Passionate about fostering a love of learning and supporting whole-child development
Languages
English
Advanced
Italian
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Timeline
Teacher Trainee
Knowleswood Primary School
02.2025 - Current
Teacher trainee
Carlinghow Academy
10.2024 - 02.2025
PGCE - Primary Education 3-7 with QTS
Leeds Beckett University
09.2024 -
Room leader
Cheeky Monkey Day Nursery
03.2022 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Early Years
Leeds Beckett University
09.2021 - 06.2024
GCSEs - Maths
Kirklees College
09.2020 - 06.2021
GCSEs - English
Kirklees College
09.2019 - 06.2020
A-Levels - Health and Social Care
IIS Inveruno
09.2014 - 06.2019
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