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Zarah Iqbal

London,Waltham Forest

Summary

I possess exceptional interpersonal skills and capacity for building positive relationships with students, staff and parents. I am committed to delivering dynamic and interesting lessons that ignite excitement for learning in every student as well as having good curriculum development and classroom management skills. Successful in creating and delivering engaging lessons to support student learning and achievement. I am committed to continuous improvement and professional development. I am a resourceful and flexible teacher who teaches across wide range of subjects and grade levels. Skilled in developing and implementing solid teaching strategies and building positive relationships with students, colleagues and families.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Primary supply teacher

Barclays primary school
London, Waltham forest
02.2024 - Current
  • Upheld school mission and values with positive behaviour modelling.
  • Maintained thorough understanding of trends and developments to produce innovative and engaging lessons.
  • Taught lessons based on curriculum requirements.
  • Managed student behaviour through appropriate disciplinary measures, promoting self-governance to minimise future incidents.
  • Liaised with support staff for classroom management and supplemental instruction.
  • Took attendance and maintained records in line with teacher-established processes.

Trainee teacher University placement

Hunter halls primary school
London
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Distributed materials and resources prior to lessons to ensure students were adequately prepared and motivated to learn.
  • Established classroom rules and standards of behaviours.
  • Developed creative, varied curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
  • Stimulated critical thinking through effective questioning.
  • Boosted student success by maximising individual learning, balancing group and individual instruction models to accommodate different academic levels.
  • Supported SEND students by differentiating lesson content and delivery.

Trainee teacher University placement

Towers Junior
Romford
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Gained exposure to different school settings and teaching roles.
  • Utilised technology to enhance student education and comprehension.
  • Created lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Balanced university-based study alongside weekly teaching duties.
  • Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
  • Instructed groups of students and directly mentored individuals in classroom setting.

Trainee teacher University placement

Harris academy
Grays
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Developed creative, varied curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
  • Supported SEND students by differentiating lesson content and delivery.
  • Balanced university-based study alongside weekly teaching duties.
  • Gained exposure to different school settings and teaching roles.
  • Utilised technology to enhance student education and comprehension.
  • Created lesson plans that incorporated mandated topics and included immersive activities for student engagement.
  • Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.

Education

Primary education with QTS - Education

University of Greenwich
London
09.2020 - 07.2023

Skills

  • Student motivation techniques
  • Conflict management
  • Inclusive learning alterations
  • DBS compliance
  • Classroom management
  • Playground supervision
  • Safeguarding knowledge
  • Behaviour management
  • Student assessments
  • Lesson planning
  • Pedagogical theory
  • Paper marking
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Academic progress reporting

Timeline

Primary supply teacher

Barclays primary school
02.2024 - Current

Trainee teacher University placement

Hunter halls primary school
01.2023 - 03.2023

Trainee teacher University placement

Towers Junior
10.2021 - 12.2021

Trainee teacher University placement

Harris academy
11.2020 - 05.2021

Primary education with QTS - Education

University of Greenwich
09.2020 - 07.2023
Zarah Iqbal