Serena Gomes

Primary Teacher | EYFS, KS1 & KS2 | British National Curriculum | ADEK-Licensed

Primary Teacher with 16+ years of continuous classroom experience delivering the British National Curriculum across Early Years, KS1 and KS2 in Abu Dhabi and India. Most recently completed four consecutive years at GEMS Winchester School, Abu Dhabi in a British curriculum school including two years as KS2(Year 3) Teacher and two years as KS1(Year1) Teacher. Proven record of raising pupil attainment in phonics, writing and mathematics through Little Wandle, Talk for Writing and White Rose Maths. Holds a valid UAE Transitional Teacher Licence (ADEK-Approved) and UAE B.Ed. Equivalency, with strong working knowledge of ADEK inspection frameworks, safeguarding and child protection standards, and inclusive, differentiated, standards-aligned instruction within collaborative, growth-focused British school cultures.

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Skills

Certifications

Work Experience

KS2 Class Teacher – Year 3 (KS2)

GEMS Winchester School

Aug 2024 — Jul 2026Abu Dhabi, UAE

Delivered differentiated lessons aligned with the National Curriculum of England, achieving 80% pupil attainment at or above expected standards
Enhanced pupil engagement through interactive Smart Board lessons and purposeful technology integration
Strengthened mathematical fluency through White Rose Maths, targeted interventions, and assessment-informed differentiation
Partnered with the Year 3 team on curriculum planning, moderation, safeguarding, and pastoral support in line with ADEK and GEMS expectations
Strengthened parent partnerships through regular communication, improving homework completion rates by 60%

KS1 Class Teacher | HPL Champion | Science Coordinator

GEMS Winchester School

Aug 2022 — Jul 2024Abu Dhabi, UAE

Accelerated phonics acquisition using Little Wandle – 90% of Year 1 pupils achieved the expected level in the Phonics Screening Check
Designed differentiated lessons for diverse learners including SEN and EAL pupils, in line with ADEK inclusion standards

Homeroom Teacher – Year 1 & 2

JBCN International School (IB & Cambridge)

Jul 2017 — Aug 2022Mumbai, India

Delivered inquiry-based lessons within IB PYP and Cambridge frameworks, sustaining strong pupil progress across successive cohorts of learners
Led Year Group English and Mathematics curriculum planning in collaboration with fellow teachers across multiple consecutive academic years, contributing to cohesive, progressive schemes of work adopted across the year group
Built strong pastoral relationships and parent partnerships across a diverse, multicultural school community

Homeroom Teacher – Nursery / Jr. KG / Year 1

JBCN International School (IB & Cambridge)

Dec 2013 — May 2016Mumbai, India

Adapted curriculum for diverse learners across a broad ability range, maintaining structured, nurturing environments that consistently promoted positive behaviour and high attainment
Facilitated early years learning through play-based and inquiry-aligned experiences within the IB PYP framework
Rejoined the same institution in 2017 following this period, reflecting sustained mutual commitment between educator and school

Homeroom Teacher – Jr. KG / Nursery / Pre-school

Billabong International School

Jan 2010 — Nov 2012Mumbai, India

Facilitated early childhood learning for successive Nursery cohorts through play-based and sensory experiences, nurturing social, emotional and cognitive development from foundation stage

Skills

Curriculum & Compliance: British National Curriculum, IB PYP, Cambridge Curriculum, EYFS Framework, KS1, KS2, ADEK, KHDA, MOE Compliance, UAE Transitional Teacher Licence, Safeguarding & Child ProtectionNamed Programs & Pedagogy: Little Wandle Phonics, White Rose Maths, Talk for Writing, Jolly Phonics, High Performance Learning (HPL), Phonics Screening Check, Inquiry-Based & Standards-Aligned InstructionOutcomes & Assessment: Data-Driven Assessment, Measurable Pupil Progress, Closing the Attainment Gap, Differentiated InstructionPastoral & Inclusion: Pastoral Care & Student Wellbeing, Inclusive Education & SEN Awareness, EAL Support, Behaviour Management, Parent Communication & PartnershipTechnology: Google Classroom, Seesaw, ClassDojo, Padlet, Kahoot! & Quizizz, Nearpod, Smart Boards

Education

Master of Arts, Sociology

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Education, Education

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Sociology

Sophia College, Mumbai

Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCEd)

Kangaroo Kids

Certifications

UAE Transitional Teacher Licence (ADEK-Approved)

Safeguarding & Child Protection (ADEK Standard, 2025–26)

2025–26

Jolly Phonics & Grammar Training

Inquiry-Based Learning & Design Thinking

Behaviour Management & GEMS Behaviour Charter

Multilingualism & Inclusive Classroom Practices

Health, Safety & Emergency Procedures