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    "summary": "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.",
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        "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%"
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        "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"
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      "company": "JBCN International School (IB & Cambridge)",
      "position": "Homeroom Teacher – Year 1 & 2",
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      "startDate": "2017-07",
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        "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"
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        "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"
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      "company": "Billabong International School",
      "position": "Homeroom Teacher – Jr. KG / Nursery / Pre-school",
      "location": "Mumbai, India",
      "startDate": "2010-01",
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        "Facilitated early childhood learning for successive Nursery cohorts through play-based and sensory experiences, nurturing social, emotional and cognitive development from foundation stage"
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    "Curriculum & Compliance: British National Curriculum, IB PYP, Cambridge Curriculum, EYFS Framework, KS1, KS2, ADEK, KHDA, MOE Compliance, UAE Transitional Teacher Licence, Safeguarding & Child Protection",
    "Named Programs & Pedagogy: Little Wandle Phonics, White Rose Maths, Talk for Writing, Jolly Phonics, High Performance Learning (HPL), Phonics Screening Check, Inquiry-Based & Standards-Aligned Instruction",
    "Outcomes & Assessment: Data-Driven Assessment, Measurable Pupil Progress, Closing the Attainment Gap, Differentiated Instruction",
    "Pastoral & Inclusion: Pastoral Care & Student Wellbeing, Inclusive Education & SEN Awareness, EAL Support, Behaviour Management, Parent Communication & Partnership",
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