Joan Jenkins English Teacher /Primary teacher
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I am a passionate, caring teacher, who loves working with all age groups and I enjoy watching students work to the best of their ability at all times and become successful in the class and after leaving school.
I am a British, UK trained teacher and I also have American, IB, PYP experience having worked abroad in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. I am able to help with additional homeroom/classroom subjects- maths and science, social studies from beginners to expert level.
Firstly, I will listen very carefully to what your needs are. Together we (parents, student and teacher) will organize a study plan that is best for you. And you and your parents/guardians can tell me what you expect of me as a teacher.
I think that it is important that you, as the student, will come to all your lessons with a great attitude knowing what your needs are, trying your best and enjoying your work and learning in every lesson.
When we start working together, I expect you to listen carefully, ask questions if you do not understand, do short or long tasks with help and guidance from me, which should be mostly correct. I will teach you to check your work and find corrections that need to be made as this is for gaining accuracy and handing in work that deserves full marks from your schoolteacher.
I will always continue to guide you and help you build your confidence in the areas that you feel you need the most help. Asking questions means you are taking ownership of your work and shows that you care about what you do and the marks you get- you are also developing your speaking and communication with peers (other students). You will also have more confidence in speaking more often with your teacher and school managers. Your English skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing) will develop quickly and you will take part in the classroom activities more often. And you will be able to use these skills in other subjects more easily.
I can ensure that your learning will be 'fun' and your experience will be used and seen in and outside of the lessons.
I look forward to working with you.

Subjects

  • English Beginner-Expert

  • Primary classes Beginner-Intermediate

  • Yoga Asanas Beginner-Intermediate

Experience

  • English Teacher-Fujairah (Oct, 2016–Aug, 2021) at Ministry of Education - UAE
    Taugh English to Grades 6,7,9,10,11 & 12 Advance (Masafi Boys’ school) From Oct 2018 to Aug 2021
    Taught English to Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 Advance (Al Tawaien Girls’ school) From Oct 2016 to July 2018
    Responsible for teaching Emsat- Grade 12 students
    Lead after school Emsat for students to practice for examinations and achieve entry into universities in the UAE and abroad
  • HoD Elementary Department (Sep, 2015–Apr, 2016) at International Academic School Dubai
    Provide substitution for absent staff, liaise with parents, check plans (American Curriculum),
    Observe teachers, prepare yearly calendar for trips, assemblies, exams, afterschool activities, staff meetings, liaise with subject HoDs to arrange PD for science, math and English, liaise with health and safety officer-fire safety and exits
    Check and amend reports, arrange and attend parents’ evenings, liaise and arrange exam timetables
    Teach classes to cover for absent staff, check children in bus area for seatbelts and behaviour, set up and maintain filing system for all children and staff records, interview and observe prospective staff, administrate for HR re: paperwork which accounts for absence /salaries
    Early exit due to whole school staff restructure and resignation. Cancellation completed.
    NOC in hand. KHDA approval for HoD. Reference.
  • Homeroom Teacher (Aug, 2013–Jul, 2015) at Al Oruba International, Riyadh, KSA
    Teaching English, contributing towards syllabus, medium term, weekly and daily planning using the
    American Curriculum.
    Assessing, marking, writing reports, maintaining accurate records, evaluating to feed into future planning, meeting parents, outings and extracurricular activities
    Collaborate with colleagues to prepare quarterly Grade 2 exams, invigilation, marking exam papers
    Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects
    Cooperated with parents to support students’ learning and healthy development in school and at home
  • Class Teacher - year 3 (Aug, 2011–Jul, 2013) at Al Jazeera Academy- Qatar
    Teaching Primary subjects in year 2, collaborating ideas for weekly planning using the medium-term plan from the National curriculum and IB/PYP curriculum
    Assessing, marking, writing reports, maintaining accurate records, evaluating plans, meeting parents, outings and extracurricular activities
    Coordinated and involved children in behaviour management assemblies. Children did extracurricular tasks to help improve the transition of students from class to class throughout the Primary school
    A key support worker giving advice and monitoring children with difficult behaviour and personal problems
  • Daily supply -Class teacher - from KG- year 6- (Mar, 2011–Aug, 2011) at Teaching Agencies-uk
    Daily supply/ cover teacher for classes from KG to year 6.
    Al primary subjects taught.
  • Class teacher/ year 3 Lead Teacher/ MFL (Jan, 2007–Mar, 2010) at Redbridge Primary School - UK
    Class teacher for year 3 & year 5- taught primary subjects
    MFL leader - provision of training for teachers to learn /practice how to teach French
    Year 3 lead teacher- meetings to discuss termly and weekly planning/ organise class library duties/monitor additional duties and collaborate to ensure seamless teaching with good results.
    Address teaching issues to promote care and safety of teacher health and happiness.

Education

  • PG Dip Tesol & Management (Sep, 2016–Jul, 2020) from Aston University Birmingham UK
  • Qualified Teacher Status (Sep, 2002–Jun, 2004) from Middlesex University of London

Fee details

    د.إ50–150/hour (US$13.62–40.87/hour)

    Content and requirements of what the student needs are to be clearly discussed
    Time & travel will be taken into consideration
    Fee payment can be negotiable with client and circumstances

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