Dear Parents,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Robin Devlin, and I’m excited to offer my tutoring and homeschooling support services to help your children achieve their full potential.
With over 10 years of teaching experience in Dubai, including leadership roles such as Head of Data and Assessment, I bring a wealth of knowledge and proven strategies to enhance learning outcomes. My approach focuses on building confidence, fostering curiosity, and tailoring lessons to suit individual needs—whether your child requires support in specific subjects or a structured homeschooling program.
I am available every day between 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM for both in-person and online sessions. My flexible schedule ensures personalized attention and convenience for busy families.
I’m available every day from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM for both in-person and online sessions, offering flexible and personalized support to suit your family’s needs.
If you’re interested, feel free to contact me at ********* I look forward to helping make your child’s learning journey enjoyable and successful!
Experience
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Data and Assessment Leader, Grade 2-5 Phase Leader, Grade Level Leader, Homeroom Teacher (Aug, 2020
–Jul, 2024) at Dubai Schools
Data and Assessment Leader
• Developed and maintained a system for tracking and monitoring student progress over time using external and internal data.
• Training teachers to use data to create targeted interventions and support strategies for the entire school, grade levels and individual classes.
• Developed and delivered professional development sessions to help teachers understand and effectively use MAP data in their instruction.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to deliver aspects of the school develop plan, concerning the assessment and data, effectively.
• As a homeroom teacher, over 80% of my students exceeded their MAP targets for all subjects.
Grade 2-5 Phase Leader
• Coaching teachers to enhance their pedagogical skills and promote continuous professional growth."
• Perform administrative duties as needed, such as coordinating class and assessment schedules, organizing and running meetings, Resource management
and ordering,
• Developed schoolwide teaching and learning polices covering copy books, assessment, student feedback, Digital Platform usage and planning feedback
forms.
• Been a key pastoral figure, providing a safe and supportive environment for students to thrive academically and personally.
• Being a partner in creating a school wide behavior management system, including supporting the bus company in handling any incidents.
Grade Level Leader, Homeroom Teacher
• Develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum and instructional programs for the specific grade level, ensuring that they align with state and national
standards.
• Provide support, coaching, and professional development to teachers within the grade level to improve instructional practices and student learning
outcomes.
• Monitor and support the academic progress of students within the grade level, including providing individualized support for struggling students and
identifying students who may need additional services or resources.
• Communicate regularly with parents and families of students within the grade level to keep them informed of student progress and address any concerns
or questions they may have.
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Grade Level Leader, Data Chair (Jan, 2015
–Jul, 2020) at Mirdif American School, Dubai UAE
Data Chair
• Monitor correct and effective teacher’s use of data to inform instruction and increase student outcomes.
• Communicate MAP data analysis and recommendations to school leadership, teachers, and parents.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and the MAP assessment vendor, ensuring that the school is using the assessment effectively and efficiently.
• Lead tracking and analysis of student-related data and work with teachers and administration to create differentiated plans based on the student data.
Head of Grade 4
• Coordinate with all grade 4 team members, sending out weekly plans for parents and constant feedback on students so as to quickly arrange intervention
due to behavior or academics.
• Set team collaboration norms and ensure they are implemented by the team.
• Coordinate with parents of grade 4 and help assist with any questions and setting up of meetings.
Subject Teacher - Grade 4 Math, Grade 5 Math and Science
• Plan the year calendar based on the standards of learning. Create lesson plans, differentiated tasks and assessments, and implement them as student-based
learning focused on problem solving and creative thinking.
• Based on KHDA inspection, I achieved the rank of outstanding in student progress and very good in student attainment based on MAP, the American
external test.
Education
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Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Jan, 2013–Dec, 2013) from University of South Africa
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BA Humanities (Jan, 2010–Dec, 2012) from University of Stellenbosch
Fee details
د.إ200–300/hour
(US$54.50–81.74/hour)
Depending on whether in person or online. If more than one student, and age of the students.