Kaira Strickland, Academic Advisor

Kaira Strickland

Academic Advisor

Polaris Private Academy

Location
Egypt - Cairo
Education
Bachelor's degree, Early Childhood Education
Experience
4 years, 1 Months

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Total years of experience :4 years, 1 Months

Academic Advisor at Polaris Private Academy
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2013 to January 2014

SKILLS
• Assisting students to identify their academic values and goals, consistent with their capabilities, interests, and educational backgrounds
• Clarifying pertinent information and discussing the implications toward students’ academic success
• Being accessible and available to students to respond to their questions and concerns
• Clarifying academic policies, college regulations, program requirements, procedures, and other college information
• Helping students define and develop educational plans; assisting in the selection of appropriate course work and opportunities to achieve students’ goals.

Private Facilitator at Private Education
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2010 to October 2013

SKILLS
• Tutoring in all subjects grade 1-12
• Tutoring adults in conversational English
• Ensuring students academic needs and goals are met
• Teaching subjects; English Literature, Math, Science, Reading and writing, English as a second language

English Teacher at Bumble bee Nursery
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • January 2012 to July 2013

SKILLS
• Planning and organizing a range of individual and group activities, including role play, movement, dance, singing, games, arts and crafts and nature activities.
• Planning and setting up outdoor and indoor environment to provide a positive and safe learning environment.
• Monitoring and reporting on children’s development and identifying those with possible learning difficulties, consulting with professionals if needed.
• Communicating effectively with parents about their children’s development.

Lead English Teacher at Future International
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • July 2010 to December 2011

Lead English Teacher
Future International nursery
January 2010 - November 2010

Duties and experience:

Plan activities that would stimulate growth in language and motor skills.

Organized and planned school events and color themed parties for children.

Combining play and interactive activities with a focus on early academic learning, including numbers, letter recognition, phonics and an awareness of science and nature.

Planning and organizing a range of individual and group activities, including role play, movement, dance, singing, games, arts and crafts and nature activities.

Planning and setting up outdoor and indoor environment to provide a positive and safe learning environment.

Monitoring and reporting on children’s development and identifying those with possible learning difficulties, consulting with professionals if needed.

Communication effectively with parents about their children’s development.

Ensuring that the health and safety of children and staff is maintained at all times, both inside and outside the classroom environment.

Experience
Teaching
Organizing
Planning and setting up
Communication
Health and Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree, Early Childhood Education
  • at University of South Australia
  • October 2013

Learning outcome: • knowledge of early childhood approaches to learning, for example play-based learning; • professional approaches to their work; • wide knowledge of early childhood curriculum; • knowledge of a child’s social, emotional and cognitive development, and the application of this knowledge to enhance children’s educational experiences; • An insight into the issues surrounding the social context of education; including equity in education and care, and Indigenous students in education.

Diploma, Early Childhood care and Education Certificate
  • at British University of Dubai
  • January 2012

Training outcome: • Health, safety and nutrition for children • Child growth and development • Language cognitive and physical development • Social emotional intelligence • Child observation and assessment • Child abuse recognition and wadeema law • Child disability • Pediatric first aide Learning outcome: Early childhood developmental stages, observation and play, communication studies and professional development.

Diploma, introduction to early childhood education
  • at AUT
  • January 2006

Certificate in introduction to early childhood education Learning outcome: Covered child development, observation and play, Tikanga Maori (native nz language), communication studies and professional development. Personal Statement Strong teaching skills and knowledge of different teaching strategies and learning styles. Awareness of child development and learning, also early literacy and numeracy. Excellent communication skills and the ability to relate well to children and adults from a range of cultures. Competent administration and report writing skills. Organized with problem solving and decision making skills. Also fair knowledge in first aid and food safety.

High school or equivalent, High School Certificate
  • at Frasier High School
  • November 1999

Math, Science, Art, Social studies, English Literature, Home Economics.

Specialties & Skills

Teaching Experience
Teaching English
Early Childhood Education
Language Skills
Teaching Skills
TEACHING

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

First Aid, Food and health safety (Certificate)