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aanchal talwar, Head of Foundation Stage

aanchal talwar

Head of Foundation Stage·Newlands School

United Arab Emirates

Master's degree, Masters in Education Leadership and Management

Work experience

Total years of experience: 9 years, 11 months

Head of Foundation Stage

January 2020 - June 2022

Newlands School

United Arab Emirates

January 2020 - June 2022

• Introduced EYFS curriculum through workshops and follow-up CPD sessions
• Implemented a new phonics program Phase-wide
• Developed outdoor learning areas to enhance student provision
• Created and executed remote teaching and learning program during COVID-19 pandemic
• Trained staff in delivering an effective online learning curriculum
• Organised phase activities in compliance with KHDA COVID protocols
• Monitored teaching and learning quality consistently
• Established learning centers across the phase
• Designed differentiated, student-centered lesson plans
• Conducted Performance Management walks
• Developed comprehensive assessment program using Tapestry software
• Coordinated staff development and training programs
• Conducted workshops for parental collaboration
• Implemented literacy workshops to support school reading programs
• Addressed parental concerns and educational priorities
• Collaborated with Special Education Needs department to modify curriculum
• Represented the Phase during KHDA inspections
• Executed management tasks as part of the Senior Leadership Team

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Head of Foundation Stage

September 2013 - June 2018

ALSALAM PRIVATE SCHOOL

United Arab Emirates

September 2013 - June 2018

• Implemented the EYFS curriculum through workshops and ongoing CPD sessions
• Introduced a new phonics program to enhance literacy skills
• Developed outdoor learning areas to enrich student provision
• Established learning centers throughout the department
• Implemented differentiated, student-centered lesson planning strategies
• Conducted Performance Management walks to assess teaching quality
• Created a comprehensive assessment program to track student progress
• Organized staff development and training initiatives
• Facilitated workshops for parental engagement and collaboration
• Led reading and writing workshops to improve student literacy
• Addressed parental concerns and resolved educational priorities
• Collaborated with Special Education Needs department to adapt curriculum
• Represented the department during KHDA inspections
• Executed management duties as part of the Senior Leadership Team

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Class teacher

December 2006 - June 2009

Cambridge International School

United Arab Emirates

December 2006 - June 2009

Member of Staff Welfare committee and Quality Assurance team Cambridge International School Dubai
• Collaborated closely with the Director of Studies Foundation Stage to ensure implementation of Early Years Foundation Stage Principles in FS
• Ensured assessments align with School Assessment Policy and support student learning
• Promoted and coordinated effective teamwork within the department, fostering constructive relationships and providing guidance and support
• Conducted departmental meetings to facilitate communication and collaboration
• Conducted regular learning walks and formal performance management observations to evaluate teaching effectiveness and inform future priorities
• Attended a six-week leadership skills acquisition program
• Reviewed mid-term, weekly, and daily plans to ensure alignment with curriculum objectives
• Organized various trips and events for the year group
• Contributed to school policy formulation and management as an active SLT member

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Education

Middlesex University

January 2022

January 2022

Master's degree, Masters in Education Leadership and Management

United Arab Emirates

Skills

Wellness Coaching
Expert
Wellness Coaching
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Team Leadership
Expert
Interpersonal Skills
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Interpersonal Skills
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Time Management
Expert
COLLABORATION
Expert
COLLABORATION
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
MANAGEMENT
Expert
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
Expert
TEACHING
Expert
TEACHING
Expert
COMMUNICATIONS
Expert
COMMUNICATIONS
Expert
LEADERSHIP
Expert
LEADERSHIP
Expert
LITERACY
Expert
LITERACY
Expert
PHONICS
Expert
PHONICS
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
PLANNING
Expert
TAPESTRY
Expert
TAPESTRY
Expert

Languages

Hindi

Expert

English

Expert

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Training
Diploma 2 years
Certificat De François Moyen
Language Course
Certificate in Education