Naida Khan, FS2 Teacher/Phonics Lead

Naida Khan

FS2 Teacher/Phonics Lead

GEMS Wesgreen International School

Location
United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
Education
Higher diploma, Early Childhood Education
Experience
14 years, 5 Months

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Total years of experience :14 years, 5 Months

FS2 Teacher/Phonics Lead at GEMS Wesgreen International School
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • My current job since August 2018

Phonics Leadership: Spearheaded implementing 'Floppy's Phonics program for three years, consistently delivering high-quality phonics lessons rated as 'outstanding' during key international inspections. Provided guidance and support to a team of Early Years teachers, ensuring structured and effective implementation of the phonics program.
Observation and Feedback: Conducted informal observations to assess phonics delivery standards, offering constructive feedback and providing guidance and training as necessary.
Curriculum Planning: Developed medium-term, long-term, and weekly plans aligned with British curriculum standards, employing strategies to facilitate impactful learning outcomes.
Guided Reading: Designed guided reading plans and implemented teaching strategies to ensure structured and successful delivery.
Operational Leadership: Took the lead in ensuring the health and safety of all students during bus times, supporting and guiding adults on duty to ensure timely and accurate departure of children on the correct buses.
Communication: Established strong and positive communication channels and relationships with parents of students and peers. Continuous Provision Environment: Demonstrated expertise in creating engaging continuous provision learning environments using recycled materials and natural resources.

Year 1 Teacher at BEAM International School of Creative Science
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • August 2016 to July 2018
Early Childhood Educator at Olive Grove School
  • Canada - Mississauga
  • November 2015 to August 2016
Home School Teacher at Junior Kindergarten
  • Canada - Mississauga
  • January 2010 to December 2015

Education

Higher diploma, Early Childhood Education
  • at Sheridan College
  • May 2009
Bachelor's degree, Graphic Design
  • at Art Institute of Atlanta
  • December 1999

My Cumulative Graduating GPA was 3.7

Bachelor's degree, Psychology, Education, Political Science
  • at PECHS Govt College
  • June 1993

Graduated with good standing

Specialties & Skills

Soft Skills
Curriculum Planning
Lesson Planning
Early Childhood Education
Worked with children on IEP
Group Activities
Lesson Planning
Lesson Planning

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate
Gujarati
Beginner

Memberships

MA Ayesha Centre
  • Organizing functions, Asking for donations
  • January 1998
AECEO(Association of Early chilhood Education in Ontario)
  • Recieving all the latest updates in the field, Infomation regarding workshops, events
  • January 2009

Training and Certifications

First Aid and CPR (Training)
Training Institute:
CDRCP ( Child Development Resource Centre)
Duration:
16 hours
(Training)

Hobbies

  • Walking, Biking, Swimming, Reading.