My Professional Journey

My Teaching Journey

Experience that has shaped the way I support children.

  1. Currently

    Exploring AI Automation & Workflow Tools

    Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Started working with AI automation to make everyday business tasks and workflows easier. Created simple automations using Make, AI tools, webhooks, and API's to reduce repetitive work. Explored practical ways to use AI to save time, organise information, and make work more efficient.

  2. 3+ years of classroom experience

    Teaching Assistant -Year 2

    Abu Dhabi, UAE

    Supporting children in a Year 2 classroom: everyday learning support, small-group and individual guidance, lesson and activity support, positive behaviour management and close collaboration with the class teacher.

  3. Earlier

    Entry as an Administrative Assistant

    Kerala, India

    Started my career as an Administrative Assistant in an event startup in India. Supported filing, documentation, organisation, and day-to-day administrative tasks. Developed strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Areas of Responsibility

Developed through my experience as a KS1 Teaching Assistant in Abu Dhabi.

01

Classroom Support

Supported the class teacher with the day-to-day learning environment, ensuring children were engaged, supported and encouraged to participate.

02

Learning Support

Worked closely with individual children who required additional support, adapting my approach according to their learning needs, confidence and level of independence.

03

Lesson & Activity Support

Supported the delivery of structured lessons and learning activities across the curriculum, including stepping in to cover structured lessons when the class teacher was absent.

04

Small-Group Support

Provided targeted support to children individually and in small groups, reinforcing concepts and helping children develop greater confidence in their learning.

05

Classroom Management

Supported positive behaviour management and maintained a calm, inclusive and encouraging classroom environment.

06

Teacher Collaboration

Worked closely with the class teacher to understand learning objectives, identify areas where children needed additional support and contribute to the smooth running of the classroom.

Professional Development

Always Learning. Always Developing.

I am committed to continuously developing my knowledge and skills so that I can provide increasingly effective support to children, particularly those who require additional learning support.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Functional EnglishDegree certificate attested in line with ADEK requirements

Phonics  Training

  • Read Write Inc. - Ruth Miskin Phonics Programme

Safeguarding

  • ISP - Safeguarding EssentialsCredentials 870187951

Multilingualism- EAL

  • ISP - Language Learning in Primary and Secondary ContextCredentials 487738542

100% Attendance Award

  • 100% Attendance AwardAwarded for achieving 100% attendance across two consecutive school years, without taking any leave.

Other Professional Development

  • Continuously attended CPD sessions offered by the school and used them to produce reflections and evidence for performance management.