Meet the Team

13 years’ experience

Qualifications

BA Honours, Fine Art
PGCE secondary Art and Design, Level 7

I have been in education for the last 13 years, teaching in the UK. I have undertaken various roles, including Head of department, Faculty Head, Head of Key stage, whole school PSHE and Director of creative Arts. I am excited to use my experience to support the students at USI.

Qualifications:

BA Hons Hispanic Studies, University of Liverpool
PGCE Secondary teaching of Spanish and French Liverpool Hope University

12 years' teaching experience

I began my teaching career as a secondary Spanish and French teacher in the UK before moving to Spain for three years to teach English across all key stages. I have spent the past seven years as a Spanish teacher, leading a primary Modern Foreign Languages department in Doha. I am very passionate about teaching and learning and always looking for ways to make lessons more fun, engaging and accessible to all.

Qualifications:

BA (Hons) in Modern Foreign Languages (Languages, Literature and Translation) at la Sapienza University in Rome
PGCE in Education (Secondary - Modern Languages) at Future Academies and UCL London, UK

Number of Years' Teaching Experience: 7

Originally from Sardinia, Italy, I lived in the UK for 17 years. I have built up my teaching experience within several public and private institutions in London. I have experience of teaching Spanish, Italian, and French, across all Key Stages, and also to EAL students. I firmly believe that languages equip students with not only the ability to communicate, but also with life skills and values such as the tolerance, open-mindedness, and the ability to embrace differences.

Qualifications

BA Translation Studies and International Relations - Universite de Sherbrooke, Canada
PGCE Modern Foreign Languages - University of Sunderland, UK

2 years' experience

Born and raised in Canada, I grew up in a multilingual environment that valued cultural exchanges. French is my native language and I learned English and Spanish as part of my education. I came to Qatar in 2018 and have worked in various international schools since. I am excited to be part of USI's team and to share my passion for languages and its surrounding cultures.

15 years' experience

Qualifications

A in Education and Geography from Higher Pedagogical Institute, University of Havana, Cuba.
Postgraduate Course in Education, PGCE Spanish, Aberystwyth University, UK
Master´s degree in Didactics of Spanish as a Foreign Language, University of San Jorge, Zaragoza, Spain.

Qualifications

BA Hons Drama & Theatre Studies - Southbank University
Postgraduate Certificate in Education

8 years' experience

Having grown up in East London, I’ve experienced teaching at multiple academies around London. I later spent 18 months teaching drama in Dubai to international students, which was an incredible experience that I really enjoyed. As a head of department at my most recent school, I value the skills that drama can teach very highly, and continue to promote this at USI. Working at USI gives me the opportunity to build the foundations of the drama department together with our students.

Qualifications

BA in Drama from Loughborough University
PGCE from UCL Institute of Education

I finished my two year ECT training at Rooks Heath School as a Secondary Drama and English Teacher, where I was recently promoted to a KS3 Drama Coordinator lead. I am a Drama with English BA Graduate from Loughborough University, where I completed a nine-month placement in Germany (2017) as an English Language Assistant. I was then a Learning Support Assistant at The Crest Academy for two years (2019) and decided to complete my PGCE English and Drama at UCL (IoE) soon after.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Music Undergraduate Degree, Queen's University Belfast
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, St. Mary's University College Belfast
Suzuki Music Teacher Qualification

3 years' experience

A highly motivated teacher with experience in primary, post-primary, bilingual and international education. I have several years’ experience teaching music, composing and performing. I work with students of all ages and levels and I have a creative and friendly style. I have experience playing classical, Irish traditional, pop and contemporary new compositions.

Qualifications

Professional Masters in Music Education (University of Limerick, Ireland)
Bachelor of Arts in Voice & Dance (University of Limerick, Ireland)

4 years' experience

Having performed within a number of award winning choirs across Ireland, I began studying music education in my hometown of Limerick. Upon completing my degree, I arrived in Qatar to help foster a lifelong love of music in the next generation of musicians. My main instruments are vocals, guitar, ukulele and recorder.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Music from Northern State University in South Dakota, USA
Registered Behavior Technician

2 years' experience

In my previous position I led one-on-one behavior therapy sessions with students diagnosed with ASD and other disorders in order to improve various targeted behaviors. I also taught trumpet for the Conservatory of Music at Pinecrest Academy in Las Vegas, helping students to improve their musical skills and inspiring them to play their best while both practicing and performing.

6 years' experience

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Education Studies & Sport Development – Liverpool Hope University
PGCE Physical Education – University of Exeter

After completing my BA I pursued a different career and I joined the Royal Marine Commandos. I take great pride in my versatile background that has taught me core values that I try to incorporate into lessons and inspire in students. Within my lessons I love to learn through game play so that we can learn from the mistakes we make and correct them in order to improve ourselves as athletes and prepare how to face adversity in life.

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Physical Education - Leeds Beckett University
PGCE Secondary Education - Edge Hill University
MA Education - Edge Hill University

10 years experience

After completing my BA and PGCE, I taught for 7 years at a fantastic school in the UK, with an extra-curricular programme that was second to none. I have taught across all key stages as well as obtaining middle leadership roles along the way such as PiXL Edge and completing my school’s middle leadership programme. I completed my MA in Education alongside my teaching commitments, with emphasis on GCSE Physical Education. I love making great use of the exceptional, state-of-the-art, facilities that we have at USI, as well as helping to further develop this school in to an outstanding environment for all of our students and the wider community to thrive in.

Qualifications

Degree of Bachelor of Education - The University of Edinburgh

15 years' experience

I grew up, was educated and taught Physical Education in Scotland. I am experienced teaching a wide range of sports and activities, certificated & leadership courses, and leading extra-curricular activities. I love motivating and challenging young people to achieve their potential and aim to promote lifelong participation in physical activity and sport. Teaching at USI gives me the opportunity to share good practice with experienced staff and help shape the ethos of the school.

Qualifications:

BSc in Sport Coaching Science
MA in Education

Number of Years' Teaching Experience: 11

I am a passionate and driven educator and have previously taught both PE and GCSE Psychology in London and Qatar. I pride myself on my strong working relationships and rapport with my students. I have a great understanding of the importance of social, emotional and moral development in both PE and wider school life. As an experienced pastoral leader and Qatar National woman’s rugby player, I also know the importance of teamwork, resilience and ambition.