Meet the Team

Qualifications

Degree in Primary Education - Sheffield Hallam University

6 years' experience

After graduating from Sheffield Hallam University with a degree in Primary Education, I worked in various year groups in a Primary school in York for 3 years. Since then, I have moved to Qatar and taught in a British Curriculum school and lead the Year 5 team for 3 years to accomplish great results!

Qualifications

Queen’s University Ireland- 2:1 Bsc Psychology
John Moores University Liverpool - PGDE Primary aged 5-11 years with QTS

4 years' experience

I have 4 years’ experience with 2 years being in the UK and 2 years in Doha. I have been fortunate enough to teach across both KS1 and KS2 whilst gaining leadership experience along the way. I am delighted to become apart of the USI team and feel very privileged to be part of a wonderful school community. I am most looking forward to utilizing the fabulous facilities here in USI to help broaden and enrich children’s education.

Qualifications

BA Hons English language and Literature - University of Liverpool
MPhil International Relations – Cambridge University

Teaching experience: 8 years

I was born in the UK and spent my childhood both in London and in India, before relocating to Qatar in 2018. I completed my teacher training through the Teach First programme at the Institute of Education, London in 2012.

Since completing my teacher training, I have gained extensive experience in primary education across both Key Stage 1 and 2. I am passionate about providing my pupils with the skills and knowledge they need, not only to succeed academically, but also in order to grow and develop into happy, kind, confident, and emotionally aware individuals.

I have also worked outside of the education sector, first as a management consultant in London and later as a programme manager for an anti-corruption organization in Qatar. I have been shortlisted twice for the Economist’s Nico Colchester political writing prize, have served as sub-editor of the Cambridge University Journal of Politics, and have also been shortlisted for the UK Wildlife Photographer of the Year award.

I enjoy cycling, photography, badminton, and playing guitar for my two daughters.

8 years' experience

Qualifications

Undergraduate: Education Studies with Special and Inclusive Needs - John Moores University, Liverpool
Primary Education PGCE at Ulster University Coleraine

My name is Katy Boyle and I am originally from Ireland. I have been living and working in Qatar for the last 8 years and have taught a range of year groups across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. I love teaching in an international setting and aim to provide the best educational experience for the students.

Qualifications

BA Primary Teaching Degree, specialising in SEN, from Liverpool Hope University, UK

6 years' experience

I graduated in 2017 with a 4-year BA primary teaching degree, specialising in SEN from Liverpool Hope University, England. I then worked as a Year 1 class teacher and completed my NQT year in Liverpool, England. Since moving to Doha in 2018, I first taught in Year 1 for three years before moving to teach in Year 5 as the Team Leader for both Year 5 and 6. I am from Ireland - I love travelling the world and experiencing new cultures. I am very excited to be joining the USI community and I cannot wait to meet my new class.

Qualifications

BA English and PGCE, University College London

5 years' experience

Having moved to Qatar a year ago, I am now honoured to become a member of USI at such an exciting time in its journey. I have travelled all the way from drizzly London where I taught for four years and have been lucky enough to teach in Doha for the past year. I am incredibly excited to meet my new class and have a year full of fun and learning adventures together!

Qualifications

Degree in Consumer Studies at The University of the Free State, South Africa
PGCE (Senior Phase and Further Educational Training) in Technology and Consumer Studies through the University of South Africa.
TEFL certificate.

7 years' experience

Originally from Pretoria, South Africa, I arrived in Qatar in 2016 as a Primary School teacher. Witnessing how English fluency helped children make incredible progress, both socially and academically, inspired me to undertake my TEFL qualification so I could better understand how to help every child learn as much as possible.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education from The University of Edinburgh

15 years' experience

I have worked as a teacher in Scotland for the last 15 years and have taught at all stages of the primary school curriculum. More recently, I have led the delivery of a new film education syllabus as part of my promoted post as an Inspire Cluster Support teacher. This role focuses on integrating technology to enhance teaching and learning whilst developing digital literacy in schools.

3 years' experience

Qualifications

BEd Primary History - St Mary’s University College Belfast

I have 3 years’ experience with 2 years in Ireland and 1 year in Doha. I have had the opportunity to teach across both KS1 and KS2, working with both SEN and mainstream students.

6 years' experience

Qualifications

BA (Hons) in Sport Management, Manchester Metropolitan University
PGCE Primary, Edge Hill University

I am a dedicated educator from Manchester, UK, with a passion for tennis, football, golf, and all sports. As a teacher, I believe in channeling children’s interests into our learning, gaining their trust to create the best learning environment possible. Encouraging children to love coming to school helps them develop academically, socially, and emotionally, and this is the culture I aim to create.

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Education with Special Educational Needs and Inclusion at Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln
PGCE, University of Lincoln
NPQ Leading Teaching

5 years' teaching experience

Originally from Northamptonshire, UK, I completed my degree and PGCE in Lincoln before moving to London. I taught in a 3 form entry school in London for almost 3 years before moving back to Northamptonshire where I taught a mixed age class and led Maths. I really look forward to joining the team at USI, meeting my new class and experiencing all that Qatar has to offer (including the sun).

Qualifications

BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology
PGCE with QTS

13 years' experience

I have first-hand experience working in Qatar, having lived here for 4 years. Working at diverse, inner-city schools has made my teaching style adaptable and engaging to all students. I have extensive knowledge of the curriculum and use an array of delivery methods where I am able to challenge all abilities. I have really enjoyed developing fantastic relationships with the students at USI.

Qualifications

BA in Psychology & Criminology
Primary PGCE with Maths Specialism

8 years' teaching experience

I completed my Primary PGCE from Keele University in Staffordshire, UK in 2015 with a specialism in Mathematics. I have taught mainly in Key Stage 2, however I also have valuable experience working in Key Stage 1 and EYFS. I have a particular passion for teaching mathematics, reading and art and I can speak fluent Turkish.

Qualifications

PGCE at Newcastle University, UK

I worked for ten years in Primary and Middle schools in the north-east of England and on the Isle of Wight. I have had a previous short experience of teaching here in Qatar, but before back her last year I was at an Orbital School, EIS Moscow, where I taught in Year 5 for 3 years. Whilst I have a strong background in education I have also acquired life and work experiences in other sectors such as retail and travel. However, I have really enjoyed returning to Qatar to continue teaching in an international environment and in such a beautiful school!

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Marketing and Advertising with Media and Cultural Studies
QTS in Primary School Teaching

10 years' experience

This is my tenth year in teaching, and nine of those years have been teaching here in Doha. Before teaching in Doha, I trained and taught in inner-city London. I have held previous leadership positions in education, some of which include Teaching and Learning Coordinator, Development Leader, and I was also the lead mentor for newly qualified teachers.

Qualifications

BA (Hons) Primary Education with Qualified Teaching Status at Liverpool Hope University

3 years' experience

I am from Ireland and l obtained my Primary Education degree in Liverpool, England. I have been living in Qatar for 3 years and during this time I have taught in KS1 and KS2. This has enabled me to gain valuable experience in an international environment whilst working with children from a range of ages.

Qualifications

BA (Hons) in Design, from the University of East Anglia and University of Essex.
PGCE from the University of Essex.

12 years' experience

I have been teaching IGCSE, A Level and IB in international schools in Kuwait, Shanghai, and Doha since 2011. I specialise in textiles and printmaking and have extensive teaching experience in fine arts, sculpture and fashion. I have a personal interest in theatre set design having done voluntary work for the Kuwait Youth Theatre. I really enjoy sharing my passion of art and love of learning with the USI community.