Meet the Team

Qualifications

BSC Honors in Physical Education & Sport Pedagogy (Manchester Metropolitan University)

12 years' experience

I have a strong passion for all sports, particularly swimming, as I have represented my country, competing overseas at numerous age levels. I have been teaching in Qatar since 2016 and my enthusiasm and experience has given me the opportunity to work with like-minded professionals. I enjoy conducting extra-curricular activities, and leading overseas school trips which have given children different cultural lifelong experiences. I love creating an environment where children can flourish and develop to their full sporting potential.

Qualifications

BA( Hons) Bachelor of Arts and Postgraduate diploma in Primary Education with Qualified teacher status at the University of Dundee.

5 years' experience

I have previously taught in the UK for 2 years as an early years primary teacher working with children from multicultural backgrounds. Before moving to Qatar I taught in Shanghai for a year as a kindergarten teacher. This provided me with a great opportunity to immerse myself in the local culture and create a learning environment that relates to the real world. I am extremely excited to be joining USI to collaborate and learn alongside other skilled practitioners within a fantastic school. I have a passion for fostering a love for learning within my classroom. 

Qualifications

BA Hons in English Language and Literature at Coventry University
Post Graduate Certificate in Education with Qualified Teacher Status at The University of Birmingham

5 years’ experience

After completing my English degree in the UK, I decided to pursue my dream to become a teacher. I then completed my PGCE with QTS at The University of Birmingham. In the first 2 years of my teaching journey I taught Year 3. After teaching in the UK, I moved to Doha for an exciting opportunity to teach in such a beautiful country. I really enjoy forming relationships with the USI community. I am excited to bring my experiences from both the UK and Qatar and implement them into my teaching to inspire the young people in my care.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature
Postgraduate Certificate in Education
Qualified Teacher Status
Certificate of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA)
Master of Arts in Human Resource Management

5 years' experience

My teaching career has enabled me to share my passion for languages with learners from various age groups in different countries in the Middle East and the United Kingdom. I find the international education sector an exciting field of practice that enriches a practitioner’s experience, and I strive to deliver excellence, placing students at the heart of a rewarding job.

Qualifications

BSC (Hons) Psychology with Criminatory
MSc Positive Psychology
Graduate Teacher Programme with QTS
Qualified SENDCO

16 years' experience

I am a calm and organised primary teacher who has taught in reputable schools in London. I have been in Qatar for 6 years. I have taught in EYFS, and Key Stages 1 and 2. My previous positions of responsibility include Key Stage 1 Lead, Data Manager, Numicon Lead and Whole School EAL Lead. I enjoy working in leadership as I can positively affect more students and contribute to the wider success of the school. I am committed to having high expectations of our students and I am excited to work collaboratively with parents too. I use my specialism in developing a growth mindset to support our students who are learning English as an additional language to achieve their full potential.