Meet the Team

Qualifications

English Language and Education Studies BA (Hons)
QTS School Direct Route in the UK

8 years' experience

I previously worked in the UK teaching the British Curriculum for four years before moving to Qatar; I gained experience as Second in English and had the opportunity to take on the role of Subject Leader in English whilst teaching in a British school in Doha. Throughout my teaching career I have taught KS3, GCSE, A Level English Language and IB Diploma that has provided me with a wealth of experience.

Qualifications

BA (Hons) in English from Manchester Metropolitan University
QTS Teach First

8 years' experience

I have spent many years working with young people - from my previous career as a Project Manager setting up Youth Clubs, forums and charity fundraisers, to teaching English (British Curriculum) to Key Stages 3 and 4 in the UK and Qatar. My passion for working with young people has flourished, through the years, with my role as Literacy Lead and promoting Youth Leadership.

3 years' experience

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts (English) - Queen’s University Belfast
Post Graduate Certificate of Education - Queen’s University Belfast

My name is Niamh and I’m from Belfast, Ireland. After completing my teaching degree, I taught in Belfast for a year before moving to Qatar, where I have been teaching for the past 2 years.

9 years' experience

Qualifications

Bachelor degree in Theology and Religious studies with Education - Liverpool Hope University
Postgraduate in Education - Liverpool Hope University

Hailing from the Northern coast of Ireland, I have over a decade of experience teaching the British curriculum. I spent four years teaching in the UK before moving to Qatar, where I have been teaching English for the past six years. My diverse teaching settings have enriched my practice, fostering adaptability and a continued love for learning.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Education with Mathematics and Science: First Class Honours, St Mary’s University, Belfast, Ireland
Master of Education, specialism in Leadership for Learning: Distinction, Queen’s University Belfast, Ireland

My name is Caoimhin Mc Cartney and I’m from Derry, Ireland. My teaching experience spans over nine years and includes Mathematics up to A Level and Key Stage 3 Science. Throughout my career, I have also had the privilege of working as a Head of Year, Head of Department and Head of House. 

Qualifications

BEng Chemical Engineering
PGCE

6 years' experience

I am a qualified teacher of mathematics from the UK with over 6 years of experience. My degree in Chemical Engineering has equipped me with a broad background in a variety of subjects, which helps in making cross-curricular links in my maths lessons.

Qualifications

Mathematics BSc (1^st Class) - University of Hertfordshire
PGCE (With QTS) - UCL Institute of Education

5 years' experience

As a dedicated practitioner with a first-class degree in Mathematics, I aim to deliver impactful lessons that promote excellence in learning while emphasising practical application and encouraging critical thinking. With a strong drive to foster student development and growth, I bring a solid understanding of the subject, complemented by international teaching experience and a background in finance.

Qualifications

BSc in Mathematics & Statistics (First Class)
MSc in Real Estate
PGCE in Secondary Mathematics

Born and raised in the UK, I have over 6 years of experience teaching Mathematics from Key Stage 3 level up to and including A-Level Further Mathematics modules within the British and International curricula. I studied and worked in London for 8 years before moving to Qatar in 2020 to teach Mathematics internationally.

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.

Qualifications

BA Ceramic design, PGCE Art and English
Dialogue works Philosophy for children trainer, Safeguarding level 3 certificate

9 years' experience

I have been teaching at KS3 level in Qatar since 2016. I specialise in Ceramic design and have extensive experience in teaching fine arts and design. I have also previously taught English to year 7 and 8 as well as GCSE level in South Africa. I have been head of KS3 and worked in management over the past 7 years, in Qatar. I am also an accredited dialogue works trainer for philosophy for children. I have a keen interest in the arts and enjoy working with young people to develop their creative skills. I look forward to sharing my passion and love for learning with you all.

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 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.

5 years' experience

Qualifications

PGCE Secondary, University of Oxford
Currently completing MSC in Education, University of Oxford
BA French with international relations, University of London
MA Religion, SOAS university of London
Modern Standard Arabic, Level 5, Qasid Institute, Amman, Jordan
Trinity Cert Tesol Certificate, Teaching English to speakers of other languages, St Giles London

I have taught a wide range of students of various ages and backgrounds from England, to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Italy, Doha and Dubai in several different types of educational institutes. I had the opportunity to not only teach in private international schools and university abroad but feel incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to teach refugee children suffering from the effects of conflicts.

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.