Meet the Team

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

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.

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:

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.

Qualifications

BSc Sport Theory & Practice at Ulster University Belfast
PGDE Primary with PE Specialism at Liverpool John Moores University

5 years' experience

I am from a small town in County Armagh in Ireland. I have played a range of sports, but I am currently a member of the Qatar GAA team. I have previously been a primary school teacher alongside being PE Lead, so I am enjoying on having my sole focus on PE at USI.

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

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.