Gulshat Berdiyeva
Summary
Enthusiastic and highly dedicated Early Years Educator with over 14 years of teaching experience, including 7 years in the UAE. Proven expertise in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and UK curriculum. Skilled in fostering a nurturing and stimulating environment for young learners through a creative, inclusive and child-center approach resulting in driving their cognitive and emotional development. Adept at managing classroom dynamics and collaborating effectively with parents and colleagues. Seeking to contribute expertise in early childhood education to a progressive institution.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class Teacher FS2
Al Diyafah International School
09.2022 - Current
- Deliver high-quality early years education, focusing on play-based learning and individualized instruction for children aged 3-5 years
- Support in curriculum implementation, planning, assessment and resources management
- Be a positive role model and demonstrate constantly positive attitudes, values and behaviors which are expected of pupils
- Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise authority, and act decisively when necessary
- Take responsibility for the progress of the class in all 7 areas of development
- Support children with special educational needs (SEN) by tailoring activities and providing additional support when required
- Collaborate with colleagues to develop and adapt lesson plans that cater to the diverse learning needs of children
- Conduct regular assessments of child progress, preparing termly reports including next milestones
- Establish strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on their child’s progress and engaging them in the learning process
- Lead Streaming at FS level
- Take part in organizing school events, trips, etc
- Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion
- Always uphold data protection policy
- Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management
- Assist during successful ADEK visits
Class Teacher FS1
Blue Bird Nursery
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Implemented the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum to promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Taught a class of mixed-ability children in the early years, focusing on language, numeracy, and social skills development
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans and level-appropriate challenging classroom activities that engage students and stimulate their natural curiosity
- Participated in school-wide professional development initiatives, staying up-to-date with the latest educational strategies and methodologies
- Led a team, supervising and training them on weak areas
- Promoted nursery culture and considered myself as nursery ambassador to others
- Advised parents on healthy eating, home activities to promote learning and health in their child
Class Teacher FS2
Newlands School
01.2018 - 07.2021
- Promoted high standards of quality within the classroom in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children which ensure 7 areas of development
- Designed and delivered structured lessons in line with the EYFS framework
- Developed innovative teaching resources and maintained progress reports
- Developed and produced visual aids and teaching resources
- Actively implemented online teaching during pandemic
- Provided care and support to children within a secure learning environment
- Ensured that all children attending the class receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development
- Ensured the health and safety of children are maintained during all activities, both inside and outside the setting
- Encouraged mathematical and creative development through stories, songs, games, drawing and imaginative play
- Observed, assessed and recorded each child's progress regularly
- Maintained behavior of support and professional friendship with other colleagues to keep work environment positive
- Shared regular information with parents, led parent-teacher meeting and developed good partnership with them
- Attended staff meetings and training
- Shared knowledge gained with other practitioners
Education
PGCE -
Abu Dhabi University
Cache Level 5 & 3 -
Eyes Quest
Bachelors in Education -
Turkmen University
Skills
- EYFS Framework
- Play-based learning
- Child development
- Engaging classroom environment
- Inclusive classroom environment
- Interactive Lesson Plans
- Parental engagement
- Curriculum design
- Activity design addressing child's ability level
- Team building
- Leadership
- Staff training
- School applications (Dojo, Tapestry)
- AI tools
- Power Point Presentations
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- Lesson planning
- Child assessment
- Classroom management
- SEN support
- Parent engagement
- Behavior management
- Health and safety
Skills
EYFS Framework, play-based learning and child development, Fostering an engaging and inclusive classroom environment, Interactive Lesson Plans (inclusive of challenges based on children level and needs), Parental engagement, Designing Curriculum, Activities based on children needs, Team building with colleagues and supervisions, Leadership & Staff training, English, Turkish, Turkmen, Russian, Child Protection & Safeguarding, First Aid & CRP, Positive Behavior Management Strategies, Inclusion & SEN strategies, School applications (Dodo, etc.), AI tools, Power Point Presentations, MS Word, Excel
Certification
- Child Protection & Safeguarding
- First Aid & CRP
- Positive Behavior Management Strategies
- Inclusion & SEN strategies
Languages
English
Russian
Turkish
Timeline
Class Teacher FS2
Al Diyafah International School
09.2022 - Current
Class Teacher FS1
Blue Bird Nursery
08.2021 - 08.2022
Class Teacher FS2
Newlands School
01.2018 - 07.2021
Cache Level 5 & 3 -
Eyes Quest
PGCE -
Abu Dhabi University
Bachelors in Education -
Turkmen University
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