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Shaheen Shaikh

KS2 Class Teacher | GEMS Westminster School Sharjah

Sharjah, United Arab EmiratesIndiaResidence Visa (Employment)
Last updated 2026-10-03
Role focus

Teaching

+ Leadership & Admin, IT & EdTech

Languages
  • English
    Fluent

About

Dedicated British-curriculum primary teacher with around three years of classroom experience across India and the UAE, currently teaching Year 4 English, Mathematics, Science, and Humanities at GEMS Westminster School Sharjah. Holds a Bachelor of Education (English) and a Bachelor of Psychology from Mumbai University, and is Safeguarding Level 1 certified. Skilled in curriculum planning, differentiation, and data-informed assessment, with a consistent focus on building students' confidence and independence.

Experience

  1. Sep 2022 – Apr 2024

    The Learning Center

    Class Teacher

    Mangalore, India

    SubjectCurriculumGradesYears
    English LanguageBritishYear 22.0
    MathematicsBritishYear 21.0
    General ScienceBritishYear 21.0
    Key achievement

    Falicitated English, Math, and Science to Grade 1/Year 2 students, emphasizing literacy and numeracy skill development. • Conducted additional academic support sessions for slow learners, focusing on individualized learning strategies. • Created and implemented interactive lessons to build foundational skills in reading, writing, and problem-solving. • Designed engaging learning resources using Canva and Microsoft tools to reinforce classroom instruction.

    Leadership

    Led English team for Year 2. Assissted the Assistant Principle with co-curricular and extra cirrular activities. Planned and organized school event for students and parental engagement programs. Assisted lead teachers in lesson planning, classroom management, and activity-based learning. Supported assessment, reporting, and resource preparation for early primary grades.

  2. Aug 2024 – Present

    GEMS Westminster School Sharjah

    Class Teacher

    Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

    SubjectCurriculumGradesYears
    English LanguageBritishYear 42.5
    MathematicsBritishYear 42.5
    General ScienceBritishYear 42.5
    GeographyBritishYear 42.5
    Social StudiesBritishYear 42.5
    HumanitiesBritishYear 42.5
    Key achievement

    Facilitated in the learning of subjects - English, Math, Science, Geography, Social Studies, Moral Education, and STEAM for Grade 3/Year 4 students. • Monitor and assess student progress through formative and summative assessments, providing timely feedback and targeted interventions. • Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting student confidence and participation through differentiated instruction. • Collaborate with department heads and school leadership to create a cohesive learning experience across subjects. • Supported the Radio Club by preparing engaging radio scripts and training students for school broadcasts. • Actively collaborated in developing teaching aids such as home learning sheets and PowerPoint presentations for the Year 4 team mainly for English, Social Studies & Geography. • Assisted the leadership team with digital tasks & co-curricular activities, such as e-cards, banners & designing work for various school events. • Analyzed

    Leadership

    Supported the team with building resources for English, Math and Science. Exceptional Collaboration and teamwork – June 2025 Proactively supporting the team to foster a collaborative work environment – November 2024

Education

2017

Mumbai University

Bachelor · Education

Mumbai, India

English

2015

Mumbai University

Bachelor · Psychology

Mumbai, India

Certifications

Safeguarding

Safeguarding Level 1

UAE Readiness

MOE Equivalency CertificateUploaded
Degree AttestationUploaded
Police Clearance CertificateUploaded
UAE Medical Fitness CertificateUploaded
KHDA Approval (Dubai)Not started
ADEK Approval (Abu Dhabi)Not started
UAE MOE Teacher LicenseUploaded

Preferences

Availability
Actively looking
Notice
90 days
Preferred emirates
Sharjah
Preferred role type
Full-time
Preferred curricula
American, Australian, British, SABIS
Preferred phase
Primary
Salary
7000 – — AED (negotiable)
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