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Sarah Dewji

DAR ES SALAAM

Summary

Innovative Year 1 classroom teacher committed to fostering a dynamic and stimulating learning environment. Known for infusing creativity and fun into lessons, engaging young learners and instilling a love for education. Ensuring personalized learning experiences that cater to diverse learning styles using technology and art. With a passion for nurturing curiosity and critical thinking, inspiring students to reach their full potential and cultivate a lifelong love for learning.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher

Stepping Stones Primary School
09.2022 - Current

Students aged 5 to 6 years.

  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Working as a team to plan for after school activity and special weeks.
  • Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
  • Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Incorporated technology such as Splash learn and Raz-kids into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.

Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher

Stepping Stones Primary School
09.2019 - 07.2022

Students aged 8-9 years

  • Creating daily lesson plans that are fun, engaging and challenging for the students yet, align with the Cambridge learning objectives.
  • Working with a team to plan for after school activities and special weeks.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
  • Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies, and discipline.

Teacher Training (Internship)

Dar es salaam International Academy
01.2019 - 03.2019
  • Authentic unit plans, well-constructed lessons which included differentiation (special educational needs and extending learning for the enabling students) and incorporating Art and Technology in teaching. We wrote a few reflections on feedback strategies discussed, classroom management strategies as well as how we could incorporate language in other subjects to make all the children feel included. Finally, we looked at creating summative assessments.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Monitored classrooms for safety and good behavior, offering students positive reinforcement to maintain discipline.

Religious Education Teacher

The Baab ul ilm Centre
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Took the role of a class teacher for religious studies
  • Planned activities and planned lessons for a class of students aged 8-9.
  • Developed quizzes and projects to test knowledge and understanding of subject matter covered in classes.

Nursery Staff Member

Twinkles Nursery
02.2017 - 06.2018

Children age range was from 6 months to 5 years.

  • Covered various staff positions as required.
  • Helped with carrying out activities set by the key worker for the specific children as well as noting down observations regarding children according to the EYFS.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
  • Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.

Teaching Intern

Ingram Road Primary School
04.2018 - 05.2018

Year 2 intern

  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.

Religious Education Assistant

The Baab ul ilm Centre
09.2016 - 06.2017
  • Aided the class teacher in carrying out activities, input ideas and covering the class when the main teacher was away.

Cover Teacher for English

Al-hilal Primary School
07.2016 - 08.2016
  • Developed lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
  • Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.


Education

Teaching Phonics Level 2 Certificate -

New Skills Academy
Online
08.2023

Edx Online Learning
Online
09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Studies

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, United Kingdom
06.2018

QA Level 3 Award -

Millie's Trust Paediatric First Aid (RQF)
Manchester
08.2017

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

Indus International School
Bangalore, India
05.2015

Middle Year Program (MYP) -

Dar Es Salaam International Academy
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
06.2013

Aga Khan Primary School
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
07.2008

Skills

  • Small Group Reading Instruction
  • Positive Interactions
  • Collaborative Environments
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Class Encouragement
  • Class Engagement
  • Parent Communication
  • Play-Based Learning
  • School Programs
  • Personalized Support

Timeline

Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher

Stepping Stones Primary School
09.2022 - Current

Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher

Stepping Stones Primary School
09.2019 - 07.2022

Teacher Training (Internship)

Dar es salaam International Academy
01.2019 - 03.2019

Teaching Intern

Ingram Road Primary School
04.2018 - 05.2018

Religious Education Teacher

The Baab ul ilm Centre
09.2017 - 06.2018

Nursery Staff Member

Twinkles Nursery
02.2017 - 06.2018

Religious Education Assistant

The Baab ul ilm Centre
09.2016 - 06.2017

Cover Teacher for English

Al-hilal Primary School
07.2016 - 08.2016

Teaching Phonics Level 2 Certificate -

New Skills Academy

Edx Online Learning

Bachelor of Arts - Childhood Studies

Leeds Beckett University

QA Level 3 Award -

Millie's Trust Paediatric First Aid (RQF)

International Baccalaureate Diploma -

Indus International School

Middle Year Program (MYP) -

Dar Es Salaam International Academy

Aga Khan Primary School
Sarah Dewji