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Dania Khan
Deputy Manager and FS-2 Teacher at British Orchard Nursery
Dubai, United Arab EmiratesWork Experience
Deputy Manager and FS-2 Teacher
British Orchard Nursery
Aug 2024 - Present -1 yr, 1 month
- Job Details:Oversee the delivery of high-quality education, ensuring all students — including Emirati and those with special needs — make good progress, while promoting Arabic language and Emirati heritage. Ensure compliance with KHDA regulations, maintaining accurate records, adhering to health and safety standards, and implementing rigorous policies and procedures. Recruit qualified staff according to KHDA standards and ensure the school's vision and mission, as stated in the approved academic plan, are fully implemented.
British Orchard Nursery
Aug 2023 - Aug 2024 -1 yr
- Job Details:Apply modern early years teaching practices, incorporating child-initiated, hands-on learning while promoting strong communication, reading, and writing skills using strategies like systematic synthetic phonics. Plan and deliver a broad, balanced curriculum aligned with EYFS development matters, collaborating with staff to create an engaging, play-based environment that supports all learners, including those with additional needs. Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress through effective observation, feedback, and data analysis to ensure high standards of attainment and personal development for every child.
Dubai Modern Education School
Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 -1 yr
- Job Details:Set up a child-led learning environment aligned with EYFS, planning and delivering engaging, active lessons while promoting sustainability through resource-making. Maintain strong home-school communication via Google Classroom and track student progress through regular observation, individual learning plans, and behavior management systems like Class Dojo. Create and update child-centered displays and bulletin boards to celebrate learning and foster an inspiring classroom atmosphere.
Dubai National School
Aug 2014 - Aug 2015 -11 months
- Job Details:Acted as a pioneer by holding a CACHE Level 3 diploma and supported colleagues in pursuing their own qualifications. Advised and guided fellow teachers on effective EYFS classroom setup and best practices. Shared expertise to improve teaching standards and promote professional development within the team.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in English Literature
Punjab UniversityJan 2008 17 yr 8 Months
Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services
Jan 2025 8 Months
Diploma in Preschool Practice
Jan 2013 12 yr 8 Months