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Maheen Khan

Primary School Teacher

Toronto, Canada

Work Experience

  • Primary School Teacher

    Drongan Primary School

    Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 -5 months

    • Job Details:Delivered engaging, well-paced lessons aligned with the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence, incorporating cross-curricular links and real-world relevance. Planned and adapted differentiated instruction to support the diverse needs of learners, including those with EAL, SEND, and varying academic abilities. Used formative and summative assessment tools to monitor pupil progress, set learning targets, and provide constructive feedback to promote continuous improvement. Managed classroom behaviour effectively through inclusive strategies, restorative approaches, and positive reinforcement. Collaborated with the class teacher and support staff to reflect on teaching practices and adjust planning accordingly. Built strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents to foster a nurturing, inclusive, and respectful learning environment. Engaged in ongoing professional development and reflected on teaching experiences to improve pedagogical approaches.
  • English Support Teacher

    Santa Quiteria Primary School

    Sep 2022 - Jun 2024 -1 yr, 9 months

    Spain

    • Job Details:Supported the delivery of English lessons across various year groups, focusing on improving oral fluency through interactive activities such as role play, games, and storytelling. Designed and implemented engaging lesson materials that targeted key language skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Provided tailored 1:1 and small-group language support to EAL learners, helping them build confidence and improve comprehension. Assisted lead teachers in lesson planning, classroom management, and adapting instruction to suit diverse learner profiles. Promoted cross-cultural awareness through the organisation of cultural exchange sessions and themed events. Built positive relationships with pupils to encourage active participation in class discussions and activities. Collaborated with staff to evaluate language learning strategies and enhance pupils' overall English proficiency.
  • Kindergarten English Teacher

    Plato Language Academy

    Feb 2020 - Feb 2022 -2 yrs

    South Korea

    • Job Details:Taught English to young learners (ages 4–6) through a play-based approach, incorporating phonics, songs, stories, and movement into daily lessons. Developed creative, age-appropriate lesson plans that promoted foundational skills in speaking, listening, reading, and early writing. Created a warm, supportive classroom environment that encouraged curiosity, language exploration, and social-emotional growth. Monitored pupil progress and adapted instruction to meet the individual developmental needs of each child. Maintained regular communication with parents through reports, meetings, and updates to involve them in their child’s learning journey. Collaborated with Korean co-teachers to ensure lessons were culturally sensitive and aligned with the school’s learning objectives. Organised special events and performances to showcase pupils’ English learning and build their confidence in public speaking.
  • Education

    • Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education

      University of the west of Scotland

      Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 - 1 Year

    • Bachelor's Degree in English

      McMaster University

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2017 - 5 yr

    • Bachelor's Degree

      John Fraser Secondary School

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2012 - 4 yr

    Skills

    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Urdu

      Fluent
    • Spanish

      Intermediate
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