Merly Casem

Homeroom Teacher at International Philippine School, Al Khobar, KSA

Sharjah

Filipino Private School

Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 -1 yr

Job Details:Designed and implemented creative, play-based lesson plans that developed foundational literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving skills in KG1 students. Taught performing arts, music, dance, and storytelling, boosting students’ confidence and self-expression. Conducted arts and crafts activities to enhance fine motor skills, creativity, and imagination. Specialized in preparing students for school events, programs, and cultural celebrations, ensuring they perform with confidence. Fostered social and emotional development by teaching sharing, teamwork, and positive communication. Maintained a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment, encouraging curiosity and active participation. Collaborated with parents through regular progress updates and parent-teacher meetings to discuss child development. Monitored and assessed student progress, adapting lessons to meet individual learning needs. Integrated story-based and experiential learning methods, making concepts easy to understand for young learners. Organized interactive games and outdoor activities that supported physical development and coordination.

The Indian International School

Aug 2012 - Aug 2022 -10 yrs

Job Details:Taught performing arts, arts and crafts, and 'my small world' subjects, encouraging creativity and imagination in young learners. Designed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to promote early literacy, numeracy, and social development. Organized and trained students for various school events, programs, and performances, ensuring they were confident and well-prepared. Created a safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment that fostered curiosity and independent learning. Collaborated with parents and school staff to track student progress and address individual learning needs.

Tutorial Classes

Aug 2009 - Aug 2012 -3 yrs

Job Details:Worked in partnership with an area of elementary school to provide one-on-one teaching to cater special needs of students on an as-needed basis.

International Schools Group, Dammam (American School)

Aug 2008 - Aug 2009 -1 yr

Job Details:Taught all the academic subjects in grade 2. Designed and delivered engaging lessons across English language arts, math, science, and social studies, aligned with the American curriculum and common core standards. Implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, ensuring that all students achieved academic success. Conducted formative and summative assessments, tracked student progress, and prepared detailed report cards and feedback for parents. Fostered a positive classroom culture by organizing morning meetings, team-building activities, and character education lessons that encouraged empathy, respect, and collaboration. Integrated educational technology tools to enhance classroom learning and student engagement. Planned and supervised field trips, cultural events, and school assemblies, preparing students to participate confidently and effectively. Collaborated with subject specialists and the school administration to create an integrated and well-rounded curriculum. Maintained regular communication with parents through conferences, newsletters, and progress updates to strengthen home-school partnerships.