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Aya Ismail

Cairo

Summary

I am a dynamic and goal concentrated educator, associated with strong organisational and communicative skills, with a proven track record at The British School of Egypt. I foster a safe, fun and inclusive environment for all learners by building a teacher-student relationship based on reciprocated trust, respect, compassion and care. My key skills and non-negotiables include safegaurding, classroom containment, effective behaviour management strategies, structured lesson plans, differentiation based on ability groups and learning styles, and effective communication to enhance academic performance and build strong relationships with parents, ensuring the home-to-school chanel remains open to support a positive learning environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary School Teacher

The British School of Egypt
03.2021 - Current
  • Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
  • Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
  • Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
  • Provided individualized support to struggling students through targeted interventions, resulting in improved academic performance.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, guardians, and colleagues through effective communication and collaboration, fostering a supportive learning environment for students.
  • Served as a positive role model for both students and colleagues alike; demonstrated professionalism and dedication towards continuous improvement throughout my career.
  • Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.

Assistant Producer

BBC News
08.2019 - 07.2021
  • Facilitated pre-production meetings gathering all necessary parties such as writers, actors, directors thus ensuring a cohesive understanding of project expectations.
  • Streamlined communication between departments by effectively organizing meetings and distributing relevant information.
  • Conducted thorough research for accurate fact-checking during pre-production stages, resulting in accurate and informative content.
  • Supported post-production editing processes, contributing to timely project completion and high-quality deliverables.
  • Managed social media accounts associated with productions promoting engagement with viewers online.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, leading to the implementation of innovative production techniques.

Head Waitress/Supervisor

Franco Manca
08.2019 - 02.2021
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing attentive and friendly service to patrons.
  • Streamlined communication between front-of-house and back-of-house teams for smoother restaurant operations.
  • Enhanced dining experience through expert menu knowledge and personalized recommendations.
  • Ensured compliance with health regulations through regular staff training on food safety protocols.
  • Supervised server staff and simultaneously served personal section of tables.
  • Maintained a clean and inviting dining area to enhance overall guest experience at the restaurant.
  • Developed strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty to the establishment.

Stylist

Agrodolce
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Generated positive word-of-mouth marketing by providing an exceptional customer experience, leading to increased store traffic.
  • Organised sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting team members and assisting with tasks as necessary.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends and industry news, ensuring relevant styling suggestions for clients.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalised styling advice and outfit recommendations.
  • Educated clients about products maintenance to meet needs and preferences.

Law Intern

Baker & McKenzie
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Reviewed, drafted and revised agreements and contracts to protect client interests.
  • Conducted extensive legal research on various topics, enabling senior attorneys to make informed decisions during case strategy development.
  • Increased understanding of legal concepts for clients by creating informative materials and presenting them in a clear, concise manner.
  • Researched statutes and laws to support compliance and legal risk management.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations by conducting thorough contract reviews before finalisation.
  • Observed contract negotiations and offered feedback to paralegals on language, terms, and conditions.
  • Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.

Art Teacher

Riskallah's Summer Kids Camp
07.2013 - 08.2013
  • Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
  • Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
  • Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades Foundation through Year 6.
  • Implemented effective classroom management strategies, maintaining discipline while fostering creativity and individuality in student work.
  • Improved student engagement in the classroom by designing innovative, project-based learning experiences focused on artistic expression.
  • Documented student work in order to exhibit and celebrate learning process of each child.

Education

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Wrexham University
Wrexham, North Wales, United Kingdom
01-2026

Bachelor of Science - English Law

Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
05-2018

Skills

  • Fun, safe and positive learning environment
  • Fostering student engagement, curiosity and autonomy
  • Positive and effective behaviour techniques
  • Classroom management and seating plans
  • Teacher collaboration
  • Lesson planning
  • Interactive learning
  • Individualised learning plans
  • Differentiated instructions
  • Conflict resolution staretgies
  • Verbal and written communication and feedback
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Multitasking and organisation

Timeline

Primary School Teacher

The British School of Egypt
03.2021 - Current

Assistant Producer

BBC News
08.2019 - 07.2021

Head Waitress/Supervisor

Franco Manca
08.2019 - 02.2021

Law Intern

Baker & McKenzie
01.2019 - 05.2019

Stylist

Agrodolce
05.2018 - 06.2019

Art Teacher

Riskallah's Summer Kids Camp
07.2013 - 08.2013

Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Wrexham University

Bachelor of Science - English Law

Cairo University
Aya Ismail