Isabell Els McLean
Pearl,Qatar
Summary
Experienced educator focused on early childhood development, fostering nurturing environments that promote academic and social growth. Employs innovative teaching strategies to engage young learners and instill a passion for learning. Proven ability to create inclusive classrooms that support diverse learning needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work history
KG teacher
Hamilton International School
Mesiameer, Qatar
2025.08 - Current
- Led circle time sessions effectively, fostering group interaction among kids.
- Facilitated child-centred activities, promoting social development.
- Utilised interactive storytelling to foster language acquisition amongst pupils.
- Fostered creativity by incorporating arts and crafts into the daily curriculum.
- Collaborated with other staff for planning school events and festivals.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings to discuss student performance and areas of improvement.
- Organised field trips, enriching students' practical knowledge base.
- Coordinated with parents to share children's progress and behaviour in class.
- Supervised outdoor play, ensuring safety at all times.
- Interacted with each child individually to understand their needs and interests better.
- Engaged students with hands-on activities which encouraged active participation from all learners.
- Developed creative learning environments for children's intellectual growth.
- Updated photos to online portals, enabling parents to see child progress in kindergarten settings.
- Delivered engaging lessons focussing on phonics, reading and writing.
- Encouraged learning through play to aid social, emotional and educational growth within kindergarten settings.
- Attended staff meetings to communicate new ideas and teaching styles.
- Recorded child observations and communicated progress updates to parents.
- Used regular assessment data to influence further planning, provision and intervention.
- Attended kindergarten events to socialise and build relationships with children and parents in informal settings.
- Utilised learning through play to enhance children's creativity.
- Built student confidence through targeted learning exercises and activities.
- Safeguarded children appropriately, escalating concerns to senior staff.
Teacher/Team leader
Newton International Academy
Doha
2013.09 - 2025.07
- Created an enjoyable and interesting learning environment for the students.
- Organised classrooms to encourage a positive learning environment.
- Created daily lesson plans and schedules to promote student learning.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Instilled classroom routines to address student needs.
- Delivered teaching methods and materials to meet students' needs and interests.
- Prioritised strategies to develop responsible, independent learners.
- Assessed each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed instructional programme.
- Designed innovative teaching techniques that earned positive feedback from school management.
- Planned lessons according to national standards which covered all requirements and prepared the learners for standardised tests.
- Prepared tests and examinations to determine how well students were learning.
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress.
- Managed teaching and learning development to better student attainment.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Meeting parents to resolve educational and behavioural needs and concerns.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Working alongside other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise primary school programmes.
- Collaborated with other teachers to coordinate social activities and field trips in alignment with curriculum.
- Adhered to the school's student discipline code to manage behaviours.
- Assisted in developing student-led after-school programmes.
- Completed training courses to keep up to date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshop.
- Deputised in Team Leaders’ absence to lead teaching staff from all year groups.
Teacher
Kwaggasrand Primary School
Kwaggasrand, Pretoria
2012.04 - 2013.08
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated a positive learning experience.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' individual needs and interests.
- Administered assessments to determine each student's specific educational and social needs.
- Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional programme.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Set up lesson materials, bulletin board displays and demonstrations.
- Completed assignment grading in a timely manner to communicate student progress.
- Planned the annual concert, a part of the curriculum.
Head Teacher
Gogga castle
Midrand
2009.01 - 2012.03
- Enriched learning environments to stimulate student learning and achievement.
- Built on subject expertise to enhance department teachings.
- Planning and implementing of school program.
- Development and writing of rapports.
- Optimised student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with parents and teaching staff on strategies to reduce disruptive behavioural incidents.
- Planned, implemented, monitored and assessed classroom instructional programme.
Education
BEd ECD And Foundation Phase Teaching - Bachelor of Education
University of Pretoria
PretoriaBA Hon - Biblical and Religious Studies
University of Pretoria
PretoriaHigh School Diploma - Education
Zwartkop High School
Centurion, GautengSkills
- Collaboration
- Teaching material development
- Interactive classroom technology
- Classroom management
- Creative lesson planning
- Curriculum development
- First Aid trained
- Field trip planning
- Positive learning environment
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Differentiated instruction
- Classroom organisation
- Fostering inclusivity
REFERENCES
Available on request
COURSES
- EDUCARE 15 modules
- White Rose Maths – Reasoning and Problem solving, Mathematical Talk and Questioning
- Alison - Managing Health and Safety in schools Management Skills
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking
- Equality, Diversity and Discrimination
- Environmental Awareness Training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
KG teacher
Hamilton International School
2025.08 - Current
Teacher/Team leader
Newton International Academy
2013.09 - 2025.07
Teacher
Kwaggasrand Primary School
2012.04 - 2013.08
Head Teacher
Gogga castle
2009.01 - 2012.03
BA Hon - Biblical and Religious Studies
University of Pretoria
High School Diploma - Education
Zwartkop High School
BEd ECD And Foundation Phase Teaching - Bachelor of Education
University of Pretoria