Al Yasat Private School
IN THIS SECTIONElementary School
Alberti Strydom completed her teaching degree in both English and Accounting from the North West University (South Africa) in 2010.She was an English teacher for five years and Head of Performing Arts in Hartbeespoort High School in South Africa. Alberti loves drama and music and is keen to perform in community theater. She enjoys the arts, traveling and spending time with family. Alberti aspires to advance her studies in Education and teaching English as a second language.
Nida has been teaching for the past 12 years, catering to multiple and diverse curricula. She is an experienced teacher, curriculum advisor and subject coordinator. Nida completed her Masters in Economics and Finance with first division. She went on to complete a Bachelors in Education and gained CELTA certification from the University of Cambridge. Nida has performed stupendously in her academic and professional life. She enjoys reading, watching movies and spending quality family time. Nida is looking forward to an exuberant learning year ahead to achieve year-end teaching and learning goals.
Mr. Andrew Petrucci is a qualified English and ESL teacher originally from Niagara Falls, Canada. Among his other titles are father, expat, travel blogger, and published poet. In addition to his passion for writing, he spends time roaming the globe, hiking, swimming and reading. Professionally, Mr. Andrew began his teaching career in London, England where he worked as substitute teacher, SEN teacher, and one-on-one tutor for students dismissed from mainstream schools. He has also spent time teaching ESL to adults in Toronto and worked as a classroom teacher in Kuwait.
Rachael graduated with an honours degree from Mary Immaculate College in Ireland. During her time in university she had the opportunity to specialise in the area of Special Education Needs, an area which has helped her to identify the learning targets and needs of many of her past and current students. Rachael has been teaching for ten years in total. She has been teaching in Abu Dhabi for three years now and her most recent post was at an ADEC school where she was the Year Lead for the Grade 4 classes. Rachael also taught at Belvedere British School where she was responsible for teaching Grade 2 for two years. Rachael enjoys creating a positive, and supportive learning environment for her students which promotes high expectations for both the learning and behaviour of students. Rachael provides ongoing support and assessment in her classroom which allows room for growth and feedback on the children's progress. In her spare time Rachael enjoy keeping physically active in the gym, cooking and travelling the world.
Sheima has ten years of experience teaching and co-ordinating Islamic studies. She is in her fifth year at Al Yasat. Before joining Al Yasat Private School Sheima worked at Dubai and Baghdad channels supervising and presenting TV programs in addition to her teaching. Sheima holds first aid and emergency evacuation qualifications because she believes that all children should learn in a safe, caring, protecting environment. Also enjoying Arts and crafts calligraphy and poetry. One of Sheima’s self-set targets is to see all children enjoying learning with high self-confidence to reach what they aspire.
Mrs. Shaima Sobhy Abdel Fattah El-Bealawy is an Egyptian Nationality 28 years old Graduated from the Faculty of Arats and Education Department of Arabic Language and Islamic Studies Menoufia University 2011 she is married and has two children She started her career in the UAE in 2013, She has worked in 3 schools before Alyasat school Private school. Her current job in al yasat private school as Arabic teacher started September 2018. Her favorite things are reading books on women's issues and following fashion news.
Hiba Mohamed Elmahdy received her BA from SUEZ Canal University in Egypt where she completed her Bachelor Degree in History Studies. Following this she accomplished two special Diploma; one in Teaching and the other in Education Technology. Hiba has a total of 14 years of experience in different Elementary and Middle schools for different classes. She has been teaching Arabic Social Studies in Al Yasat Private School since 2011. Hiba enjoys most outdoor activities as well as reading and exploring new parts of the world.
Mr. Ahmed has a Bachelor degree in Social Studies from the University Cairo, Egypt and has taught in schools in Abu Dhabi and abroad. Family and teamwork are my aspirations. He adores sports like tennis, swimming as well as reading, music and art as some other of my hobbies. He is married and a father to three children; Amr, Abdallah and Khadija. He has 10 years’ experience in teaching Social Studies across the early years and primary students, including teaching Social Studies across different abilities and special educational needs. He is a motivated team worker, and is familiar with the new educational techniques and strategies, using creative methods to interact with his students. Joining Al Yasat Private School has been an ambition to enhance his experience with preparing young students to be ready for life. Mr, Ahmed always believed that teaching talent is a gift of god but needs all the time to develop and modernize.
Andrea hails from Colombia, South America, where she received her Bachelor´s Degree in Physical Education. She has volunteered in teaching sports to different ages from different nationalities prior her degree. In coming to the UAE Andrea wanted to know and learn more about the local culture. She has been teaching in the UAE for 2 years and is looking forward to joining Al Yasat. Andrea enjoys traveling and playing sports.
Mr. Stephen comes from a town that is full of life and energy in Co. Meath, Ireland. He studied in Dublin
City University Institute of Education where he undertook a Bachelor of Education degree. During his
time in University, he specialised in Science Education and he understands the importance of Science
Education for the children. After graduating with an honour degree he taught for two years, teaching
grade 3, in Ireland before moving to Abu Dhabi this year. Stephen has continued his professional
development since graduating by completing courses on Child Protection, Classroom Management
and Assessment. Sport has always played a major role in his life and he has frequently played Gaelic
Football, Hurling, Soccer, Rugby, Golf and Swimming. Stephen has always had a love for teaching
from a young age and it is something he is passionate about. He understands the importance of
creating an open, friendly environment in the classroom where everyone is treated equally and
where everyone has a voice.
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The main features of the Al Yasat Private School comprise world-class infrastructure, top-flight faculty, high academic performance, excellent co-curricular facilities, and unique student projects.
