Layla Al Aradi

• Guided students towards appropriate resources for extended study beyond the classroom setting.
• Assisted in developing curriculum that catered to individual learning style of each student.
• Supervised lunch breaks and playtime to ensure safety of all children involved.
• Maintained safe and productive learning environment by enforcing school rules and regulations.
• Promoted student wellbeing with consistent monitoring of classroom activities.
• Assisted teaching staff in planning and executing lesson plans for effective learning outcomes.
• Facilitated smooth communication between school management, teachers, parents, and students for better transparency in operations.
• Collaborated closely with special education department when necessary, ensuring inclusion of all learners.
• Encouraged active participation from students during class discussion sessions, fostering critical thinking skills.
• Coordinated extracurricular activities, enriching the educational experience of students.
• Managed classroom behaviour by implementing effective disciplinary strategies.
• Provided guidance to students for improved academic performance.
• Addressed any issues or conflicts amongst students promptly to ensure a harmonious environment.
• Collaborated with teaching staff to assess student performance and devise improvement strategies.
• Implemented interactive teaching techniques, boosting student interest in subjects.
• Fostered a positive educational atmosphere, enhancing overall student engagement.
• Conducted regular meetings with parents to discuss student progress and behavioural issues.
• Ensured compliance with school policies and procedures at all times to maintain discipline on campus.
• Cooperated with other staff members to share, maintain and make best use of resources and facilities.
• Established and enforced classroom rules in line with school behavioural policy.
• Challenged students by assigning level-appropriate tasks and homework.
• Applied effective questioning to elicit answers from students and extract existing knowledge.
• Planned and conducted periodic assessments to monitor student progress, marking tests quickly and providing detailed individual feedback.
• Used previous grades to create motivational academic targets for students.
• Prepared and presented student reports at parent teacher evenings, offering detailed feedback and insights for individual students.
• Observed other instructors and lecturers, learning new techniques for future lectures and courses.
• Alerted pastoral teams of concerns about particular students to offer appropriate support.
• Identified student strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback to improve results.
• Engaged students with lesson materials by building positive rapport.
• Collaborated with teaching assistants and mentors to deliver additional support to struggling students.
• Set academic targets for students, communicating constructive feedback to address obstacles to learning.
• Assessed student performance, behaviour and class engagement.
• Reported on students' progress and attitude to learning at parent-teacher meetings.
• Delivered informative progress reports aiding student development.
• Minimised low level disruption by enforcing classroom policies.
• Supported department development plans to meet new national curriculum requirements.

Additional Achievements:

• Conducted routine campus patrols to maintain safety, reducing behavioral incidents by over 50%.

• Developed and implemented a student recognition program to promote positive behavior and leadership.

• Designed a behavior tracking system that improved reporting accuracy and follow-up with parents and counselors.

• Led training sessions for student prefects to reinforce peer-to-peer discipline strategies.

• Collaborated with school leadership to improve supervision during recess and class transitions.

· Provide social counseling to students (Primary, Middle & High school) referred by the teachers

· Provide social counseling to students (Primary, Middle & High school) who come voluntarily and facilitate them according to their needs

· Where appropriate, liaise with and advise teachers, administrators and parents of specific students of concern

· Maintain records of all social counseling that take place

· Produce, regularly review and update as necessary the Strategic Plan and Policy for Social Counseling in liaison with the Principal

· Support the academic coordinators and subject teachers in raising academic standards of students

· Source external providers to lead student, staff and parent workshops related to personal and social issues of students

· Manage attendance registers

· Update attendance registers based on notifications and late entry records

· Contact parents if a student is absent uninformed daily

· Help manage early exit of students from school

· Implement the high school guidance curriculum through delivery of classroom units and Infusion in content areas

· Counsel individuals and small groups of students with problems

· Consult with teachers, staff and parents regarding the developmental needs of students.

· Refer students with problems to appropriate program specialists or community agencies.

· Participate, coordinate and conduct activities that contribute to the effective operation of the counseling program and school

· Participate and facilitate the intervention teamprocess

· Plan and evaluate the building counseling program and Pursue continuous professional growth

· Help implement the duty supervision roster by monitoring staff attendance of duties

• Kept detailed records of all interactions and interventions, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Performed in-depth assessments to determine client issues and potential treatment plans.

Additional Achievements:

• Initiated and led “Mental Health Week” to raise awareness, leading to increased participation in counseling sessions.

• Designed Individual Support Plans in collaboration with SEN staff for students with learning or behavioral challenges.

• Organized and facilitated workshops on emotional regulation, bullying prevention, and digital safety.

• Partnered with external mental health specialists to support at-risk students through referrals and follow-up.

• Collected student feedback to improve counseling effectiveness and inclusivity.

• Conducted professional development sessions for teachers on identifying early signs of distress and intervention techniques.

• Compiled reports which assisted management in decision making.
• Managed appointments to facilitate efficient meeting schedules.
• Liaised with suppliers, enabling timely delivery of office supplies.
• Streamlined communication for better team coordination by promptly relaying messages.
• Handled telephone calls professionally, resulting in positive customer feedback.
• Ensured smooth operation of office equipment, reducing downtime.
• Prepared documentation, ensuring all files were up-to-date and readily available.
• Sorted mail daily, ensuring prompt distribution to relevant parties.
• Undertook general clerical duties including photocopying and scanning; kept the workflow steady and uninterrupted.
• Assisted colleagues with administrative tasks when needed, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Took minutes at meetings, facilitating clear communication among staff members.
• Inputted data quickly and accurately to maintain reliable records.
• Gathered and registered information on database.
• Answered phones, replied to emails and directed calls to appropriate department.
• Built positive working relationships with staff and customers for helpful department support.
• Supported staff with administrative needs for photocopying, faxing and filing.
• Handled incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages.
• Arranged filing systems for easy use and retrieval by personnel.