Iram Ammad

Dedicated Early Childhood Educator and Lead Preschool Teacher with 15+ years of experience creating nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environments for infants, toddlers, and preschool children. Experienced in curriculum planning, child observation, developmental documentation, family partnerships, and classroom management. Skilled in Reggio Emilia-inspired, Montessori-influenced, play-based, and inquiry-based learning approaches.

Strong background supporting children's social-emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and creative development through intentional teaching and meaningful relationships. Experienced in designing learning environments, supporting school readiness, mentoring teachers, and collaborating with families and colleagues. Knowledgeable about Texas Child Care Licensing requirements and NAEYC best practices.

Lead Teacher - Giggle and Grow - Texas

(2025-03)

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and hands-on learning experiences supporting children's language, cognitive, physical, sensory, and social-emotional development.
• Create engaging, organized classroom environments that encourage exploration, creativity, independence, and meaningful play.
• Observe children's interests, abilities, and developmental progress and use observations to plan individualized learning experiences.
• Document children's growth through ongoing observations and developmental assessments to support intentional lesson planning.
• Use positive guidance strategies to promote self-regulation, confidence, independence, and respectful relationships.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment aligned with licensing and quality standards.
• Mentor Texas State University practicum students during classroom placements and model effective early childhood teaching practices.
• Collaborate with classroom staff to provide consistent, responsive learning experiences and maintain a positive classroom environment.

Lead Teacher - St. George's Episcopal School - Texas

(2022-08 - 2024-12)

NAEYC Accredited

• Designed engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments using Developmentally Appropriate Practices.
• Planned and implemented learning experiences supporting early literacy, STEM, creativity, social-emotional development, and school readiness.
• Conducted child observations, assessments, and developmental documentation to guide individualized instruction.
• Built strong partnerships with families through daily communication and conferences regarding children's development and learning.
• Adapted learning experiences to meet diverse developmental needs and learning styles.
• Collaborated with colleagues to maintain high-quality classroom practices aligned with NAEYC standards.
• Supported children's independence, problem-solving, communication, and positive social interactions through intentional teaching and play-based experiences.

Lead Teacher - The Raffles Nursery - Dubai, UAE

(2021-03 - 2021-12)

• Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning experiences for young children.
• Created engaging play-based learning experiences that encouraged creativity, exploration, communication, and independence.
• Supported children's language development, emotional well-being, self-confidence, and emerging independence.
• Mentored junior teachers and collaborated with colleagues to maintain effective classroom practices.
• Communicated with families and supported collaborative relationships focused on children's development and progress.

Lead Teacher - The Wonder Years Nursery - Dubai, UAE

(2014-09 - 2021-02)

• Created Reggio Emilia-inspired learning environments that encouraged children's curiosity, inquiry, creativity, and independent exploration.
• Planned and implemented play-based learning experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
• Used child observations and documentation to identify interests, developmental needs, and opportunities to extend children's learning.
• Designed hands-on experiences supporting children's cognitive, language, social-emotional, physical, and creative development.
• Organized family events and classroom projects that strengthened parent partnerships and family engagement.
• Fostered respectful relationships within a diverse, multicultural early childhood community.
• Collaborated with teaching teams to provide consistent, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology/Psychology - Punjab University

CACHE Level 3 Diploma - Children and Young People's Workforce Early Learning and Childcare Pathway - United Kingdom (2013)