Meryl Francis

Education professional with 25 years of teaching experience, including over 4 years at top-tier institutions in the UAE, with a specialism in Science and Computer Education. Strong track record in course coordination, materials development, and assessment design across British, American, and South African curricula. Combines a multidisciplinary science background with proven leadership as a Grade Leader and mentor, building high-performing teams and driving curriculum improvement.

Comfortable with Excel and school management software for tracking, moderation, and reporting.

Teacher of English at Ministry of Education (MOE) (2022-04 – Present)

• Coordinate and deliver British and Emirati English curricula to Grade 8–9 Elite and Grade 11 (Advanced, General, and Elite) streams as a Cycle 2 educator in a top-tier UAE institution.
• Develop course materials and individualised lesson plans tailored to each student's language level, learning needs, and career interests, improving engagement across mixed-ability classes.
• Design oral and written assessments to track progress and target intervention, moderating and recording marks across multiple school software platforms.
• Maintain consistent parent communication on academic progress and behaviour, and monitor attendance and attainment using Excel-based tracking tools.
• Serve as Grade Leader for 5 years and Flag Mentor, supervising staff teams and contributing to peer teaching, professional training, and community fundraising initiatives.

Teacher of Mathematics at International Community School (2021-10 – 2022-03)

• Taught Grade 5–6 Mathematics within the American Curriculum at a UAE institution, covering algebra, geometry, trigonometry, calculus, statistics, and probability.
• Coordinated course delivery and developed curriculum-aligned materials and assessments, including workbooks, presentations, games, and quizzes.
• Designed assessment instruments to evaluate student learning through classwork, homework, coursework, and term exams, identifying strengths and target areas for improvement.
• Monitored academic and behavioural progress using multiple school software systems, maintaining accurate reporting records.
• Communicated progress and targets in parent–teacher–student meetings, providing continuous feedback, support, and guidance.
• Contributed to curriculum development and collaborated through peer teaching to raise teaching quality and student achievement.

IT Lead Teacher at Hemel Hempstead School (2021-07 – 2021-09)

• Relocated to the UK after a successful interview, holding valid DBS and QTS certification.
• Appointed IT Lead for the school, supporting digital learning integration across departments.

Lead Teacher at Aston Manor Primary School (2006-01 – 2020-03)

• Held leadership responsibilities as Grade Head Teacher for 14 years, mentoring staff, organising assemblies, and recording meeting minutes.
• Managed assessments and learner records, including moderating results, updating learner profiles, compiling reports, and producing smartboard teaching materials.
• Mentored new and existing teachers to support professional growth and strengthen instructional practice schoolwide.
• Led student supervision through playground duty and afterschool programmes, and coached netball, mini cricket, and swimming to support physical development.
• Met regularly with parents and guardians to discuss learner progress, building strong home-school partnerships.

Homeroom Teacher at Edenglen Primary School (2005-01 – 2005-12)

• Delivered curriculum-aligned teaching across core subjects, adapting methods and materials to meet diverse student needs and interests.
• Supported student development through individualised instruction, remediation, and counselling to build confidence and perseverance.
• Led supervision and school activities, including playground duty, outings, and coaching netball and hockey.
• Managed assessment and reporting by evaluating skills, identifying knowledge gaps, and maintaining learner profiles.
• Contributed to school improvement by revising foundation phase programmes and using smartboard-based instructional materials.

Homeroom Teacher at Colin Mann Primary School (2002-01 – 2004-12)

• Taught Year 3 core subjects within the South African Curriculum, including English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, and Life Skills.
• Promoted holistic development through classroom games, outdoor activities, and coaching netball, swimming, and mini cricket.
• Supervised large groups of learners across classrooms, halls, school grounds, and school tours, averaging 1,000 students.
• Planned creative, curriculum-aligned lessons and completed all required administrative paperwork, including attendance registers and promotion schedules.

Teacher of English at Fairsand Primary School (2001-01 – 2001-12)

• Taught English across Year 6–7 and delivered Media lessons for Year 1–7 within the South African Curriculum, while tutoring Year 5–7 Mathematics and English using IEB/Cambridge standards.
• Developed a balanced English curriculum and ran workshops to enhance student progress and engagement.
• Led school activities including fundraising, Christmas plays, drama, and dance, and coordinated field trips to theatres, libraries, and cinemas.
• Promoted holistic student development through classroom games, outdoor activities, and coaching netball, swimming, and mini cricket.

M.Ed. in Leadership and Management – Middlesex University, Dubai (2024-11)

Diploma in Professional Coaching – Reece Turner (2021-04)

Diploma in Business Management – UNISA College, South Africa (2006-07)

Diploma in Accounting – UNISA College, South Africa (2004-07)

B.Ed. in Primary Education — Physical Science, Biology, Mathematics, English & Computer Education – University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2000-07)

Secondary Certificate in Accounting, Physical Science, Biology, English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Life Coaching Skills – South Africa (1996-12)