Maria Kuzmina

Early Years and Primary teacher delivering visible progress for diverse learners (British & IB PYP). Practice blends inquiry with explicit instruction, clear success criteria and consistent routines so every child—including EAL and SEND learners—moves forward confidently.

• Raised early literacy through systematic synthetic phonics (letter–sound correspondence, blending/segmenting, digraphs/trigraphs) and targeted small-group work.
  
   
• Strengthened number sense via structured practice and rich tasks; used ongoing assessment to close gaps.
  
   
• Built fun, inquiry based, caring classrooms with restorative routines and strong parent partnerships.
   

Teaching is evidence-informed and reflective: observation, portfolios and progress trackers guide next steps; technology is integrated to scaffold learning and streamline feedback. Collaboration matters—year-group planning/moderation, shared resources, and regular contribution to ECAs and whole-school events. Professionalism, safeguarding and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Master’s in Teaching; documents attested. References and police clearance available. Based in Abu Dhabi; available immediately and open to 2025 starts.

— Maria Kuzmina-Kindylidis

Early Years and Primary educator with extensive international experience across IB PYP, British, American and Singaporean curricula. Proven record of designing inquiry-led, play-based provision for ages 3–11, implementing systematic phonics and structured number work, and differentiating effectively for EAL and SEND. Experienced in assessment and progress tracking, parent communication and community engagement, and contributing to curriculum coordination, staff mentoring, admissions and academic reporting. Confident with Seesaw and Google Workspace. Master’s in Teaching; documents attested. Based in Abu Dhabi and ready to support a collaborative, high-expectations school community.

Master’s in Teaching (Moscow University of Foreign Languages, 2003–2007). IB PYP experience with school-based professional development (inquiry, assessment, differentiation). Certifications include TKT – Young Learners (Cambridge), TOEIC, and Certificate in English Language (Castleknock College, Dublin). Currently completing online Life Coaching and ADHD Coaching for Children programmes (in progress, 2025). Documents attested; references and police clearance available.