Education & Instruction
Early Years Education, Child Development, Play-Based Learning, Differentiated Instruction, Phonics & Numeracy, Learning Support
Early Years Educator
Shehla Fakih
Kindergarten teacher and early-years specialist creating inclusive, child-centred classrooms through play-based learning, phonics, sensory exploration, and thoughtful family partnerships.
- Students
- 60+
- Activities
- 100+
- Videos
- 60+
- Since
- 2018
About Me
Child-centred learning with structure, warmth, and curiosity.
Shehla Fakih is an Early Years professional with experience as a KG1 Homeroom Teacher and KG2 Teaching Assistant in an international school environment. Her work focuses on play-based learning, classroom management, phonics instruction, sensory activities, and individualized student support.
With a psychology background and ongoing NCFE CACHE Level 3 training, Shehla designs practical learning experiences that support academic, social, emotional, fine motor, and gross motor development.
Skills
A balanced blend of early-years pedagogy, classroom leadership, and digital communication.
Classroom & Student Management
Classroom Management, Behaviour Management, Parent Communication, Inquiry-Based Learning, Individualized Support
Professional & Technical Skills
Microsoft Office, AI Tools, Digital Content Creation, Social Media Management, PowerPoint Presentations, Video Editing
Experience
Teaching practice shaped by international school classrooms.
September 2022 - Present
Homeroom Teacher, KG1 IGCSE
Delhi Public School, Daratassalam International, Riyadh
- Delivered engaging early childhood education to 60+ students across multiple academic years, supporting academic, social, and emotional development.
- Designed 100+ hands-on learning activities for fine motor, gross motor, sensory, phonics, and numeracy development.
- Differentiated instruction to meet varied learning needs and encouraged inquiry-based learning through purposeful classroom activities.
- Built strong home-school partnerships through consistent communication with parents on progress, well-being, and classroom life.
- Led the development and publication of an Early Years curriculum and activity book implemented school-wide since 2024.
- Filmed, edited, and published 60+ classroom activity videos for school social media, strengthening parent engagement.
September 2019 - March 2021
Teacher Assistant, KG2
Delhi Public School, Daratassalam International, Riyadh
- Supported lessons through one-on-one student guidance and identification of varied learning needs.
- Encouraged social, cognitive, and developmental milestones through hands-on classroom activities.
- Organized annual day, colour days, and themed classroom events.
- Prepared interactive PowerPoint presentations for online classes.
April 2018 - May 2018
Substitute Teacher, Grades 1-5
International Indian Public School, Riyadh
- Executed lesson plans and supported teaching staff in classroom activities and school events.
- Supervised large student groups during play time and dispersal.
Projects
Selected work that translates early-years practice into resources families and teachers can see.
Curriculum Resource
Early Years Curriculum & Activity Book
Led the creation and publication of a practical Early Years activity book that became a core teaching resource across the school from 2024 onward.
Digital Content
Classroom Activity Video Series
Planned, filmed, edited, and published 60+ classroom activity videos that made student learning visible and strengthened parent engagement.
Learning Design
Play-Based Activity Library
Designed 100+ hands-on activities spanning sensory exploration, phonics, numeracy, fine motor skills, and gross motor development.
Education & Credentials
Academic grounding in psychology with focused early-years development.
2019 - 2023
Bachelor of Science (Hons) Psychology
Arden University, UK
September 2025 - In Progress
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector
Professional certification in progress
2024
ADHD: Everyday Strategies for Elementary Students
University at Buffalo
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