Teresa Parker

As a qualified science teacher in the UK I have worked in Birmingham and London where I was also deputy in the science department. I moved to Dubai in 2005 and have been with Dubai British School as a parent since it opened its doors. My older 2 daughters have left DBS and are now a Cambridge Law graduate and Warwick Law undergraduate. I am very grateful to the dedicated and talented staff of DBS who helped them achieve their goals. I have worked as a science and ICT teacher in Dubai before I joined DBS as an Learning Support Assistant for secondary science 3 years ago. I value my role here in the DBS Secondary Inclusion Department as it is important to ensure that no child is overlooked. Best teaching moment I am very fortunate to be working in a department where the teachers want to ignite a passion for science and challenge all their students in ways that are motivating and rewarding. Inspiring a love of learning and continuing to learn throughout one's life is what makes teaching worth it.

I am originally from the UK where my employment was in the Tourism sector. I moved to Dubai with my family in 2007. With having two boys both with different learning difficulties, I felt very passionate about being able to help and support other children achieve their goals. So in 2011 I joined the DBS Secondary Inclusion Department . Originally I was across all subject but now mainly based in maths and have totally enjoyed every moment since. Best Moment In Teaching There are far too many best moments at DBS, but those light bulb moments from the students are always priceless

My love for working in education began in 2007I first joined the DBS family as a library assistant and continued while working across various Taaleem schools, transitioning into the Inclusion department. In 2007, I relocated to the UAE with my husband from my busy life in London where I completed a degree in Biomedical Science. I worked as a scientist for many years in the NHS before discovering my love for working with children and being a mother of 2, how rewarding that role can be. Through my work with students from KS1 across to KS5, I realised this was truly a passion of mine. While supporting students I was able to witness firsthand the impact a little support can have on a child’s academic and personal development. I believe early inclusive practice ensures individuals meet their academic needs but also their social and emotional developments that set the foundations to a great beginning in life. This is the reason I have embarked on this journey within the Secondary Inclusion department specialising in English support. Best Moment In Teaching Seeing the happiness, energy and enthusiasm in a child willing to do well and push themselves is one of the biggest rewards. Their success is a reflection of their hard work and I am fortunate enough to be part of that journey.