Juna Zeharzad

ADEK Approved Early Year Educator | EYFS Curriculum |

Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

About

Passionate and dedicated EYFS Nursery Teacher with over two years of experience in early childhood education. Skilled in creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children, fostering social, emotional, and cognitive development in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. I specialize in planning and delivering engaging, play-based activities that promote curiosity, creativity, and independent thinking. With strong communication skills and a commitment to positive relationships with children, parents, and staff, I strive to maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.

Experience

  • Early Childhood Educator at PICCADILLY NURSERY
    Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    Supporting children’s development through play-based learning, creativity, and care in line with the EYFS framework. Passionate about building positive relationships with children and families to create a nurturing nursery environment.

  • Jack and jill nursery Abudhabi (2 yrs 10 mos)
    • Teacher
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Collaborate with lead teachers to create engaging lesson plans that meet curriculum standards. Assist in age-appropriate activities that support EYFS curriculum, In the moment planning/approach. Continuously monitor children to ensure safety at all times, and report child abuse and neglect when necessary. The lead teachers carry out various activities which lead to the emotional, intellectual, and social development of children; the assistants need to help teachers in successfully conducting these activities. Help with preparing lessons and organizing various classroom activities.

    • Teacher
      Sep 2023 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 1 mo

  • Elementary School Teacher at G.H.S NGO Quarters
    Nov 2015 - Mar 2017 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Design and implement engaging and age-appropriate lesson plans to support early childhood development. Create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment that fosters learning and social development. Organize and conduct educational activities and games that promote cognitive, social, and motor skills. Provide individualized support to students based on their unique learning needs and developmental stages. Monitor and assess students’ progress, providing feedback and adjusting teaching strategies to meet their needs.