Instructor Profile

Farah Taha

Nationality: Saint Kitts & Nevis

Languages: English, Arabic, French

Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Nutrition & Dietitian with a license from DHA (Dubai Health Authority) / Master’s degree in Education from University of Derby (UK) / Pearson BTEC Level 5 – Diploma in Education & Training / CACHE Level 3 – Diploma in Child Care Education and Services from International College, Australia / CACHE Level 5 – Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services

Teaching Experience: 16 years +

Current Position: Early Years Trainer & Assessor; Head of Business Development

Melanie Awakian

“I have been in the education field working with children of various ages for nearly 9 years. I hold a Bachelor’s in Psychology and have also received my Cache Level 5 Diploma from Hi-Fliers in 2021. I am a motivated Academic Coordinator who is committed to children and educator development, learning experience enhancement, and well-being improvement. A hard worker and quick learner, I aim to apply my knowledge and experience in promoting high quality education to the young.”

Current Position: Early Years Teaching Trainer

Gina Uttam

Nationality: British (Ethnicity: Indian)

Qualifications: Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Studies / CACHE level 2- Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
 / CACHE Level 3- Diploma for Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educators) / CACHE Level 4- Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner / CACHE Level 5- Diploma In Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services

Current position: Head of Academics- Hi-Fliers Academic Institute.

Working Experience: 6 years across Dubai International Academy, Raffles Nursery and Amity Early Learning Centre