Instructor Profile
Hiba Al Sayegh
Languages: English, Arabic
Qualifications: Hiba holds a Bachelor’s in Preschool and Primary Education and has further enhanced her expertise through various professional qualifications, including a CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Services, an NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Assessing Vocational Achievement, and a Diploma in Educational Testing Competence. Additionally, she has earned an OTHM Level 4 Certificate in Internal Quality Assurance, a Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis, and a Registered Behaviour Technician Certification, equipping her with the skills to effectively support diverse learner needs.
Teaching Experience: 20 years
Current Position: Early Years Cache 3 Assessor
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
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