Our City of London Nursery Teachers

 

Kristina Preidyte, Area Manager/School Principal

Kristina has worked in the Early Years Sector for the last 8 years and now brings her wealth of experience and passion to Hatching Dragons. Trilingual herself, she understands fully the benefits of bilingual education. Her biggest hope is to help children foster an appreciation of our world and her secret talent is her incredible baking skills.Kristina graduated from Arts Academy with an Award and has experience supporting and working with families with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Kristina holds an Enhanced DBS Check, Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate and is the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Health and Safety Officer.

 

Ali Ali,Acting School Principal/Room Lead

Ali has been with Hatching Dragons since 2021, joining the City branch at the time of Kristina's appointment to build up the school ahead of the Ofsted inspection that ultimately saw them achieve a Good (with some outstanding features). Ali support our Blue Dragons/Preschool Room as a Leader alongside supporting Kristina as a School Principle.He holds a degree in  Early Years and  holds an active Level 3 Paediatric First Aid training certificate and advanced Designated Safeguarding Officer training.Ali  has an Enhanced DBS check.

 

Yue Zhou,Third in Charge/Deputy Room Lead

Ruby joined the school at the same time as Ali, having finalised her Masters in Education from Kings College London. As the lead of our preschool room, she brings her the balance of both adult led and child-led learning strategies that structure learning in and around our vocabulary lists and intercultural programme. She is Level 3 Paediatric First Aid trained and holds Level 2 in Safeguarding. Ruby has an Enhanced DBS check.

 

 

Jane Cook, Nursery Chef.

Jane has joined our team all the way from the USA. Jane wanted to work in Early Years sector as she believes nutrition is a pivotal part of childhood development. Jane believes  teaching children the  importance of quality food sets them up to live healthy and happy lives.  Jane completed her Degree in Health Science at Furman University . She then completed training at Le Cordon Bleu in Gastronomy and Nutrition . Jane also hold a Level 3 certificate in Food safety and Hygiene. Jane spend her time walking her  dogs, working out, cooking and baking. Jane holds an Enhanced DBS Check.

 

Baby Room Team

 

Sophie Chen, Room Lead

Sophie joined the school in the early spring of 2021 just as we were coming out of lock down. Working initially in the toddler room, she secured advanced baby room training from the NDNA and took over the running of our baby room space late last year. She holds a Masters in Education, Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and advanced Safeguarding level 2.Sophie  has an Enhanced DBS check.

 

Winnie Yiu, Deputy Room Lead

From Hong Kong, Winnie loves to share her culture with the children, helping them to foster a global mindset and an understanding of different backgrounds. She has a BA in Early Childhood Studies, a Level 2 Safeguarding qualification,Level 3 Paediatric First Aid   and  has an Enhanced DBS check.

 

Khadija Dreyief, Early Years Assistant

Khadija has been working with children since 2014. She enjoys contributing to the children developments and is currently studying towards her Level 3 Early Years Educator course. Khadija enjoys spending her spare time with her family, cooking and learning new things. Khadija holds a Level 2 in Safeguarding,Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and has an Enhanced DBS check.

 

Aesha Rahman, Apprentice  

Aesha has joined our city team as an Apprentice, she is currently completing her Level 3 Early Years Educator course. Aesha has spent some time working as a Arabic teacher and is the  happiest when supporting children to grow and develop. Aesha holds an  Enhanced DBS check.

 

Inci Sel, Early Years Educator

Inci holds a BA in Preschool Education. She has been working in the Early Years Sector for the last 4 years and most recently worked as a Creative Drama Leader. Inci is originally from Turkey and has now relocated to the UK to continue her journey working with children. Inci enjoys  swimming, going to the theatre, scuba diving, knitting, volleyball and painting.Inci holds a Level 2 in Safeguarding, an Enhanced DBS Check and  Level 2 First Aid Certificate.

 

 

Blue Dragons and Preschool Team

 

Ali Ali,Acting School Principal/Room Lead

Ali has been with Hatching Dragons since 2021, joining the City branch at the time of Kristina's appointment to build up the school ahead of the Ofsted inspection that ultimately saw them achieve a Good (with some outstanding features). Ali support our Blue Dragons/Preschool Room  as a Floor Lead alongside supporting Kristina as a School Principle.He holds a degree in  Early Years and  holds an active Level 3 Paediatric First Aid training certificate and advanced Designated Safeguarding Officer training.Ali  has an Enhanced DBS check.

 

Yue Zhou,Third in Charge/Deputy Room Lead

Ruby joined the school at the same time as Ali, having finalised her Masters in Education from Kings College London. As the lead of our preschool room, she brings her the balance of both adult led and child-led learning strategies that structure learning in and around our vocabulary lists and intercultural programme. She is Level 3 Paediatric First Aid trained and holds Level 2 in Safeguarding. Ruby has an Enhanced DBS check.

 

Xinyu Zhang, Early Years Educator

Xinyu has worked with primary school children as a teaching assistant. Xinyu holds a BA  in  Early Years Education and Practice PGCE primary with mathematics.Xinyu enjoys helping children develop their skills to succeed to prepare them for school. Xinyu enjoys cooking different cuisine on her time off. Xinyu holds a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid  and holds Level 2 in Safeguarding. Xinyu has an Enhanced DBS check.

 

Lily Nixon, Early Years Assistant

Lily has joined our team as an apprentice and is currently studying for her Level 3 Early Years Educator course. Lily enjoys being creative with the children. Lily holds a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and  Level 2 in Safeguarding. Lily  has an Enhanced DBS check.

 

 

Samantha Beasley, Early Years Educator

Sam has been working in the Early Years Sector for the last 4 years. Sam holds a  Level 2 and Level 3 Qualification in childcare. Sam believes that all children are unique in their own way and she enjoy helping them develop and learn throughout their time at nursery. Sam enjoys drawing ,reading, going for long walks and learning new languages.Sam is also currently learning sign language.Sam  hold a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and a Level 2 in Safeguarding. Sam  has an Enhanced DBS check.

Zizhen Li, Early Years Assistant

Zizhen is an engaging practitioner, who’s energetic nature never fails to captivate the children and motivate them to learn. Zizhen loves seeing the  children achieve new milestones, like saying new words in Mandarin. With her BA in Painting, she inspires the children to be imaginative and creative.Zizhen  hold a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and a Level 2 in Safeguarding. Zizhen  has an Enhanced DBS check.

 

Roaya Fadel,Early Years Assistant

Roaya has joined our team in the city nursery as an Apprentice, she is currently completing her Level 3 Early Years Educator course. Roaya  hold a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and a Level 2 in Safeguarding. She also has an Enhanced DBS check.

 

 

 

Weekend School Team

 

Yue Zhou,Weekend School Lead

Ruby holds a  Masters in Education from Kings College London. Ruby   brings her the balance of both adult led and child-led learning strategies that structure learning in and around our vocabulary lists and intercultural programme. She is Level 3 Paediatric First Aid trained and holds Level 2 in Safeguarding. Ruby has an Enhanced DBS check.

 

 

 

Zizhen Li, Weekend School Assistant

Zizhen is an engaging practitioner, who’s energetic nature never fails to captivate the children and motivate them to learn. Zizhen loves seeing the  children achieve new milestones, like saying new words in Mandarin. With her BA in Painting, she inspires the children to be imaginative and creative.Zizhen hold a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and a Level 2 in Safeguarding. Sam  has an Enhanced DBS check.

 

 

Hatching Dragons Support Staff 

 

Tara Conroy,Early Years Assistant

Tara joined the schools as an Early Years Assistant in 2021, she works part time  to support the teams with the children daily routines whilst studying for her Nursing Degree at Kings College. Tara  hold a Level 3 Paediatric First Aid and a Level 2 in Safeguarding. She also has an Enhanced DBS check.

 

 

Sadaf Chowdhury ,Early Years Assistant

Sadaf  joined the schools as an Early Years Assistant in 2022, she works part time  to support the teams with the children daily routines whilst studying for her Nursing Degree at Kings College. Sadaf   holds a Level 2 in Safeguarding. She also has an Enhanced DBS check.

 

 

 

Josie Fergus ,Qualified Early Years Educator

Josie joined our schools as a Qualified Early Years Educator in 2022. Josie wanted  to work in Early Years as she wanted to help bring up the next generation of children to be resilient, loving and confident. Josie loves to  swim, dance and paint landscapes. Josie also enjoys traveling and  learning about other cultures and people from all around the world. Josie hold a Level 3 in Childcare and has an Enhanced DBS Check.

 

 

 Taoxingyu Hu,Early Years Educator

Taoxingyu  joined our schools in 2022 when completing her BA in Education phycology works on a part time basis whilst studying for  her Masters in Education.Taoxingyu  holds an Enhanced DBS Check.

 

 

 

Jessie Zhang.Early Years Assistant

Jessie   joined our schools in 2023 as a Chinese Drama and Performance Art Teacher. Jessie works on a part time basis at the schools. Jessie holds an Enhanced DBS Checks and Level 3 in First Aid.

 

 

 

Huiyan Sun.Early Years Assistant

Huiyan joined the team in 2022 once completing her MA in Theatre and Performance Studies. Huiyan holds an enhanced DBS Check.

 

 

 

 

 

Mozghan.Early Years Assistant

Mozghan has recently joined the team on a part time basis. Mozghan started her career working with children as a childminder, she then starting working with agencies before joining our team.Mozghan  wanted to work with children as she is a  mother herself and wanted to continue to support young  children's development and growth. Mozghan holds an Enhanced DBS Check.

 

 

Joy Zhu, Qualified Early Years Educator

Joy has spent the last 6 years working in the Education Sector, she has a range of experience working overseas and within the Early Years and Primary school sector.Joy hold a Master in Education and is a Chinese Qualified Teacher. Joy chose to working with children as she has enjoys seeing the  children progress. She enjoys  creating  Chinese culture related activities and engaging with the children.Joy enjoys playing the  piano, guitar and  singing.Joy  holds an Enhanced DBS Check and  Level 3 Paediatric First Aid Certificate.