The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys
Martina Burke is an experienced educator currently serving as a Reading Leader and English Teacher at The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys since July 2022. Previously, Martina held the position of Head of English at Al Najah Private School in Abu Dhabi from August 2015 to July 2022, where responsibilities included developing educational programs, monitoring teacher performance, and overseeing assessments. Additionally, Martina briefly served as the Primary School Vice Principal at Al Najah Private School L.L.C. in late 2020 and contributed as a Mentor to Trainee Teachers at the University of Sunderland from 2016 to 2018. Early career experiences include teaching English at Ardscoil Phadraig and St Joseph's Secondary School. Martina holds a Higher Diploma in Education, English from the University of Galway and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from St Patrick's Pontifical University, Maynooth.