Teacher Principal
Resume:
ALEXANDER NADER
Rosanna, Victoria, 3084
Australia
Mobile: +61-457-***-***
E-mail: adl4wv@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER SUMMARY:
A well-qualified and highly experienced international school leader, with proven range of senior management skills, strong leadership qualities, and demonstrable success in leading world-class schools across Australia, Middle East and Africa.
LEADERSHIP SKILLS:
Certified as a School Principal by the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Certified as a Deputy Principal by the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates.
Chair of Governors at the Melbourne Montessori School in Victoria. 1996 - 1999
Governor at the Brighton Montessori Kindergarten in Melbourne. 1993 - 1996
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Master of Educational Psychology 1990
The University of Melbourne
Melbourne - Australia
Bachelor of Education 1987
La Trobe University
Melbourne - Australia
Bachelor of Arts 1985
Monash University
Melbourne – Australia
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS: A. Nader
Charles Dale Memorial International School September 2015 - June 2020
Port Harcourt - Nigeria
Principal
Provided strategic and operational leadership that inspires the pursuit of excellent educational standards and pastoral care, with highly effective safeguarding at its heart.
Embraced developments in educational thinking and promoted evidence-based practice to support the School in realizing the ambition of an “Outstanding” rating and to develop the full potential of each child regardless of background or circumstance.
Established and maintained high expectations for the attendance, behaviour and conduct of children that are applied fairly and consistently such that they are reflected in the learning environment.
The School prepares students for the CIE, IGCSE examinations. At the end of Year 9 students sit the Cambridge International Check Point Examinations in English, Mathematics and Science. And at the end of Year 11 they sit the Cambridge IGCSE Examinations.
Tylos Private School August 2013 - June 2015
Manama - Kingdom of Bahrain
Principal
Developed a galvanising culture of positivity and fostered strong and productive relationships across the School and the community to ensure wide success.
Ensured a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on pupils’ achievements, using data analysis and benchmarks to track and monitor progress in every child’s learning.
Created an outward facing school that fosters collaboration with other schools to champion best practice and secure achievement for every child.
Al Hekma International School August 2011- June 2013
Manama - Kingdom of Bahrain
Deputy Principal
Assisted the Headteacher in ensuring the achievement of the highest possible educational standards, creating an atmosphere and structures in which students feel valued and staff have high expectations of them.
Developed strategic plans ensuring that teaching and learning are of the highest standards through vigorous self-review and high levels of quality assurance.
Co-ordinated the provision of an ambitious and coherently planned curriculum that is designed to give all learners the knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed in life.
Future International School January 2009 - June 2011
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Deputy Principal
Successfully led the strategic School Improvement Plan setting targeted performance goals and objectives as part of the school’s self-evaluation and development.
Evaluated standards of teaching and learning, ensuring that high standards of professional performance were established, appraised and maintained.
Inspired and empowered staff to deliver high quality contemporary learning and teaching, through the sharing of best practice.
Managed appropriate procedures for staff recruitment, selection, appointment, induction, deployment, development, retention and performance management.
SABIS International School September 2006 - June 2008
Beirut - Lebanon
Academic Consultant
Worked collaboratively and proactively with teachers to monitor the effectiveness of the curriculum and seek areas for improvement to enhance the academic learning and achievements of students.
Implemented forward looking strategies and policies to ensure the school’s vision is translated into agreed objectives and operational plans which promote and sustain continued school improvement.
Monitored pupils’ academic progress, social development and achievement to enhance the learning experiences of young people and professional development of staff.
Private Practice February 2002 - August 2006 Brighton - Australia
Educational Psychologist
Engaged in the private practice of counselling, providing direct support to students at risk, advice to principals and teachers on case management, support to affected families, and advocacy services to minimize factors that impact adversely upon the emotional, mental, and psychological wellbeing of clients.
Implemented robust and sustainable strategies to ensure the re-engagement and education of young people, overcoming their barriers to learning, equipping them with the skills for future success and enabling their reintegration into meaningful onward progression.
Royal Park Hospital December 1996 - January 2002
Parkville - Australia
Research Manager
Developed, through applied research and education, strategies that fostered improvement in the psychiatric nursing care of individuals suffering mental illness, particularly in the area of assessment, treatment modalities and educational intervention.
Provided consultancy on issues related to mental health and provided expert advice to organizations concerned with developing educational practices and service development.
Commonwealth Attorney-General’s Department March 1986 - October 1996
Melbourne - Australia
Psychologist
Contributed effectively to the achievement of the key strategic directions of the Department’s functions by providing specific analytical and psychological assessment regarding client management.
Developed preventive and proactive interventions for the early detection, identification and resolution of both work and personal problems that may adversely affect performance and wellbeing.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
Awarded a Medallion and a Certificate of Appreciation from the Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department for Meritorious Service. 1996
Awarded a Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS) Postgraduate Scholarship from the Office for Research at the University of Melbourne. 1990
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Registered with the Psychologists’ Registration Board of Victoria, Australia.
Member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Member of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists, Australia.
Associate Member of the College of Counselling Psychologists, Australia.
COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT:
Proficient in Microsoft’s Windows & Office; together with Apple’s Operating Systems and applications.
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