Adria Morris Arafat
***********@*****.*** Phone: 801-***-****
***** ******** ***** *****, *******, TN 38018
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Dynamic and results-oriented educator with extensive experience in academic leadership, curriculum development, and staff management. Adept at fostering a positive learning environment and driving educational excellence. Seeking a challenging role in an esteemed organization to leverage expertise in advancing student success and organizational growth.
EXPERIENCE
Principal K-12
Panama City Advanced School, Panama City, Florida
Aug 2021 - June 2023
Orchestrated comprehensive school administration including strategic staffing, student welfare, rigorous testing protocols, and enrollment management. Director Middle/High
American School of Creative Science, Sharjah, UAE
Aug 2015 – June 2017
Provided visionary leadership in academic and pastoral care, overseeing recruitment, performance evaluation, and professional development of teaching staff. Foundation (Bridge) English Teacher
Abu Dhabi Women's College, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Aug 2009 – June 2015
Spearheaded curriculum design initiatives, delivering tailored courses and conducting regular professional development sessions for faculty. English Language Instructor
International School of Choueifat, Cairo
Aug 2007 - Jun 2009
Guided students to excel in standardized exams including SAT, TOEFL, and IGCSE, while mentoring and training teaching colleagues. English Language Teacher
Cairo Modern School for Girls, Cairo
Sep 2006 - Jun 2007
Pioneered the implementation of an American curriculum, providing comprehensive training for English faculty.
Foundation (Bridge) English Instructor
Nizwa College of Education, Nizwa, Oman
Sep 2005 - Aug 2006
Developed rigorous curricula and provided instructional leadership, emphasizing technology integration and pedagogical innovation. ESL Instructor
Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah, USA
Aug 2004 - May 2005
Delivered engaging and effective ESL instruction, focusing on grammar, reading, and speaking skills.
English Language Teaching Coordinator
Amid East, Gaza, Palestine
Jul 1997 - Mar 2002
Directed teaching staff, facilitated professional development, and delivered specialized English courses including ESP and TOEFL preparation. English Language Arts Instructor
Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza
Sep 1993 - Mar 1995
Provided comprehensive English language arts instruction and language support to engineering students.
EDUCATION
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Westminster College, Sep 2003 - Mar 2006
Summa Cum Laude
Post Graduate Certificate of Teaching Higher Education (PGCTHE) Tamk University, March 2010
Bachelor of Science in English
Weber State University, Sep 1981 - Jun 1988
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, OneNote, Publisher)
Skilled in workshop facilitation and presentation
Expertise in educational technology, including iPads and educational apps
Familiarity with course management systems such as Moodle, WebCT, and Blackboard Vista