Ghadeer Grant
Date of birth: **.**.****, Jeddah / Saudi Arabia
Tel.: 010********
Email: *******.*****@*****.***
Nationality: Egyptian
Personal Profile
I am a highly committed and professional Head of Academic Department who enjoys working with other people. Dedicated, resourceful and dynamic character who is willing to undertake challenging responsibilities and share new ideas within the department. Looking to contribute my skills in a school that offers genuine opportunity for career progression.
Work Experience
Senior Leadership and School Policies team member: 2018-2019
● Collaborate with SLT members to create school policies
● Ensure staff members apply policies in handbook
● Develop a comprehensive written organization policy manual
● In charge of Professional Development policy within organization
● Developing School Improvement Plans to be implemented by staff
● Take an active role within the School Improvement Team Head Of English Department: 2016 – 2019
Nada International School/ Al – Hasa, Saudi Arabia
● Develop a comprehensive written curriculum based on existing / updated curriculum objectives / syllabus distributions / schemes of work (as per student needs)
● Monitor curriculum coverage (on a regular basis) within the Department.
● Take an active role in sourcing and securing Professional Development for staff.
● Set an exemplary professional example to staff by exhibiting high standards of ethics and integrity.
● Assist staff in your department with disciplinary / other issues with students and parents, as required.
● Ensure all deadlines are met by departmental members
● Assist and support departmental members, when dealing with staff, students and parents.
● Produce a Department Development Plan in conjunction with department members in line with the School Improvement Plan.
● To provide classes with satisfactory work during teacher absence (If required).
● Ensure effective induction of new staff in line with school policy. Head of Staff Professional Development: 2018-2019
● Organization of staff development
● Role definition of team members
● Producing Professional Development Updates to school staff
● Providing resources for PD
● Integration of whole school focus areas
● Registering individuals for PD
● Completing all paperwork and admin matters in liaison with Executive Principal
● Final decision in respective PD matters
● Develop professional development sessions based on staff requirements
● Create a comprehensive PD policy within the scope of the organization vision and mission English Language Teacher: 2013-2019
Nada International School/ Al – Hasa, Saudi Arabia
● Has a deep subject knowledge about the subjects taught.
● Teach IGCSE and AS/A-Level English Language and Literature
● Take an active role to developing and updating a comprehensive written curriculum and associated materials.
● Plan lessons carefully, having regard to the schemes of work as per school policy.
● Use a range of effective instructional strategies and resources promote a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
● Communicate clearly by keeping accurate students’ records and by producing clear, concise reports.
● Manage student behavior in the classroom effectively, as per school policy. English Language Teacher: 2010-2012
Pioneers International School/ Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
● Actively use assessment data to modify teaching and learning.
● Mark the work of students regularly offering timely and in depth feedback on classwork and homework.
● Keep detailed accurate records of student assessment tasks and homework tasks.
● Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve teaching and learning.
● Participate in all aspects of standardized testing actively as required.
● Prepare students assessment and examinations, and involve actively in the administration and invigilation process.
● Be willing to undertake extra support classes / after school classes as per required by Subject Coordinator. Education
Bachelor Degree in Biotechnology- 2005-2010
German University in Cairo
High School- AS-Level- 2003-2005
Manarat Jeddah International School
Primary and Middle School
Manarat Jeddah International School
Further Education
Cambridge Teaching and Learning Certificate- 2017
Certificate in Teaching IELTS
London Teacher Training College -2017
ICDL- 2014
TEFL Diploma
Cambridge Training College Britain-2012
Cambridge CELTA
International House-2018
Workshops
Enhancing Learning Using Technology
University of Dammam- 2015
Cambridge English for Schools
Cambridge English Language Assessment, Riyadh- 2016 Active Learning and Assessment for Learning- English Development Course, Cambridge- 2017
Extra-curricular Activities
Head of Student Council at Nada International School Head of Inquisitor- school magazine team
Main organizer for fund-raising events at school
Skills
Languages: English – Mastery of spoken and written Arabic – Mother Tongue
Computer Skills: MS Office – excellent
References are available upon request