Educational Consultant and Trainer
Resume:
Linda Sue VanLaan
Female, American
Currently living in Qatar, all documents attested and approved by the MOE adcp1l@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Master of Arts in Differentiation, Grand Valley State University, USA Master of Arts in School Leadership, 1991, Calvin College, USA Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education, 1982, Tennessee Temple University, USA EXPERIENCE
Principal, 2017-2019, Al Shoumoukh International Academy, Qatar
• UK Curriculum, Grades K-9
• Joined the new campus prior to the first day of school to launch the opening, hire staff, purchase resources, enroll students, and oversee all administrative tasks.
• Achieved 92% of KPIs set by management
Primary Principal, 2016 – 2017, English Modern School, Qatar
• Cambridge UK Curriculum, Grades 1-6
• Supervised primary teachers to implement Cambridge standards and CIE
• Provided Professional Development related to Cambridge standards
• Led the committee to achieve QNSA accreditation
Assistant Head of School, 2014 – 2016, GEMS American Academy, Qatar
• US Curriculum, Grades Pre-K to 12
• Achieved 89% of KPIs set by management
• Assisted the Head of School in all leadership tasks, including budgeting, evaluating staff, scheduling, curriculum planning, purchasing resources, writing policies, marketing, and discipline matters.
• Provided training and coaching on NGSS, STEM, and STEAM curriculum Vice Principal, 2010- 2014, Abu Dhabi Education Council, UAE
• Grades KG to 12, UK and US curriculum
• Guided Principals and Teachers in school reform
• Established SMART goals and supported staff in reaching them
• Served on committees where UK and US standards were used to create curriculum maps Educational Consultant, August 2007 – July 2010, Higher Colleges of Technology, Madares Al Ghad School Reform Project, Dubai, UAE
• Grades KG to 12, UK and US curriculum
• Guided Principals and Teachers in school reform
• Planned and delivered weekly Professional Development to staff English Teacher, 2006-2007, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
• Taught English to UAE nationals using ESL strategies English Teacher, 2006, Friends Boys School, Palestine, IB curriculum Primary Teacher, 1982-2005, NorthPointe Schools, USA
• US Curriculum. Grades KG to 6, all subjects
CERTIFICATION
Teaching Certificate from State of Michigan, USA, Certified to teach grades K-8, all subjects RELATED EXPERIENCES
• Educational leadership roles in five different schools in the Middle East, including Palestine, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
• Over 200 Professional Development sessions planned and presented to educators in six different countries – topics related to internationally recognized best practices.
• Strong connections with the Qatar Ministry of Education REFERENCES: Marlene Horton, Abu Dhabi Education Council adcp1l@r.postjobfree.com
Biteena Frazier, English Modern School
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Selina Collins, American Academy School
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