Manager English

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:

Principal- Female Technical College, Saudi Arabia

Vice-Principal Foundation (team of 6 SAMs and 60 teachers)

Head of Department, Foundation Studies (team of 70 teachers and 6 Curriculum Team Leads), Foundation Manager (team of 40 teachers and 4 Curriculum Team Leads)

Cambridge PET exam- TCA- with full marks from Cambridge inspectors and no areas for development ; increase of pass rate from 40% to 80%

Lead Speaking Examiner- Cambridge Speaking exams

Lead Teacher- Coordinating Levels 3, 4 and the English Program for Diploma

Lead Teacher and Exam Developer- A Sharqiyah University, Oman

Lead Teacher- Workshop Presenter AUA Thailand- Annual National PDP

EDUCATION:

BA- Linguistics- French and English Studies

SIT TESOL Certificate- (July 2010)

Romanian Government Certified Translator/Interpreter (English-French)

FOREIGN LANGUAGES:

English- IELTS (8)

French

SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE:

The Oxford Partnership-International Technical College Qurayat- Principal, December 2018- April 2019

Responsible for the overall leadership of the college and management of resources

Ensure Students and Team members understand and adhere to our Values and are inducted appropriately into College and their individual role.

Responsible for the recruitment of new students, orientation and induction of both students and staff

Maintain and develop faculty’s academic standards and support staff performance

Oversee day-to-day management, control and operation of course provision within the college, including effective deployment of staff and physical resources.

Create, maintain a productive and supportive environment for the students

Create a professional college structure and environment in order to support the company’s objectives

Efficiently manage college resources

Ensure compliance with the regulatory requirements

Lead the Quality Board for Foundation and Vocational Departments, at three critical points in the semester to review, progress, quality and achievement for students and teams.

Establish the process of the setting of targets for the college and to work towards their achievement.

Establish common standards of practice within the college and develop the effectiveness of teaching and learning styles.

Member of the Quality Board responsible for implementing the QA Cycle for successful outcomes.

Lead, mentor and guide the team, from recruitment activities, successful induction and performance management throughout the Academic Year.

Development of the SAR and associated processes, along with the lead on the QIP for the college

Build strong relationships with stakeholders, both within and outside the organization

Support initiatives in the College through the successful development of small business units for students to engage to real work environments to achieve valuable work experience.

Lead on Observations, CPD and development of team members.

To develop and review curriculum, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the department.

The Oxford Partnership- International Technical College Madinah, Vice-Principal, Foundation. August 2018- December 2018

Leading the Foundation Teaching Team to deliver a successful and positive learning journey for students to achieve their goals. Curriculum delivered including Islamic Studies, English, Gym, IT and E Learning. Team consists of 6 Student Achievement Managers and 3 Student Achievement Support, along with 60 Teachers.

Ensure Students and Team members understand and adhere to our Values and are inducted appropriately into College and their individual role.

To oversee day-to-day management, control and operation of course provision within the department, including effective deployment of staff and physical resources.

To actively monitor and follow up trainee progress and support with effective interventions

Lead the Quality Board for Foundation, at three critical points in the semester to review, progress, quality and achievement for students and teams.

To establish the process of the setting of targets within the department and to work towards their achievement.

To establish common standards of practice within the department and develop the effectiveness of teaching and learning styles.

Member of the Quality Board responsible for implementing the QA Cycle for successful outcomes.

Lead, mentor and guide Foundation Team, from recruitment activities, successful induction and performance management throughout the Academic Year.

Development of the SAR and associated processes, along with the lead on the QIP for the Foundation Team

Build strong relationships with stakeholders, both within and outside the organization

Support initiatives in the College through the successful development of small business units for students to engage to real work environments to achieve valuable work experience.

Lead on Observations, CPD and development of team members.

To develop and review curriculum, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the department.

Interserve Female College-Al Khobar- Head of Foundation Studies.

March 2016- June 2018

Managing a team of approximately 70 English, IT and Math instructors and 6 Curriculum Team Leads

Interviewing, mentoring and inducting new staff

Teaching team appraisals- observations, feedback, arranging support

Reports for and meetings with the Institutional Review (Ofsted inspections) and COE teams

Semester timetabling, assigning daily cover

Reporting the Foundation data to the Vice Principal and Principal

Organizing and holding curriculum meetings with the staff and team leads

Senior Management Team meetings

Analyzing and reporting data

Organizing, coordinating and administering the internal quizzes, exams

Organizing, coordinating and administering Cambridge PET exam- increase in the pass rates from 40% to 80%); responsible for the Medical Program exam (Aptis exam and ICT exams- outstanding results for both of them

Organizing and coordinating the speaking examiners team

Laureate Female College Al-Kharj - Foundation Manager.

August 2015- March 2016

Managing a team of more than 40 English, IT and Math instructors

Interviewing, mentoring and inducting new staff

Reporting the Foundation data to the Head Office

Report writing for COE visits

Organizing and holding curriculum meetings with the staff and coordinators

Senior Management Team meetings

Analyzing and reporting data

Timetabling (courses and teachers)

Organizing, coordinating and administering the internal quizzes, exams

Organizing, coordinating and administering Cambridge PET/KET exam

Organizing and coordinating the speaking examiners team

Laureate Female College Al-Kharj - English Coordinator.

September 2014- July 2015

Coordinating Levels 3, 4 and English for Diploma (approximately 23 English instructors)

Organizing, coordinating and administering Cambridge PET/KET exam

Organizing and coordinating the speaking examiners team

Coordinating and administering the internal exams for the stated levels

Mentoring and inducting new staff

Planning and writing the schemes of work for the Foundation Program in accordance with COE and Cambridge requirements

A’Sharqiyah University, Ibra, Oman - English Coordinator.

September 2013- July 2014

Exam Committee member- 1st line management

Coordinating the Intermediate Level (10 English instructors)

Developing, organizing, coordinating and administering Intermediate Level exams, quizzes and assignments

Quality Assurance Committee Member

Mentoring and inducting new staff

Sur University College, Oman- English Language Instructor.

September 2012-July 2013

Organizing, coordinating and administering Intermediate Level exams, quizzes and assignments

Coordinating the English Grammar and Conversation Club ( 7 instructors)

Teaching ESL courses to all levels and Diploma

Lesson planning

American University- AUA Thailand- MTT Branch- English Language Instructor Lead Teacher.

August 2010- September 2012

Lead Examiner- for all exam levels (12 instructors) as well as the placement and exit exams

Quality Assurance Committee Member

Coordinating the Grammar and Writing Clubs

Presenter at the National Annual PDP- AUA Thailand

Mentoring new staff

Casena Serv SRL- Language Centre- English Manager

August 2004- June 2010

Lead Examiner- placement, exit and level assessments

Teaching ESL courses to highly trained professionals (Internal affairs and legal)

Managing the daily activity of a small-size language centre (4 instructors)

Business planning and financial activities in accordance with the local provisions and regulations

In house English courses and translation services for corporate clients like Beaufour Ipsen, Sicomed-Zentiva, George Washington Financial Corporation, Oracle, Samsung Electornics etc

Bonet Industrial SRL- Interpreter.

March 2007- July 2008

Liaise the American management and the Romanian governmental authorities for legal ad financial contracts.

Liaise the financial management team with the American and Swiss partners of the company, banks, and financial institutions.

Managing the daily activity of the office (10 employees) daily schedule, authorizing payments, purchases, trips.

S.C. ChPM Impex SRL- Purchase officer and Translator/Interpreter

May 2002- May 2007

Coordinating the pharmaceutical purchases from the Far East, Middle East and Latin America areas

Achieving the monthly and annual targets keeping within the allocated budget

Translation of contracts, registration dossiers for being submitted with NMA, Romania.

In House English Instructor teaching Business English to a small group of adult students medium to advanced levels.

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