Executive School Principal
Resume:
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Canadian Bridge Academy, Abuja, Nigeria
Founding School Principal
Ongoing Roles
CEO / Founder
Canada Global Academy - International Franchise Program Ethos Education Consulting
Education Disruptor Magazine
Date: 2023 – Present
Martin Doherty
Executive School Principal School Founder
Summary
Dynamic educational leader with over 20 years of experience as a Founding Principal and School Director across American, British, and Canadian K-12 international schools. Proven track record in launching new schools and driving school improvement initiatives in 14 countries, focusing on academic excellence and operational efficiency. Business Work History: I am also certified and an experienced IT Senior Project Manager and Business Process Manager, having led huge business driven technology projects for 10 years with Fortune 500 companies in Toronto, CANADA and in the USA (IBM · Bell Mobility · Sprint PCS · TELUS Mobility · Canada Life); having led two of the largest North America telecom projects in history, along with a wide &very diverse range of other technology projects. Key Skills
- Strategic Vision and Educational Leadership
- Curriculum Development and Instructional Leadership
- Operational Excellence and Resource Management
Educational Work Experience
Spearheading the development and implementation of an international franchise program for Canada Global Academy, focusing on expanding access to high-quality Canadian education globally. Providing strategic consulting services through Ethos Education, guiding educational institutions in enhancing operational efficiencies and curriculum development.
Leading Education Disruptor Magazine to foster discussions on innovative practices and trends in the education sector, promoting thought leadership and community engagement.
Curriculum: Canadian (Ministry of Ontario)
Student count capacity: 100
Relevant Achievements:
Nationality: Canadian
Native Language: English
Health: Excellent
Driver License: Yes
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Arabic International School, Jeddah, KSA
Principal of Boys School
08/21 – 01/22
Nile Valley School, Khartoum, Sudan
Executive Principal
06/2019 – 2021
- Successfully launched the only “official” Ontario Ministry of Education- approved international school in Nigeria, establishing a robust academic framework aligned with international standards."
- Implemented innovative curriculum strategies that improved student performance metrics by 32% within 1 year.
- Led recruitment and development initiatives that resulted in a 92% increase in teacher retention rates.
- Spear headed Student Sales Funnel process that resulted in a 43% student prospect sign-up rate.
Specifics:
• Created the Academic Plan, business / financial plan & supporting materials
• Using a detailed Project Plan all school requirements were flushed out and met: Campus Facilities build and preparation plan (outside: the building, grounds, play equipment, etc., inside: murals, hallways, classrooms, technology, painting, etc.)
• Interviewed, hired and trained ALL admin and educational staff
• Best Practices: I established, documented and successfully implemented operational best practices.
• Behavior Management: I implemented & managed behavior management guidelines.
• Sales Process mapped out
• Marketing Plan (local and online)
• Website sales design enhancement, SEO, online marketing
• Day to day operations
Curriculum: American Common
Student count: 600 +students
(Short term project): I was brought on for two major school improvement areas:
Female Principal was to act as primary Academic Principal
My role was to ensure collaboration and alignment between boys and girl’s section
Behavior Management: I implemented & managed behavior management guidelines with a significant improvement of student and teacher behavior.
SIP (School Improvement Plan): I also completed this. Curriculum: American Common Core & UK (IGCSE)
Student count: 360 students
I was brought on for two major school improvement areas: Education:
Masters Educational
Leadership, Indiana
University,USA 2011
*(attested & apostolise)
TESOL, PhD, CCBE,
Canada2009
TESOL Certification 2006
Business / English –
BAA,CCBE, Canada 2008
System Analysis /
BusinessComputer
Programming, NSCC,
Canada 1992
Business Administration – BA
/Hammond College, IN, USA
1989
Novell Networking / PC
SupportSpecialist - Prime Tech
Institute, Canada 1993
Project Management
Certification - IBM
Education,Canada 1997
Business Process
RedesignCertification -
IBM Education,Canada 1998
Professional Courses
/Certificates:
Leadership and Team
Performance Workshop (Level
III)November, 2000
Apollo 13.5 … Team
BuildingWorkshop (Ontario
Science Centre) April 2000
The Breakthrough
Experience,October 1999
Longevity and
NutritionWorkshop,
April 1997
Power Speaking / Power
SellingWorkshop I & II October
1995/ 1996
Human Communications
(NLP)1995
Human Relationship
Workshop,August 1996
Nuero Linguistic
Programming)Workshop,
August, 1995
Master Mind Weekend
PersonalDevelopment
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Al Zuhour American International School (K12), Sharjah, UAE Western Principal
01/2016 – 06/2018
Best Practices: I established, documented and successfully implemented operational best practices.
Behavior Management: I implemented & managed behavior management guidelines with a significant improvement of student and teacher behavior.
SIP (School Improvement Plan): I also completed this. Hamilton Group (New School Start Up), Jebel Ali,
Dubai, UAE School Start-up Project Manager
07/2018 – 06/2019
For existing school building – new ownership.
Curriculum: UK (International Baccalaureate (IB)) using IPC methodology Formal school representative to present new school proposal to KHDA.
Initially presented Academic Plan, business / financial plan & supporting materials to KHDA and lead Academic Plan review meetings.
Using a detailed Project Plan all school requirements were flushed out and met: Facilities preparation plan (outside: the building, grounds, play equipment, etc., inside: murals, hallways, classrooms, technology, painting, etc.) marketing plan, website, etc.
Student capacity: 390 students (would only roll out K to Grade 4 the 1st year, with K6 at max.)
Student count: Increased from 2700 to 3,600 – a 33% increase. Teacher count: 230 … Personally recruited over 30 new teachers. Curriculum: American Common Core (Advanced Ed) with the core combined with the National UAE curriculum.
Students' Achievement (their attainment, progress, learning and development, including assessment) across the whole school, working with the Academic Director (Learning and Teaching) to deliver outstanding outcomes for students' and staff.
Day to day: included school walk-throughs, Teacher and Student observations, Teacher Hiring, Student and Parents issue resolutions. Organization Structure: Direct reports included: Head of Academics, Head of Departments, Head of Sections & Student Councilor / Social Workers plus Technology & Medical Clinics.
Goals Achieved:
First year made SIP (School Improvement Plan)
recommendations based on observation and evaluation of gaps – also implemented best practices, policies and processes
Facilities: added 30 smart boards, and 2 new buildings for HS boys and HS girls
Policy and Procedures Designed and Implemented:
Recruiting: – Implemented formal recruiting process
Behavior: Implemented Code of Conduct and Behavior Code Guidelines and Policies for Students and Teachers
and organizational success.
(August, 1995 to October, 1996
-six in total)
Self-Directed Work Teams
Workshop - Canada Life,
1995
Qualified Member of
MENSAInternational -
May, 2003
Reiki Level One – May 30, 2004
Reiki Level Two – June 19, 2004
Sports Ontario level Martial
ArtsInstructor 2008
3rd degree Black Belt in
Karate2008
2nd degree Black Belt in Kung
Fu2006
Computer Courses
/Certificates:
QTE-101 - Be an Online Tutor
in24 Hours
DOCE-201 - Design an
OnlineCourse in 24 Hours
HBMSU - Be an Online Tutor
in24 Hours Course (April,
2020)
HBMSU - Design an Online
Course in 24 Hours Course
(April,2020)
IBM Line of Visibility
EnterpriseLOVEM -IBM June,
1997
Project Management Workshop
–IBM, March 1998
Process Management
Workshop,September 1998
Year 2000 Assessment –
IBM,September 1998
Year 2000 Testing
Methodology,September 1998
Professional Membership
/Registration /Afflictions:
PAC – Parent & Caregiver
Committee member,
Ontario,Canada
BBC - Black Belt
Committeemember,
Canada
MENSA, Canada
Life Coach Network
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Teaching & Learning: Implemented a Teacher Assessment / Classroom Walk-Throughs (CWT) Document (Student Centric) utilized by all HODs, Academic Head and myself
Teacher Assessment process (3 times yearly per teacher) & KPIs for those below par
SMART template and process for HODs to document goals / targets for Academic Improvement plan
Action Item and Meeting Agenda document template to be used by SLT, Head Social Worker, HODs and HOSs that was to be followed for Weekly Meetings
Founding Principal / Project Start-up Manager for New School Projects inLibya, Malta, Mexico, Jordan
06/2013 – 12/2015
Four New School Projects: Plan, launch and kick off new business start-up school projects. My Mandate was to design, launch the business, run, & train local management and staff and act as intern Operations Manager / Principal.
- Initiated Project Charter, Project Communication & Documentation, Project Plan time-lines, initial Resource Budgeting Projection, etc.
- Defined project plan and team sub-projects - and managed project from start to finish
- Was responsible as Key Player in & launch of the businesses
- Created & implemented organization structure, recruited and hired international & local staff
- Conducted structured team meetings and reviews with staff & communication updates
- Lead design teams in architecture design and layout and build of functional buildings / rooms
- Daily / weekly communication with parents, students, staff and teachers
- Responsibilities also included creation and implementation of business process and procedures
- Implemented a Process and Procedure Document Database System for Team to run sub- projects and day to day operations
- Day to day administration operations management until pass off to business managers The School Projects were:
GEMS British International School (K12) in Aqaba, Jordan Student count: 850
Teacher count: 60+
Curriculum: Modified National Curriculum for England combined with thecore National curriculum. *Goal: prepare for IB accreditation. Cuixmala American International School (K12), Cuixmala, Mexico Student count: 100
Teacher count: 10
Curriculum: American Common Core (K12.com) & Self Design (B.C., Canada)with local National Mexico Curriculum.
ICTQ Malta, Malta
Student count: 195
Teacher count: 12
Curriculum: American and British (International) ESL (Cambridge) Canadian International School (K12), Tripoli, Libya Student count: 250
Teacher count: 20+
Curriculum: Province of Alberta, Canada (AP) combined with the coreNational Libya curriculum.
Expert Columist for K12
Digest
Expert Columist for Higher
Education Digest
Arise News TV Interview:
Challenges of E Learning to
Improve on Education
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TELUS MOBILITY, (head office) Toronto, Canada
Senior Project Manager
11/2002 – 09/2005
SPRINT PCS, (head office) Kansas City, KS & MO, USA Senior Project Manager
s
American English School, South Korea / China
Manager of Education Department
08/2011 – 05/2013
Student count: 200+
Teacher count: 15
Curriculum: American ESL
Head Western English Instructor for over 200 students (children)
School is based upon Phonics and Multiple Intelligences Teaching approach
School has approximately 15 Native Teachers
Teaching Curriculum is prepared by Native Teachers and I review and modify prior to classes
I lead all levels of English, from Beginner to Advanced
I lead all age categories from 4 years old to 13 years of age
Topics covered include Math, Science, Geography, Linguistics, Music
Economic base of Clientele are upper middle class and lower upper class KIZSMART.CA EARLY YEARS CENTRE, Toronto, Canada
Founder / Head Instructor & Director (Owner)
2005 - 2011
Number of students: 200
Early Years Children Education: Montessori Approach
After School Home Work / Tutoring Club - hired and managed Ontario certified Teachers
Included After School ESL Program - hired and managed Ontario certified Teachers
Summer Camp Educational Programs
Academic focus was on youth leadership skills / Karate members of Team Canada to teach and be role models
Daily discussions with children revolved around: Honesty, Courtesy, Self- Discipline, Perseverance, Respect
Generated revenue of over $300,000 Canadian Dollars per year Corporate / Fortune 500 Work Experience
MIN MDN Separation Project:
Led an IT Core System Project Teams on TELUS Mobility's multi-million- dollarWLNP(Wireless Local Number Portability) Project. (WLNP was the single largest historical telecommunications project in the Canada) 05/2001- 11/2002
MIN MDN Separation Project:
Lead a team of 20 Project Managers on Sprint's multi-million-dollar WLNP
(Wireless Local Number Portability) Project. (WLNP was the single largest historical telecommunications project in the USA and in estimated to have cost the industry $2-3 Billion)
Founder of Education
Distruptor Magazine
Founder / CEO Canada
Global Academy
Expert Columist for Digital
First Magazine
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BELL MOBILITY / CGI, (Head office)
Toronto, Canada
IBM Global Services, (Head office)
Toronto, Canada
Senior Project Manager
Project Manager & BPR Analyst
People's Network Television,
Toronto & Dallas, TX
North America Top Sales
Executive
Canada Life, (Head office) Toronto,
Canada
Computer Analyst
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