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Wafa Alawneh

Wafa Alawneh

Mississauga

Summary

A perceptive manager with a solid record of accomplishment in attaining and surpassing targets during a 16-year career. Stay on top of trends in education to maintain modern, efficient systems meeting the needs of diverse students incorporating a variety of Cultural backgrounds. Solid relationship-builder with a decisive approach to solving operational problems. Experienced Academic Head with a demonstrated history of working in the EYFS, primary and secondary education industry in Saudi Arabia. Skilled in British and American Curricula. As an administrator, my core skills involve Administration & Management, Curriculum Development, Team Leadership, Data Management, Strategic Planning, School Improvement Plans, Mentoring & Teachers' Training.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Academic Head (K-12)

Arab International Schools
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Lead the school through the accreditation process and evaluate the school performance
  • Identify the priorities for continuous improvement; raising standards; ensuring equality of opportunity for all
  • Establish and promote a school culture that strives to maintain excellence in all aspects
  • Implementing core curriculum standards within the school from K-12
  • Manage the end of semester examination process and quality-assured examination results and outcomes
  • Standardize examination practices and provide an overview of pupil feedback reports to parents
  • Provide relevant data to staff for discussion regarding student progress after examination; ensuring that resources are efficiently and effectively deployed to achieve the school vision and aims
  • Implement cooperative learning strategies and produce innovative material to support pupils' need
  • Deliver teaching and learning professional development sessions to all employees K-12
  • Plan school events and organize the termly and yearly activities calendar
  • Support HR department with the recruiting process and identify staff resourcing needs
  • Provide regular update reports as requested to the Board Members
  • Prepare and present regular reports to the Senior Leadership Team, including monthly and semi-annual summaries of learning development and outcomes, standardized testing, attendance, monitoring, and compliance
  • Regular review and feedback on the quality of teaching, learning and assessment
  • Protect the reputation, values and professional standing of the school community
  • Primary contact for Cognia Accreditation Body
  • Primary contact for AIAA Organization.

Academic Supervisor (Middle and High School)

Arab International Schools
01.2016 - 01.2021
  • Supervised the academic team of 60 employees for middle and high school (Boys and Girls Section)
  • Provided a clear educational vision, ethos and direction for the department, which promotes excellent teaching, learning, and development of pupils
  • Organized personal and career development for all employees in the department, particularly for new teachers, and encouraged in-service training, both school-based and external
  • Provided professional development training and utilized different training strategies to uplift the quality of teaching
  • Planned and organized school events such as National Day, Sports Days, Book fair, Science Fair, Graduation and Award Ceremonies
  • Prepared monthly reports to show achievements, targets, and goals to work on
  • Consulted Grade 12 students on university choices and sourced motivational speakers to deliver school lectures
  • SAT Coordinator.

Science Coordinator

YUSR International School
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Coordinating a team of 9 Teachers across Middle and High School
  • Build collaborative learning community among teachers through mutual class visitations and academic discussions
  • Monitored performance targets for academics and ensured adherence to professional standards
  • Served in various committees and tailored teaching strategies to meet pupils learning preferences.

Middle & High School Science/ Chemistry Teacher

YUSR International School
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Developed and created interactive lessons for students, in alignment with American curriculum standards
  • Developed individualized learning plans for below and above level students based on the diagnostic assessments results and analysis.

Science Teacher

Al-Anhar International School
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Taught the British curriculum to year 4 & year 5 pupils
  • Planning, Teaching and assessing the curriculum
  • Developed a rewarding system for the pupils.

Education

PGCP - Project Management

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning
Mississauga, ON
08.2024

Bachelor Degree in Education, Science Field, Teacher of General Science -

Al Albayt University
Irbid, Jordan
01.2003

Business English Diploma -

Business Training Limited.
01.2000

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Budget Administration
  • Research Expertise
  • Instructional Leadership
  • Organizational skills
  • Effective communication
  • Team building
  • Collaborative problem-solving
  • Performance monitoring
  • Stakeholder engagement

Courses And Seminars

  • Learning Gantt Charts, Jan 27, 2024.
  • Project Management foundations: schedules, Jan 21, 2024.
  • Leading with Values, Jan 20, 2024
  • Attended the 6th edition of Alpha conference between school and university leaders, 2022 in Bahrain
  • Best practices in English, Math, and Science to meet CCSS and NGSS standards, 2020
  • Attended Cognia Connect Conference, February 2020
  • Attended Cambridge Annual Meeting for Principals and School Leaders, 2019
  • Attended the UAE Higher Education Summit at the American University, 2019 in Dubai
  • Cambridge Exam Officer Workshop for Primary and Lower Secondary, 2019
  • Understanding the Cambridge Pathway for Primary Teachers (resources and Skills), 2019
  • Growth mindset, 2019
  • Be your students' coach, 2019
  • Attended a workshop "Contribution in achieving full accreditation for the British system (Cambridge) IGCSE" from the British council 2018-2019
  • Completed GATD course in personal Strategic Planning, 2018
  • Participated in IB workshop MYP program, 2017
  • Attended a seminar facilitated by Houghton Miflin Harcourt, "unlock the potential of every student, teacher and leader", 2017
  • Participated in the global conference afforded by advacED, 2013
  • Attended brain-based learning workshop at Effat University, 2012

Honors And Awards

  • Honored for the effective leadership Arab International Schools, 2022-2023
  • Honored for preparing the school achieving the accreditation (COGINA) at Arab International Schools, March 2020
  • Honored for the good achievement at Arab International Schools, January 2019
  • Honored for the dedicated participation during the International Day at Arab International School. March 6th 2017
  • Honored for the hard work throughout the academic year at Arab International Schools, 2017-2018
  • Honored for being the best teacher in upper grades section for the academic year 20152016/YIS

Background And Skills

  • Self-starter, widely experienced in a strategic senior leadership
  • Experience of working for and/ or within a corporate organization
  • Experience of American and British curriculum, with excellent pedagogical knowledge and understanding of k-12
  • Highly fluent, personable and persuasive communicator at all levels, culturally and contextually aware
  • Desirable
  • Clear thinker, collaborator, strategic innovator, and creative problem solver, analytical and solution focused, able to work under high pressure and in a corporate structure and environment
  • Able to deliver consistently high performance and nurture other leaders through impartial, insightful and collaborative leadership and integrity
  • Calm under pressure, highly motivated and outcomes driven
  • IELTS Academic Band Score 7.0

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 01/30/80
  • Nationality: Jordanian
  • Marital Status: Married

References

Provided upon request

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Academic Head (K-12)

Arab International Schools
01.2021 - 01.2023

Academic Supervisor (Middle and High School)

Arab International Schools
01.2016 - 01.2021

Science Coordinator

YUSR International School
01.2011 - 01.2016

Middle & High School Science/ Chemistry Teacher

YUSR International School
01.2009 - 01.2011

Science Teacher

Al-Anhar International School
01.2007 - 01.2009

PGCP - Project Management

Sheridan College Institute of Technology And Advanced Learning

Bachelor Degree in Education, Science Field, Teacher of General Science -

Al Albayt University

Business English Diploma -

Business Training Limited.
Wafa Alawneh