Ahmed MAHER AHMED
Sharjah
Summary
Educational leader with a strong record at Emirates American School, focused on enhancing student well-being and academic performance. Skilled in data-driven decision-making and community engagement, successfully improved attendance and implemented restorative practices to strengthen school culture. Leadership style promotes collaboration and accountability among staff, fostering a positive educational environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Pastoral Head (SPH) - Acting Principal Assistant
Emirates American School
Sharjah
04.2024 - Current
- Directed whole-school pastoral strategy, aligning student well-being and discipline policies with UAE inspection frameworks.
- Championed attendance and punctuality improvement, raising accountability through data-driven interventions.
- Mentored supervisors and social workers to manage safeguarding, child protection, and student support cases.
- Initiated character-building programs, assemblies, and extracurricular activities to promote resilience and leadership.
- Partnered with parents and external agencies to resolve complex behavior cases and enhance community engagement.fully integrated.
Head of High School Boys' Section
Emirates American School
Sharjah
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led the academic and operational management of the High School Boys’ Section, covering 600+ students.
- Supervised teaching staff, conducted performance reviews, and facilitated professional growth through coaching.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve student achievement in mathematics and core subjects.
- Coordinated timetabling, supervision duties, and section operations to ensure smooth daily running.
- Strengthened parent communication and engagement, fostering trust and shared responsibility in student success.
Head of High School Boys' Section
Al-Zuhour International School
Sharjah
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Oversaw discipline, attendance, and student engagement across the Boys’ Section.
- Implemented behavior management systems and restorative practices to reduce incidents.
- Collaborated with leadership on curriculum delivery and intervention programs for underperforming students.
- Organized enrichment activities, assemblies, and awareness campaigns to enhance student values and school culture.
- Supported staff with classroom management strategies, boosting teacher effectiveness, and consistency.
English Teacher
Al-Zuhour International School
Sharjah
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Delivered engaging English lessons aligned with international curriculum standards.
- Maintained strong classroom management, ensuring a safe and disciplined learning environment.
- Differentiated teaching to support EAL learners and students with varied abilities.
- Designed assessments and interventions to track progress and improve outcomes.
- Contributed to school events and collaborated with colleagues to enhance the student experience.
Vice Principal
Modern Infinite School
Egypt
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Assisted the Principal in strategic leadership and whole-school decision-making.
- Monitored academic performance and pastoral care, ensuring high standards across all sections.
- Guided teacher professional development and classroom practice through observation and feedback.
- Established systems for tracking student behavior, attendance, and academic progress.
- Coordinated parent meetings, school events, and extracurricular programs that supported holistic growth.
English Teacher
Al-Tanmia Government School
Dubai
07.2011 - 07.2014
- Taught English as a core subject, focusing on literacy and communication skills.
- Maintained high standards of classroom discipline and student engagement.
- Integrated technology into lessons to support interactive learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve achievement.
- Participated in professional development and curriculum improvement initiatives.
Education
School Leadership Development -
Sharjah Educational Academy
Sharjah01.2025
Diploma in Educational Leadership -
Excellence Makers Organization
Egypt01.2024
Diploma in NLP -
American Board
Sharjah01.2017
B.A. - English Department
Al-Azhar University
Egypt01.2007
Skills
Leadership & Management
- Strategic School Leadership & Vision Setting
- Team Management, Mentoring & Staff Development
- Operational Oversight (timetabling, supervision, daily operations)
- Decision-Making & Problem Solving
- Data-Driven Leadership (attendance, achievement, behavior analytics)
Pastoral Care & Student Development
- Pastoral Care & Safeguarding Leadership
- Positive Behavior Management & Restorative Practices
- Attendance & Punctuality Improvement Strategies
- Social-Emotional Learning & Student Well-being Programs
- Crisis Intervention & Conflict Resolution
Academic & Curriculum Oversight
- Academic Improvement Planning (focus on Math, English, Science)
- Curriculum Implementation & Monitoring
- Lesson Observation, Teacher Coaching & Appraisal
- Student Progress Tracking & Targeted Intervention
- School Improvement Planning aligned with UAE Inspection Frameworks
Parent & Community Engagement
- Parent-School Relationship Management
- Community Partnership Development
- Stakeholder Communication & Engagement
- Awareness Program & Workshop Facilitation
- Building Collaborative School Culture
Inspection & Compliance
- Strong knowledge and application of UAE School Inspection Frameworks (SPEA, ADEK, KHDA)
- Safeguarding & Child Protection Compliance
- School Evaluation & Self-Assessment Reports (SAR)
- Policy Implementation & Quality Assurance
- Staff Training on Inspection Readiness
Personal Strengths
- Resilient & Culturally Responsive Leadership
- High Emotional Intelligence (EI)
- Inspirational & Accountable Leadership Style
- Inclusive Education & Diversity Advocacy
- Strong Public Speaking & Presentation Skills
Certification
- UAE Educational Profession License, Active, TR-2023-S-13036438
- Sharjah Educational Academy (SEA) professional development certificates
- EduCare: Online Training for Safeguarding Children & Adults certificates
- EdWeb: A professional online community for educators' certificates
- Permit to Practice a Profession (SPEA)
- ICDL
References
Reference available upon request
Languages
- Arabic
- English
Timeline
Senior Pastoral Head (SPH) - Acting Principal Assistant
Emirates American School
04.2024 - Current
Head of High School Boys' Section
Emirates American School
01.2022 - 01.2024
Head of High School Boys' Section
Al-Zuhour International School
01.2020 - 01.2022
English Teacher
Al-Zuhour International School
01.2016 - 01.2020
Vice Principal
Modern Infinite School
09.2015 - 07.2016
English Teacher
Al-Tanmia Government School
07.2011 - 07.2014
School Leadership Development -
Sharjah Educational Academy
Diploma in Educational Leadership -
Excellence Makers Organization
Diploma in NLP -
American Board
B.A. - English Department
Al-Azhar University
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