Amira Abouelezz
Dubai
Summary
Experienced KHDA-certified mathematics educator with over 15 years of teaching experience in reputable schools offering both American and IB curricula. Strong focus on fostering student achievement and engagement through effective lesson planning, differentiated instruction, and collaborative learning environments. Skilled in classroom management, curriculum development, and the integration of technology to enhance learning outcomes. Recognized for reliability, teamwork, and a results-driven approach that supports student success and continuous school improvement.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Math Teacher
DIA EMIRATES HILLS
08.2021 - Current
- Teaching IB Mathematics for both MYP & DP programs.
- DP courses: AIHL, AISL, AASL
- AIHL Curriculum Coordinator
- Developed engaging lesson plans to deepen understanding
- Used technology for interactive learning
- Assessed students and provided personalized feedback
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving to help students develop mathematical reasoning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Attended teacher conferences and workshops to stay abreast of new developments in math education.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
Math Head of Department
Nibras International School
09.2014 - 07.2021
- Assist teachers in ways of diagnosing student strengths and weaknesses in mathematics.
- Write the Khda Self Evaluation form (SEF) and collecting evidence for it.
- Supervise new staff members in curriculum, materials, and procedures during orientations.
- Class observations and learning walks on regular basis. Conduct special staff meetings devoted to the improvement of mathematics instruction and evaluation of the mathematics programs.
- Coordinate textbook selections for the mathematics program for grades 1-12, making available new texts, teaching materials, journals, and research findings.
- Prepare Math study material for the classroom including interactive learning, textbooks, workbooks and group exercises. Writing the self evaluation and the action plan for the coming year .
- (Teaching and learning/Assessment/Curriculum/Attainment and progress) Keeping track of students' progress and setting individual targets for each one of them.
- Collecting monthly math IEPs for SEN/Emirati students, and setting their monthly targets.
- Using the International assessment results to plan the daily Math lessons according to the level of students
Middle and High School Math Teacher
Nibras International School
10.2009 - 07.2021
- Preparing Math study material for the classroom including interactive learning, textbooks, workbooks and group exercises. Adaptability: Because children learn in a variety of ways, the method that works for one child,or even most of the children in my class I identify a child's learning style and tailor my approach accordingly.
- Creativity: Last year a whole week event full of Math activities was planned for high school students and it was named engineering week.
- Technology: Because technology is such an integral part of society today, I am familiar with most of the technology and platforms needed in education for example : Google classroom , kahoot ,quizzes ,pear deck,near pod ,screen castify , ziteboard ,Geogebra and Desmos ,I have the ability to incorporate them into my lesson plans.
- Leadership: I can manage a classroom and lead students, Without good
- Being responsible for all the paper work as class teacher. Preparing the material for course work. Preparing all worksheets in addition to monthly quizzes and final exams. Sharing in setting the annual plan.
- Generating project work. Applying activity classes within the annual plan. Observing and directing new students while studying and having their courses.
- Arranging training sessions for new hires and students and introducing them the work policy and procedures. Creating a stimulating learning environment for students to study in. Possessing excellent subject knowledge and a real enthusiasm for maths.
- Aware of using new media like the internet and smart boards to promote interactive learning.
Education
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
Middle Sex University
Dubai,ae01-2024
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering
Ain Shams University
Egypt07-2003
Skills
- Student engagement
- Collaborative learning
- Instructional strategies
- Interactive learning
- Project-based learning
- Real-world applications
- Summative assessment
Timeline
Secondary Math Teacher
DIA EMIRATES HILLS
08.2021 - Current
Math Head of Department
Nibras International School
09.2014 - 07.2021
Middle and High School Math Teacher
Nibras International School
10.2009 - 07.2021
Masters of Education - Educational Leadership And Management
Middle Sex University
Bachelor's Degree - Engineering
Ain Shams University