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Areej Al Hamdan

Areej Al Hamdan

School Headmistress
Abu Dhabi

Summary

Based on my experience with school upper management during my career journey I was able to implement and maintain education programs , services and serves as trusted resource to patrons, school personnel and executive board. Successfully maintains staffing and resources to achieve program objectives within budget. Leverages research-based interventions, strategies and instruction and analyzes data to drive academic achievement and social-emotional growth.
Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Learning Assistant

Al Salam Charter Schools
Abu Dhabi
02.2022 - Current
  • Supported interaction between students during group work activities using guided conversation.
  • Created, collected and recorded data on student progress to determine next steps for student success.
  • Monitored progress of students and adjusted instructional strategies to meet specific needs more efficiently.
  • Offered feedback to other providers to effectively address students' needs.
  • Assessed student needs to determine appropriate level of required support.
  • Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
  • Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.

Head of School

Abedeen Academy
Kuala Lumpur
01.2018 - 12.2020
  • Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
  • Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
  • Implemented consistent uniform policies for male and female students to avoid body shaming and increase compliance.
  • Chaired hiring committees for 20 new core faculty members in language Department.
  • Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives.
  • Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
  • Organized individualized behavior improvement plans for students struggling with compliance.
  • Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
  • Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
  • Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
  • Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
  • Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
  • Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
  • Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.

Homeroom Teacher

Abedeen Academy
Kuala Lumpur
01.2017 - 12.2018
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Attended and facilitated IEP meetings for students and families.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Implemented and encouraged debate-style classroom environment to increase student engagement and promote critical thinking.
  • Developed fundraisers and completed grant documentation to raise money for district.
  • Instructed students in core educational principles, concepts and in-depth subject matter.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization.

Director of Co-Curricular Activities

Abedeen Academy
Kuala Lumpur
01.2017 - 12.2018

Organising a programme of events and activities to ensure a wide a range of opportunities are accessible to boys and girls throughout the School

Timetabling a balanced provision of extra-curricular activities, including lunchtime and after-school clubs.

Overseeing the provision of information for the pupils, parents and staff.

Liaising with the Deputy Head (Management) to ensure a coordinated, streamlined approach for the pupils and staff.

Working with the Heads of Year to ensure a dynamic and effective enrichment programme is available to all pupils throughout the Senior School.

Working with colleagues on SMT to co-ordinate School events and activities throughout the year.

To ensure all staff are making a contribution to the co-curricular life of the school

.To develop community service as a central experience, especially in the Sixth Form.

To develop outreach and community relations through the student co-curriculum.

To liaise with the Director of Sport, Director of Music, Head of Drama and all other stakeholders.

To ensure calendaring is effective and that communication is clear between all areas of the school.

To liaise with the Development Department to ensure the school celebrates its many successes in the co-curricular area.

School Coordinator

Nations School
sa
09.2013 - 03.2015
  • Oversaw morning welcome and afternoon departure to maintain visibility and connections with parents.
  • Organized classroom resources and lesson supplies for teachers.
  • Verified proper sign-in and sign-out procedures according to optimal security protections for children.
  • Protected children and staff by maintaining strict standards of cleaning, sanitation and hygiene.
  • Built culture-friendly program to help children and parents of diverse backgrounds feel welcome.
  • Coordinated learning-focused program to help children build foundational knowledge.
  • Managed paperwork for childcare operations, employee management and state requirements.
  • Observed teachers in classroom environments to assess performance and identify areas of improvement.
  • Backed up staff by assisting with difficult behavioral situations.
  • Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
  • Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
  • Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
  • Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
  • Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Coordinated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications.
  • Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
  • Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education.
  • Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.

General Teacher

Nations Schools
Sanaa
11.2011 - 08.2013
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.

Library Volunteer

Ajnadin School
Abu Dhabi
02.2011 - 11.2011
  • Greeted visitors, answered questions and made book recommendations across subjects and genres.
  • Promoted early childhood and adult literacy programs through school and community outreach.
  • Examined incoming items for signs of damage and documented issues.
  • Performed basic book reshelving and obtained items from book drop.
  • Promoted library programs to obtain new signups for book clubs and youth reading contests.

Supervisor

Al Tehad School
Sanaa
02.2009 - 12.2010
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Identified individual employee's unique work styles and adapted management methods.
  • Tracked and prepared quarterly reports to present to leadership.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Sana'a University
Yemen
09.2005 - 08.2009

MBA - Business Administration in Project Management

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
01.2015 - 12.2017

Skills

Lesson implementation

Elementary education

Student records management

Secondary education

Special education

Classroom management

Group and individual instruction

Project Management

Policy implementation

Training and Development

Decision-Making

Teambuilding

Planning and Coordination

Written Communication

Good Telephone Etiquette

Problem-Solving

Professional Commitment and Institutional

Accomplishments

Reached the organization student numbers target of 350 students.

  • Reached the organization student numbers target of 350 students.
  • Supervised team of 50 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 30 in the development of extra classes programmed.
  • successful plan and implement public events as carnival day and blood donation day which was accuracy and efficiency.

Software

Microsoft SQL

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Interests

Reading

Hiking

Travelling

Organizing

Community service

Timeline

Learning Assistant

Al Salam Charter Schools
02.2022 - Current

Head of School

Abedeen Academy
01.2018 - 12.2020

Homeroom Teacher

Abedeen Academy
01.2017 - 12.2018

Director of Co-Curricular Activities

Abedeen Academy
01.2017 - 12.2018

MBA - Business Administration in Project Management

Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
01.2015 - 12.2017

School Coordinator

Nations School
09.2013 - 03.2015

General Teacher

Nations Schools
11.2011 - 08.2013

Library Volunteer

Ajnadin School
02.2011 - 11.2011

Supervisor

Al Tehad School
02.2009 - 12.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Sana'a University
09.2005 - 08.2009
Areej Al HamdanSchool Headmistress