Arogya Mary
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Trustworthy Educational Leader and Educator with 20 years of practical experience and dedicated work ethic. Dedicated Head of Humanities with experience in achieving tangible results and cross-team collaboration. Masters in Educational Leadership(UK Certified) and vast experience in Academic field has enhanced in effective results and leadership. Energetic self-starter and team builder.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Humanities and IPQ/Teacher
Cambridge International School, Dubai-Gems Education
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
01.2016 - Current
- Instrumental in development of School as high performing and achieving professional learning community on all matters relating to academic outcomes of pupils and staff in department.
- Assisted department to ensure high quality teaching of subject, effective use of resources and improved standards of achievement for pupils.
- Ensure effective self-evaluation and Quality Assurance systems in department.
- Identify areas of improvement and strength and provide action plan in SEF related to teaching learning and assessment.
- Report to SLT on quality of Teaching learning and assessment and implementation of improvement plans.
- Overall support for effective running of department, including assisting in management of teaching staff, resources and professional development.
- Mapping Curriculum -The New England Curriculum 7-9 with IGCSE,AS and A level subjects.
Headmistress
Delhi Public School
Hyderabad, Telangana
05.2014 - 09.2016
- Facilitated collaboration and cooperation between departments and cross-functional teams to support and establish initiatives, lessons and student activities.
- Cultivated strong relationships with pupils and parents to help resolve situations and positively affect behaviour, as well as academic performance.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behaviour and instructional strategies.
- Improved organisation and instruction by mentoring teachers into subject and year-group leaders.
- Developed a platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Managed school administration, timetables, registration and introductions.
- Provided teaching staff with resources and opportunities for further professional development with curriculum training courses.
- Interacted positively with pupils, families and staff to demonstrate conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Approved designated educational transactions to authorize pre-registration, adds and withdrawals.
Primary and Middle School
Our Own High School, Al Warqa’a – GEMS Education
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
09.2005 - 03.2014
- Assisted teacher with marking assignments and reporting feedback to students and parents.
- Prepared classrooms for lessons by setting workspaces, distributing teaching material and loading presentations onto interactive whiteboards.
- Enhanced student wellbeing by encouraging health, safety and good behaviour.
- Sourced and ordered teaching material and classroom supplies.
- Prepared lesson plans, following school guidelines closely and meeting curriculum requirements.
Teacher - English and Social Studies
Little Flower High School
Hyderabad, India
01.2000 - 01.2005
Education
Masters in Educational Leadership -
Middlesex University(Certified By London -UK)
Master of Arts - English Literature
Osmania University
Masters of Education - Education
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Bachelor of Education - Social Studies And English
St Ann's College Of Education
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science, Public Administration
St Francis Autonomous College For Women
11.1999
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Communication Skills
- Resourcefulness
- Research Skills
- Transferable Skills
- Collaborative Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
- Encouraged and motivated students of year 11 Global Perspective to participate in Ted Talk for the topic Human rights(Course Work)
- Planned and organized field trips for year 7 and Year 9 –Etihad Museum and Sharjah Heritage Museum.
- Trained students to perform for Victorian Day, Stone Age Day, Egyptian Day and UAE National Day.
- Monitored and trained students for the Broadway Show- Newsies
- Planned, organized and compered for the Inter House Quiz Competition
- Planned, organized and conducted assemblies on Anti Bullying,
- Empathy, International Peace Day, World Environment Day and Poetry Day
Trainings and Workshops
- Was a Key note speaker for Global Perspectives Consortium, in Delhi Public School, Nacharam where in 9 schools of different nationalities and 60 schools across India have participated.
- Conducted workshops on Research Skills and Evaluating Sources
- Conducted for GEMS Cluster Schools of Integrating National Curriculum in KS3 and aligning with IGCSE,AS and A level.
- Trained teachers and conducted workshops -International Project Qualification.
- Mentored teachers of Global Perspectives of West Minister School- Marking and course work- Team Project and Individual Report
- Conducted research and dissertation -To what extent classroom observations give effective feedback for teachers to increase the student achievement.
- Conducted workshop on Visible Learning in Classroom.
Awards
Mariamma Varkey Award – GEMS TEACHER AWARD - Outstanding teaching and learning
Timeline
Head of Humanities and IPQ/Teacher
Cambridge International School, Dubai-Gems Education
01.2016 - Current
Headmistress
Delhi Public School
05.2014 - 09.2016
Primary and Middle School
Our Own High School, Al Warqa’a – GEMS Education
09.2005 - 03.2014
Teacher - English and Social Studies
Little Flower High School
01.2000 - 01.2005
Masters in Educational Leadership -
Middlesex University(Certified By London -UK)
Master of Arts - English Literature
Osmania University
Masters of Education - Education
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Bachelor of Education - Social Studies And English
St Ann's College Of Education
Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science, Public Administration
St Francis Autonomous College For Women