School Inspector and Lead Inspector and Educational Consultant
International and Development Trust
01.2017 - 01.2025
Assistant Headteacher of whole School
Nord Anglia Education
08.2018 - 08.2023
Vice Principal and Director of Arabic and Islamic
The American Community School
Abu Dhabi, UAE
07.2017 - 07.2018
Director of MOE Arabic Subjects
Brighton College
08.2011 - 07.2013
Head of Department of Arabic and Islamic
GEMS Education
Dubai, UAE
08.2006 - 08.2011
Educational Trainer and Secondary Teacher of Arabic and Islamic
Al Ain English Speaking School
Al Ain, UAE
08.2003 - 08.2006
Arabic language Instructor
Muhammad Bin Saoud University
, Japan
01.2001 - 02.2002
Education
Master - educational leadership and administration
College of Education at Zayed University
02.2014 - 03.2016
Certified School Inspector - undefined
PENTA International
BA - Arabic literature
University of Constantine
09.1995 - 07.1999
Certified International Professional Trainer - undefined
American Council for Accredited Certification
10.2013 - 01.2014
PhD - educational leadership and policies
UAEU University
Skills
Digital technology
Scholarly Research skills
Communication
Critical thinking
Problem solving
Data analysis
Advanced communication
Staff leadership
Cross-Cultural awareness
Statistical analysis
Advisory
Emotional intelligence
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
French
Fluent
Accomplishments
Improved the Quality of Education in UAE Schools since 2003 and overseas.
Conducted coaching and training programs for Arabic as a first language, Arabic as a second language, Islamic studies, and social studies.
2023 (up to date): Established a unique inclusion department to support the Arabic program.
2023, June: Raised the profile of Nord Anglia School, the British International School Abu Dhabi, in the UAE national identity mark. The British International School in Abu Dhabi achieved an "Outstanding" rating in the ADEK inspection, a prestigious UAE national identity mark. Despite many top schools not reaching this accolade, our success was notably contested due to its significance in the UAE.
2021-2023: led the inspection team in schools and guided schools to improve the quality of education.
16th October 2020: being involved in the UAE educational improvement through the program “Learn Live UAE," The impact of leadership on hybrid learning.
2019, Ongoing: Continue to build leadership capacities and skills of the middle leaders, heads of department, and senior leaders.
2020 and 2022 led the school to win first place globally in Arabic as a second language. The link: https://yallaabudhabi.ae/home_post/bisad-won-first-place-education-perfect-2020/
11-2019, February: Led the project “building the higher-order thinking skills through the scheme of reading." The data show a significant improvement in the learners, and that affirms the effectiveness of the implementation.
2017, 2018, and 2019: developed and designed the curriculum content, resources, and assessment tools aligned with the language framework.
06-13-2017, May: Education expert in the Ministry of Education in Georgia and Ilia State University as an educational expert.
2016: Achieved the principalship internship at Mohammed bin Zayed School and the center of the British teachers
14-2013: Established a partnership with Eton School, UK, to set the Arabic language common entrance exam for Brighton College Abu Dhabi students and international students in the UAE.
15-2010-2011: Promoted and designed a new creative curriculum for Arabic courses.
Consulting Projects and Achievements
January to July 2021: educational consultant at Education Development Trust, “Learning Bridges, “a UNICEF project in Jordan. The focus is to improve the quality of planning and teaching through the Q&A form and professional learning sessions. https://www.unicef.org/jordan/education/learning-bridges
May 2017: Education expert in the Ministry of Education in Georgia and Ilia State University as an educational expert.
2013: Worked with the ADEC, Abu Dhabi Educational Council, to develop the implications of the UAE culture in the schools.
Research Studies
Published study: Exploring the determinants of students' motivation in pursuing a degree in the field of education in the UAE.https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2024.2380623
Quality First Teaching Arabic and Islamic Studies—under publication in Arabic and English
Research Studies for publication:
An examination of teacher retention policies in UAE schools through support and development.
The implications of AI for future leadership of international schools in the UAE" or “The impact of AI on the future leadership of international schools in the UAE.
2016: Wrote an extended literature review about the effect of school leadership on culturally appropriate classroom management (see the paper).
2015: Conducted interviews and assisted in a research project related to the impact of school leadership on behaviour policies and practices in some government schools. Also, I worked with school principals in data analysis pertinent to assessment, learning, and behaviour.
Public speaking
2024, April 20th: A speaker at a conference in Dubai. Opportunities and best outcomes for
acquiring a second language.
2023, February 25th: a speaker at Abu Dhabi Teaching Conference 2023 at Amity
International School, Abu Dhabi. Topic: the factors contributing to teacher turnover.
2022, October: A speaker in outstanding schools in the Middle East. Topic: Championing a
holistic approach to educator wellbeing through a positive work culture.
10th November 2020: Education expert in Dubai TV
Purpose: Serving the UAE society by discussing the impact of educational leadership on the effectiveness of hybrid learning.
26th August 2020: Education expert Dubai TV
Purpose: Serving the UAE society by raising awareness of the necessary safeguards before returning to school.
22nd June 2020: Education expert Dubai TV. Purpose: Serving the UAE society by educating parents and educators through the media. The topic: Online learning
2020, February 29th: A speaker at the ABU DHABI TEACHING CONFERENCE 2020, titled “How often the use of Rosenshine's principles of instruction is implemented in teaching?”
2017, October 7th: A speaker at the teacher MENA summit. Title: Transforming the
2020, November: Guest speaker at EduTech. The title is The Impact of the Leadership Role on Multicultural Workplace.
8- 2018, February 28th : Led a workshop in the 1st annual education conference at Zayed
university. Title: “The power of the professional learning team”
Custom
Educational consultant at Education Development Trust, 'Learning Bridges' a UNICEF project in Jordan., 01/01/21
Education expert in the ministry of education in Georgia and Ilia State University as an educational expert., 05/01/17
Worked with the ADEC, Abu Dhabi Educational Council, to develop the implication of the UAE culture in the schools., 01/01/13
Timeline
Strategic Advisor Arabic and Islamic
Fortes Education
08.2023 - 01.2025
Assistant Headteacher of whole School
Nord Anglia Education
08.2018 - 08.2023
Vice Principal and Director of Arabic and Islamic
The American Community School
07.2017 - 07.2018
School Inspector and Lead Inspector and Educational Consultant
International and Development Trust
01.2017 - 01.2025
Master - educational leadership and administration
College of Education at Zayed University
02.2014 - 03.2016
Certified International Professional Trainer - undefined
American Council for Accredited Certification
10.2013 - 01.2014
Director of MOE Arabic Subjects
Brighton College
08.2011 - 07.2013
Head of Department of Arabic and Islamic
GEMS Education
08.2006 - 08.2011
Educational Trainer and Secondary Teacher of Arabic and Islamic
Nounou d'un enfant (à temps partiel) at Parents ayant des fonctions à fortes responsabilitésNounou d'un enfant (à temps partiel) at Parents ayant des fonctions à fortes responsabilités