BUSHRA KHALIFEH
Science Team LEad - Assessment & Examination Specialist
Dubai
Summary
As a Science Team Leader in the Assessment and Examination Department, I lead a team of specialists in developing, implementing, and evaluating science assessments that meet educational standards and goals. With a strong background in science education and assessment, I am responsible for strategic planning, project management, and quality assurance to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of our examinations. Skilled in utilizing electronic platforms and tools to create engaging and interactive learning experiences. Passionate about technology and applying it in educational strategies to enhance curriculum delivery and student engagement, which eventually will be reflected in promoting student success. Committed to continuous improvement and development in assessment and curriculum design.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Science Team Leader
Assessment and Examination Department
06.2021 - Current
- Lead and manage a team of science specialists, ensuring the delivery of high-quality assessments and examinations.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for the science team to align with departmental goals, enhancing assessment quality and consistency, and ensuring adherence to timelines and standards.
- Align assessment practices with educational goals and objectives.
- Designing assessment frameworks and guidelines that align with the learning outcomes and key performance indicators.
- Organize and conduct training sessions for teachers and team members to enhance their expertise and improve performance.
Research Assistant
University of Jordan
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Vancomycin analysis using fluorescence HPLC.
Instructor - Chemistry & Applied Science
Nasser Vocational Training Centre
06.2016 - 08.2018
Teacher Assistant & Lab Supervisor
Nasser Vocational Training Centre
11.2015 - 06.2016
Lecturer - Chemistry
Philadelphia University
09.2013 - 06.2014
Research Assistant
University of Jordan
06.2011 - 02.2014
- Drug synthesis as anticancer agent using glucosamine derivatives and their metal (Zn, Cu and Ni) complexes.
Research Assistant
University of Jordan
02.2013 - 08.2013
- Sol-Gel synthesis of water desalination inorganic membrane from natural clays.
Teacher Assistant (TA) and Laboratory supervisor
University of Jordan
09.2009 - 06.2013
Research Assistant
University of Jordan
10.2010 - 03.2011
- Material science research: zeolite-p, zeolite NaX, Montmorillonite, kaolinite, metakaoline and Bentonite.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Science
The University of Jordan
Amman, Jordan 04.2006 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Inorganic & Medicinal Chemistry
University of Jordan
04.2010 - 01.2014
Skills
Leadership
Communication
Innovation
Research
Creativity
Problem Solving
Flexibility
Adaptability
Teamwork
Empathy
Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Reliability
Detail-Oriented
Working Under Pressure
Self-improvement
Time Management
Motivation
Fast Learning
Team supervision
Teamwork and collaboration
Work planning
Team building
Work Planning and Prioritization
Analytical thinking
Goal setting
Attention to detail
Staff training
Verbal and written communication
Strategic planning
Task delegation
Project management
Workflow management
Deadline management
Risk management
Team assessment
Multitasking
Time management
Decision-making
Adaptability and flexibility
Data analysis
Analytical skills
Quality assurance
Certification
Member of Cambridge International Education: The Assessment Network, Postgraduate Advanced Certificate in Educational Studies: Edu. Assessment, Ways of Weighing up assessment load against outcome validity, A103: Assessment Data and Statistics, A104: Psychometrics in Edu Assessment, Item Response Theory (IRT), Assessment Horizons Conference 2025, 02/01/25 - 05/01/25
Current Professional Experience
Science Team Leader, Assessment and Examination Department - Instructional Design, 06/01/21, Present, 4 yrs 1 mo, Dubai, Dubai, Lead and manage a team of science specialists, ensuring the delivery of high-quality assessments and examinations., Develop and implement strategic plans for the science team to align with departmental goals, enhancing assessment quality and consistency, and ensuring adherence to timelines and standards., Align assessment practices with educational goals and objectives., Designing assessment frameworks and guidelines that align with the learning outcomes and key performance indicators., Organize and conduct training sessions for teachers and team members to enhance their expertise and improve performance.
Previous Professional Experience
- Instructor - Chemistry & Applied Science, 06/01/16, 08/01/18, 2 yrs 2 mos, Jauu, Kingdom of Bahrain, Nasser Vocational Training Centre - NVTC
- Teacher Assistant & Lab Supervisor, 11/01/15, 06/01/16, 8 mos, Jauu, Kingdom of Bahrain, Nasser Vocational Training Centre - NVTC
- Lecturer - Chemistry, 09/01/13, 06/01/14, 10 mos, Jerash, Jordan, Philadelphia University
- Teacher Assistant (TA) and Laboratory Supervisor, 09/01/09, 06/01/13, 3 yrs 10 mos, Amman, Jordan, University of Jordan
Research
Research Assistant, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan, Vancomycin analysis using fluorescence HPLC, 09/01/18, 06/01/19, 10 mos, Drug synthesis as anticancer agent using glucosamine derivatives and their metal (Zn, Cu and Ni) complexes, 06/01/11, 02/01/14, 3 yrs 9 mos, Sol-Gel synthesis of water desalination inorganic membrane from natural clays, 02/01/13, 08/01/13, 6 mos, Material science research: zeolite-p, zeolite NaX, Montmorillonite, kaolinite, metakaoline and Bentonite, 10/01/10, 03/01/11, 6 mos
Timeline
Science Team Leader
Assessment and Examination Department
06.2021 - Current
Research Assistant
University of Jordan
09.2018 - 06.2019
Instructor - Chemistry & Applied Science
Nasser Vocational Training Centre
06.2016 - 08.2018
Teacher Assistant & Lab Supervisor
Nasser Vocational Training Centre
11.2015 - 06.2016
Lecturer - Chemistry
Philadelphia University
09.2013 - 06.2014
Research Assistant
University of Jordan
02.2013 - 08.2013
Research Assistant
University of Jordan
06.2011 - 02.2014
Research Assistant
University of Jordan
10.2010 - 03.2011
Master of Science - Inorganic & Medicinal Chemistry
University of Jordan
04.2010 - 01.2014
Teacher Assistant (TA) and Laboratory supervisor
University of Jordan
09.2009 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry, Science
The University of Jordan
04.2006 - 01.2010