Jenitha Hany Lewis
Dubai
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in problem solving, team leadership, and leadership development. Demonstrates a strong scientific skills approach to progress monitoring, staff evaluations, and parent communication. Committed to fostering professional development and driving organisational success through effective leadership strategies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
68
68
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Science- Middle School
Dubai schools- Al Barsha
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Planning of Atlas
- Meet with planning teams to design and quality check all formative and summative assessments
- Subject Action Plans and SEF input
- Inspection meetings- subject focus
- Conduct joint learning walks and observations (subject focused)
- Vertical book monitoring
- Professional development based on STEAM based learning. PD based on KHDA framework. Understanding peer observation, book monitoring, cross phase observations.
Head of Science/ Secondment SLT -Middle / High School
Aldar Education
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Spearheaded the selection, recruitment, and training of new staff members, ensuring smooth processes for maximum efficiency, resulting in a 50% improvement in staff performance.
- Identified student potential and varying learning needs, ensuring high-quality education and access to resources, leading to a 20% increase in student engagement.
- Managed department resources and coordinated support for absent staff, enhancing program schedules to meet demands and improve student learning opportunities by 20%.
- Professional development based on STEAM based learning. PD based on ADEK aligned framework. Understanding peer observation, book monitoring, cross phase observations.
- Conducting PD across the departments based on Action Plan, cross curriculum aligned action plan.
- PD across the Emirati, UAE aligned curriculum across the subjects.
Head of Science-Primary/ Middle School
Deira Private School
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Implemented strategies for investigation skills and enquiry-based approach, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Rated Good in Primary Science by KHDA inspection in 2022, reflecting high standards of teaching and curriculum delivery.
- Delivered consistent above-average teaching throughout the department by identifying staff development needs and designing appropriate professional development programs.
Head of Science-Primary/ Middle School
The Winchester school, GEMS Education
08.2019 - 06.2021
- Led an Outstanding Primary Science Department, achieving KHDA's Outstanding rating through innovative investigation skills and planning.
- Spearheaded the Mission to Mars Student challenge, earning appreciation from NASA for exceptional student engagement and project execution.
- Implemented personalized lesson plans and PBL/STREAM approaches, assessing student abilities using CAT and progress data to tailor educational strategies.
Assistant Head Year 5
The Winchester school, GEMS Education
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Observed set rules and regulations in completing duties, resulting in high-quality and standardised work.
- Learnt practical skills and techniques by shadowing senior staff to understand organisation's operations, policies and procedures.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Primary Teacher Year 5
The Winchester school, GEMS Education
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Identified clear learning objectives and specified teaching methods.
- Set homework for students [TIMSS], on topics including maths and Science to help learning development.
- Maintained strong student and parent relationships by providing ongoing student support and regularly updating parents on progress.
- Independently created lesson plans and prepared teaching materials, developing based on curriculum requirements and student progress.
Primary Teacher
Ekya Schools
05.2016 - 04.2018
- Attended professional seminars, leveraging knowledge to enhance teaching methods and improve learner comprehension and improvement in student engagement.
- Presented subject matter using diverse teaching methods, illustrating concepts to reinforce comprehension, leading to an increase in student understanding.
- Implemented innovative teaching strategies, enhancing overall educational performance and achieving a 20% improvement in assessment scores.
Primary Teacher
Greenwoodhigh School
04.2014 - 04.2016
- Developed innovative lesson plans based on government guidelines and current curricula.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Education Leadership
UNICAF University
Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications - CICT, Education
Cambridge University
01.2019 - 07.2025
Master of Arts - Education Leadership and Management
Christ University
01.2018 - 07.2025
Certificate - Environmental Education
IGNOU
01.2017 - 07.2025
Diploma - Health Education
IGNOU
01.2016 - 07.2025
Certification - Nutrition Education
IGNOU
01.2016 - 07.2025
B.Ed. - Biology/ Chemistry
Christ University
01.2013 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Zoology and Microbiology
The Oxford college of science
01.2012 - 07.2025
Skills
- Problem solving
- Professional Development
- Team Leadership
- Leadership development
- Scientific skills approach
- Parent communication
- Progress monitoring
- Staff evaluations
Languages
English
Fluent
Accomplishments
- Indian Woman Awards, for imparting and empowering women based on menstrual health and enforcing education for HIV children.
- Panelist Award for STEM Best Practice.
- Innovation and Teaching Award, Digital Seal of Recognition for Outstanding Leadership in Education
- Outstanding Leadership in Education Award, KITES Education, Dubai
- Nominated for Outstanding practices in Science, Present School, during the International Day of Education at Expo 2020, Dubai
Affiliations
- Travelling to wild.
- Playing instruments
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Science- Middle School
Dubai schools- Al Barsha
08.2022 - 07.2025
Head of Science/ Secondment SLT -Middle / High School
Aldar Education
08.2022 - 08.2024
Head of Science-Primary/ Middle School
Deira Private School
08.2021 - 06.2022
Head of Science-Primary/ Middle School
The Winchester school, GEMS Education
08.2019 - 06.2021
Assistant Head Year 5
The Winchester school, GEMS Education
01.2019 - 06.2019
Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications - CICT, Education
Cambridge University
01.2019 - 07.2025
Primary Teacher Year 5
The Winchester school, GEMS Education
08.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - Education Leadership and Management
Christ University
01.2018 - 07.2025
Certificate - Environmental Education
IGNOU
01.2017 - 07.2025
Primary Teacher
Ekya Schools
05.2016 - 04.2018
Diploma - Health Education
IGNOU
01.2016 - 07.2025
Certification - Nutrition Education
IGNOU
01.2016 - 07.2025
Primary Teacher
Greenwoodhigh School
04.2014 - 04.2016
B.Ed. - Biology/ Chemistry
Christ University
01.2013 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, Zoology and Microbiology
The Oxford college of science
01.2012 - 07.2025
Doctor of Philosophy - Education Leadership
UNICAF University
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