Maria Martin
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
· Serve as a proactive member of the SMT to direct and guide professional discussion and dialogue.
· Meet regularly with teaching staff to support in areas such as educational theory, strategies for teaching diverse students, and special education, with keys to effective curriculum development and implementation.
· Support the Principal with coordinating the responsibilities and duties of teaching staff and encourage career and personal development.
· Assist with student protocols and academic expectations.
· Communicate effectively with staff and students.
· Monitor teacher/student relationships and provide advice support when required.
· Provide practical advice and guidance to other members of the staff.
· Liaison with SENCO Team to monitor vulnerable groups with support and initiate intervention where necessary.
· Foster positive relationships between the school and all sectors of the community.
· Liaising with parents on academic performance, student behavior, and attendance.
· Participate in contributing to the school’s performance management system.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
HOD Middle & Secondary and Curriculum Specialist
Ajyal International School
08.2022 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Curriculum Specialist
Ajyal International School
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Researched and incorporated current trends and data into standard curriculum for all content areas.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Designed, implemented, and managed successful training programs to meet department and school needs.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Created curricula, research topics and conceptualized course format, subject matter and presentation.
- Targeted diverse learning modalities in development of new course content and training programs.
- Developed assessments and user polls to evaluate course effectiveness, altering content and delivery to achieve student learning goals.
- Contributed to development of comprehensive employee training courses.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
Head of English Department
Ajyal International School
08.2020 - Current
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
- Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
- Used data to drive instruction and school-wide decisions related to content.
- Planned and executed content team professional development sessions.
- Created lesson plans, video content and other associated lesson materials.
- Observed, coached and mentored instructional staff to promote warm, structured and responsive classroom culture.
- Reinforced positive student behavior and established rapport with students.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Designed or used assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of ELL students and SEN instructors.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
AP English and AP History Teacher
Ajyal International School
08.2021 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
English Teacher
Ajyal International School
08.2018 - Current
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Coordinated activities to encourage interest in reading.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Provided grades and progress reports to evaluate student learning needs.
- Tutored students struggling with course material.
- Evaluated and graded students' essays, projects and exams.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design and maintain curriculum.
- Employed visual and auditory approaches to make lessons more interesting and interactive for students.
- Advised students and provided guidance on academic progress.
- Created and administered interactive activities for students.
- Incorporated current events into lesson plans to promote student engagement.
- Led classroom discussions to encourage students to analyze literature critically.
- Participated in department and employee team meetings to discuss student performance and academic achievement.
- Assisted with student organization events to promote student engagement.
- Developed and implemented course materials, lecture notes and assignments.
- Engaged in departmental committees to develop and review policies.
Moral Education Coordinator
Ajyal International School
08.2018 - Current
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration
12.2017
- Seton Hall University, 2017
- 3.94 GPA
- Degree Awarded with Summa Cum Laude
- Completed University-level Coursework: Curriculum Development and Evaluation, Technology for Administration, Supervision of Instruction and Evaluation, School-Law, Curriculum Design and Engineering, Leadership Dynamics Analysis Supervision, Organization and Administration of Education, Finance in Administration, Ethical Foundation, Administration Internship Part I and II, Seton Hall University.
- Administrative Supervision, Newark Public School, 2016.
- Administrative Leadership, Roselle Public School, New Jersey, 2017.
Bachelor of Arts - Education
- Hunter College
- Dean's List, [Fall, 1997, Spring, 1998, Fall, 1998, Spring, 1999.]
- New York State Certification 2001
- New Jersey Standard Certificate 2007
- Florida State Certification 2012
Ph.D. - Educational Leadership
06.2024
- 3.89 GPA
- Completed University-level Coursework: Informational Management, Quantitative and Qualitative Research, Public Policy, Human Resources, Innovation and Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Leading and Learning, Management of Crisis and Change, Cross Cultural Relations, Consulting Practice, Ethics and Governance, Accountability in Administration, Dissertation Plan, St. Thomas University.
Skills
- Client Satisfaction
- Virtual Classrooms
- Parent Communication
- Team Meetings
- Content Adaptation
- Daily Facility Operations
- Instructional Strategies
- Classroom Instruction
- Systems Reporting
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Behavior Modeling
- Curriculum Coordination
- Constructive Feedback
- Curriculum Standards
- Team Collaboration
- Common Core Learning Standards
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Performance Measurement
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Positive Interactions
- Collaborative Environments
- Student Plans
- Standardized Test Results Review
- Student Assessment
- Individualized Support
- Course Management
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Building Relationships
- Educational Administration
- Classroom Management Techniques
- Course Materials Creation
- Implementation Guidance
- Progress Tracking
- Curriculum Delivery
- Instructional Leadership
- Curriculum Planning and Implementation
- Lesson Preparation
- Differentiated Instruction
- Curriculum Updates
- Curriculum Understanding
- Test Administration
- Learning Modalities
- Material Selection
Timeline
HOD Middle & Secondary and Curriculum Specialist - Ajyal International School
08.2022 - Current
Curriculum Specialist - Ajyal International School
08.2022 - Current
AP English and AP History Teacher - Ajyal International School
08.2021 - Current
Head of English Department - Ajyal International School
08.2020 - Current
English Teacher - Ajyal International School
08.2018 - Current
Moral Education Coordinator - Ajyal International School
08.2018 - Current
Seton Hall University - Master of Arts, Educational Administration
Hunter College - Bachelor of Arts, Education
St. Thomas University - Ph.D., Educational Leadership
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