SALMA EK
AL-AIN,UAE
Summary
Results-driven and dedicated education leader with over 8 years of experience in school administration, curriculum development, and fostering academic excellence. Proven ability to lead teams, implement strategic plans, and cultivate a positive learning environment. Adept at aligning school operations with global educational standards, fostering teacher growth, and driving student success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Educational Quality Assurance Lead
Grace Valley Indian School
Al Ain
01.2022 - Current
- Oversee the development and execution of curricula aligned with [specific educational board or framework, e.g., CBSE, IBT, PISA, PIRLS
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement policies promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and global awareness
- Monitor student performance using data-driven strategies to improve academic outcomes and well-being
- Spearheaded cross-curricular and project-based learning approaches to enhance 21st-century skills
- Directed curriculum planning and teacher training sessions, ensuring alignment with international benchmarks
- Facilitated school development plans (SDP) and led initiatives to enhance teaching and learning practices
- Designed and implemented assessment frameworks focusing on self-reflection, peer evaluation, and formative assessments
- Enhanced parent-teacher collaboration through workshops and meetings, increasing family engagement in education
Senior English Teacher and Department Head
Grace Valley Indian School
Al-Ain
04.2016 - 01.2022
- Mentored and supported teaching staff, encouraging innovative pedagogical approaches
- Coordinated lesson planning and cross-curricular integration to meet and exceed curriculum standards
- Facilitated student activities and events to build leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
- Conducted regular classroom observations to ensure effective teaching strategies and student engagement
- Enhanced student engagement through innovative teaching methods.
- Engaged students with lesson materials by building positive rapport.
- Prepared lesson content and delivery in line with curriculum guidelines.
- Coordinated school-wide reading competitions, fostering a culture of literary appreciation.
- Highlighted importance of composition, grammar and sentence construction rules.
- Integrated technology into classroom setting for an enhanced learning experience.
- Targeted practice and revision to develop students' abilities in speaking and writing.
- Taught spelling, pronunciation and sentence structure to form basic foundation of language.
- Established clear learning outcomes and targets for different abilities.
- Created interactive lesson plans using multimedia resources for effective instruction delivery.
- Applied various instructional approaches, experiential learning and self-assessment to increase retention and understanding.
- Instilled a deep understanding and appreciation of English grammar rules through practical exercises.
- Identified student strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback to improve results.
- Assessed student performance, behaviour and class engagement.
- Conducted regular parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and address concerns proactively.
- Evaluated student progress by providing short quizzes, examinations and standardised tests.
Education
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - English Language and Literature
University of Calicut
Kerala, India 06.2014 - 07.2015
Master in Arts - Faculty of Language and Literature
University of Calicut
Kerala, India 08.2009 - 03.2011
Bachelor in Arts - Faculty of Language and Literature
University of Calicut
Kerala, India 03.2006 - 06.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Learning Management Systems
- Data Analysis
- Excel
- Critical-thinking
- Assertive decision making
- Time-management
- Continuous learning orientation
- Active listening
- Innovative mindset
- Emotional intelligence
- Motivational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Artificial intelligence applications
- Effective communication
- Quality consciousness
Certification
- Educational Leadership and Collaboration
- Growth mindset for teachers and Learners
- Introduction to leadership in teaching
- Empowering Educators for sustainable learning
- Introducing AI in education
- Educational Profession Licensure
- Curriculum adaptation and modification
- Analyzing Exploratory Learning Activities
- Effective Lesson planning
- Lesson planning and Modification
- Competence integration in curriculum
- Use of Assessment data to modify curriculum
Languages
English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate
Malayalam
Native
Timeline
Educational Quality Assurance Lead
Grace Valley Indian School
01.2022 - Current
Senior English Teacher and Department Head
Grace Valley Indian School
04.2016 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - English Language and Literature
University of Calicut
06.2014 - 07.2015
Master in Arts - Faculty of Language and Literature
University of Calicut
08.2009 - 03.2011
Bachelor in Arts - Faculty of Language and Literature
University of Calicut
03.2006 - 06.2009
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