Sara Mohammed
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Dedicated professional educator with over 13 years of international experience, specializing in secondary education. Proven track record in maximizing student potential through diverse instructional strategies and effective classroom management techniques. Recognized for high productivity and the ability to lead and manage teams towards a unified educational vision, while excelling in curriculum development, assessment design, and technology integration. Committed to fostering engaging learning environments that prioritize differentiated instruction and student-centered approaches.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Secondary Science Teacher
Al Basma British School
01.2023 - Current
- Prepared comprehensive instructional materials for KS3/KS4 science and GCSE Biology classes.
- Adapt lessons to meet diverse student needs.
- Integrate practical laboratory work into the curriculum, ensuring a safe and stimulating learning environment
- Mark various assessments according to the school policy
- Track students' progress and identify areas of improvement
- Met with parents to discuss students' progress and review areas requiring improvement.
- Organized and managed STEM club activities to engage participants
- effectively.
Biology Teacher- Summer credit recovery program by ADEK
AlAzm Charter School
01.2023 - Current
- To support grade 9 low achievers in Biology course
- Developed assignments and tests to assess student progress.
- Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage
Science Head of Department
Alittihad National Private School
Al-Ain
01.2022 - 01.2023
- To serve as a Head of Science, co-ordinate and be responsible for all relevant subject teachers, ensuring they utilize detailed and structured planning and schemes of work, implement a broad range of strategies, differentiated work and materials to match the range of ability in classes
- To work with teaching staff and support a culture of openness and ambition for excellence in teaching, learning and assessment practice
- Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels
- To undertake lesson observations (ungraded and graded) and the creation of aligned action plans
- To deploy a range of coaching methods, and to develop reflective practice in all teaching staff
- US Curriculum
Science Department Coordinator
AL Bateen Scientific Private School
Abu Dhabi
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Instructed students in large biology classroom settings as well as small groups to expand knowledge of scientific method and biological science
- Encouraged active participation and monitor individual student performance to enhance their understanding and master skills
- Supervised the students in think science campaign UAE, 2018
- Mentored and coordinated 6-12 science teachers
- Provided regular and detailed feedback on students' work-to promote academic development and raise attainment levels
- Shared strategies to elevate effective teaching standards across departments
- To work with teaching staff and support teamwork
- US Curriculum
Science Teacher
Elite Private School
Abu Dhabi
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Planned effective lessons and preparing resources which-have clear teaching aims, objectives and learning outcomes
- Cooperated with Head-teacher and other teachers on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, and teaching programs, methods of teaching and assessment and STEAM projects
- Used varied resources and technologies to maximize student engagement and understanding
- US Curriculum
Science Teacher
Saraa Private School
Buraimi
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Designed curriculum according to ministry regulations
- Coordinated science club activities
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
- Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments and paperwork
- UK Curriculum
Biology and Science teacher
OMAR IBN aL KHATAB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Al-Buraim
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: UK Curriculum
- Planned and revised curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction
- Organized science club activities
- Assisted the students in presenting their projects in the science exhibition
- Collaborated with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, assignments and paperwork
- UK Curriculum
Science Teacher
Pioneer Language School
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers
- Maintained student attendance records, grades, and other required records
- Supervised students' laboratory work
- Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations, and standardized assessments.
Education
PGED - Education and Pedagogy
The Institute of Studies And-research
01.2013
Master of Education -
University of The People
Colorado, USBachelor's degree - Biology, Chemistry
Cairo University
EgyptSkills
- Curriculum development
- Student assessment
- Classroom management
- Educational technology
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Instructional design
- SMART boards
- Project-based learning
- STEM Project-based learning (PBL)
- Constructive student feedback
- Extracurricular Activities Management
Certification
- Certificate of attendance (Fostering 21st Century skills with interactive simulations), Explore learning, 01/01/23
- Certificate of completing ChatGPT smart learning, 01/01/23
- Certificate of appreciation (participating at the best practices in teaching and learning conference), Amity University Dubai, 05/05/23
- Training course in CPR and AED, RMK Experts training center, Dubai, 01/01/17
- Certificate of attendance for completing training session in Science Fusion (K-8), UAE, 01/01/16
- Certificate of 'Enhancing Teacher Education through Open Educational Resources', Open Education Consortium, 01/01/15
- Certificate Of Attending 'the learning and development Conference: INNOVATION IN EDUCATION', Notting Hill College, Egypt, 01/01/15
- Marker Accreditation certificate for CIPP, University of Cambridge, 01/01/10
- Certificate of TOEFL, American University in Cairo, 01/01/09
- Certificate of attending 'Presentation Skills' training, 01/01/07
- Certificate of attending 'Communication Skills' training, 01/01/07
- Certificate of attending 'Basic Business Skills Acquisition Program' (BBSA), Berlitz, 01/01/06
Awards
Teacher Appreciation Award, Ministry of Education, Oman, 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Secondary Science Teacher
Al Basma British School
01.2023 - Current
Biology Teacher- Summer credit recovery program by ADEK
AlAzm Charter School
01.2023 - Current
Science Head of Department
Alittihad National Private School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Science Department Coordinator
AL Bateen Scientific Private School
01.2019 - 01.2022
Science Teacher
Elite Private School
01.2016 - 01.2017
Science Teacher
Saraa Private School
01.2013 - 01.2014
Biology and Science teacher
OMAR IBN aL KHATAB INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
01.2009 - 01.2011
Science Teacher
Pioneer Language School
01.2006 - 01.2008
PGED - Education and Pedagogy
The Institute of Studies And-research
Master of Education -
University of The People
Bachelor's degree - Biology, Chemistry
Cairo University
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