Wael Ibrahim
Vice Principal
Dubai
Summary
Experienced educator with over 16 years in teaching and leadership roles, including Vice Principal, Academic Director, and AP Workshop Consultant. Specializing in Science and Biology, I excel in coaching teachers, schoolwide data analysis, and fostering academic excellence. A NEASC visitor with a Master of Education and College Counseling Certificate, I bring a global perspective to education, combining innovative teaching practices with a commitment to student and staff growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certificates
Work History
Vice Principal for School Development
Philadelphia Private School
Dubai, UAE
08.2024 - Current
- Oversaw teaching and learning quality through observations, evaluations, and data analysis.
- Planned and delivered data-driven professional development to address schoolwide and individual needs.
- Analyzed school data to identify trends and develop improvement plans.
- Provided one-on-one coaching to teachers, enhancing classroom teaching quality.
- Led schoolwide self-reflection and evaluation processes, resulting in a higher school rating and achieving NEASC accreditation
AP Workshop Consultant
College Board
International
09.2021 - Current
- Led workshops for both novice and seasoned AP teachers in the Gulf region and East Asia, introducing them to the AP framework and equipping them with the skills to effectively teach AP courses.
Biology and Science Teacher
Philadelphia Private School
Dubai
08.2015 - Current
- Persisted in teaching at least one class, enhancing teacher training, staying abreast of teaching trends, and experimenting with new classroom practices.
School Development Director
Philadelphia Private School
Dubai
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Contributed to raising the rating of the teaching and learning, assessment and curriculum at the school from Acceptable to Good
- Conducted Professional Development sessions for all teachers about effective teaching, differentiation and the usage of student data when planning lessons
- Analyzed whole school data to outline trends, patterns and suggest plans
- Initiated and participated in the teacher coaching program aimed at improving teaching and learning across the school
- Led the KHDA Self-evaluation process and the NEASC internal reflection successfully
Middle and High School Director
Philadelphia Private School
Dubai
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Successfully managed the Middle and High School sections of the school academically, including communicating with parents, catering for students, empowering teachers and creating and implementing policies
- Led the teaching and learning across both sections of the school
- Led the transition to online teaching due to COVID successfully
College and Career Guidance Counselor
Philadelphia Private School
Dubai
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Facilitated comprehensive support for students' college applications, managing all aspects of the process.
- Provided career and college guidance to students in grades 9 to 12.
- Organized informative presentations on college application procedures and career selection.
- Coordinated a successful on-site college fair for the benefit of students.
- Assisted students in navigating high school course selections to align with their academic and career goals.
- Regularly communicated with authorities and universities to stay abreast of updates to admission and equivalency policies
Academic and Assessment Coordinator
Philadelphia Private School
Dubai
08.2015 - 07.2020
- Oversaw the design and implementation of the curriculum across the school
- Created and implemented policies pertaining to assessment and teaching and learning
- Created a highly flexible High school system that is credit-based and offering a wide range of elective courses
- Initiated and expanded the AP program at school
Head of Science Department
Nibras International School
Dubai
02.2014 - 07.2015
- Developed annual plans and curriculum maps for grades 6 to 12.
- Orchestrated and chaired science department meetings, fostering improvements in science education.
- Conducted classroom observations for fellow teachers, offering support to enhance their teaching methodologies.
- Aligned all plans and lessons with Colorado Standards for middle school and high school science.
- Systematically collected evidence, recorded, and analyzed departmental results.
- Initiated the integration of NGSS standards into the school plans, paving the way for a comprehensive implementation across all subjects.
- Organized and oversaw science fairs for the academic years 2013-2014 and 2014-2015.
- Successfully raised the inspection rating for the Science progress from Acceptable to Good
Science and Biology Teacher
Nibras International School
Dubai
08.2012 - 07.2015
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Set up yearly plans and curriculum maps for grades 6 to 12
Biology Teacher
Generations High School
Beirut
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades, and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Prepared students for the official Lebanese Baccalaureate examinations
Education
Masters of Education in Educational Leadership - Education
University of Dundee
United Kingdom 11.2020 - 11.2023
College Counseling Certificate - Education
University of California San Diego
United States Of America 10.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lebanese University
Lebanon 09.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
Strategic planning
Data analysis
Oral and written communications
Coaching and mentoring
Timeline
IB Certificate in Teaching TOK
11-2024
Vice Principal for School Development
Philadelphia Private School
08.2024 - Current
IB Certificate in Leadership Practice
11-2023
School Development Director
Philadelphia Private School
08.2022 - 07.2024
AP Workshop Consultant
College Board
09.2021 - Current
Masters of Education in Educational Leadership - Education
University of Dundee
11.2020 - 11.2023
Middle and High School Director
Philadelphia Private School
08.2020 - 07.2022
College Counseling Certificate
12-2017
College Counseling Certificate - Education
University of California San Diego
10.2016 - 12.2017
College and Career Guidance Counselor
Philadelphia Private School
08.2016 - 07.2020
Biology and Science Teacher
Philadelphia Private School
08.2015 - Current
Academic and Assessment Coordinator
Philadelphia Private School
08.2015 - 07.2020
Head of Science Department
Nibras International School
02.2014 - 07.2015
Science and Biology Teacher
Nibras International School
08.2012 - 07.2015
Biology Teacher
Generations High School
09.2009 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lebanese University
09.2005 - 06.2009
Certification
IB Certificate in Teaching TOK