Louise Gray, Academic Vice Principal

Louise Gray

Academic Vice Principal

Abu Dhabi Education Council

Location
United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
Education
Bachelor's degree, Education
Experience
24 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :24 years, 6 Months

Academic Vice Principal at Abu Dhabi Education Council
  • United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
  • My current job since September 2013

• Scheduling, Coverage & Substitution
• Self-Evaluation and School Improvement Plan
• Teaching & Learning - Curriculum, Observations, Evaluations, Exam Prep
• Data Analysis - EMSA, PIPS
• Professional Development & Staff Communication
• Health & Safety
• Policies & Procedures
• Conflict Management
• Discipline/Classroom Management
• Finance

Head of Faculty at Abu Dhabi Education Council
  • United Arab Emirates - Al Ain
  • August 2011 to September 2013

Promoting New School Model pedagogy and curriculum in Maths, Science and English. Mentoring and coaching new teaching and learning styles to ensure high attainment in pupils. Collaboration with Management Team to ensure whole school development. Policy development and implementation. Acting VIce Principal/Principal for 4 months in the absence of a Principal being appointed. Whole staff (90 staff), meetings, Lead for Professional Development. Involved in Curriculum Writing, Baseline Assessments, Policy Writing.

EAL Teacher, Class Teacher, Acting Principal Teacher at Glasgow City Council
  • United Kingdom
  • August 2001 to June 2011

In class support for teachers who have 95-100% ESL children. Planning and implementation of integrated learning programmes. Curriculum for Excellence. Involvement in developing Reading Assessments for new Curriculum. 5-14 Curriculum. Challenging inner-city school. Responsible for Mentoring Students and Probationers. ICT Co-Ordinator and Trainer. Organised Residential Trips. Parent/Teacher meetings, report writing. Temporarily promoted to Management Post to cover long term absence. Organisation and implementation of Modern Languages Programme across the school. Taught whole class and provided Learning Support on a one-to-one basis, groups and on occasion, in class support.

Class Teacher at St Mary's Primary School
  • United Kingdom
  • September 2000 to July 2001

The National Curriculum. Completed Probationer Programme. Assistant ICT Co-ordinator. 36 pupil class. Organised class assemblies, pupil performances.

Class Teacher at Glasgow City Council
  • United Kingdom
  • August 1999 to June 2000

5-14 Curriculum. Probationer Programme. Covered long term absence, small school, children with serious health issues.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Education
  • at Glasgow University
  • July 1999

Specialties & Skills

Leadership
Organizational Performance
Team Management
Presentation Materials
Collaborative Working
Manager of staff

Languages

French
Beginner

Training and Certifications

New Talent & Succession Planning (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2007
Valid Until:
June 2009
Instrumental Enrichment 1 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2006
Valid Until:
June 2007