Senior Education Manager
Smart Solutions UAE
Total years of experience :39 years, 4 Months
Provided independent consultancy on education and training in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the Northern Emirates of UAE. Recommended the best coaching, teaching, learning and assessment practices for schools, training institutes and organisations that enhance the delivery of education, learning, development programs and quality assurance processes. Led curriculum development, assessment and on-going professional development and training programs. Organised, implemented and coordinated the professional development programs for companies and training institutes. Created improvement plans with clear goals and objectives that were both measurable and achievable. Enabled organisations to establish a presence in the UAE that ensured their long term viability. Provided partnership links and solutions with ADEC (Abu Dhabi Education Council), MOE (Ministry of Education), DED (Department of Economic Development), ACTVET (Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training), NQA (National Qualification Authority) and MOHESR (Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research).
• Provided targeted training in the delivery of the Jiu Jitsu program including management and lesson planning, leadership, mentoring, performance evaluation, business organisational structures and governance.
• Trained, supervised and coordinated the facilitators of the Jiu Jitsu Professional Development workshops and activities.
• Managed the Professional Development programs to improve the knowledge and experience of the Jiu Jitsu coaches and staff.
• Improved the leadership qualities of the Jiu Jitsu Supervisors and Team Leaders against a set of standards and expectations.
• Developed questionnaires and interviewed Jiu Jitsu coaches, Abu Dhabi Education Council school staff and administrators to obtain information about the curriculum with a view to develop mentoring and training programs for coaches and delivered constructive feedback on their abilities.
• Carried out disciplinary action where Jiu Jitsu staff showed an inability to meet the standards.
• Contributed to the overall management of the Jiu Jitsu coaches and staff.
• Determined the final form of the Jiu Jitsu curriculum as a member of the technical committee.
• Recommended and implemented the student assessment management system of the Jiu Jitsu program.
• Contributed to the performance management and development of the Jiu Jitsu coaches and staff.
• Led and managed the implementation of the company improvement initiatives related to the delivery of the Jiu Jitsu curriculum in schools.
• Formulated recommendations and procedures for current and proposed units of instruction and learning.
• Led and managed the pedagogical practice of the Jiu Jitsu coaches in the schools.
• Conducted research activities concerned with Cycle 2 and Cycle 3 Jiu Jitsu programs.
• Evaluated data obtained from the schools and prepared narrative and statistical reports for distribution to the Abu Dhabi Education Council.
• Provided expert advice about the content, processes and strategies that shape the Jiu Jitsu coaches and supported professional learning.
• Supervised and trained the Jiu Jitsu coaches in the schools.
• Collated, analysed and provided guidance on the feedback and surveys of Jiu Jitsu coaches and staff for ongoing professional development programs.
• Managed and supervised the professional development committee in the planning, implementation and review of teaching and learning programs according to Palms Sports and Abu Dhabi Education Councils strategic plans, goals and priorities.
• Led the development of the Jiu Jitsu curriculum policies and programs.
• Directed research activities of the educational services in school sport program for Jiu Jitsu development.
• Formulated and designed procedures to determine if program objectives were being met.
• Developed tests to measure effectiveness of the Jiu Jitsu curriculum and services and to interpret student intellectual and social development and school progress.
• Continuously improved the creation of teaching materials and resources to compliment the Professional Development plan.
• Provided professional attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Provided excellent reporting skills in both written format and verbally.
• Developed and implemented policies, practical programmes and supported the development of schemes of work which reflected schools’ commitment to high standards of teaching and learning in line with Abu Dhabi Education Council expectations.
• Provided pedagogical support in the form of coaching, mentoring and change management to principals and teachers in the areas of teaching and curriculum interpretation and implementation to improve the quality of teaching in schools.
• Promoted strategic plans and strategies within schools and communicated effectively with key stakeholders.
• Developed the capacity of the staff to address the priorities of the School Improvement Plan.
• Managed and developed meaningful whole school CPD programs.
• Introduced and supported the new curriculum into schools.
• Delivered high quality workshops to principals, teachers, heads of faculty and senior management.
Provide pedagogical support in the form of coaching, mentoring and change management to principals and teachers in the areas of teaching and curriculum interpretation and implementation to improve the quality of teaching in schools.
Promote strategic plans and strategies within schools and communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
Developed the capacity of the staff to address the priorities of the School Improvement Plan.
Manage and develop meaningful whole school CPD programs.
Introduce and support the new curriculum into schools.
Supported the Principal and school management team in school self evaluation and the development of plans covering all aspects of the school's mission and operations within the context of the unique school community and the PPP reform process in Abu Dhabi
Developed and implemented policies and practical programmes and supported the development of schemes of work which reflected the school’s commitment to high standards of teaching and learning in line with Abu Dhabi Education Councils expectations
Led the education advisory team in local Emirati National schools to implement the curriculum across a range of subjects and support services
Worked with the Principal and school management team to set up systems to collate and then to interpret school data effectively to monitor standards of achievement across the school
Supported the Principal and school management team in ensuring students with additional needs are identified and where appropriate IEP's are established and implemented
Provided pedagogical support in the form of coaching, mentoring and change management to principals and teachers in the areas of teaching and curriculum interpretation and implementation to improve the quality of teaching in schools.
Promoted strategic plans and strategies within schools and communicated effectively with key stakeholders.
Developed the capacity of the staff to address the priorities of the School Improvement Plan.
Managed and developed meaningful whole school CPD programs.
Delivered high quality workshops to teachers, heads of faculty and senior management.
Observed teachers on a regular basis and provided formative feedback and feedforward to align professional standards with performance management.
Provided reports to management and Abu Dhabi Education Council on all aspects of performance and conformance to the new curriculum.
Modelled all the behaviours expected of a high performing principal and behaved with cultural sensitivity in language, manner and dress.
Provided pedagogical support (coaching, mentoring, change management) to principals, senior management and teachers in the areas of teaching and curriculum interpretation/implementation to improve the quality of teaching in schools in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
1. Promoted Abu Dhabi Education Councils Strategic Plan and strategies within schools, served as the Abu Dhabi Education Councils representative at the school level; communicated school matters/issues of importance to the Cluster Manager for further action; Participated in, and contributed to, cluster, region and Abu Dhabi Education Councils professional networks
2. Participated in and contributed to schools’ strategies which address the priorities and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the School Improvement Plan
3. Developed the capacity of school staff to address the priorities and KPIs in the School Improvement Plan and contribute to monitoring performance
4. Observed teachers’ lessons and provided constructive and developmental feedback to teachers
5. Contributed, where required, to the evaluation of the professional performance of a teacher in collaboration with the school Principal
6. Actively steered teacher development to enable school staff to perform a variety of school roles, including Subject Coordinator or Head of Department
7. Mentor and coach principals, teachers and school staff in developing effective and inclusive teaching and learning strategies, knowledge and understandings about contemporary education literature and research and adaptation to the Abu Dhabi context, understanding different learner development stages, leadership and management skills and expertise in subject area
8. Undertook demonstration lessons regularly so that teachers within the school have opportunities to observe and acquire specific teaching and learning methods and techniques that can be applied in their classrooms
Performed Principal duties.
Provided management duties in school governance policies.
Responsible for whole school curriculum planning.
Provided leadership on school staffing issues.
Senior manager and teacher in a variety of Primary, Intermediate and Secondary schools.
Effectively mentored Principals, Vice Principals and senior managers.
Provided effective and meaningful CPD for teachers
Successfully integrated ICT with Science and Mathematics teaching programs.
Facilitated student-centred learning methodologies.
Provided learners with clear tasks, goals and requirements.
Informed students of progress made.
Promoted student participation through problem solving, questioning and discussion.
Used regular informal assessment strategies.
Worked in a shared and collegial way with other staff.
Treated all teachers and students with respect.
Provided activities that engage students’ thinking and interest.
Carried out Head of Faculty responsibilities.
Coordinated and planned school teacher/pupil/subject timetables.
NZPPTA - Member of teacher contract negotiations committee of NZ school teachers.
Advisor to the National Mathematics Development Committee
Pilot member and consultant of the Special ICT Cluster group for the development of teachers use of ICT in the classroom nationally.
Completed Post Graduate Diploma in Computing towards Masters Degree on Managing Enterprise Networks separated by large geographic areas(global networks). The emphasis of the study was to locate real IT network infrastructures, carry out analysis of their systems and provide recommendations to the companies on methodologies to provide improvements that result in greater efficiencies and control in regards to the security and integrity of the networks.
Completed 2 year probationary period as a teacher attaining a prescribed standard of learning and shown practical skill in the art of teaching and awarded full teacher certification. Supported areas for further professional development included senior management, staff deployment, school improvement planning, ICT infrastructure and maintenance monitoring.
Obtained Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Mathematics. Supporting studies included Physics, ICT, Biology, Statistical Analysis, Operations Research and Business Modelling.
Awarded Diploma in Teaching for academic and professional studies and practical teaching for secondary teaching under the Teachers Training College Regulations of New Zealand. Areas of specialty included: Science, Mathematics, ICT, Sports Coaching and Drama. Other supported areas included mentoring, management of curriculum, staff management, conflict facilitation and HR development.