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Wedad Saeed, Academic Controller

Wedad Saeed

Academic Controller ·Yusr International School

Saudi Arabia

Bachelor's degree, Medical Science

Work experience

Total years of experience: 26 years, 4 months

Academic Controller

July 2018 - August 2022

Yusr International School

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 2018 - August 2022

• Work to improve the quality of education that is received by students in the school by preparing the Curriculum Mapping, Units’ Planners, Scope and Sequence, the Syllabus Breakdown and activities involving the implementation of International Standards of Learning in alignment with the PYP philosophy.
• Coordinate and follow up the implementation of the units of enquiries used for the PYP by integration with other subjects.
• Coordinate and follow up the use of Enquiry Cycle of the PYP for each theme and insure the implementation of all required projects.
• Build the end of theme rubrics according to the summative assessment.
• Follow up the implementation of the concepts and central Idea through integrated topics.
• Work on the Manage-Bac program for selecting the learning outcome for all the subjects according to the covered topics and the scope & sequence.
• Review the POI articulation (vertically and horizontally)
• Work on the written curriculum by making alignment of the scope and sequence with the ISOL.
• Evaluate the performance of the teachers and their abilities to implement the program.
• Provide teachers’ training on different International and PYP Standards and philosophy.
• Ensure effective collaborative work among academic staff.
• Encourage the development and implementation of the school’s hiring policy for International Education teachers that takes into consideration the experience of applicants, and knowledge of International Standers of Learning.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Management

Academic Head

July 2013 - September 2018

Arab International School

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 2013 - September 2018

• Review and approve new programs, or recommend modifications to existing programs, submitting program proposals for school board approval as necessary.
• Confer with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies, and student behavioral or learning problems.
• Maintain coordinators files, and performance.
• Evaluate the work of the teachers and coordinators
• Prepare needed documents for the Schools accreditation from International Organization
• To help in the selection of textbooks and appropriate resource material for each subject
• To ensure lesson plans are in alignment with Core Standards, supervise the curriculum mapping, scope and sequence
• To help in the creation of testing materials, and all teacher created materials, to ensure they follow the Standards
• Conduct assessments tests for English and Math for new students and assist in the placement as specified by the Ministry of Education
• Evaluate the performance of teachers, coordinators, by attending classes
• Host the arrangement of any alternative or support program or homework sessions.
• Meet when required with the Ministry Inspectors, and make appropriate amendments when directed.
• Meet with mothers for any academic problem or inquiries
• Give workshops specifically to Coordinators and teachers when required
• Plan and develop instructional methods and content for educational, vocational, or student activity programs.
• Create the indicators for report cards for all levels
• Aid in the recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluating teaching and support staff.
• Follow up the results analysis for all students after each term.
• Develop mission statements, and set performance goals and objectives.
• Arrange with the team the needed document for the Advanc ED accreditation

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Academic Coordinator

July 2011 - March 2013

Sunshine School

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

July 2011 - March 2013

Company industry:
Preschool, Nursery, & Daycare
Job role:
Management

Coordinator of ICT department

January 2007 - June 2011

Jeddah Knowledge International School

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2007 - June 2011

• A member of the Board of Governor in Jeddah Knowledge School as (Technology and Resources Advisor)
• Selected as a committee chair for the school self study as a preparation for the accreditation of ECIS (European Council of International Schools).
• Work to improve the quality of education that is received by students in the school by preparing the Curriculum Mapping, Units’ Planner, Scope and Sequence, the Syllabus Breakdown and activities involving the implementation of International Standards of Learning for all grade levels.
• Coordinate and follow up the implementation of the units of enquiries used for the PYP by integration with other subjects.
• Coordinate and follow up the use of Design Cycle in the MYP Technology for all required projects.
• Develop a strategic plan for the coming 5 years for Technology Development.
• Encourage the development and implementation of the school’s hiring policy for International Education teachers that takes into consideration the experience of applicants, and knowledge of International Standers of Learning.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Academic Head for International section

January 2004 - June 2007

MY Little House International School

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

January 2004 - June 2007

• Coordinate the requirements of the American Diploma and credits system.
• Take a leadership role in developing and implementing the school International plan for core subjects (English -Math and science) following the ISOL and Cambridge check points.
• Development of Primary Year Program to meet the requirement of the CIPP (Cambridge
International Primary Program).
• Check all necessary documentation for International Authorization.
• Follow up the performance of teachers in implementing the ISOL during the teaching process.
• Arrange for vertical meetings to discuss development of curriculum.
• Participate in the horizontal meetings in order to implement collaborative learning between subjects.
• Conduct internal workshops for new teachers to update them with all accreditation requirements.
• Ensure effective collaboration between technology and other academic subjects.
• Participate in the development of curricular standards and benchmarks to encourage appropriate use of technology in classrooms.
• Help in the quality assurance of the school marketing productions and materials.
• Train the educational team to prepare the Curriculum Mapping, Units’ Planner, Scope and Sequence, the Syllabus Breakdown and activities involving the implementation of International Standards of Learning for all grade levels for the international school.
• Coordinate and follow up the implementation of the units of enquiries used for the IPC (International Primary Curriculum) by integration with other subjects.
• Meet with the Authorization team and visitors of the international organization.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Quality Assurance, Academic Manager

February 1996 - June 2004

1st International Development Company

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

February 1996 - June 2004

• Take a leadership role in developing and implementing the school technology plan
• Follow up the performance of all ICT staff and teachers and e-learning.
• Curriculum development according to AdvancED or NWAC requirements.
• Develop and provide technology resources to be used by the school’s teachers.
• Coordinate the Automation of lessons to be used by the interactive board.

Company industry:
Primary, Prep, & Secondary School
Job role:
Teaching and Academics

Education

• Bachelor degree in Science from King Abdul Aziz University

June 1991

June 1991

Bachelor's degree, Medical Science

Saudi Arabia

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

GPA (point): 4 out of 4

Skills

School Management
Expert
School Management
Expert
Accreditation Advisor
Expert
Accreditation Advisor
Expert
Kindergarten Coordiantor
Expert
Kindergarten Coordiantor
Expert
Academic Coordinator
Expert
Academic Coordinator
Expert
Academic Manager
Expert
Academic Manager
Expert
• ICDL Certificate
Expert
• ICDL Certificate
Expert
English Lang
Expert
English Lang
Expert
• Good time-management skills
Expert
• Good time-management skills
Expert
Excellent Computer user skills
Expert
Excellent Computer user skills
Expert
Accreditation Advisor
Expert
Accreditation Advisor
Expert
Kindergarten Coordiantor
Expert
Kindergarten Coordiantor
Expert
Academic Coordinator
Expert
Academic Coordinator
Expert
Academic Manager
Expert
Academic Manager
Expert
School Management
Expert
School Management
Expert

Languages

Arabic

Expert

English

Expert

Memberships

AdvancED

Advanc ED Evaluator for schools

June 2011

Training and Certifications

Training
• Assessment in the PYP – SA-Jan 2019
IB Official workshop
• Integrated and standalone unit planners –SA-Jan -2019
IB Official workshop
• Inquiry in the PYP –SA-Jan 2019
IB Official workshop
• Concepts-based Teaching and Learning in PYP – SA –Jan 2019
IB Official workshop
• The PYP (Primary Years Program) principles and Themes – SA –Jan 2019
IB Official workshop
• Leading an effective professional learning community-Cat 3- (IB official workshop) – SA – March 2
IB Official workshop
• Your Exhibition (IB Official workshop)-Cat 2- SA – October 2019
IB Official workshop
• Make the PYP happen Implementing agency- Cat 1- (IB Official workshop) – SA – October 2019
IB Official workshop
• Evidencing learning – Cat 2- (IB Official workshop) – SA – November 2019
IB Official workshop
• The role of ICT – Cat 3- (IB Official workshop) – SA – November 2019
IB Official workshop
Nov 2019
Play – based Learning – Cat 3- (IB Official workshop)
IB Official workshop
Nov 2019
• PYP Assessment in PYP – SA at JKIS (2008)
• PYP Assessment in PYP – SA at JKIS (2008)
Dec 2008
• PYP (Primary years Program) training course in (Planning and Evaluating a unit of inquiry-SA at JK
• PYP (Primary years Program) training course in (Planning and Evaluating a unit of inquiry-SA at JK
Dec 2008
• Courses for Cambridge programs (CIPP-Cambridge International Primary Program + IPC International P
• Courses for Cambridge programs (CIPP-Cambridge International Primary Program + IPC International P
Dec 2009
• MYP training course in (Middle Year Design Technology) – Paris-Nov-2008
• MYP training course in (Middle Year Design Technology) – Paris-Nov-2008
Nov 2008
• MYP training course in (Middle Year English Program)
• MYP training course in (Middle Year English Program)- Romania
Jun 2006
• PYP training course in (written curriculum in the PYP)-SA at JKIS (2008)
• PYP training course in (written curriculum in the PYP)-SA at JKIS (2008)
Dec 2008
• Interdisciplinary planning and subject integration course – Paris-
• Interdisciplinary planning and subject integration course – Paris-Nov-2008
Nov 2008
• PYP (Inquiry in the PYP) –SA at JKIS (2007) • MYP (Middle Year Program) training course (Introduct
• PYP (Inquiry in the PYP) –SA at JKIS (2007) • MYP (Middle Year Program) training course (Introduct
Oct 2007
Microsoft Office certification
• Professional studies in Microsoft Office certification
Feb 1995