Lena Kahwaji, Academic principal

Lena Kahwaji

Academic principal

Baniyas international private school

Location
United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
Education
Bachelor's degree, Biochemistry And Physics
Experience
6 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :6 years, 10 Months

Academic principal at Baniyas international private school
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • My current job since September 2022

worked as the school leader of Ministry Inspection.
➢ Worked as the school Cognia (AdvancED) Accreditation Consultant
➢ As the Academic Principal, I have led efforts to prepare and submit all necessary documentation for Cognia inspections, ensuring compliance with established educational standards.
➢ Spearheaded efforts to elevate the school to be a College Board test center, offering AP, SAT, and Pre-AP exams
➢ Worked as the External Assessment coordinator of IBT / MAP / PISA / AP
➢ Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, disciplinary action and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
➢ Reviewed and selected curriculum and technology resources.
➢ Enforced disciplinary policy for both students and faculty.
➢ Planned and implemented professional development programs based on data driven.
➢ Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
➢ Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives.
➢ Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
➢ Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
➢ Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behavior modification.
➢ Established instructional practices driven by statistical performance data.
➢ Acted as principal as needed for day-to-day running of school as well as key decision making.

Vice Principal at Nibras al Eman private school
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • August 2021 to September 2022

Enthusiastic Vice Principal offering 7-year history of supporting academic administration functions. Motivated to improve relationships among faculty, students and administrators. Personable and outgoing with skill in building rapport with diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Dedicated for American schools in the UAE. Enthusiastic about providing students with opportunities to realize potential, achieve academic goals and matriculate to higher education.

Head of science at Alkamal American school
  • United Arab Emirates - Sharjah
  • August 2017 to July 2021

Head of Science department & physics teacher
A qulaified and licesned science HOD with a very effective impact on improving teaching and learning within the department,
helped and coached new teachers to implement new strategies and critical thinking is looking for a good opportunity to utilize
her expertise and improve her career.
Coordinate the curriculum for the students of the high school as preparation for the AP (9-12).
A qualified physics teacher, teach to help and prepare senior students to be ready for the AP test

Education

Bachelor's degree, Biochemistry And Physics
  • at جامعة دمشق
  • August 2004

Applied physics and chemistry Teaching strategy Utilizing lab tools and fix it if needed

Specialties & Skills

Laboratory Techniques
College Counseling
Training
Inspection
Curriculum Mapping
Communication
English
International examinations administer
Writing self evaluation
Class observation certified
Inspector in cognia
Teacher training

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Cognia membership (Training)
Training Institute:
Cognia
Date Attended:
May 2023
Duration:
40 hours

Hobbies

  • Reading
    Think science Appreciation from school