Experience

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  Bloom World Academy

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Vice Principal Primo and Junior School (Head of Primary)

    • Jul 2022 - Present
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    Founding Vice Principal of Primo and Junior School. Responsible for leading the development of Pre-KG to Grade 5 at Bloom World Academy, a school that dares to do things differently.

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  Raffles World Academy

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Education Administration Programs
  • 100 - 200 Employee

  • Deputy Head (Primary)

    • Jul 2016 - Jul 2022

    • Leadership: Integral part of the school leadership team and the ongoing KHDA self-evaluation reporting process (including during the school’s successful move to a ‘Very Good’ KHDA ranking in 2017) and co-chaired the school’s Steering Committee in 2015 which resulted in full accreditation by the Council of International Schools.• Teaching and Learning: Implement and monitor initiatives to improve teaching and learning practices across grades two to five, resulting in a 20% increase to the number of lessons ranked as Very Good or Outstanding. • Staff Management: Directly supervise and manage the performance of over 25 teaching staff and assist with the recruitment and induction of new teachers. • Administration: Lead the formal school reporting process to parents for over 1000 students; lead the development of annual timetables and staff deployment for over 75 classroom and specialist teachers; coordinate the extra curricula activity programme across the primary school; and assist with duty rostering and cover for staff absences. • Assessment: Developed a complex assessment tracking system and oversaw its implementation across all core subject areas - this significantly improved the overall quality and consistency of assessment across the primary school and increased the KHDA rating for assessment across multiple phases. • Pastoral Care: Assist with promptly and sensitively addressing concerns raised by students and parents and have developed and helped implement a new whole-school behavior management policy.• Stakeholder Engagement: Meet with and conduct school tours and deliver regular information sessions for existing parents on topics including assessment, curriculum, reporting and digital learning.• Public Speaking Engagements: Regularly deliver presentations and participate in panels (as a panel member or moderator) at education conferences including the EdTech Leaders MENA conference and the KHDA’s “What Works” and “Smart Education” Summits.

  • Head of Digital Learning

    • Jul 2014 - Jul 2016

    • Change Management: Developed and implemented a 1:1 BYOD programme which, after being successfully implemented within RWA, I then rolled out across other schools within the Innoventures Education Group. • Public Speaking Engagements: Publicized the school’s (and group’s) work in the field of technology and innovation, being a guest speaker at four different conferences.

  • Grade 5 Classroom Teacher (iPad Pilot Class)

    • Aug 2013 - Jun 2014

    • Teaching and learning: Managed and taught the iPad pilot class (each student in the class has their own iPad)• Communication: Provided regular updates to school executive and the school board about the pilot program• Strategic Planning: Developed strategic direction papers to help in school planning in regards to education technology• Policy Development: Developed a number of school policies related to technology use, provision and integration into the classroom

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  Innoventures Education

  • Dubai, UAE

  • Digital Learning Coordinator

    • May 2015 - Jun 2018
    • Dubai, UAE

    As the Digital Learning Coordinator I drove change in the area of technology integration in classrooms across the Innoventures Education group. Key duties in my role include:• Developing and implementing a clear and consistent vision for technology use and integration across the Innoventures Education schools.• Developing systems and accompanying documentation and policies that will allow for successful, long-term change in the area of technology integration.• Developing, planning, implementing and managing the 1:1 programmes across the Innoventures primary schools.• Contributing to the ICT curriculum development in all schools.• Expanding technology-related programmes across the group to ensure a consistent and high-quality approach in particular areas (e.g. healthy technology habits program).• Working alongside teachers from all the schools to enhance the integration of technology into classrooms.• Monitoring the use of instructional technology to ensure that resources and activities enhance academic content.• Providing professional development that empowers teachers to enhance student learning through the infusion of contemporary technologies and digital resources.• Collaboration with IT support services staff.• Helping to lead the development and implementation of initiatives such as a parent portal that bring our schools to be at the leading edge of technology.• Providing workshops and information sessions for parents around technology related issues (e.g. digital footprints, healthy technology habits, impact of technology in the classroom).• Building and supporting the presence of Innoventures Education schools on social media platforms.• Promoting Innoventures Education approach to technology integration through participation at conferences/events.

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  Australian Government Department of Education

  • Assistant Director - Digital Education Branch

    • Feb 2012 - Jun 2013

    • Provided high-level policy advice on a range of key issues related to digital education;• Managed Government programs related to digital education in Australian schools;• Organised and conducted high-level consultation meetings around Australia with key stakeholders;• Supervised a number of staff members;• Worked with education authorities to develop programs and strategies to effectively integrate ICT into teaching and learning in their schools;• Prepared a range of briefings for senior executives and the Australian Minister for Education;• Communicated with wide range of key internal and external stakeholders.

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  Gilmore Primary School, Australia

  • Canberra Area, Australia

  • Grade 6 Classroom Teacher

    • Jan 2010 - Jan 2012
    • Canberra Area, Australia

    • Grade 6 Coordinator (organised transition programs, graduation and fundraising events);• Staff Representative on the School Board;• Staff Representative on the Workload Committee;• Staff Representative on the Indigenous Committee (organised school cultural events);• Organised annual school camp and school excursions;• Organised Peer Support, Capital Kids & KidFit Leadership Programs;• Completed peer coaching Programs for teaching Mathematics and English;• Regional facilitator of DRUMBEAT program (for troubled youth).

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  Narangba Valley State School, Australia

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • Grade 4 Classroom Teacher

    • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
    • Brisbane, Australia

    • Completed one-on-one Coaching Program for working with students with Autism.• Staff representative on the Student Support Committee.• Coordinated Mathematics activity days.• Participated in mentoring program for newly qualified teachers.• Undertook a range of additional professional development in the teaching of mathematics, English and ICT.• Organised excursion for year four students, as well as school camp. • Developed a unit of work for all year four teachers (six) to teach, including the collection and provision of teaching materials.

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  Stepping Stone Clubhouse

  • Brisbane, Australia

  • Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker

    • Sep 2004 - Dec 2008
    • Brisbane, Australia

    • Case management (provided one-on-one assistance to help clients access education and employment);• Assisted adults with a serious mental illness to develop essential life, professional and social skills;• Conducted seminars at universities to raise awareness and understanding of mental health issues;• Trained international colleagues in the ‘Clubhouse’ model;• Assisted in managing the Clubhouse’s Housing Program;• Coordinated programs with a number of different education institutions and other agencies.