Experience

Emirates College for Advanced Education

• United Arab Emirates
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Assistant

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Assisting Neuroscience division with research projects Assisting Neuroscience division with research projects



Emirates National Schools

• United Arab Emirates
• Education Management
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Campus-wide Head Librarian & IB Teacher Librarian

  • Aug 2013 - Nov 2017

  -Managed, mentored, and facilitated effective practices by school librarians in 4 schools -Led weekly meetings for the library department -Led library-related workshops for teachers & staff during professional development meetings-Provided quarterly summary reports to the district office -Coordinated literacy events including annual book fairs and end of year Library Appreciation Ceremony-Streamlined library collection management -Promoted student reading and writing through various competitions & activities inside and outside school -Taught research & library skills to students grade 5-12 -Played an important role in the school’s successful authorization for the IB Diploma Program & Middle Years Program-Initiated the Arabic Cataloging Outsourcing Project and implemented it in 5 ENS campuses-Initiated the annual Library Appreciation Ceremony -Developed a ‘Library Handbook’ guide -Founded the first school’s ‘Reading Committee’ -Supported students in winning reading and writing competitions including Oxford University Press Writing competition

• IB MYP Science Teacher

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

  -Developed curriculum for and taught courses aligned to the ‘Next Generation Science Standards’ structured through the International Baccalaureate’s MYP framework-Taught Science to grade 6 students

• Arabic, Islamic, UAE, & Substitute Teacher

  • Oct 2011 - Jul 2013

  -Taught Arabic as an Additional Language including Islamic and UAE Studies in English to foreign students grades 5-12-Developed curriculum for and taught courses aligned to ENS’s American Common Core-based standards structured through the International Baccalaureate’s MYP framework -Was an active & creative member in the school’s cultural & spiritual committee



Abu Dhabi University

• United Arab Emirates
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Administrative Assistant / Office of the Chairman

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

  -Consulted, coordinated, and managed a software project to enhance the office's contact management-Prepared minutes of meetings chaired by the Chairman & followed up requested tasks-Wrote and revised Arabic outgoing letters prior to the Chairman’s signature

• Assistant / Institutional Research & Strategy Department

  • Oct 2009 - Dec 2009



family development foundation

• United Arab Emirates
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Computer Teacher - Grades 1-3

  • Aug 2007 - Jul 2009

  -Taught 200 students per academic year to develop and enhance basic skills in all Micro-soft programs-Worked as a team member to arrange Computer and Science Fair for all students to present school projects formed during the school year, attended by Educational Zone Members and published in local newspapers-Initiated & liaised with ADU's Chair of Education & school administration to arrange a trip for ADU education students to attend Science Fair increasing their knowledge of subject curriculum and related activities performed in schools-Initiated & coordinated with Head of Health Authority and school for a free checkup for teachers, mothers and students during Science Fair spreading health awareness

• Administrative Assistant / High School Academic Supervisor

  • Sep 2006 - Jul 2007

  -Assisted to secure American Accreditation through C.I.T.A for the school-Coordinated with 'UC Mass Center' to enhance the thinking skills of students-Published and edited for school newsletter “Al Bateen Newsletter” articles serving student’s educational, extra-curricular activities, and school news -Translated documents from English to Arabic and vice versa-Designed posters, brochures, and invitation cards for events and activities-Arranged meetings; sent professional memos; and minutes of meetingsOrdered school books and resources for students and teachers -Developed school's first 'Graduation Handbook'-Brought an increase of 100+ educational books to school's library through business purchasing



family development foundation

• United Arab Emirates
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Teacher Assistant / KG II

  • Mar 2004 - Jul 2006

  -Assisted classroom teacher in class managing student needs to provide education and a creative fun environment -Taught English, Math, and Science & prepared craftwork -Assisted classroom teacher in class managing student needs to provide education and a creative fun environment -Taught English, Math, and Science & prepared craftwork