Tui Waruhia
Director of Education at Smart Solutions - Education, training, certification, auditing, consultation and advisory services- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Trainer
Abu Dhabi Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ACTVET)Jul, 2014- Sep, 2024 -
Teacher, Classroom
Ministry of Education of New ZealandDec, 1984- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Smart Solutions - Education, training, certification, auditing, consultation and advisory services
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United Arab Emirates
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Education
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Jan 2019 - Present
• Designed and implemented policies and procedures for crisis management, risk assessment, health and safety, environmental awareness, administration, facilities, security, sports, events and recreation. • Provided consultancy and certification for ISO certification 45001: Occupational Health & Safety, 31000: Risk Management, 22361: Crisis Management, 14001, 9001. • Led the administration and facilities operations teams to work with the strategic leadership group and managed the budget. • Led the HR team to ensure hiring and training of staff was on-going, effective and sustainable. • Responsible for all operations and partnerships with contractors, maintenance teams and responsible for technical and commercial agreements. • Managed the relationship with the regulatory authorities ensuring compliance with their requirements. Reason for leaving: Current employer Show less
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The Arbor School Dubai
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United Arab Emirates
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director Of Operations
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Sep 2018 - Aug 2019
• Developed and implemented policies and procedures for crisis management, risk assessment, health and safety, environmental awareness, administration, facilities, security, sports and food. • Managed the relationship with the regulatory authorities. • Provided strategic recommendations to the executive leadership group for the effective operations of a high performing school. • Monitored the key performance indicators of the education senior management team and provided guidelines and improvement plans. • Provided the principal with professional mentoring, self-evaluation and developing a self-improvement plan based on the key performance indicators. • Developed excellent working relationships with the other directors to support and ensure the successful implementation of their responsibilities with respect to the training and educational services. • Oversaw the education data was relevant, current and utilised in the effective reporting channels across the school. • Supported, guided and encouraged staff in the daily routines against the professional standards set by the school. Reason for leaving: End of contract Show less
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Community Policing & Police science Institute
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Education And Training
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2018
• Delivered professional training and qualifications in crisis management and risk analysis. • Designed and implemented policies and procedures in health and safety, environmental awareness and administration. • Led senior leadership group in effective operations of a secure government training institute. • Developed new training programs for the police and obtained recognition from National Qualifications Authority, UAE. • Designed and implemented the framework for police and armed forces to manage their own qualifications authority within UAE. • Established the advisory group with the commanders of the respective policing units of UAE. • Planned and managed the build of the new police training facility in Abu Dhabi. • Responsible for the relationship with Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, NQA, ACTVET and KHDA ensuring compliance with education policies and regulations. • Monitored data and ensured its security and integrity as per UAE security law. • Developed excellent working relationships with the other directors to support and ensure the successful implementation of their responsibilities with respect to the training and educational services. • Supported, guided and encouraged staff in the daily routines against the professional standards set by the senior leadership group. Reason for leaving: End of contract Show less
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Palms Sports
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United Arab Emirates
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Education And Training
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Sep 2014 - Jul 2016
• Designed and implemented policies and procedures in health and safety, environmental awareness and administration for the Jiu Jitsu program across 210 schools. • Provided the leadership team with strategic recommendations related to the delivery of the Jiu Jitsu program in schools. • Developed and delivered continuous professional development programs for all 450 Jiu Jitsu instructors throughout the academic year. • Tracked the professional progress of each Jiu Jitsu senior manager through carefully weighted and meaningful key performance indicators. • Responsible for establishing and maintaining excellent relationships with the school principals, heads of sports faculties and social workers. • Ensured the availability of data collated and presented to the client to reflect value for investment. • Provided the resources and other support to deliver a world class product. Reason for leaving: End of contract Show less
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Department of Education And Knowledge - ADEK
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United Arab Emirates
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Education Manager
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Aug 2012 - Jul 2014
• Supported the implementation of the policies and procedures set by the regulatory authorities in health and safety, environmental awareness and administration. • Provided targeted support to principals to implement new school curriculum in the emirate of Abu Dhabi as part of the regional drive to improve learning among all local schools. • Guided, directed and supported senior leadership teams to achieve international best practice status within a cluster of schools. • Measured the performance of the education senior management team against key performance indicators and reporting back to ADEC their progress. • Led planning and development of school improvement services. • Facilitated the development of the school improvement plan and the support from ADEC. • Provided comprehensive reports on the principal set against the key performance indicators. • Ensured data was robust and reported to ADEC. • Provided guidance for the staff to progress professionally and personally. Reason for leaving: End of contract. Show less
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Nord Anglia Education
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United Kingdom
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Education Manager
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Sep 2011 - Sep 2012
• Supported the implementation of the policies and procedures set by the regulatory authorities in health and safety, environmental awareness and administration. • Led a team of education consultants to implement the new school curriculum in the emirate of Abu Dhabi as part of the regional drive to improve learning among all local schools. • Guided, directed and supported senior leadership teams to achieve international best practice status. • Measured the performance of the education senior management team against key performance indicators and reporting to ADEC. • Led planning and development of school improvement services. • Facilitated the development of the school improvement plan and the support from NORD ANGLIA Education. • Monitored the school improvement plan and quality assured their outcomes. • Provided monthly and annual financial reports of the schools performance. • Provided comprehensive reports on the principal set against the key performance indicators. • Ensured data was robust and reported to ADEC. • Provided guidance for the staff to progress professionally and personally. Reason for leaving: End of contract Show less
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GEMS Education
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United Arab Emirates
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Education Consultant
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Aug 2008 - Sep 2011
• Supported the implementation of the policies and procedures set by the regulatory authorities in health and safety, environmental awareness and administration. • Implemented new school curriculum in the emirate of Abu Dhabi as part of the regional drive to improve learning among all local schools. • Guided, directed and supported senior leadership teams to achieve international best practice status. • Measured the performance of the education senior management team against key performance indicators and reporting to ADEC. • Led planning and development of school improvement services. • Facilitated the development of the school improvement plan and the support from GEMS Education. • Monitored the school improvement plan and quality assured their outcomes. • Provided comprehensive reports on the principal set against the key performance indicators. • Ensured data was robust and reported to ADEC. • Provided guidance for the staff to progress professionally and personally. Reason for leaving: End of contract. Show less
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Ministry of Education of New Zealand
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New Zealand
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Education Manager
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Jan 1985 - Jul 2008
• Provided targeted support to principals to implement new school reform process as part of the national drive to improve learning throughout all schools in New Zealand. • Guided, directed and supported senior leadership teams to achieve international best practice status within a cluster of schools. • Measured the performance of the education senior management team against key performance indicators and reporting back to MOE their progress. • Supported the implementation of the policies and procedures set by the regulatory authorities. • Led planning and development of school improvement services. • Facilitated the development of the school improvement plan and the support from MOE. • Monitored the school improvement plan and quality assured their outcomes. • Provided comprehensive reports on the principal set against the key performance indicators. • Ensured data was robust and reported to MOE. • Provided guidance for the staff to progress professionally and personally. Reason for leaving: Overseas experience Show less
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Education
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1979 - 1984
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics, Physics -
2000 - 2001
Unitec Institute of Technology
Postgrad Diploma, Business/Commerce, General -
1983 - 1984
Christchurch College of Education
Post Graduate Diploma Teaching, Science, Mathematics, ICT -
1985 - 1986
Ministry of Education NZ
Trained Teachers Certificate, Science, Mathematics, ICT -
1975 - 1978
St Stephens School NZ
High School Graduate, Physical Sciences
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