Proficient, accomplished Educator seeking to apply comprehensive skill sets, education and years of experience to a rewarding new role as a Teacher.

  Skilled in lesson planning, student instruction, classroom management, program development, continuing education, problem resolution, operations management and reporting.

  Highly accomplished in interpersonal communication, assessment of detailed criteria and preparation of comprehensive documentation.

  Adept at and experienced in collaborating with diverse personnel to successfully attain program targets.

  Conversationally fluent in both English and Arabic.

  Holder of both Master's and Bachelor's degrees, as well as Early Childhood Education and Administrative Services licenses.

KG2 Teacher and Grade Coordinator, Adnoc Schools, Al Ruwais, UAE 2014 - Present

First Grade Teacher, Emirates National School, Al Ain, UAE 2011 - 2014

KG1 and KG2 Teacher, Al Zayediyyah Kindergarten School, Al Ain, UAE 2010 - 2011

First Grade Teacher, Al Laalia Model School for Girls, Al Ain, UAE 2009 - 2010

Kindergarten Teacher, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD 2007 - 2009

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, District of Columbia Public Schools, Washington, DC 1997 - 2007

K-6 Substitute Teacher, Prince George's County Public Schools, Upper Marlboro, MD 1995 - 1997

K-6 Substitute Teacher, Montgomery County Public Schools, Rockville, MD 1992 - 1995

Second Grade Teacher, School District of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 1988 - 1992

       Knowledgeably prepare detailed instructional strategies and concepts to educate young students, such as cooperative learning, group instruction, thematic learning and phonemic awareness.

       Effectively collaborate with faculty and administration to facilitate superior learning environment.

       Comprehensively evaluate each student, grade assignments and communicate with parents to address academic shortcomings or superior performance.

       Author grade-appropriate lessons, issue assignments and assist students with difficult subject matter.

       Develop innovative educational programs designed to enhance learning experiences and students' knowledge.

       Skillfully coordinate with external groups such as nonprofits and community organizations.

       Diligently ensure complete academic experience for non-native-English speakers.

       Planned & conducted school field trips, guest speaker visits, films, videos and other educational activities.

National Association of Elementary School Principals

Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development

American Federation of Teachers

AFL-CIO, Washington Teachers Union Local 6

Local School Restructuring Committee

National Association of Elementary School Teachers

Early Childhood Education License

Administrative Services License

Trinity College, Washington, DC

Master of Science - Educational Administration, 2004

Temple University, Philadelphia , PA

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education, 1983

Dean's List student

Have successfully facilitated the following courses, seminars and workshops:

  PYP Workshop and Training, The Written Curriculum," Dubai, UAE 2013

  Online Resources Workshop and Training, Emirates National School, Al Ain, UAE 2012

  PYP Making the PYP Training, Emirates National School, Al Ain, UAE 2011

  Every Day Math Workshop," Emirates National School, Al Ain, UAE 2011

  Power School Training," Emirates National School, Al Ain, UAE 2011

  Observing and Analyzing Teaching," Thomas Wooton High School, Rockville, MD 2008

  MCPSAP-PR MCLASS-Reading 3D," Office of the Chief Technology Officer, Rockville, MD 2008

  Collaborative Lesson Study Training and Class, Washington DC Public Schools 2006

  Trained faculty of McKinley Tech High School, Washington, DC 2006

  Studying Skilful Teaching Training and Class, Washington DC Public Schools 2006

  Making Our Standards Work Performance Tasks and Standard-Based Assessment Conducted Professional Development Workshop for Teachers, McGogney Elementary School, Washington, DC 2006

  Art of Teaching Staff Development Workshop for Teachers and Paraprofessional. McGogney Elementary School, Washington, DC 2006

  Classroom Instruction That Works training session, sponsored by ASCD, Washington, DC 2005

  Making Our Standards Work training session, McKinley Tech High School, Washington, DC 2005

  PBIS training session, Galluadet University, Washington, DC 2005

  Turning the Pages training session, Phillips Collection Museum and Washington, DC 2005

  Making Our Standards Work training session, Logan Professional Center, Washington, DC 2005

  Making Our Standards Work" and Unwrapping the Standards workshops, McGogney High School Washington, DC 2005