I am an English Language and Literature educator with over 20 years of progressive experience in national and international schools. I hold the IB Diploma Programme certification in English Language and Literature (CAT 1), the Cambridge CELTA, the International House Director of Studies qualification, and the Professional Certified Trainer designation from the American University in Cairo.
Since 2021 I have led the English Department of the International Programme at Najd National Schools in Riyadh. I plan curriculum with my team, design assessment, observe and coach teachers, and use data to decide what to change in our classrooms. I also serve as a NEASC accreditation evaluator.
In my own IB classes I teach literary analysis, creative and academic writing, and drama. Students draft original plays, rehearse them with me as director, and perform them as part of their assessment. Others develop their own short stories with editorial coaching from first draft to final revision.
I want students of every age and background to love language and literature, and I hold myself to the highest standards of teaching and learning.
Student-centred learning
Whole Brain Teaching
Differentiated instruction
Close reading
Data-informed decisions
Teacher mentoring
I completed all modules of the MA in Leadership in Education at Liverpool John Moores University (2024 to 2026).