English Language & Literature Educator · IB DP Specialist · Cambridge CELTA · Director of Studies · NEASC Evaluator
A seasoned and highly credentialled English Language and Literature educator with over 20 years of progressive teaching experience in Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Deep expertise in curriculum delivery, student-centred pedagogy, literary analysis, creative writing and academic leadership across national and international school programmes.
Najd National Schools, International Programme · 2021 to present · Riyadh
Lead the English Language Department across the International Programme, overseeing curriculum planning, assessment design and instructional quality.
Mentor, coach and evaluate teachers through classroom observations, reflective feedback and individual development plans.
Design and supervise a skills-based English curriculum aligned with IB MYP and American curriculum frameworks.
Oversee assessment, feedback and reporting to parents and school leadership.
Contribute to the school's NEASC self-study and evaluation as a certified NEASC evaluator.
Run faculty meetings that embed data-driven decisions and evidence-based practice.
Support teachers in using the school's LMS platforms and digital tools.
Najd National Schools, International Programme · 2017 to present · Riyadh
Teach IB Diploma Programme English Language and Literature to Grades 9 to 11, aligned with IB assessment objectives and global contexts.
Design criterion-based assessments, including individual oral commentaries, written tasks and literary analysis essays.
Guide students through extended essays and independent literary research.
Direct students in creative writing projects, including original plays rehearsed and performed for mid-term and final assessment.
Give editorial guidance to students developing their own stories and narrative voices.
Keep detailed records of student progress and communicate regularly with parents.
Najd National Schools, International Programme · Sept 2013 to 2016 · Riyadh
Taught English Language Arts and Social Studies in Grades 4, 5, 6 and 8 using course books from several publishers.
Used Whole Brain Teaching to raise engagement and retention.
Built student-centred classrooms around active learning, collaboration and inquiry.
Wrote differentiated lessons and assessments for multinational students with diverse linguistic backgrounds.
Najd National Schools, National Programme · Nov 2009 to July 2013 · Riyadh
Taught English in Grades 2 to 4 across different course books and publishers.
Used student-centred strategies that built participation, confidence and independent language development.
Kept detailed student records and reported regularly to school leadership and parents.
Saudi Academy for Languages and Training · Nov 2007 to June 2009 · Riyadh
Taught adult learners at multiple proficiency levels.
Prepared students for Cambridge language examinations with strong pass rates.
Designed lesson plans and practice materials aligned with Cambridge test formats and criteria.
Attarbeyah Annamouzajeyah Schools · Sept 2005 to July 2009 · Riyadh
Taught English in Grades 1 to 3 using a variety of course books.
Built foundational literacy and communication skills in young learners through structured, engaging activities.
Sidi Ghazi Preparatory School for Girls · Sept 2000 to May 2004 · Egypt
Taught English in Grades 7 to 9.
Created a positive, supportive classroom that encouraged language confidence and academic progress.
Master of Arts in Leadership in Education
Liverpool John Moores University, United Kingdom (delivered online with Unicaf) · 2024 to 2026
All modules completed; final results pending Board of Examiners confirmation
36-Hour Course in Simultaneous Translation
The American University in Cairo · Mar to June 2005
Professional Diploma in Written Translation
The American University in Cairo · Apr to Dec 2004 · Download certificate
Diploma in Teaching Methodology
Tanta University, Egypt · Sept 2001 to July 2002 · Download certificate
Bachelor of Arts in English
Tanta University, Egypt · Sept 1996 to May 2000 · Download certificate · Download transcript
IB Diploma Programme, English Language & Literature (CAT 1), International Baccalaureate Organization · April 2019 · Download certificate
Cambridge CELTA, Cambridge University · Aug to Sept 2016 · Download certificate
Professional Certified Trainer (PCT), American University in Cairo · June 2015 to Aug 2016 · Download certificate
Director of Studies (Academic Manager), International House Organization · Feb to June 2015 · Download certificate
ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence), Tanta University, Egypt · 2009 · Download certificate
School Improvement Workshops
Thirty-hour workshop, Lebanese American University · Oct 2018 to Feb 2019 · Download certificate
IB DP and MYP English Language & Literature
American curriculum, English Language Arts
British curriculum, English
Curriculum design and materials development
Lesson planning and differentiated instruction
Student-centred and Whole Brain Teaching
Director of Studies (Academic Management)
NEASC accreditation evaluator
Faculty training and teacher mentoring
Curriculum supervision and quality assurance
Professional Certified Trainer (PCT)
Simultaneous and written translation
Literary analysis and close reading
Creative and academic writing
Drama, playwriting and stage direction
Storytelling and narrative development
Listening, speaking and communication skills
IB DP assessment and Extended Essay supervision
Cambridge test preparation
Formative and summative assessment design
Student data tracking and reporting
Parent communication and conferencing
Guided high school students through the full creative writing and production process, from drafting original plays to performing them on stage, as part of the IB DP mid-term and final assessment programme.
Mentored students in developing independently authored short stories and literary analyses, with editorial coaching throughout writing and revision.
Completed the IB DP English Language and Literature CAT 1 certification, the highest level of subject-specific IB training.
Earned the Cambridge CELTA and the Professional Certified Trainer (PCT) designation from the American University in Cairo.
Completed the International House Director of Studies programme in academic management, faculty leadership and quality assurance.
Prepared adult learners for Cambridge English examinations at the Saudi Academy for Languages and Training with consistently strong outcomes.
Letter of Commendation from the Supervisor of English (Elementary Stage), October 2012, for a Whole Brain Teaching lesson · Download letter
Arabic: native / mother tongue
English: advanced / professional proficiency, translation certified
Professional references from current and former school leadership are available on request.