Anissa Zait
Sammamish,WA
Summary
Knowledgeable principal and director with robust background in educational leadership, fostering academic achievement and staff development. Enhanced student performance and cultivated positive school culture through strategic initiatives and collaborative efforts. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to drive school improvement and ensure operational efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Principal
Al Hidayah Academy
09.2018 - Current
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Ensured smooth daily operations with timely completion of all essential administrative tasks and responsibilities.
- Provided exceptional administrative support for executive-level staff, ensuring that their needs were met promptly and accurately in order to facilitate smooth daily operations.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Promoted diversity within the school community through inclusive policies, programming, and recruitment efforts.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities.
- Oversaw the development of extracurricular programs that enhanced student life beyond the classroom setting.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to critical information for decision-making purposes.
Teacher
Iqra Academy
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
Teacher
Tarteel School
09.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed and implemented a bilingual curriculum to support language acquisition for both English and Arabic-speaking students.
- Designed engaging learning centers that fostered exploration, problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration among students.
- Promoted cultural awareness and appreciation through the incorporation of diverse materials, activities, and celebrations in the classroom.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, grading, and other documentation required for regulatory compliance and reporting purposes.
- Improved overall classroom management by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for student behavior.
Teacher
MAPS
07.2015 - 06.2017
- Implemented creative teaching strategies to engage students of varying age groups and abilities in learning the Quran.
- Offered one-on-one tutoring sessions for students needing additional support in their Quranic studies.
- Established open lines of communication with parents through regular meetings, phone calls, and email correspondence regarding student progress in Quranic studies.
- Created an inviting classroom atmosphere where questions were welcomed and explored respectfully.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of the Quran by utilizing various teaching methods and approaches.
Private French Teacher
Freelancer
01.2011 - 04.2012
- Communicated with students in French to foster oral proficiency.
- Adapted one-on-one tutoring plans to incorporate students' particular strengths and goals.
- Utilized various teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs.
- Established positive rapport with students, fostering an environment of trust and open communication.
- Created reading lists with materials to promote student comprehension of written French.
- Built cultural literacy by organizing lesson plans focused on French-speaking countries.
- Increased language retention through regular oral assessments and constructive feedback.
Computer Science Teacher
Ali Kharbani Elementary School
09.2001 - 06.2004
- Proficient in teaching fundamental computer skills, including file management, word processing, and internet navigation.
- Skilled in creating user-friendly training materials and step-by-step guides for beginner-level learners.
- Demonstrated ability to simplify technology concepts, ensuring accessibility for all learning levels.
- Patient and approachable, with strong interpersonal skills to build confidence in learners new to technology.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Science And Technology USTHB
Algiers, Algeria09-2004
Skills
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Staff Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Training and mentoring
- Team Collaboration
- Strategic leadership
- Curriculum Development
- Student and parent relations
- School Administration
- Community Engagement
- Classroom Management
Websites
Certification
- Early Learning Child Care Orientation Module 1 - Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families - 09/06/24
- Early Learning Child Care Orientation Module 2 - Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families - 09/09/24
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Principal
Al Hidayah Academy
09.2018 - Current
Teacher
Iqra Academy
09.2017 - 06.2018
Teacher
Tarteel School
09.2016 - 06.2017
Teacher
MAPS
07.2015 - 06.2017
Private French Teacher
Freelancer
01.2011 - 04.2012
Computer Science Teacher
Ali Kharbani Elementary School
09.2001 - 06.2004
- Early Learning Child Care Orientation Module 1 - Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families - 09/06/24
- Early Learning Child Care Orientation Module 2 - Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families - 09/09/24
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Science And Technology USTHB
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