Lina Nizam Osseiran
Sterling,VA
Summary
Dynamic educational administrator with a proven track record at Phoenix International School, specializing in leadership and enhancing school safety. Demonstrated ability to drive student engagement through effective team collaboration and a focus on academic excellence. Proficient in MS Word and public speaking, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and aiming to leverage these skills to enhance educational outcomes in future roles.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
School Principal (K-12)
Phoenix International School
10.2017 - Current
- Assigned staff to specific roles and responsibilities.
- Developed and implemented school policies and procedures.
- Managed the budgeting process for the school.
- Coordinated meetings with faculty, staff, parents, and students.
- Conducted regular reviews of student performance data.
- Ensured compliance with all state and local regulations.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers in developing curriculum plans.
- Worked closely with district administrators on long-term strategic planning initiatives.
- Facilitated communication between community stakeholders and school personnel.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession.
- Attended professional development conferences to stay abreast of educational trends.
- Organized parent-teacher conferences twice a year.
- Established relationships with local businesses to develop internship opportunities for students.
- Advised students in academic counseling sessions.
- Reviewed teacher evaluations conducted by department heads.
- Engaged in frequent collaboration with other principals in the district.
- Monitored discipline issues within the school environment.
- Promoted extracurricular activities that encouraged student growth.
- Held regular assemblies to discuss important topics related to education.
- Created an atmosphere of respect among faculty members and students alike.
- Investigated complaints from staff members or parents regarding any potential misconduct or safety concerns in the school building.
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Resolved various situations to cultivate strong student and parent relationships.
- Monitored school administration activity and implemented policies to support student safety, inclusion and academic success.
- Instructed teachers on classroom management, behavior and instructional strategies.
- Collaborated with parents and administrators to drive problem resolution and enforce discipline.
- Interacted positively with staff to demonstrate professional conduct expectations of teaching and administrative personnel.
- Developed positive relationships with school students, teachers and local community.
- Guided instruction by mentoring teachers to improve leadership and teaching effectiveness.
- Informed students and parents of policies and procedures regarding student behavior and disciplinary actions.
- Presented resources and opportunities to teaching staff for further professional development and curriculum training courses.
- Met and listened to student concerns to encourage, guide, and assist, resulting in improved academics.
- Encouraged and voiced positive feedback to mentor and motivate new teachers.
- Developed and tracked benchmarks for measuring institutional success to help teachers maximize teaching potential.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Developed platform for instructional practices design through data-driven decision-making.
- Facilitated staff meetings to convey policy changes and hear employee input.
- Collaborated with various departments to support and establish programs, lessons and student activities.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement, and legal compliance.
- Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
- Evaluated student behavior issues by reviewing established discipline standards and noting trends in infractions.
- Oversaw afterschool programs and monitored activities for safe and encouraging learning environment.
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Enforced school rules for attendance, discipline and honesty.
- Conferred with parents and staff to discuss educational activities, policies and student behavior or learning problems.
- Partnered with teaching staff to develop and improve curriculum offerings for students.
- Referred to student performance data to set educational goals and standards.
- Observed teachers under classroom conditions to track professional abilities and identify areas in need of improvement.
- Oversaw day-to-day work of classroom teachers, administrative staff and school personnel to expertly serve students' needs and meet district and state standards.
- Observed teaching methods and examined learning materials to determine areas needing improvement.
- Planned and led professional development activities for teachers, administrators and support staff.
- Recruited, hired and trained primary and supplemental teaching staff.
- Developed instructional methods and content for educational or student activity programs.
- Evaluated curricula, teaching methods and programs to determine effectiveness and compliance with local regulations.
- Determined allocations of funds for classroom supplies and materials, authorizing purchases.
- Prepared drafts of course schedules and descriptions to estimate staffing and facility requirements.
Part Time Instructor
AUST
10.2015 - Current
- Courses Taught: Foundations of Education
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Technology
- Advanced Topics in Education
Part Time Instructor
Center for Continuing Education; Haigazian University
10.2003 - Current
- Courses Taught: Differentiated Instruction in Mixed Ability Classroom
- Basics for Coordinators
- Professional Development at Schools
- Leadership Skills for Coordinators
- Classroom Dynamics
- Teaching Strategies in English Language Arts
- Children's Literature
- Educational Assessment
- Problem-Based Learning
Workshops Delivered
Haigazian University
10.2005 - 12.2015
- Observation Techniques in the Classroom
- Professional Development for Teachers
- Motivating Students to Read
- Assessment Strategies in the Classroom
- Multiple Intelligence
- Vocabulary Instruction through Multiple Intelligence
- Designing Research Projects in the Classroom
- Reading Strategies
- Running Effective Meetings
- Active Learning: Involving Students in the Learning Process
- Classroom Management: Are we seeking Obedience or Responsibility
- Vocabulary Instruction that Improves Comprehension
- Using Rubrics to Assess Students' Learning
- Critical Thinking Skills in the Classroom
- Lesson Planning: Backward Design
- Giving Students Effective Feedback
School Principal (K-12)
Adduha High School
09.2009 - 09.2014
- Company Overview: Association for Charity & Culture
- Association for Charity & Culture
Part-Time Instructor
Haigazian University
10.2004 - 06.2009
- Integrating Technology in Classrooms
- Teaching Methods in Science & Math
- Teaching Reading at the Elementary Level
- Classroom Dynamics
Various Positions
Rawdah High School
Beirut, Lebanon
10.1991 - 06.2008
- Oct
- 2007-July 2008: Elementary Division Head
- Oct
- 2006 -July 2007: Academic Coordinator
- Oct
- 2000 -July 2006: English Subject Coordinator & Class Teacher
- Oct
- 1991 -July 1999: English Teacher/Classes: 3, 4, 5, 6
Education
Master's Degree - Educational Administration & Supervision
Haigazian University
Beirut, Lebanon07.2000
T.D. - Secondary Education
American University of Beirut (AUB)
Beirut, Lebanon06.1991
B.A. - Public Administration
American University of Beirut (AUB)
Beirut, Lebanon06.1982
Skills
- MS Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Internet use
- Leadership
- Communication
- Team-Building
- Organizational
- Management
- Public Speaking
- Special education
- School safety
- Parent involvement
- Student engagement
- Budget administration
- Staff management
- Instructional leadership
- Fundraising
- Safety and security procedures
- Codes of conduct
- Faculty training and development
- Education administration
- Educational staff supervision
- Staff and educator guidance
- Standardized testing and scoring
- Group facilitation and presentations
- Annual reviews
- Curriculum development and oversight
- Relationship building and networking
- Student performance data
- School safety and security
- School culture
- Academic administration
- School event coordination
- Student achievement
- Technology integrations
- Teaching and learning assessments
- Operations oversight
- Organizational management
- Employee performance evaluations
- Operational planning
- Team bonding
- Staff development
- School data evaluation
- Goal planning
- Employee oversight
- Parent engagement
- School community relations
- Standardized testing
- Academic instruction
- Group and individual instruction
- Public speaking
Hobbies and Interests
- Coaching
- Mentoring
Summaryskills
MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet use, Fluent in English and Arabic, Basic knowledge of French (writing, reading and speaking), Leadership, Communication, Team-Building, Organizational, Management, Public Speaking
Projectsaccomplished
- Success in Writing (Grades 4-6)
- Grammar in Context (Grades 1-6)
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
Timeline
School Principal (K-12)
Phoenix International School
10.2017 - Current
Part Time Instructor
AUST
10.2015 - Current
School Principal (K-12)
Adduha High School
09.2009 - 09.2014
Workshops Delivered
Haigazian University
10.2005 - 12.2015
Part-Time Instructor
Haigazian University
10.2004 - 06.2009
Part Time Instructor
Center for Continuing Education; Haigazian University
10.2003 - Current
Various Positions
Rawdah High School
10.1991 - 06.2008
Master's Degree - Educational Administration & Supervision
Haigazian University
T.D. - Secondary Education
American University of Beirut (AUB)
B.A. - Public Administration
American University of Beirut (AUB)
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