Mourad Saidani
ELA Teacher/ College Counselor/School Counselor
Doha
Summary
Skilled Language Arts Teacher knowledgeable about building strong verbal and written communication skills. Familiar with curriculum selection, lesson planning and classroom management. Well experienced with College Counseling and guiding senior students towards their optimal future career. Well experienced with School counseling; helping teachers manage their classes and providing students with the needed socio-emotional support to profit from their time at school, in a super positive and fun atmosphere. With that know-what and know-how, desiring to contribute twenty five years of experience to a long-term position at esteemed academic institutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
ELA Teacher/ Speech & Debate Teacher
Vision International School
11.2022 - Current
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Enhanced student comprehension of complex texts through targeted reading strategies and guided practice activities.
- Encouraged independent thought, good judgment, and expression of original ideas.
- Established safe learning environment where students felt comfortable sharing ideas and asking questions.
- Provided timely feedback on assignments, allowing students to improve their performance and master course material.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Promoted a growth mindset in students by setting high expectations and providing support for individual academic goals.
- Evaluated academic skills of each student through verbal assessments, graded assignments, and standardized tests.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to address diverse learning needs and ensure student success.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making to identify areas of improvement within curriculum and adjust lesson plans accordingly.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
Head of English Department/ College Counselor/Debate Coach
Al Manar International School, Qatar
08.2016 - 10.2022
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
- Championed professional growth among staff by organizing workshops, conferences, and training sessions relevant to the field of English education.
- Reinforced positive student behavior and established rapport with students.
- Established and updated objectives and tools for overall program and each department to enhance operations.
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Represented educational program at meetings and conferences to serve as subject matter liaison for array of services and activities assigned.
- Oversaw hiring processes for new department members, ensuring selection of highly qualified candidates committed to student success.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Promoted a culture of excellence within the department through high expectations for both students and faculty members alike.
- Revised course offerings to better align with college readiness standards and evolving educational trends.
- Increased department efficiency by streamlining communication channels, leading to improved collaboration among faculty members.
- Strengthened relationships with parents and guardians by maintaining open lines of communication and hosting informative events.
- Observed, coached and mentored instructional staff to promote warm, structured and responsive classroom culture.
- Conferred and resolved education-related issues and problems with students, parents and school officials.
- Developed a comprehensive assessment system to track student progress and provide feedback for improvement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary units that connected English literature with other subjects.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Drove continuous improvement related to use of new teaching tools, training methods and improvement of online doctoral education instruction.
Head of English Department/ School Counselor/ PD C
Al Hekma International School
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Evaluated teacher performance regularly using objective metrics while offering constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution.
- Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
- As School Counselor, I conducted individual social, mental and emotional health and provided the needed intervention.
- Arranged with the teachers certain special instructions and activities to meet certain special needs.
- Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
- Established a positive learning environment by promoting respect, diversity, and inclusivity within the classroom.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Increased department efficiency by streamlining communication channels, leading to improved collaboration among faculty members.
- Enhanced curriculum by implementing innovative teaching methods and incorporating relevant literary works.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Strengthened relationships with parents and guardians by maintaining open lines of communication and hosting informative events.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Observed, coached and mentored instructional staff to promote warm, structured and responsive classroom culture.
English Language Teacher/ Item Writer/ Story Telle
Ministry Of Education Bahrain
09.2004 - 06.2014
- Taught English lessons per week to elementary students throughout .
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, promoting a respectful classroom culture conducive to learning.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Graded students work based on completion, timeliness and accuracy and kept detailed records of grades.
- Prepared National Exams for grades 6 and 9 for the Ministry of Education.
- Trained teachers in Story Telling Skills.
English Language Teacher
Ministry Of Education, Tunisia
09.1999 - 06.2004
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement of the English Language program by participating in department meetings and curriculum review processes.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Established positive classroom management boundaries to create safe, known environment for behavior among students.
- Authored tests and quizzes to evaluate student learning and comprehension.
- Designed and implemented differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs and styles.
- Prepared, administered and corrected weekly tests and examinations to observe student overall performance.
- Served as an advisor for the school''s literary magazine, mentoring aspiring writers and encouraging creativity among students.
- Communicated with parents in person, by phone to apprise of student progress, challenges and behavior issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics, Arts And Human Sciences
Manouba University of Arts And Human Sciences
Tunisia 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Tareeq Tabarka Middle And High School
Tunisia 04.2001 -
Skills
Interpersonal Skills
undefinedTimeline
ELA Teacher/ Speech & Debate Teacher
Vision International School
11.2022 - Current
Head of English Department/ College Counselor/Debate Coach
Al Manar International School, Qatar
08.2016 - 10.2022
Head of English Department/ School Counselor/ PD C
Al Hekma International School
08.2014 - 06.2016
English Language Teacher/ Item Writer/ Story Telle
Ministry Of Education Bahrain
09.2004 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics, Arts And Human Sciences
Manouba University of Arts And Human Sciences
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Tareeq Tabarka Middle And High School
04.2001 -
English Language Teacher
Ministry Of Education, Tunisia
09.1999 - 06.2004
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