VIQAR ALI SYED
Harare
Summary
Dedicated and experienced educational leader with a strong background in education and physics, and a proven track record of achieving academic excellence. Multi-talented Headmaster focused on optimizing all school areas with proactive and solutions-oriented approach. Good communicator, project manager and complex problem-solver. Known for reliability and forward-thinking attitude. Relationship-driven Dean of Students focused on maximizing student learning by developing positive student culture and structured, supportive environments. Excellent disciplinarian with compassionate, analytical approach to addressing and solving behavior issues. Skilled in overseeing daily activities and planning special events. Character-focused Headmaster accomplished in helping students reach full potential by preventing and controlling disruptive behaviors. Encouraged students to make positive choices and consistently model correct strategies. Focused on helping teachers enact effective controls and providing immediate support for complex issues. Committed HEADMASTER with strengths in educational planning and childhood guidance. Collaborated with teachers and administrators to improve student understanding of material and provide better teaching methods. Dedicated Education Administrator adept at working with teachers and educational professionals to improve lesson plans and curriculum. Well-versed in childhood education strategies. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Principal position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Well-rounded and dynamic education administrator with expertise in curriculum planning and development. Offers student-focused, dynamic communication skills. Experience leading school administration and driving test scores through proven education methods. Results-driven Headmaster with 25 years honed expertise in financial and resource management and administration. Familiar with local, state and federal standards and regulations related to academic performance, assessment programs and educational practices. Experienced leading faculty and staff of large Primary and High schools. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EDUCATOR
St Georges College
- Taught Physics at O and A levels
- Performed various administrative duties
- Led extracurricular activities
- Achieved 100% pass rates in all levels
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies
- Monitored student progress and adjusted instruction to meet individual needs
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning.
Principal
Maranatha Christian High School
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behaviour modification
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff
- Monitored student behaviour and enforced discipline policies
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behaviour
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees
- Monitored student progress and implemented intervention strategies to support student success
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives
- Coordinated staff and student activities to promote a safe and productive learning environment
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers
- Formulated and implemented school safety and security policies
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies.
PRINCIPAL
Bradford Senior School
01.2010 - 12.2012
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behaviour modification
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness
- Monitored student behaviour and enforced discipline policies
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behaviour
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees
- Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers
- Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in education
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
- Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
PRINCIPAL
Ridgeview Primary School
01.2001 - 12.2009
- Led school administration and academic teams
- Developed and implemented school policies and programs
- Managed school operations and resources
- Oversaw schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration, and related activities
- Monitored student behaviour and enforced discipline policies
- Administered personnel policies and procedures for school faculty and staff
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with district goals and objectives
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behaviour modification
- Supervised afterschool program to promote student growth and maintain safety for all attendees
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions
- Communicated policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behaviour
- Established instructional practices driven through statistical performance data
- Instructed small groups of teachers and students
- Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds
- Counseled students about rules and policies during school assemblies
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards
- Managed budgets and resources for educational programs
- Observed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms
- Proven record of developing and implementing school policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives
- Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans
- Coordinated retrieval and distribution of student records from other schools and institutions
- Allocated school budgets and solicited additional funding from grant programs with well-written applications
- Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities
- Verified student grades, attendance and schedules.
EDUCATOR
St Johns College
01.1998 - 12.2001
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention
- Collaborated with adults and children to provide safe and educational experience
- Chose materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students
- Assessed student performance and provided feedback to facilitate student success
- Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies
- Created and implemented assessments to measure student progress
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning
- Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities in classroom to enhance learning experience
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience
- Completed student progress reports mid-term to notify students and parents of strengths and areas of improvement
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities
- Improved students' analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged
- Prepared quizzes, tests and examinations to gauge how well students were learning
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Scheduled conferences with parents to discuss students' progress and classroom behaviour
- Created lessons and online testing materials to facilitate remote learning
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
- Participated in department meetings to provide input to colleagues about student achievement and improvement.
Education
M.Sc. - Physics
New York State University
New York, New YorkB.Sc. - Physics Education
New York State University
New York, New YorkBACHELOR OF ARTS - Education
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Process updates
- Program implementation
- Special Education
- School safety
- Reporting Requirements
- Resource Utilization
- Staff Management
- Administrative Leadership
- Student Counseling
- Education administration
- Fundraising strategies
- Classroom Management
- Lesson Planning
- Parent Interaction
- Differentiated Instruction
- Teaching strategies
- Child Development
- Subject matter expertise
- Group and individual instruction
- Collaborative learning
- Curriculum Development
- Peer Mentoring
- Class Instruction
- Project-based learning
- Student Motivation
Certification
- IGCSE Refreshers courses
- Administration of Educational institutions
- Staff development assessment and progression
Affiliations
- Royal Harare Golf Club
- Channel O
- Educational Committees
References
- Mr C Trinci, Headmaster, St Johns College
- Mr J Faralley, Headmaster, St Georges College
- Mr Mckenzie, Headmaster, Twin Rivers School
Timeline
Principal
Maranatha Christian High School
01.2017 - 12.2022
PRINCIPAL
Bradford Senior School
01.2010 - 12.2012
PRINCIPAL
Ridgeview Primary School
01.2001 - 12.2009
EDUCATOR
St Johns College
01.1998 - 12.2001
EDUCATOR
St Georges College
M.Sc. - Physics
New York State University
B.Sc. - Physics Education
New York State University