Sedeeqah

Head of Department
35 园长/教学管理住在 宁波国籍 南非
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简介

A highly proficient Educational Leader and English Foreign teacher, boasting over 9 years of experience in the field of International Education, is adept at handling diverse educational curricula such as Cambridge, Montessori, American, National (Chinese), GAC, CAPS, and A levels. I have a proven track record of delivering academic excellence, consistently maintaining a grade average of 90% and above. Moreover, my expertise in literature has helped students secure admission to top international universities. Alongside exceptional teaching skills, I possess remarkable conflict-resolution abilities and exhibit transformational leadership qualities while being a valuable team player. I am also a punctual problem solver and an accomplished multitasker, delivering a warm and friendly approach to management and teaching.

工作经历

Head of department

Ningbo Hanvos High School
2022.08-至今(2 年)
CURRICULUM PLANNING • Collaborate with the Academic Leadership Team (ALT) during the annual curriculum review to audit and align the curriculum with standards, plan course offerings, recommend revisions and standardization, and set or update course prerequisites and descriptions. • Collaborate with the ALT to track course rigor, pacing, and workload throughout the school year, providing immediate feedback to teachers and making notes for curriculum adjustments to address during the annual review. • Maintain and update the Curriculum Library during the annual review by revising existing guides, creating new course guides, and procuring resources to ensure alignment with ALT standards and guidelines. • Collaborate with CR/GIP program administrators to align short course content with regional curriculum, following provided instructions and supporting preparation for Winter and Summer online courses as requested. CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION • Lead quarterly department meetings to foster a shared understanding of curriculum goals, communicate updates and expectations, and share best practices for curriculum implementation. • Manage curriculum implementation by leading PLCs in quarterly planning, overseeing lesson plans and assessments, and ensuring alignment with educational standards and objectives across campuses. • Coordinate and provide instructional resources, including textbooks and supplementary materials, to support curriculum implementation as needed or requested by teachers or Deans. • Manage instruction, assessment, and gradebook alignment within the department and across campuses. o LessonPlanChecks–Weekly–AllCampuses o Gradebook Checks – Biweekly – Ningbo, Wuhan, Cixi, Shenzhen (Jiangxi & Pinghu not required) o Formal Assessment Checks – As Scheduled – All Campuses DEPARTMENTAL COLLABORATION • Manage and lead the Collaborative Planning process within the department, including organizing and guiding PLC meetings for unit, lesson, and assessment planning to ensure rigor, curriculum alignment, and cross-campus collaboration. o Ningbo – As scheduled by Dean (Focus on planning & alignment) o Wuhan – Monthly by Department (Focus on planning, alignment & instructional strategies) o AllOtherCampuses–Asneeded/AsrequestedbyDeans/Teachers • Foster collaboration and communication between PLCs across departments by overseeing and promoting engagement in Teams groups, encouraging teachers to independently share strategies, resources, and best practices for cross-curricular integration and alignment. • Plan and facilitate cross-campus student interactions and departmental activities, while supporting faculty in ensuring quality and consistency for labs, projects, and events. o Campus Activity – 1 per year (each campus) o Cross-CampusActivity–1peryear PLC SUPERVISION • Organize and lead PLC meetings to facilitate collaborative planning, data analysis, and professional development, ensuring instructional practices, lesson plans, and assessments align with departmental curriculum goals and standards. o Ningbo – As scheduled by Dean o Wuhan–MonthlybyDepartment o All Other Campuses – Quarterly or as needed/as requested by Deans/Teachers DEPARTMENT CHAIR JOB DESCRIPTION • Facilitate forums within PLC meetings and Teams groups for teachers to share effective teaching practices, resources, and instructional strategies, promoting peer-to-peer learning, collaboration, and independent communication. • Collaborate with Deans to provide subject matter expertise and resources to teachers as requested by Deans. ASSESSMENT PLANNING, WRITING and DATA ANALYSIS • Guide and oversee the department's formal assessment planning and writing process, ensuring adherence to style and content guidelines, addressing misalignments or errors, and supporting timely, accurate submissions for secondary approval with Academic Deans. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT • Provide subject-matter expertise, resources, and mentorship to department faculty, supporting instructional delivery, lesson planning, assessment, and curriculum implementation based on Deans’ observational data and requests. • Provide support and mentorship to new teachers by onboarding them into PLCs, sharing curriculum and planning materials, setting expectations for lesson plans, and offering subject-specific guidance and resources as requested by Deans. • Continuously review unit, lesson, and assessment plans to identify areas for improvement, provide content-specific training as needed, and communicate broader instructional training needs to Deans. • Monitor PLC progress in implementing action plans and achieving goals, providing feedback and support to ensure effective execution and successful outcomes. DEPARTMENTAL LEADERSHIP and IMPROVEMENT • Lead quarterly department meetings to facilitate communication, collaboration, and alignment among department members. • Audit faculty grade books to ensure accuracy and alignment with content standards, collaborating with Academic Deans to address any discrepancies or issues promptly. o Ningbo &Wuhan – Alternating Weeks with Deans o Cixi & Shenzhen – Biweekly o Jiangxi&Pinghu–Notrequired • Audit lesson plans in all campuses weekly for content and curriculum alignment across on-campus PLC cohorts, collaborating with Academic Deans to address issues related to rigor and alignment. • Regularly review lesson plans to ensure alignment with curriculum objectives and student needs, providing feedback, content-specific guidance, and training while communicating additional instructional support needs to Deans. • Oversee and review instructional materials, including textbooks and supplementary texts, during the Annual Curriculum Review and as needed throughout the year, incorporating partner and student feedback to guide continuous improvement within the department and PLCs. LEADERSHIP CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • Participate in synchronous and asynchronous leadership professional development workshops to enhance leadership skills, foster professional growth, and stay updated on best practices in educational leadership. • Complete 30 hours of professional development per school year, encompassing a diverse range of topics relevant to educational leadership and personal growth. • Create and maintain a personal, professional development plan outlining goals, objectives, and strategies for continuous improvement in leadership skills and educational practices. • Actively engage in reflective practices to assess strengths, areas for growth, and opportunities for professional development. • Serve as a role model for ongoing learning and professional growth, inspiring colleagues and staff to pursue continuous improvement and excellence in their own professional journeys. ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES • Maintain gradebook audits, lesson plan reviews, and assessment data analysis records. • Maintain records of PLC meetings, discussions, action plans, and outcomes; generate reports to document progress, achievements, and areas for continued growth; and share findings within the department and ALT as needed. • Lead department and PLC meetings, including preparing agendas, facilitating discussions, and documenting meeting minutes. • Develop meeting agendas and distribute them to all team members prior to meetings. • Oversee faculty attendance and participation in departmental/PLC meetings, communicating with Deans to address attendance and participation concerns as needed. • Take notes and keep records of all department and PLC meeting notes and agendas to be forwarded to ALT following each meeting. • Maintain department SharePoint and Microsoft Teams pages. • Attend meetings with the Academic Leadership team as directed by the Chief Academic Officer. • Prepare required and relevant reports, including weekly reports, for timely submission to KL Leadership Team. • Supervise department-related in-school suspension periods by monitoring student progress on assigned work, providing academic support to ensure continued learning, and offering constructive feedback to help students meet curriculum expectations. • Provide coverage support and serve as a substitute during teacher absences, ensuring continuity of instruction, maintaining classroom routines, and supporting student learning in alignment with curriculum goals. • Other duties as assigned.

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Branch Manager

Credit Rescue - South Africa
2017.04-2018.04(1 年)
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Homeroom Teacher

Stone fountain College- South Africa
2015.01-2017.03(2 年)
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教育经历

University of the People, California

MBA
2022.11-2024.10(2 年)
Master in business Administration

Leed’s Beckett University, Leeds.

Education
2023.09-2024.05(9 个月)
Post Graduate Certificate in Education

The University of the Western Cape

LLB
2008.01-2012.03(4 年)
Bachelor of Law

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印度尼西亚语
良好
英语
母语

证书

cognia Eleot Certification
2024.10
Teflen Academy 2018
2018.01
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