Ayah Zayed
Heliopolis
Summary
A certified primary educator that is seeking to teach lower elementary students in a British or American school.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Montessori Teacher
- Did circle time every morning with senior class
- Prepared weekly schedule based on monthly theme
- Updated class wall on monthly basis based on theme
- Covered up all areas if Montessori based on literacy, math, sensorial and practical life
Global Comfibre
Richmond, BC
English Montessori Teacher
Montessori Way
04.2014
- Covered up areas of literacy using sandpaper letters, jolly phonics and introduced by using pouches.
- Worked with children in pink, blue and green series.
- Read stories to children.
- Integrated Montessori materials with worksheets based on child’s reading level
HR Specialist
Alcon Pharmaceuticals, a Novartis Company
Cairo, Egypt
09.2010
- Headhunted by General Manager to co-coordinate all HR activities during Novartis purchase of Alcon.
- Ensured company salaries continued to match market offerings.
- Helped select cost-effective hiring channels, processed new hire paperwork and conducted probationary assessments.
- Negotiated with employment agencies to obtain temporary workers.
- Conducted training needs analyses for new employees, helped prepare and update training plans.
- Identified appropriate training courses and monitored participant feedback.
- Maintained personnel database, prepared management reports and liaised with claims administration.
- Conducted orientation and workshops.
- Created first complete employee handbook.
- Developed quantified leadership assessment tools for departmental assessments.
- Successfully filled two managerial posts in less than 2 months including HR Manager.
- Negotiated salary and benefits package with incoming HR manager and remained within pre-set negotiation target.
- Repeatedly selected to resolve cross-cultural management misunderstandings with Swiss head office.
- Medium-sized scientific office of international pharmaceutical company.
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Capital Intenational Schools Lotus
Cairo, Egypt
08.2025 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Facilitated interactive classroom activities to enhance student participation and learning retention.
- Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Engaged with colleagues to cultivate an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for enhanced learning experiences.
- Facilitated effective classroom management to foster respect and a positive learning environment.
- Fostered strong relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff, enhancing collaboration. Achieved effective learning outcomes by delivering customized instruction that met the unique needs of all students, including ELL and ELD learners.
- Executed diverse assessment strategies, both formative and summative, to enhance instructional effectiveness.
- Designed and prepared lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards (e.g., Common Core, NGSS, AERO), including clear objectives and success criteria.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, behavior, and attendance.
- Established and reinforced classroom management routines to create a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
- Integrated technology tools (PowerPoint, online platforms, educational apps) to enhance teaching and learning.
- Supported students’ social-emotional development by promoting values such as respect, responsibility, and kindness.
- Provided targeted support through small group instruction and one-on-one interventions when needed.
- Collaborated with support staff (LSAs, counselors) to implement individual behavior or learning plans.
- Created and tailored teaching resources, worksheets, and interactive materials to effectively support instructional objectives.
- Organized and supervised classroom activities, transitions, and school duties (e.g., break time, dismissal).
- Encouraged student participation and critical thinking through discussions, questioning, and hands-on activities.
- Conducted regular parent communication through meetings, emails, and platforms to discuss student progress and concerns.
- Participated in professional development sessions and applied new strategies to improve teaching practices.
- Fostered a positive classroom culture that celebrates student achievements and promotes a growth mindset.
- Guided students in completing projects and presentations, encouraging creativity and independence.
Year 2 Homeroom Teacher
British International School Madinaty
08.2023 - Current
- Maintained knowledge and take account of wider curriculum developments that are relevant to your work.
- Planned lessons and sequences of lessons to meet pupils’ individual learning needs and make effective use of opportunities for Learning Outside the Classroom.
- Communicated learning objectives and success criteria clearly to pupils.
- Monitored and assessed pupil progress by running different assessments throughout the year.
- Recorded and reported on student’s progress and give clear and constructive feedback in accordance with school policies.
- Liaised closely with the SENDCO and Learning Support Assistants.
- Took responsibility for your Professional Development and use outcomes to improve your teaching and pupils’ learning.
- Made an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school and support the school in their implementation.
- Established and maintained effective and co-operative working relationships with individuals and teams of colleagues.
- Challenged and supported all pupils to do their best.
- Taught students to write through the talk for writing program.
- Engaged in positive action using analytical thinking to improve the quality of pupil learning.
- Participated after school activities and ran different clubs.
Supply Teacher
Canadian International School of Egypt
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Followed the lesson plans provided by the classroom teacher.
- Occasionally Required to do long term occasion teaching.
- Developed lesson plans if teacher did not have one.
- Maintained discipline within the classroom and in the hallway as required and report any incidents to the office as necessary.
- Collaborated with other grade level teachers to follow long range plans.
- Guided the students work and activities within the classroom , Assess student understanding of the lessons through assignments and/or tests and provide feedback to classroom teacher re: the assessments/tasks completed.
- Provided feedback for teacher on student behavior or status of lessons, through written notes or email to classroom teacher.
- Prepared report cards as required
- Acted as a homeroom teacher for Grade 6 and taught them in various subjects.
Homeroom Teacher Foundation Stage 2
Open Sky International
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Planned rich and stimulating learning activities that achieve good progression in pupils’ understanding
- Identified clear learning objectives and learning content, appropriate to the subject or topic and the children being taught
- Being aware of individual children’s needs and interests and utilizing these in planning learning within and outside the classroom
- Created exciting and intriguing tasks for whole class learning, small group learning and child-initiated learning
- Set clear targets for pupils’ learning that build on prior attainment
- Organized learning material and resources for centers.
- Used various activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, media, structured games, art, outdoor activities etc) to motivate and stimulate children’s abilities
- Prepared daily lesson plans and uploaded them on school’s Firefly.
- Assessed students’ performance and progress to ensure they are mastering the skills on regular basis
- Monitor children’s interactions and nurture cooperation and sharing
- Cooperate with administration staff
Homeroom Teacher Foundation Stage 2
Manor House British School
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Inspired children with enthusiasm and a love of learning
- Organized classroom and learning resources in order to create a rich and stimulating learning environment.
- Prepared weekly and quarterly lesson plans that aligned with the Cambridge system.
- Recorded and monitored children progress on weekly basis.
- Provided a safe and stimulating environment that facilitated learning
- Taught jolly phonics with lots of hands-on activities.
- Taught children to read and write sight words that they later on prepared them for reading and writing.
- Delivered high quality teaching and learning for students within the Key Stage two in line with the requirements of the EYFS or national British curriculum.
- Set classroom learning stations where children had different choices to learn through hands on activities.
- Interacted with parents through newsletters and Class Dojo
- Assisted in various events and topics that took place in the school
Homeroom Teacher Grade 1
MASE (American Division)
11.2016 - 06.2019
- Taught and prepared assigned subjects to first grade students according to curriculum plan.
- Coordinated with other first grade teachers to maintain consistency in curriculum.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional ideas according to school standards
- Motivated students to participate in various educational activities.
- Developed and planned creative learning opportunities for student’s education, social and behavioral growth.
- Interact with parents to inform about their children’s academic progress.
- Created positive, structured, learning and safe environment for students.
- Coordinate with other Grade 1 teachers to evaluate and enhance curricular programs for student academic excellence.
- Accommodate different learning styles and instruction methodology for English language learners and special education students.
- Used different assessment methods to evaluate student progress, their academic strengths and weaknesses.
- Maintain accurate attendance and grade records for each student.
- Assist in planning and implementing school programs and other activities.
- Monitored student activities in school premise and ensure safety of every student in the classroom and school grounds.
- Attended educational trainings and workshops for professional growth.
HR Consultant
09.2012 - 09.2012
- Used job task analysis to design and deploy new and “constructive” competency-based hiring and development program that supports projected 100% company growth in two years.
- Hired employees in first quarter 2013. All employees passed probation.
- Set up training programs in soft and management skills training at department levels.
- 2014 Multi-site manufacturer of fibre-optic cables with around 300 employees worldwide. Currently perform all key HR functions of rapidly expanding company.
HR Coordinator
National Oil Production Company
Cairo, Egypt
08.2008 - 09.2008
- Conducted salary surveys to ensure company salaries matched market.
- Drafted job descriptions.
- Helped select cost-effective hiring channels and searched for new staff.
- Participated in resume screening and candidate interviews.
- Conducted individual and group pay reviews.
- Processed employee payroll paperwork.
- Set up and managed new departmental training plans.
- Created employee handbook that successfully translated parent company policies into Egyptian context.
- Benchmarked local best practices for compensation program.
- Recruited 5 expatriates who succeeded in their roles.
- 2010 Egyptian subsidiary of Canadian oil company with over 700 employees.
HR Specialist
Fraport
Cairo, Egypt
03.2008 - 08.2008
- Headhunted by employer to lead team charged with finding 5,000 new personnel to operate new airport terminal.
- Participated in employment fairs and college recruitment, reviewed resumes and selected candidates.
- Set up small group “train the trainer” sessions and multi-media training for front line employees covering airport orientation, customer relations and communication skills in addition to employer vision, values and mission.
- Performed monthly and quarterly performance reviews.
- Identified problems with recruitment process including lack of applications, insufficient and incorrect information in job ads.
- Made recommendations that resolved problems.
- Over 90% of hires became long term employees.
- Airport operations company operating Cairo Airport.
Performance Management Coordinator
Amiral Group
Cairo, Egypt
06.2007 - 01.2008
- Created database for new hires.
- Helped implement and monitor comprehensive performance management system.
- Set follow up dates in performance management cycle and collected performance appraisal results.
- Helped with employee performance analysis and documented performance plans and helped with career pathing.
- Logistics and freight company with over 600 employees.
Education
Masters of Education - Elementary Education
The College of New Jersey
Cairo, Egypt12-2019
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International Montessori Foundation
London06-2016
HR Diploma - undefined
American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt01-2007
BA - Sociology
American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt01-2006
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Project-based learning
- Instructional strategies
- Collaborative Problem-solving
- Educational technology
Timeline
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Capital Intenational Schools Lotus
08.2025 - Current
Year 2 Homeroom Teacher
British International School Madinaty
08.2023 - Current
Supply Teacher
Canadian International School of Egypt
08.2022 - 04.2023
Homeroom Teacher Foundation Stage 2
Open Sky International
09.2021 - 08.2022
Homeroom Teacher Foundation Stage 2
Manor House British School
08.2019 - 09.2021
Homeroom Teacher Grade 1
MASE (American Division)
11.2016 - 06.2019
English Montessori Teacher
Montessori Way
04.2014
HR Consultant
09.2012 - 09.2012
HR Specialist
Alcon Pharmaceuticals, a Novartis Company
09.2010
HR Coordinator
National Oil Production Company
08.2008 - 09.2008
HR Specialist
Fraport
03.2008 - 08.2008
Performance Management Coordinator
Amiral Group
06.2007 - 01.2008
Senior Montessori Teacher
Global Comfibre
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International Montessori Foundation
HR Diploma - undefined
American University in Cairo
BA - Sociology
American University in Cairo
Masters of Education - Elementary Education
The College of New Jersey
Nationality
Canadian