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Dahlia Saad-zaghloul Ismaiel

Cairo

Summary

Utilizes evidence-based pedagogical methods and creative problem-solving to improve educational outcomes. Specializes in inquiry-based learning as a PYP-certified teacher, fostering curiosity and critical thinking in young learners. Background as a certified therapist enhances the ability to support the whole person, addressing the mind, emotions, and potential. Committed to creating environments that promote both academic success and personal well-being.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Homeroom teacher (grade 2)

Modern Education of Egypt 2000 (MASE)
08.2024 - Current
  • Taught all core subjects, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, based on the American curriculum.
  • Designed and implemented engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that catered to diverse learning needs and styles.
  • Assessed student progress through various formative and summative assessments, and provided differentiated support and enrichment.
  • Maintained consistent communication with parents through meetings, progress reports, and digital platforms.

Homeroom teacher (grade 1)

Modern Education of Egypt 2000 (MASE)
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Taught all core subjects, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, based on the American curriculum.
  • Designed and implemented engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that catered to diverse learning needs and styles.
  • Assessed student progress through various formative and summative assessments, and provided differentiated support and enrichment.
  • Maintained consistent communication with parents through meetings, progress reports, and digital platforms.

Homeroom Teacher (FS2)

Eastland International School
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Delivered play-based and inquiry-driven instruction in line with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or American Kindergarten standards.
  • Planned and facilitated activities that supported development in key areas: communication and language, literacy, numeracy, physical, personal, social, and emotional growth.
  • Created a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that encouraged exploration, creativity, and independence.
  • Monitored and assessed individual progress using observation, learning journals, and developmental checklists; communicated findings with parents regularly.

Homeroom teacher (FS2)

Aspire International School
07.2020 - 08.2021
  • Delivered play-based and inquiry-driven instruction in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), British standards.
  • Planned and facilitated activities that supported development in key areas: communication and language, literacy, numeracy, physical, personal, social, and emotional growth.
  • Created a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment that encouraged exploration, creativity, and independence.
  • Monitored and assessed individual progress using observation, learning journals, and developmental checklists; communicated findings with parents regularly.

Homeroom teacher (PYP3)

Manaret Heliopolis International School
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Delivered transdisciplinary instruction across core subjects (Language, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies), following the IB PYP framework.
  • Designed and implemented Units of Inquiry that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and global-mindedness.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet all students' diverse needs, interests, and learning styles.
  • Used formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and inform teaching strategies.
  • Collaborated with grade-level teams, single-subject teachers, and the PYP coordinator to ensure alignment with program standards and practices.
  • Maintained open communication with families through regular updates, conferences, and digital learning platforms.
  • Contributed to the school community by participating in professional development, exhibitions of learning, and school events.

Homeroom Teacher for Kindergarten

Manaret Al Maadi School
09.2014 - 10.2016
  • Planned and delivered engaging lessons aligned with the Egyptian National Kindergarten Curriculum.

Free-lancer Translator (English-Arabic, and Arabic-English)

Dar Al Manar Publishing House
01.2000 - 12.2005
  • Freelancer Translator (English-Arabic and Arabic-English).

Executive Secretary coordinator for the IT Department

Misr International University
08.2004 - 03.2005
  • Executive Secretary, coordinator for the IT Department; following up with the IT team and updating information on the website, and all secretarial duties.

English class teacher for kids 2 and 4 years old

Barney Nursery
09.2001 - 08.2002
  • English class teacher for kids 2 and 4 years old, teaching academics, singing, storytelling, aerobics, and art.

Pre-kg class teacher

Roots Nursery
05.2001 - 11.2001
  • Pre-K class teacher, teaching English and Math.

Summer training - Translating legal documents

Misr Iran Developing Bank
08.1998 - 09.1998
  • Summer training – translating legal documents.

English teacher

Rainbow Nursery
06.1997 - 09.1997
  • Summer job – Teaching kids who are 5 and 6 years old.

Supervise the Team

International Conference on Population and Development - Friend of the forum
Cairo
09.1994 - 09.1994
  • Supervise the team, making sure that everything is set right and organized.

Trained on Tourist Conferences program

Non-Governmental Organizations - Friend of the forum
07.1994 - 09.1994
  • Trained on the Tourist Conferences program, I am writing reports.

Education

Course - Engagement Review Asynchronous

Cognia
Online
01-2025

Workshop - Engagement Review Training

Cognia
Virtual
01-2025

Course - Team Member Accreditation Certificate

Cognia
Online
01-2025

Course - Safe Guarding

Alison
Online
01-2025

Course - Managing traceable activities online

Educational And Training Foundation
Online
01-2025

Course - Children Safeguarding

Terre Des Hommes International Fédération
Online
01-2025

Course - Teaching And Learning For Using Digital Devices

Educational And Training Foundation
Virtual
01-2025

Diploma - The Art of Therapist Preparation Program

Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
01-2023

Masters - Teaching And Learning Innovation

University of South Wales
Online
01-2022

Workshop - Teaching

Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
01-2021

Diploma - Human Resource Management

American University
Cairo, Egypt
01-2004

Workshop - Differentiated learning

Notting Hill
Cairo, Egypt
01-2019

Workshop - Raise Awareness of Sexual Abuse

Safe Kids Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
01-2019

Workshop - Read Write Ink Course

G.R.A.C.E
Virtual
01-2019

Workshop - International Language Bookshop

Eli Ghazel
Cairo, Egypt
01-2018

Courses - Professional Educator For Young Learners

American University
Cairo, Egypt
01-2018

Workshop - Making PYP Happen

IBO
Cairo, Egypt
01-2018

Workshop - Children Safety Basics

Protect ED
Cairo, Egypt
01-2018

Courses - Translation

American University
Cairo, Egypt
01-2016

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt
01-2002

Thanawia Amma -

Makrezy Language School
Cairo, Egypt
01-1995

Skills

PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox, Adobe Photoshop, Firefly, Microsoft Teams, Classera, and Bandicam

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Homeroom teacher (grade 2)

Modern Education of Egypt 2000 (MASE)
08.2024 - Current

Homeroom teacher (grade 1)

Modern Education of Egypt 2000 (MASE)
08.2023 - 01.2024

Homeroom Teacher (FS2)

Eastland International School
08.2021 - 08.2022

Homeroom teacher (FS2)

Aspire International School
07.2020 - 08.2021

Homeroom teacher (PYP3)

Manaret Heliopolis International School
08.2018 - 08.2020

Homeroom Teacher for Kindergarten

Manaret Al Maadi School
09.2014 - 10.2016

Executive Secretary coordinator for the IT Department

Misr International University
08.2004 - 03.2005

English class teacher for kids 2 and 4 years old

Barney Nursery
09.2001 - 08.2002

Pre-kg class teacher

Roots Nursery
05.2001 - 11.2001

Free-lancer Translator (English-Arabic, and Arabic-English)

Dar Al Manar Publishing House
01.2000 - 12.2005

Summer training - Translating legal documents

Misr Iran Developing Bank
08.1998 - 09.1998

English teacher

Rainbow Nursery
06.1997 - 09.1997

Supervise the Team

International Conference on Population and Development - Friend of the forum
09.1994 - 09.1994

Trained on Tourist Conferences program

Non-Governmental Organizations - Friend of the forum
07.1994 - 09.1994

Course - Engagement Review Asynchronous

Cognia

Workshop - Engagement Review Training

Cognia

Course - Team Member Accreditation Certificate

Cognia

Course - Safe Guarding

Alison

Course - Managing traceable activities online

Educational And Training Foundation

Course - Children Safeguarding

Terre Des Hommes International Fédération

Course - Teaching And Learning For Using Digital Devices

Educational And Training Foundation

Diploma - The Art of Therapist Preparation Program

Ain Shams University

Masters - Teaching And Learning Innovation

University of South Wales

Workshop - Teaching

Ain Shams University

Diploma - Human Resource Management

American University

Workshop - Differentiated learning

Notting Hill

Workshop - Raise Awareness of Sexual Abuse

Safe Kids Egypt

Workshop - Read Write Ink Course

G.R.A.C.E

Workshop - International Language Bookshop

Eli Ghazel

Courses - Professional Educator For Young Learners

American University

Workshop - Making PYP Happen

IBO

Workshop - Children Safety Basics

Protect ED

Courses - Translation

American University

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Ain Shams University

Thanawia Amma -

Makrezy Language School
Dahlia Saad-zaghloul Ismaiel