Hedy Waly
Teacher, Student Success Coach, DEI Management, and Admissions testing Manager
Cairo
Summary
Manager: BJEDI Oversee organizational belonging, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion work Coordinate events and outreach with subcommittees including capacity building Identify trends and practices to increase workforce diversity Review policies and procedures to ensure inclusivity Create training and action plans for staff 2021-present I am a passionate, child-focused educator with more than ten years of experience in the education field. I am driven by continuous learning and research-supported best practices. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
2
2
Language
15
15
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager of Admissions testing
American International School, Egypt
Cairo, - Select -
08.2021 - Current
- Devised and implemented strategic recruitment plan with consideration to both long and short term goals.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Strengthened [Type] operations by aligning processes to capitalize on new educational trends.
- Kept institution financially sound by tracking expenses and maintaining detailed records.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Increased school registrations over [Number]% with improved promotional approaches, outreach strategies and parent engagement plans.
- Devised strategies to reduce expenses, modernize operations and revamp procedures to improve institution operations.
- Designed effective and user-friendly processes for both admissions and applicant review.
- Advised applicants on prospects for admission and strategies for meeting academic and extracurricular credentials.
- Implemented recruitment methods designed to increase application pool within targeted areas.
- Served as primary contact for coordination of application screening and tracking, visit and interview arrangement and marketing communications.
- Assisted faculty and staff in duties such as teaching classes, conducting orientation programs and issuing transcripts.
- Consulted with government regulatory and licensing agencies to verify institutional conformance with applicable standards.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
DEI Manager
The American International School In Egypt
Cairo, - Select -
08.2021 - Current
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Generated ideas within various sectors.
- Coordinated staff evaluations for special education personnel.
- Evaluated and supervised itinerant teachers and support staff based on student needs.
- Allocated special education staff and addressed requests for additional allocations throughout school year.
- Identified, evaluated and developed solutions to remove roadblocks to change.
- Recommended updates to current legislation, regulations and policies.
- Drafted and presented reports outlining policy actions.
Education
M.A - Communication Collaboration, International Education, Child Psychology
American International College
2016
B.S - Business and Accounting, Business Management, Accounting
Ain Shams University
2000
Teaching Certification - Education
Moreland University
State Of Washington 01.2020 - 11.2021
Accomplishments
- Manager of Admissions Testing
- Oversee the development and evolution of the admissions process
- Provide training to align with other ESOL admissions departments
- Coach new team members for a consistent approach across all stages of assessment
- Collaboration with K-12 Leadership to guarantee standards alignment within each educational level 2021-present
- Additional Courses
- American University in Cairo 2000
- Economic Analysis, Financial Investment
- Assessment Coordinator
- Familiarization with American Diploma, IB Diploma, IGCSE, Australian, Egyptian
- National, and International Curricula
- Continuous evaluation and development of the assessment process
- Team and staff training
- Interdepartmental collaboration to ensure effectiveness 2018-present
- Teacher: Modern Egyptian Culture
- Co-create curriculum with the Social Studies Department
- Integrate BJEDI community development with high school core curriculum subjects 2021-present
- Teaching Assistant 2016-2017
- HEDYWALY
- WORKEXPERIENCE
- CAREER
- HIGHLIGHTS
- REFERENCES
- Parent Engagement Committee:
- Helped organize and execute K-12 activities for UNESCO World Arabic
- Language Day, 2022
- BJEDI Committee: Community engagement Halloween Storytelling
- Event
- BJEDI Committee: Led the planning and delivery of a school-wide Iftar celebration during Ramadan, 2022
- Sally el Gindy (Operations Director) +20226188441 selgindy@aisegypt.com
- Rosanne Eisen (Director of Accreditation and
- Quality Assurance for K-12 at AAIA) rsamir@aaiasc.org
- American International Accreditation Association of Schools and Colleges
- Accreditation Reviewer
- Met with Education and Qualifications Standards staff to discuss school submissions
- Contributed to accreditation visits and reports
- Helped draft documentation confirming accreditation 2020-2022
- Modern American School of Egypt
- Math Co-Teacher 2012-2016
- Teaching Certification
- Moreland University 2020
Affiliations
American International School in Egypt
BJEDI Committee
Parent Engagement Committee
Lean-In Circle
Co-Creator: AISE Holistic Admissions Testing Process
PRESENTATIONS
Belonging
American International School in Egypt August 2022
The Road to Success:
Differentiated Instruction for Young Learners
School Directors' Symposium
American International Accreditation Association of Schools
and Colleges (AIAASC)
August 2021
Interests
Reading and Storytelling with Early Childhood Students
World Education Empathy Week
Education Influence
September 2021
ADVOCATEFORSTUDENTSUCCESS
Skills
- Manager Coaching and Training
- Manager Consultation
- Skilled Manager
- Project Manager Supervision
- Adept Classroom Manager
- Hiring Manager Collaboration
- Collaborative Manager
- Manager Training
- Connection Manager
- Manager Support
- Activity Manager
Timeline
Manager of Admissions testing
American International School, Egypt
08.2021 - Current
DEI Manager
The American International School In Egypt
08.2021 - Current
Teaching Certification - Education
Moreland University
01.2020 - 11.2021
M.A - Communication Collaboration, International Education, Child Psychology
American International College
B.S - Business and Accounting, Business Management, Accounting
Ain Shams University
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