Mai Selim
Egypt
Summary
Dedicated education professional with 15 years of experience in teaching, child development, and educational leadership. Expertise includes curriculum adaptation, behaviour management, and team leadership in diverse settings, including special educational needs support and nursery management. Committed to fostering inclusive and innovative learning environments and seeking opportunities to contribute to a school with a strong ethos.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Coordinator
Belvedere School
Cairo
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated assessment schedules and analysed data to drive improvements in student outcomes.
- Monitored teaching quality and provided instructional support to elevate instructional effectiveness.
- Led curriculum planning and implementation to enhance educational delivery across key stages.
- Facilitated workshops for teacher training to enhance instructional practices.
- Ensured adherence to academic policies and standards to maintain educational quality.
Special Educational Needs Coordinator
Mount International School
Cairo
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed Individual Educational Plans that enhanced pupil progress and attainment.
- Collaborated with parents, external therapists, and senior leaders to elevate outcomes for pupils with SEND.
- Trained and supported teaching staff in inclusive classroom practices and differentiation strategies.
- Managed SEND budgets and resources to optimise support for diverse learners.
- Led SEND provision for pupils across the school, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
Learning Support Teacher
Victory heights primary school
Dubai, UAE
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with class teacher to establish tailored targets for SEN and AEN students.
- Modifying learning strategies to adapt to individual needs.
- Behaviour management, social and emotional intervention according to relevant challenges.
- Monitored students' progress across various developmental areas.
- Working with the students on ASDAN -towards independence- curriculum.
- Facilitated social relationship building among students and teachers using targeted techniques.
- Engaged with parents to provide updates on student development.
- Documented evidence and observations, providing insights and feedback to the teacher.
Nursery Manager
Little Explorers- International Schools Group (ISG)
Dammam, K
07.2018 - 08.2019
- Maintained safety, stimulation, and compliance with safeguarding requirements in nursery.
- Establishing the framework of the nursery.
- Sourced and interviewed candidates for teaching positions, enhancing team quality and educational standards.
- Conducted Professional Development sessions for staff.
- Communicated updates on children's progress to parents, fostering engagement and collaboration.
- Observing children through play to identify their individual needs.
- Making sure that all the administrative duties are completed properly and on time.
- Maintaining equipment and resources in the nursery.
Class Teacher for KG2
Jubail International School
Jubail, KSA
09.2017 - 08.2018
Science Teacher
Jubail International School
Jubail, KSA
09.2016 - 08.2017
Learning Mentor for SEN Students
School of Research Science
Dubai, UAE
09.2014 - 08.2016
- Supporting SEN students' learning in class using visual cards and advanced techniques.
- Developed customised resources to support SEN students' learning needs in class.
- Collaborated with class teacher to establish targeted learning objectives for SEN students.
- Implemented behaviour management strategies and social-emotional interventions for students facing challenges.
- Collecting evidence and writing observations for students on IEPs.
- Assembled relevant data for each SEN student and prepared a special file to study their case.
- Keeping a track of the students' development in different areas.
Montessori Teacher
Little Land Montessori Nursery
Dubai, UAE
09.2013 - 05.2014
- Developed thematic lesson plans tailored to age groups, facilitating holistic child development and learning outcomes.
- Fostered child-focused classroom environment to enhance engagement and promote social skills.
- Developed child language skills through storytelling, role play and songs.
- Identified factors impeding children's progress and provided further support.
- Attended professional development workshops and training to stay current with Montessori education trends and best practices.
Montessori Teacher
ELM International School
09.2011 - 07.2013
Montessori Teacher
My Preschool Nursery
Alexandria
09.2010 - 08.2011
Science Teacher and the Head of Science Department
Riada American School
Alexandria
11.2006 - 06.2010
- Led science department team meetings to discuss curriculum and instructional strategies.
- Conducted teacher training and professional development sessions.
- Adapted curriculum to address diverse student needs, enhancing engagement and understanding.
- Delivered targeted instruction tailored to individual learning requirements, promoting student success.
- Combined instruction with demonstration to clearly communicate objectives to the class.
- Maintained student-centered learning environment, reinforcing behaviour standards to support positive classroom dynamics.
- Assigned and graded homework, classwork and prepared tests.
- Prepared the students for MAP tests.
Education
MASTER'S DEGREE - M.Ed
Liverpool John Moores University
United Kingdom01-2025
LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA - TEACHING AND LEARNING
OTHM
United Kingdom01-2023
SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS DIPLOMA -
KHDA
Dubai, UAE01-2023
CERTIFIED POSITIVE DISCIPLINE PARENT EDUCATOR -
Positive Discipline Association
USA01-2013
CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI TEACHER -
NAMC
01-2010
ITTC -INTENSIVE TEACHING TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SCIENCE -
The British Council
Alexandria, Egypt01-2008
B.SC. - Dentistry
Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt01-2006
Skills
- EdTech tools
- AI integration
- Data analysis
- Individualized education
- Inclusive practices
- Behaviour management
- Team collaboration
- Parental engagement
- Building trust relationships
- Fluent English
- Fluent Arabic
- Google Docs
Languages
English
Arabic
Interests
Montessori at Home Workshop, Seedlings Montessori Training Center, 2012-11-01, Present, The workshop's objective was to help parents implement Montessori at home and understand its basic principles. Montessori Teacher Training, Sakr Immersion School, 2012-09-01, Present, Conducted a 26-hour training course for 30 preschool teachers.
Timeline
Academic Coordinator
Belvedere School
09.2024 - Current
Special Educational Needs Coordinator
Mount International School
01.2024 - 07.2024
Learning Support Teacher
Victory heights primary school
09.2020 - 08.2023
Nursery Manager
Little Explorers- International Schools Group (ISG)
07.2018 - 08.2019
Class Teacher for KG2
Jubail International School
09.2017 - 08.2018
Science Teacher
Jubail International School
09.2016 - 08.2017
Learning Mentor for SEN Students
School of Research Science
09.2014 - 08.2016
Montessori Teacher
Little Land Montessori Nursery
09.2013 - 05.2014
Montessori Teacher
ELM International School
09.2011 - 07.2013
Montessori Teacher
My Preschool Nursery
09.2010 - 08.2011
Science Teacher and the Head of Science Department
Riada American School
11.2006 - 06.2010
MASTER'S DEGREE - M.Ed
Liverpool John Moores University
LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA - TEACHING AND LEARNING
OTHM
SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS DIPLOMA -
KHDA
CERTIFIED POSITIVE DISCIPLINE PARENT EDUCATOR -
Positive Discipline Association
CERTIFIED INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI TEACHER -
NAMC
ITTC -INTENSIVE TEACHING TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SCIENCE -
The British Council
B.SC. - Dentistry
Alexandria University