Nourhan Amin
Head Of Department/High School Teacher
La Mirada Compound Behind AUC, New Cairo
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated High School Teacher passionate about fostering student engagement through innovative and interactive lessons. Committed to creating a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth and personal development. Strong advocate for educational excellence, consistently striving to inspire students to reach their full potential.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Head of Department- DP/AD Individuals & Societies
Hayah International Academy
09.2023 - Current
- Led the implementation of Individuals & Societies curricula across Business Management, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, and Global Politics, ensuring alignment with IB standards and school priorities.
- Designed, documented, and reviewed curriculum frameworks, including scope and sequence, curriculum maps, pacing charts, and instructional resources, in collaboration with teachers, curriculum specialists, and senior leadership.
- Established departmental standards and course structures for all AD Individuals & Societies subjects to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment.
- Evaluated curriculum effectiveness through collaborative review processes and led strategic planning initiatives to address areas for improvement.
- Developed and monitored subject-specific pacing plans with clear targets, timelines, and success criteria to support consistent curriculum delivery.
- Initiated and led the first synchronized DP Business Management pacing plan across the teaching team, aligning formative and summative assessments, ATL skills, and student submission deadlines.
- Reviewed and quality-assured all progress reports and end-of-semester reports across the department to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with school reporting requirements.
- Coordinated substitute teacher coverage by organizing sub-teachers, preparing sub-plans, and ensuring continuity of instruction during staff absences.
- Participated in staff recruitment by conducting interviews and contributing to the selection of qualified candidates to fill departmental vacancies.
- Ordered all books and online resources for the Individuals & Societies subjects for the upcoming year and ensures that they are used efficiently and effectively.
IBDP Examiner
International Baccalaureate Organization
03.2017 - Current
- Successfully maintained annual IBO examiner certification, qualifying to mark Paper 1 and Paper 3 examinations each year.
- Marked 150+ Paper 1 and 100+ Paper 3 May examination scripts annually from international schools worldwide using the RM Assessor platform.
- Produced detailed examiner reports on all Paper 1 questions, analyzing question design and student responses to identify strengths, common errors, time-management issues, and areas for assessment and teaching improvement.
DP Business Management High School Teacher
Hayah International Academy
08.2014 - Current
- Designed and delivered comprehensive lesson plans, presentations, and classwork activities for the full IB DP Business Management curriculum (SL & HL), explicitly developing students’ skills for Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3 examination requirements.
- Developed structured unit project outlines integrating real-life business contexts to strengthen content application, conceptual understanding, and context-based analysis in line with IB assessment objectives.
- Led and aligned curriculum pacing, formative and summative assessments, ATL strategies, and student submission deadlines.
- Provided targeted support and accommodations for SEN students, including differentiated instruction and extended time; successfully supported all at-risk SEN students to achieve a minimum passing grade.
- Supervised 20+ Internal Assessments and Extended Essays annually, guiding students in formulating focused, viable research questions and ensuring full compliance with IB criteria, rules, and ethical requirements.
- Initiated and organized curriculum-linked educational field trips (restaurant and factory visits) to enhance experiential learning and connect theoretical concepts to real-world business practices.
Economics, Business and Accounting High School Teacher
Al- Ittihad Private School
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Taught Accounting, Business, and Economics American High School Curriculum for Grades 11 & 12 students.
- Supervised and evaluated research conducted by students to be presented at the end of each term.
- Managed and collaborated the ‘National Day of UAE’, a whole day event intended to raise students’ loyalty and nationalism.
- Coordinated and guided students who participated in ‘INJAZ’ organization in UAE, aiming to enhance their leadership, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Encouraged and supervised students to research economic and business weekly news to present it during morning assembly.
- Achieved a ‘very good’ rating for Humanities department by the KHDA, the association responsible for evaluating and rating all schools in Dubai.
Economics, Business and Accounting High School Teacher
Dubai National School
08.2008 - 08.2010
- Taught Accounting, Business, Business Math and Economics American High School Curriculum for Grade 12 students.
- Set the one-year curriculum plan for the three subjects to be used till present, since I was the first to teach the latter subjects in school.
- Appointed as the class advisor for of the grade 12 classes whereby accountable for the students seating plans, academic performance and class behavior.
- Arranged reports for students to keep parents aligned with their daughters' academic and behavioral status.
- Supervised over the Business Students that participated in the Young Entrepreneurship Competition, YEC.
- Lead the Business section to achieve a score of ‘very good’ from the KHDA.
Education
Certified English Language Teaching for Adults (CELTA) -
06.2008
Marketing Diploma - undefined
03.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Business Administration
01.1999
GPA: 3.25/4.0
Skills
Programme Curriculum Design (SL & HL)
Differentiated Instruction & Inclusive Education (SEN)
Concept-Based Teaching & Contextual Learning
ATL Skills Integration (Thinking, Research, Communication, Self-Management, Social)
Formative & Summative Assessment Design
Standardization & Moderation Practices
Progress Report & Semester Report Quality Assurance
Classroom Management & Positive Learning Environments
Integration of AI in Teaching & Learning
Blended & Technology-Enhanced Learning
Mentoring & Academic Coaching
Certification
IB DP TOK workshop for Subject Teacher certificate Cat 3, Cairo (virtual)
Accomplishments
Led professional development workshops for DP teachers, focusing on curriculum planning and IB compliance:
- Designed and delivered a workshop titled “Pacing DP Business Management Curriculum Effectively” at the IBSEA Conference (MES), December 2025.
- Developed and facilitated a whole-school DP training session titled “Effective EE Execution” at Hayah International Academy, October 2025.
- Prepared and delivered a workshop titled “Breaking Down Paper 3 in DP Business Management” at the IBSEA Conference (MES), December 2024.
References
References available on request.
Timeline
IB DP TOK workshop for Subject Teacher certificate Cat 3, Cairo (virtual)
05-2024
Head of Department- DP/AD Individuals & Societies - Hayah International Academy
09.2023 - Current
IB DP Economics workshop certificate Cat 2, Dubai
04-2023
IB DP Business Management subject specific workshop, catering to the new IB BM curriculum, Cairo (virtual)
03-2022
IBDP Examiner - International Baccalaureate Organization
03.2017 - Current
IB DP Business Management workshop certificate Cat 2, Paris
04-2016
DP Business Management High School Teacher - Hayah International Academy
08.2014 - Current
IB DP Business Management workshop certificate Cat 1, Cairo (online)
04-2014
Economics, Business and Accounting High School Teacher - Al- Ittihad Private School
08.2010 - 12.2011
Differentiation of Instruction Workshop, College of Education, Zayed University, Dubai
10-2008
Economics, Business and Accounting High School Teacher - Dubai National School
08.2008 - 08.2010
Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport - Marketing Diploma,
The American University in Cairo - Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Business Administration
Higher Colleges of Technology, Cambridge ESOL Centre - Certified English Language Teaching for Adults (CELTA),