Olla Saeed Farahat
American School Principal
Cairo
Summary
Experienced school principal with 22 years of expertise in education. Known for effectively resolving problems and enhancing the school experience. Committed to providing instructional leadership that fosters excellence, scholarship, and achievement for all students. Dedicated to contributing to team success through hard work, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills. Possesses a clear understanding of administration, education, and the accreditation process. Motivated to continuously learn, grow, and excel in the education industry.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
43
43
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Middle & High School Principal
Newcastle International School
08.2022 - Current
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness through regular professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making practices to inform instructional strategies and improve student outcomes.
- Fostered partnerships with local businesses providing internships job shadowing experiences preparing students real-world success.
- Led the successful accreditation process, ensuring high-quality education standards were maintained.
- Guided high school students through their career path.
- Implementation of community service in high school.
Head of American School
Newcastle International School
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote positive interaction with students and families.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
- Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification, and approval of professional staff additions.
- Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, disciplinary action and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
Stage Director Elementary & Middle School
Smart Vision International School
06.2021 - 06.2021
Elementary School Principal
Utopia International School
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
- Administered standardized tests to evaluate student performance and progress.
- Mentored newly hired educators and provided encouragement and feedback.
- Researched and incorporated new educational trends and instructional strategies to optimize education effectiveness.
- Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures and cost-saving initiatives.
- Defined and enforced student academic achievement standards in line with standards goals and objectives.
- Prepared policies and procedures to students and parents regarding student behavior.
Educational Director (Elementary & Middle School)
AlBashaer American School
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Company Overview: Cairo, Egypt
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote positive interaction with students and families.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modification, and approval of professional staff additions.
- Supported human resources operations, including hiring, training, disciplinary action and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Coordinated yearly operations and staff budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Encouraged interdepartmental and cross-functional teams collaboration in development and support of student activities, programs and lessons.
- Cairo, Egypt
Head Deputy
Nile International College
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: IB, New Cairo
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instructional abilities to better serve students of different ability levels and backgrounds.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- IB, New Cairo
Head of Elementary School
Manarat American School
08.2011 - 06.2015
- Company Overview: Cairo
- Direct supervision over licensed staff, secretarial/clerical staff.
- Developing and administering the school routine and coordinate all activities.
- Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance system with high standards.
- Resolving student behavioral problems on buses.
- Identifying intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs affecting students' success in school.
- Cairo
Head of Kindergarten
Jana Dan International School
09.2005 - 01.2006
- Company Overview: Egypt
- Developing KG curriculum.
- Organizing school events.
- Arranging curricular and extracurricular activities.
- Supervising and evaluating staff.
- Assessing and evaluating students' performance.
- Egypt
Class Teacher Grade 1
Millennium International School
01.2003 - 08.2004
- Conduct classes and instruct pupils in accordance with school curricular guidelines and policies.
- Maintain such good order and discipline as is necessary to establish a positive learning climate.
- Keep accurate and systematic records of student achievement for this purpose, and issue reports to parents periodically.
Class Teacher Kg
Millennium International School
01.2003 - 08.2004
- Assist in the educational and social development of students under the direction and guidance of the head teacher.
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Programs for students and help monitor their progress.
Education
Certified School Principal - Education Mangment
Educational Board of Higher Education Illinois
Chicago, IL 04.2001 - Current
Educational Leadership Diploma - Educational Leadership
American University in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt 10.2012 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Faculty of Fine Arts
09.1998 - 08.2003
High School Diploma - Science
Maadi Canal School
09.1985 - 08.1998
Skills
- Effective communication
Student engagement
Instructional leadership
Extracurricular activities
Academic administration
Ethical leadership
Training and mentoring
Career counseling
Academic advising
Policy and procedure development
Recruitment and retention
Facilities management
Data-driven instruction
Discipline strategies
Education administration
School event coordination
Certification
Certified School Principal, 04/2021
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with school team in the development of 5 Accreditation processes through different schools
- Documented and Organized all the accreditation documents which led to accreditation with power practices
- Cognia Team memeber .
Skills
Good, Excellent, Very Good, Good, Excellent, Very Good, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent
Timeline
Middle & High School Principal
Newcastle International School
08.2022 - Current
Head of American School
Newcastle International School
08.2021 - 08.2022
Stage Director Elementary & Middle School
Smart Vision International School
06.2021 - 06.2021
Elementary School Principal
Utopia International School
08.2019 - 03.2020
Educational Director (Elementary & Middle School)
AlBashaer American School
08.2016 - 06.2019
Educational Leadership Diploma - Educational Leadership
American University in Cairo
10.2012 - 04.2014
Head Deputy
Nile International College
08.2011 - 06.2015
Head of Elementary School
Manarat American School
08.2011 - 06.2015
Head of Kindergarten
Jana Dan International School
09.2005 - 01.2006
Class Teacher Grade 1
Millennium International School
01.2003 - 08.2004
Class Teacher Kg
Millennium International School
01.2003 - 08.2004
Certified School Principal - Education Mangment
Educational Board of Higher Education Illinois
04.2001 - Current
Bachelor of Architecture - Architecture
Faculty of Fine Arts
09.1998 - 08.2003
High School Diploma - Science
Maadi Canal School
09.1985 - 08.1998
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