Rasha Farouk
Board Member - Head Of Elite International School
Alexandria
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Elite International School an IB Continuum world school , enhancing school performance and student success through innovative strategies and effective communication. Skilled in IT and multilingual in Arabic, English, and French, I excel in adapting to change, solving complex problems, and driving results with a focus on fiscal efficiency and inclusive faculty hiring practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Program Leader
International Baccalaureate Organization
04.2021 - Current
- Provided programme expertise during programme evaluation visits in schools implementing IB programmes
- Improved program efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices.
- Ensured regulatory compliance at all levels of operation while maintaining high-quality services within the program scope.
Board Member - Head of School
Elite International School
06.2015 - Current
- Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.
- Ensured fiscal responsibility through careful budget management and resource allocation.
- Achieved consistently high parent satisfaction ratings by addressing concerns promptly and transparently.
- Collaborated with community partners to bring valuable resources and services to support student success.
- Enhanced teacher professional development through targeted workshops, coaching sessions, and collaborative planning time.
- Diversified hiring practices to create a more inclusive faculty that better reflects the diversity of the student population.
- Established effective communication channels between administration, faculty, staff, parents, and students.
- Championed integration of social-emotional learning into curriculum leading to enhanced emotional intelligence in students.
- Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
- Improved overall school performance by implementing data-driven instructional strategies and curriculum adjustments.
- Implemented innovative technology solutions to streamline administrative processes and enhance classroom instruction.
- Led the accreditation process for the institution, successfully maintaining high standards of excellence in education.
- Encouraged student leadership opportunities through clubs, committees, and other extracurricular activities.
- Promoted a safe learning environment by establishing clear behavioral expectations and implementing consistent disciplinary procedures.
- Increased student enrollment by effectively marketing the school''s unique programs and extracurricular offerings.
- Successfully managed crises situations on campus while maintaining transparency among stakeholders.
- Improved staff retention rates by fostering a culture of collaboration, support, and ongoing professional development.
- Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
- Monitored overhead, prepared budgets and directed spending and resources to support fiscal efficiency.
Education
Diploma -
School Management And Leadership
Harvard University 04.2001 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Accounting -
Faculty of Commerce Alexandria University
Alexandria 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame De Sion
Alexandria 04.2001 -
Skills
- Leadership
- Ability to adapt and innovate
- Effective Communication
- Problem-solver
- Effective Communication
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Proficient
C2
Additional Information
Rotary History
- Founding member at Rotary Club Of Alexandria Capital 2015
- Board Member RC Alexandria Capital
- President RC Alexandria Capital 2020-2021
- Assistant Governor D2451 2021-2024
- Vice district conference committee chair 2024-2025
Timeline
Program Leader
International Baccalaureate Organization
04.2021 - Current
Board Member - Head of School
Elite International School
06.2015 - Current
Diploma -
School Management And Leadership
04.2001 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Accounting -
Faculty of Commerce Alexandria University
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame De Sion
04.2001 -
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