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Soha Shawky

Head Of English Department / Academic Coordinator
Cairo

Summary

Adept at identifying optimal curricula, developing lesson plans and aligning instruction with current learning goals Good planner, problem-solver and analytical leader with strong attention to detail and sound judgment focused on continuous improvement. Decisive, practical and strategic in leading operations and teams.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Head of English Department/Academic Coordinator

Sphinx International School
Cairo
2020.09 - Current
  • Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
  • Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
  • Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
  • Improved department operations by capturing numerous opportunities to streamline processes and reduce waste.
  • Observed, coached and mentored instructional staff to promote warm, structured and responsive classroom culture.
  • Planned and executed content team professional development sessions.
  • Created lesson plans, video content and other associated lesson materials.
  • Reinforced positive student behavior and established rapport with students.
  • Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.

Teacher

Cairo American College (CAC)
Cairo
2017.09 - 2018.06
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

Teacher

New Cairo British International School (NCBIS)
Cairo
2012.09 - 2016.06


  • Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Supported student physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.

Teacher

El Bashair International School ( British Section)
Cairo
2011.09 - 2012.06
  • Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
  • Supervised learning groups of students in classroom stations.
  • Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
  • Completed daily reports on attendance and disciplinary performance.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that addressed general students as well as those with individualized plans.

Teacher's Assistant

New Cairo British International School
Cairo
2010.01 - 2011.09
  • Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.

Head of English Department/Administrative Coordinator

Manarat El Mostaqbal Language School
Cairo
2007.07 - 2010.01
  • Managed efficient workflows by creating effective schedules and delegating work based on personnel strengths and knowledge.
  • Enforced organizational rules and incorporated policy changes into departments' day-to-day activities.
  • Evaluated performance continuously to identify areas in need of improvement and implement strategies to keep team on-track.
  • Improved department operations by capturing numerous opportunities to streamline processes and reduce waste.
  • Observed, coached and mentored instructional staff to promote warm, structured and responsive classroom culture.

Teacher

El Bashair language School
Cairo
2004.09 - 2007.07
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.

· Teaching English & Math to kindergarten to integrate all language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing).


Teacher

Baby Academy Nursery
Cairo
2004.06 - 2004.09
  • Storytelling, rhyming games, and acting games to further children's language and vocabulary development.


  • Improving social skills.
  • Introducing scientific and mathematical concepts.
  • Using a structured approach, including small-group lessons, one-on-one instruction.
  • Teaching through creative activities such as art, dance, and music.

Education

Bachelor of Law - Law

• Faculty of Law, Ain Shams University
Ain Shams, Cairo
1990.09 - 1994.07

Educational Management And Leadership Diploma - Educational Management

Noting Hill Collège
United Kingdom
2021.04 - 2022.01

Skills

  • Professional development training
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Training courses and work shops:


· PYP focused professional development course.

· PCTEFLA course at the American University of Cairo.

· Acting and Drama workshops in Zat studio.

· Acting workshop in Starz center

· Supervision developmental certificate.

· Reading & writing difficulties “Dyslexia” conference.

· Teaching listening comprehension, speaking, reading and writing effectively workshop.

· Student centered learning workshop.

· Multiple intelligence workshops.

Timeline

Educational Management And Leadership Diploma - Educational Management

Noting Hill Collège
2021.04 - 2022.01

Head of English Department/Academic Coordinator

Sphinx International School
2020.09 - Current

Teacher

Cairo American College (CAC)
2017.09 - 2018.06

Teacher

New Cairo British International School (NCBIS)
2012.09 - 2016.06

Teacher

El Bashair International School ( British Section)
2011.09 - 2012.06

Teacher's Assistant

New Cairo British International School
2010.01 - 2011.09

Head of English Department/Administrative Coordinator

Manarat El Mostaqbal Language School
2007.07 - 2010.01

Teacher

El Bashair language School
2004.09 - 2007.07

Teacher

Baby Academy Nursery
2004.06 - 2004.09

Bachelor of Law - Law

• Faculty of Law, Ain Shams University
1990.09 - 1994.07
Soha ShawkyHead Of English Department / Academic Coordinator