Ghada AbdelRahman Aly

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Summary
A dedicated, resourceful and student-focused educator and leader with an exceptional
record of classroom instruction, academics score improvements, and staff coaching.

Profile

Alberta certified Teacher with over 14 years of experience in Canada and US

Master of Educational Leadership
Elementary Division Head and Grade Team Leader
Mentor for new and student teachers
Acting Principal
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People Training
Eligible teacher, Florida Board of Education, USA
Over 3 years of part-time teaching and tutoring (elementary and high school)
2 years of experience in out-of-school and school support programs

Education & Credentials

Master of Education (Leadership Studies), Memorial University, NL. 2016

7- Habits Training 2017
Certified by Alberta Learning, Canada Present
Eligible teacher, Florida Board of Education Present
Various in-service courses and training Ongoing
Inquiry-Based training by Galileo Institute 2010-2011
Education of Students with Exceptional Needs, U. of Calgary, AB 2001
City of Calgary training for working with school-age children, AB 2001
Post graduate studies in education, Alexandria University, Egypt 1999- 2000
Bachelor of Science and Education, Alexandria University, Egypt 1998

Relevant Experience & Skills

Leadership & Administrative

Facilitated staff professional growth through mentoring new and student teachers.
Established and maintained academic improvement initiatives that help achieve
schools vision of excellence
Built a lasting and effective partnership with school staff, educational community and
parents that helped foster the best educational environment to students.
Contributed to schools instructional strategies and academic improvement initiatives
to foster building an environment conducive to learning and growth.
Acting Principal, Calgary Islamic School where I supervised daily operations of the
school
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Three years as division head: Fostering collaboration between teachers, supporting

teachers and support staff, mentoring and coaching new and student teachers,
working with the administration to develop and carry out initiatives and plans for
school improvement, working closely with the academic director and program
coordinator on academic initiatives.
Four years as team leader: Collaboration on various initiatives and activities, support
team members, coach new teachers
Planned and led various PD workshop (AISI conference, Horizon Academy, CIS)
Planned professional development sessions along with the Pro-D committee members
Led effective and productive team and division meetings
Promoted collaborative environment with division and team members
Provided documentation and recommendation for school accreditation as a member
of education committee. (Al-Azhar School)

Teaching
More than 14 years of experience as elementary school teacher (Canada and USA).
Incorporated the Leader in Me 7 Habits in classroom
Utilized various assessment and instructional approaches including Fountas & Pinnell,
guided reading, LLI, balanced literacy, and writing units of studies
Utilized various technologies in teaching, collaboration with colleagues, and parent
communication
Integrated Islamic values in everyday activities and in cross-curricular lessons
Created student-centered environment through promotion of student leadership,
celebrating individual differences, and maximizing student strength end interests
Designed creative delivery methods geared towards reaching learners with different
learning styles and levels with focus on differentiated instruction, inquiry-based
approach and curriculum integration.
Participated in several conferences and training opportunities
Increased parents involvement by hosting several class events and activities for
parents
Actively collaborates with colleagues to create meaningful learning opportunities for
students within grade team and division
Substitute teaching (Calgary Islamic School: Almadina charter, Calgary, AB).
Taught general science to junior high students, and biology to senior high students.
Planned, organized and supervised (independently and as a member of staff team) a
full range of activities for children age six to fifteen.

Volunteer Work

Volunteer tutor for different grade levels and different academic subjects
Provided support to children with special needs
Lead various children and youth activities
Volunteered at various community events

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Experience

General Education teacher Calgary Islamic School, AB 2003 - present

Division Head/Team Leader Calgary Islamic School, AB 2010 - 2015
Substitute Teacher Al-Madina Charter School, Calgary Islamic School, AB
Elementary Teacher Alazhar School, FL. USA 2004-2006
Elementary Teacher Calgary Islamic School, AB 2003-2004
Childcare Worker Glamorgan Childrens Centre, Calgary AB 2001-2002
Assistant Coordinator YMCA School Support Program, Calgary AB 2001
Childcare Worker Childcare Centers, Calgary AB 2000
Student Teacher/tutor Alexandria, Egypt 1997-1998