Doaa Murphy
School Principal
Reggaei
Summary
Motivated and results-driven professional with a proven track record in team building, culture improvement, and performance enhancement. Adept at implementing various leadership strategies to foster active participation in collaborative initiatives. Skilled in driving positive change and achieving organizational goals through versatile leadership approaches. Committed to creating a productive and engaging work environment that maximizes team potential.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Principal
Nottingham British School
08.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with the Parent-Teacher Association to address parent concerns and foster a supportive community for student success.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
School Principal
New Harvard American Bilingual School
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Boosted staff morale by fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture, resulting in increased job satisfaction and retention rates.
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, workshops, and events focused on student success.
- Established partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and higher education institutions for mentorship opportunities and college readiness programs.
- Coordinated successful school events such as fundraisers, open houses, concerts, athletic competitions, award ceremonies to increase visibility in the community.
- Collaborated with district leaders on initiatives aimed at sharing best practices and resources among schools in the region.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion within the school community by creating initiatives aimed at celebrating cultural differences and fostering understanding among students, staff, and families.
- Led school accreditation process ensuring compliance with national standards ultimately achieving full accreditation status.
- Optimized resource allocation by analyzing budgetary needs, securing grants, and prioritizing expenditures for maximum impact on student achievement.
Assistant Head of School
Harvard American Bilingual School
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintains congruency between the Schools mission and all academic programming Supervises curriculum integrity, alignment, and articulation across all three levels of the school Serves as the academic advisor to the HOS as it pertains to curriculum, academic programming, and personnel Meets regularly with all Content Cohort Leaders as a group and individually Supports best practices in curriculum and pedagogy, based on current research on teaching and learning Serves as the director and coordinator of faculty professional development and faculty growth and renewal Leads, develops, and manages meetings, task forces, and other programming as they pertain to the job Works with the Development Oce on the application for and execution of all foundation related grants Acts as an educational catalyst for best institutional and educational practices Other duties as assigned by the Head of School Competencies: Is a self-assured and condent public speaker Exceptional attention to detail Believes in trans-disciplinary teaching and learning Creative thinker and problem solver Eectively uses technology as a tool for teaching and learning Superior organization, prioritization, and selfmotivation skills Keen understanding of student needs across levels Is a calculated risk taker and is not paralyzed by challenges or failure
Head of School
New Capital English Schools - New Cairo
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing dicult situations at school or at home
- Developed subject and grade leaders to advance oversight and improve instruction
- Administered all facets of personnel policies and procedures, including conception, modication, and approval of professional sta additions
- Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching sta and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts
- Trained teachers on eective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behaviour modication
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and eectiveness
- Managed all details regarding student discipline.
Lower Secondary Class Teacher
New Capital English School - New Capital
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and activity organization
- Worked with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise elementary school programs
- Pursued professional development continually by attending educational conferences and teacher training workshops
- Collected, analysed and tracked data on student progress
- Fostered team and collaboration between students through group projects
- Boosted student grasp of materials with weekly tutoring sessions
- Reviewed curriculum and device alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behaviour, social development and physical health
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Used a range of instructional approaches and classroom activities to draw students into the material and enhance understanding
- Promoted and modelled lifelong love of learning and reading
- Met with parents to resolve conicting educational priorities and issues
- Documented individual progress and performance optimization strategies in each term report
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement
- Prepared lesson plans according to the assessment of student needs and learning abilities
- Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
Teacher - Class Teacher - Head Key Stage 2
Cairo English School - Cairo
08.2017 - 08.2019
- Reviewed curriculum and device alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding
- Observed and evaluated students' performance, behaviour, social development and physical health
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies
- Used a range of instructional approaches and classroom activities to draw students into the material and enhance understanding
- One-on-one teaching, helping with assisting and assessing children with disabilities and special academic needs
- Creating a positive and educational environment to develop essential life skills for individuals between the ages of 7-10
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth with organized instruction material, including constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas
- Instructed students in ve academic areas and ve reading groups.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools and resources tailored to the needs of special education students.
English Teacher - Class Teacher
International School of Chouiefat - Cairo
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Day-to-day classroom management and supervision of a class of 29 children
- Weekly lesson planning and preparation
- Helping children develop good coordination through PE and play
- Arts and crafts involve changing class bulletin boards to display children's artwork and weekly art projects
- Completion of internal reports, end-of-term reports and assessments
- Collaborated in planning, organizing and implementing instructional programs to facilitate academic, intellectual and social development
- Assessing student growth including academic, social and personal skills
- Delivered structured lessons on readiness skills by emphasizing phonics, language skills, literature and handwriting
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phone-mic awareness and decoding skills
- Observed and assessed student performance and charted progress.
Higher Learning Teacher Assistant
Boldon - Newcastle Upon Tyne Council - UK
09.2010 - 07.2011
- Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioural and emotional support
- Encouraging a dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and fairness between the students
- Completed and led all necessary paperwork for classroom activities, including meal count sheets and attendance logs
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and grading
- Promoted physical, mental and social development by implementing classroom games and outdoor recreational activities
- Supervising children at parks and on eld trips for hands-on lessons about nature and physical environment
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance to support classroom instruction
- Oered complete instructional support for students unable to attend regular classes
- Distributed learning materials such as assignments, textbooks and pencil and paper
- Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance, grading assignments and maintaining student records
- Participated in professional development opportunities and attended in-services and seminars
- Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and Prepared teaching materials and set up audio-visual equipment
- Tutored students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts
- Supervised students in areas such as cafeteria, library and playground
- Oversaw students in classroom, halls and playing.
Special Needs Teacher
Newcastle Upon Tyne - Council - UK
07.2004 - 01.2007
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust and rapport to deescalate situations
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs
- Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times
- Documented behaviours, interventions and results
- Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays
- Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioural and emotional support
- Collected, analyzed and tracked data on student progress
- Implemented curriculum with life-based approach
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
Archaeologist
Musuems - Newcaslte Upon Tyne City Council
06.2001 - 08.2004
- Trained junior archaeologists and supervised their work, fostering a collaborative learning environment for professional growth.
- Enhanced preservation efforts for important historical items through careful documentation and cataloging of findings.
- Monitored construction projects near archaeological sites to ensure proper measures were taken to preserve valuable artifacts during development processes.
- Lectured at universities as a guest speaker, inspiring students with firsthand accounts of archaeological discoveries and their implications on human history.
- Assisted in designing exhibits for museums, presenting archaeological discoveries in an accessible manner to engage visitors.
- Secured funding for essential research projects by writing persuasive grant proposals that emphasized scientific merit and societal impact.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of archaeological theories, methods, and best practices through continuous professional development efforts.
Education
BA HONS - Childhood Studies (0-11)
University of Sunderland
09.2007 - 08.2010
Master in Elementary Education - undefined
Acacia University
01.2015 - 12.2019
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Education
Liverpool John Moores University
UK 04.2001 -
Skills
Teamwork
Academic administration
Instructional leadership
Multitasking
Employee performance evaluations
Educational staff supervision
Public speaking
Performance evaluations
Operations oversight
Prioritization
Standardized testing and scoring
Curriculum development and oversight
Websites
Accomplishments
- Played a key role in securing a prestigious international accreditation, contributing to school-wide development and quality assurance.
- Appointed as Team Leader for the Cognia accreditation, overseeing evidence collection, staff training, and alignment with global educational standards.
- Led the design and implementation of a successful whole-school reading initiative, significantly improving literacy engagement and performance across year groups.
- Developed a structured and efficient End-of-Term reporting system, enhancing communication of student progress to parents and stakeholders.
- As Principal, consistently exceeded institutional performance and development goals for five consecutive years.
- Successfully led initiatives that increased school-wide engagement and enrolment, contributing to a 15% improvement in overall growth, demonstrating strong strategic and team leadership.
Personal Information
- Nationality: British
Certification
Teacher observation tool
Timeline
Principal
Nottingham British School
08.2024 - Current
Attending Cognia Workshops
01-2024
School Principal
New Harvard American Bilingual School
08.2023 - 08.2024
Teacher observation tool
01-2023
Assistant Head of School
Harvard American Bilingual School
01.2022 - 01.2023
Head of School
New Capital English Schools - New Cairo
08.2019 - 07.2022
Lower Secondary Class Teacher
New Capital English School - New Capital
08.2019 - 07.2022
Teacher - Class Teacher - Head Key Stage 2
Cairo English School - Cairo
08.2017 - 08.2019
Master in Elementary Education - undefined
Acacia University
01.2015 - 12.2019
English Teacher - Class Teacher
International School of Chouiefat - Cairo
08.2011 - 08.2017
Higher Learning Teacher Assistant
Boldon - Newcastle Upon Tyne Council - UK
09.2010 - 07.2011
BA HONS - Childhood Studies (0-11)
University of Sunderland
09.2007 - 08.2010
Special Needs Teacher
Newcastle Upon Tyne - Council - UK
07.2004 - 01.2007
Archaeologist
Musuems - Newcaslte Upon Tyne City Council
06.2001 - 08.2004
Postgraduate Certificate in Education - Education
Liverpool John Moores University
04.2001 -
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