Shaheen Nadeem
Salmiya,Kuwait
Summary
Experienced educator with focus on mentorship and teacher development. Specialises in fostering collaborative learning environment and providing tailored support to enhance teaching practices. Utilises strong communication and leadership skills to drive educational excellence and student success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Principal/ Founder/ Managing Partner/ School Counsellor
Grassroots Academy
04.2019 - 11.2024
- Ensured the safety and well being of students.
- Coordinated staff meetings and professional development programmes
- Orchestrated school improvement plans, resulting in elevated academic performance.
- Facilitated effective communication between parents and staff by acting as a liaison.
- Managed enrollments and administrative records.
- Undertook assessments, including assessment of mental health needs
- Pioneered eco-friendly practices in the school set-up.
- Facilitated efficient curriculum execution, as a Principal
- Mentored employees towards achieving their individual career goals
Pre Primary Teacher/ Team Leader (IB PYP Curriculum)
Reborn Education Academy, Kuwait
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Introduced innovative solutions which maximised output without compromising quality.
- Collaborated in curriculum development, keeping content relevant and engaging.
- Implemented technology into lessons, modernising the teaching approach.
- Negotiated successful outcomes in challenging scenarios, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
- Create approachable tasks and develop a lesson plan to accomplish them.
- Increased team cohesion by implementing regular feedback sessions.
- Encouraged parental involvement in children's education and school activities.
- Mentored new teachers providing guidance on effective teaching practices.
- Created engaging classroom atmosphere with interactive learning activities.
Secondary English Language Teacher
Mishref School for Girls, MOE, Kuwait
12.2004 - 08.2015
- Taught English to secondary students of Kuwaiti nationality.
- Integrated technology into classroom instruction, improving overall teaching effectiveness.
- Promoted an inclusive classroom environment where all students felt comfortable participating and asking questions.
- Developed lesson plans for English language classes of varying levels.
- Designed curriculum to meet individual learning needs, leading to improved grades.
- Utilised multimedia tools in lessons to create engaging learning environments.
- Prepared lesson plans and remedial plans for underperforming students.
- Tailored instruction strategies based on each pupil's preferred learning style.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating interactive teaching methods.
Education
PG Diploma - Counselling & Special Education
ICTT United Kingdom
06.2021 - 10.2022
B.Ed. - English and Natural Science
01.2013 - 01.2015
BA - English Language and Literature
University of Madras
01.1998 - 01.2001
MSc - Psychology
Annamalai University
Skills
- Academic grading proficiency
- Smart classroom technology usage
- Individualised education plans knowledge
- Public speaking competence
- Constructive feedback giving
- Personal development counselling
- Parent education and counselling
- Counselling and therapy
- Personnel counselling
- Student counselling competency
- Career guidance and counselling
Certification
Special Education
Languages
English
Hindi
Arabic
French
Timeline
PG Diploma - Counselling & Special Education
ICTT United Kingdom
06.2021 - 10.2022
Principal/ Founder/ Managing Partner/ School Counsellor
Grassroots Academy
04.2019 - 11.2024
Pre Primary Teacher/ Team Leader (IB PYP Curriculum)
Reborn Education Academy, Kuwait
08.2017 - 09.2019
B.Ed. - English and Natural Science
01.2013 - 01.2015
Secondary English Language Teacher
Mishref School for Girls, MOE, Kuwait
12.2004 - 08.2015
BA - English Language and Literature
University of Madras
01.1998 - 01.2001
MSc - Psychology
Annamalai University
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