Haleemathu Shumaira Join
Hong Kong
Summary
Education professional ready to drive impactful changes and foster academic excellence. Proven track record of enhancing student performance and leading faculty development. Known for collaborative approach and adapting to evolving educational environments with ease, emphasizing curriculum development and staff mentorship. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving measurable results. Known for excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and unwavering commitment to student and staff development.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice Principal
French International School
09.2024 - Current
- Serve as an approachable liaison between administration, faculty, parents, and students to ensure effective communication and cooperation within the school community.
- Meet with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Lead meetings to gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Perform classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Oversee scheduling, orientation, and other support areas.
- Develop a culture of collaboration among staff members through regular meetings and workshops.
- Evaluate teacher performance through classroom observations, offering constructive feedback for improvement in instructional delivery methods.
- Collaborate with teachers to develop curriculum improvements, resulting in increased student engagement and achievement.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
- Oversee the hiring process for new staff members to ensure that qualified candidates were selected to promote academic excellence within the school community.
- Addressed performance gaps among student subgroups by developing targeted intervention strategies in collaboration with instructional staff.
- Manage budgets and resources for educational programs.
- Observe teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms.
- Monitor academic progress of all students through regular review of assessment data to identify trends and potential areas of growth or concern.
Head of English Department, Primary
French International School
09.2020 - 08.2024
- Collaborated with department personnel to coordinate multifaceted solutions to emerging problems.
- Supervise and support the English team in both Bilingual Immersive and SIA while ensuring the quality of the French Program provided.
- Contribute to the development of progressions for each level in accordance with the National Education Programs.
- To act as a liaison between the English teaching team and the Principal, Vice Principal and the French teaching team.
- Implement integration plans for new staff such class visits, interviews.
- Manage and Implement training initiatives in line with the department's needs.
- Prepare timetables, ensuring responsibilities and workloads are equitable
- Organise and manage the department's budget and resources to ensure the effective and efficient use of resources.
- To observe English teachers and provide feedback.
- To assist in the recruitment of English staff for the French Stream.
- To find and organise supply teachers to cover for the English teachers.
- To help families adopt the appropriate linguistic pathway.
- Follow up on students with learning needs.
- Ensuring smooth communication with the parent community.
English Teacher
French International School
09.2019 - 08.2024
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Improved classroom management by implementing consistent routines and clear expectations for behavior.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by modeling respect, empathy, and active listening skills during all interactions with students.
- Assisted struggling students through targeted interventions, leading to increased academic success.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians, fostering open communication regarding student progress and needs.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learner needs, ensuring all students had equal access to education opportunities.
- Utilized multimedia resources to enhance lessons and cater to different learning styles.
- Facilitated student-led discussions, encouraging critical thinking and effective communication skills.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
French International School
09.2015 - 08.2019
- For students from GS - CM2 (P1 -P6 levels)
- Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Increased student confidence through regular feedback and personalized instruction.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, creating a supportive teaching community.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Created and delivered engaging lesson plans to accommodate different learning styles.
- Adopted new technologies and online platforms to facilitate student learning.
Classroom Teacher and ESL Teacher
French International School
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Classroom teacher for CE1 (P3 level) and ESL teacher for GS - CE2 grades (P1 - P4)
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Participated in staying current on best practices in education and refining instructional techniques accordingly.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Classroom Teacher
French International School
09.2013 - 08.2014
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring all students were able to access the curriculum and make progress in their learning.
- Established clear expectations for behavior and classroom management, creating a respectful and productive learning atmosphere.
- Boosted student confidence through consistent encouragement and positive reinforcement, fostering a supportive learning environment.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
French International School
09.2009 - 08.2013
- Enhanced students'' language proficiency by utilizing diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Designed interactive lessons to engage all learning styles and promote active participation.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, creating a supportive teaching community.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Assigned lessons and corrected homework.
Academic Consultant
Alpha Academy Limited
02.2006 - 07.2008
- Tutoring students in science (biology, chemistry and physics) from primary level till GCSE and Biology for A levels and IB diploma for examinations. Responsible for preparing students for the UK exams to various schools.
- Tutored KS2 and KS3 level students in English for school support and prepared Form 5 students for HKCEE examination.
- Tutored year 8 and 9 students in math for general school support.
Native English Teacher (NET)
Sau Ming Primary School
09.2005 - 08.2006
- Responsible for improving the English phonetic skills of Chinese students aged 9 - 14. Used any different and innovative methods to improve the student's abilities.
- Boosted student confidence and proficiency in speaking English through engaging conversational activities and real-life scenarios.
- Incorporated cultural awareness into lessons, encouraging students to appreciate diversity while improving their language skills.
Education
Education Certification Course for Kindergarten Principal -
School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Hong Kong11-2024
Masters in Education - English Language Studies
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong12.2013
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) - Secondary And Primary
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong05.2009
CTESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Transworld Schools, Educational Services Department
Hong Kong08.2005
Masters Degree - Biotechnology
University of Madras
Madras, India11.2004
Bachelor's Degree - Microbiology
University of Madras
Madras, India04.2002
Skills
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Effective communication skills
- Excellent rapport with fellow teachers and parents
- Long term thinker
- Adept at handling various challenges
- Multitasking ability
- Organizational Leadership
- Classroom Management and support
- Relationship building and networking
- Staff Management
- Interpersonal strengths
Training & Projects
- 21st Century Learning Conference, Wan Chai Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong,
03/08/24 - 03/09/24
- Modern language teaching course, French International School, Beijing, China,
12/02/13 - 12/04/13
- CLIL Training course, French International School, Beijing, China,
09/27/10 - 09/29/10
- Compensation and Benefit Review Project , French International School, Hong Kong
09/2023 - 09/2024
- ensure fair and equitable compensation and benefits
- recruit and retain the best faculty
- establish a coherent professional growth and performance evaluation system
- to review the existing benefits system to identify pain points and areas for potential improvement with the aim to improve retention of quality staff.
- The Evolution of Language pathways, French International School, Hong Kong
( l'évolution des parcours linguistiques )
02/2023 - 06/2024
-to explore a program where students have the flexibility of fully immersing themselves in the French and English language and culture.
Languages
English, Tamil
Native language
French
Advanced
C1
Cantonese
Intermediate
B1
References
Upon request*
Timeline
Vice Principal
French International School
09.2024 - Current
Head of English Department, Primary
French International School
09.2020 - 08.2024
English Teacher
French International School
09.2019 - 08.2024
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
French International School
09.2015 - 08.2019
Classroom Teacher and ESL Teacher
French International School
09.2014 - 08.2015
Classroom Teacher
French International School
09.2013 - 08.2014
English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher
French International School
09.2009 - 08.2013
Academic Consultant
Alpha Academy Limited
02.2006 - 07.2008
Native English Teacher (NET)
Sau Ming Primary School
09.2005 - 08.2006
Education Certification Course for Kindergarten Principal -
School of Continuing Education, Hong Kong Baptist University
Masters in Education - English Language Studies
The University of Hong Kong
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) - Secondary And Primary
The University of Hong Kong
CTESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Transworld Schools, Educational Services Department
Masters Degree - Biotechnology
University of Madras
Bachelor's Degree - Microbiology
University of Madras
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