Adel Hashlan
Khobar,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Educational leader with over 6 years of progressive experience in special education, program coordination, enrollment management, and team leadership. Proven ability to supervise multidisciplinary teams, manage student services, oversee admissions processes, and drive program quality improvements. Holds a Master of Science in Special Education and demonstrates strong expertise in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, staff development, and educational program management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Special Education Lead Teacher
accel International
Khobar
2025.08 - Current
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practice strategies within educational settings.
- Supervised and mentored teachers and teaching assistants.
- Led department meetings and instructional planning initiatives.
- Monitored educational quality and compliance standards.
- Supported staff performance evaluations and professional development.
- Coordinated cross-functional collaboration between education and clinical teams.
Enrollment Supervisor
accel International
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
2023.05 - 2025.07
- Led enrollment operations and admissions workflow.
- Reviewed and processed 200+ student applications annually while ensuring compliance with admission criteria.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments and placement evaluations for prospective students, supporting informed enrollment decisions.
- Collaborated with team to assess students' diagnoses and establish appropriate placement levels.
- Interviewed students to gather insights on medical history and skills for tailored enrollment decisions.
- Monitored enrollment targets and program capacity.
- Developed and refined admission procedures to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance.
- Coordinated with clinical and educational departments.
- Managed parent consultations and service recommendations.
- Prepared operational reports for senior leadership.
Special Education Teacher
accel International
Khobar, Saudi Arabia
2020.09 - 2023.04
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered differentiated classroom instruction to meet diverse needs of special education students, fostering engagement and learning.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Organised schedules for special education students and teaching assistants to ensure alignment with master timetable, facilitating smooth operations.
Special Education Specialist
Ministry of Health
Najran, Saudi Arabia
2019.11 - 2020.04
- Developed and implemented a point system that promoted positive behavior and engagement among special education students.
- Collaborated with standard education teachers across academic departments to enhance curriculum integration for special education students.
- Coordinated schedules for special education students and teacher assistants with master schedule to ensure effective resource allocation.
- Organized instruction material constructed bulletin boards and set up work areas.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
Indiana State University
Teere Haute, USA 2016.01 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Special Education - Special Education
Najran University
Najran 2010.01 - 2014.01
Certification
- TOT - Training of Trainers, 09/01/22
- Leadership and Training Development, 07/01/25
- Decision Making and Problem Solving , 10/03/2025
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Fluent
Arabic
Native
Leaderships Highlights
- Led admissions and enrollment operations for a growing special education program.
- Conducted student assessments and placement recommendations.
- Supervised educational staff and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinated IEP implementation and educational service delivery.
- Participated in organizational leadership evaluations and operational planning.
- Managed parent engagement and stakeholder communication initiatives.
Core Competencies
- Program Management
- Educational Leadership
- Team Supervision
- Strategic Planning
- Staff Development
- Parent & Stakeholder Engagement
- Enrollment Management
- IEP Development
- Performance Management
- Data Analysis
- Change Management
- Training & Development
Timeline
Special Education Lead Teacher
accel International
2025.08 - Current
Enrollment Supervisor
accel International
2023.05 - 2025.07
Special Education Teacher
accel International
2020.09 - 2023.04
Special Education Specialist
Ministry of Health
2019.11 - 2020.04
Master of Science - Special Education
Indiana State University
2016.01 - 2017.08
Bachelor of Special Education - Special Education
Najran University
2010.01 - 2014.01