Areej Altuwaijri
Riyadh,RGNB3264
Summary
Senior education leader with over 25 years of experience in school leadership, now serving as Superintendent of Manarat International School (Maarif Education) in Riyadh. Proven expertise in driving whole-school improvement, accreditation readiness (ETEC), and operational excellence across complex school systems. Strong track record in scaling early childhood and K–12 education initiatives, enhancing student outcomes, and leading high-performing teams. Certified ETEC Evaluation Specialist and Associate at L.E.K. Consulting. Recognized for strategic leadership, stakeholder management, and delivering measurable impact across the Saudi education sector.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Superintendent
Maarif
Riyadh, Riyadh Region
2025.10 - Current
- Lead overall school performance across academic, operational, and strategic domains for both national and international sections.
- Drive alignment with ETEC standards, MoE regulations, and Maarif School Standards framework.
- Oversee school leadership (Heads of Sections, Academic Leads), ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning.
- Lead school improvement planning, including self-evaluation (SEF), accreditation readiness, and performance monitoring.
- Spearhead initiatives to enhance student outcomes (Qudurat, Tahsili, Mawhiba programs) and strengthen gifted education pathways.
- Direct implementation of interactive learning strategies and EdTech integration to improve classroom effectiveness.
- Supervise admissions, staffing strategies, and organizational restructuring to optimize performance and enrollment growth.
- Manage stakeholder engagement, including parents, corporate leadership (Maarif), and external partners.
General director
Arabian Child Training Institute
2024.05 - 2025.09
- Spearheading institute growth and overseeing training programs
- Ensuring compliance with educational standards
- Launching initiatives to train early childhood educators
- Developing quality accreditation processes for early childhood centers
- Leading strategic marketing campaigns in the Saudi education sector
- Provided expert guidance to schools on curriculum development, teacher training, and operational management.
- Consulted with various educational institutions on enhancing early childhood programs and teacher effectiveness.
Educational Advisor
Freelance
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
2023.04 - 2024.05
- Delivered consultancy services for advisory companies that work for schools and educational institutions
General Director
Integrated Development Company for Education and Training
Riyadh
2022.01 - 2023.03
- Developed company policies and procedures
- Established budgets and cost-control strategies
- Led recruitment, training, and team development
- Developed KPIs and digital systems for operations
- Managed business operations and team performance
General Director
Tadrees Holding
Riyadh
2018.04 - 2021.12
- Led change managment across organization to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Analysed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimised scheduling.
- Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
- Coordinated and facilitated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
Project Manager
Naba Education Company
Riyadh
2016.11 - 2017.02
- Established (Waw) Schools Startup (Project 100 )
- Tracked expenses and business outgoings to remain within cashflow targets.
- Mantained appropriate stock levels to meet operational needs.
- Facilitated communication and collaboration across departments.
- Recruited high-performing, reliable staff for improved team productivity.
General Director
Talat School
Riyadh
2015.09 - 2016.10
- Startup of (nurseries-lower elementary- afterschool program - sport club - summer camp) including environment processing / furniture / classroom materials/ employment
- Created digital file classification system for company-wide use.
- Developed organisational policies and manuals for administrative oversight and internal controls.
- Developed organisational policies for administrative oversight and internal controls.
- Planned revenue generation strategies designed for growth. Increased students enrollment 45%
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
- Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
- Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
General Manager of Early Childhood
Al-Raeda Company for learning Development
Riyadh
2013.09 - 2015.08
- Established (Intilaka Early Childhood Schools)
- Increased early childhood and lower elementry classrooms
- Tracked KPIs to drive profitability and target delivery.
- Achieved targets on time with accuracy and efficiency.
- Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.
- Displayed energy and enthusiasm in a fast-paced environment.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Managed teams by overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
Training Center Coordinator
Al-Raeda Company for Educational Development
Riyadh, 01
2012.09 - 2013.08
- Established Montessori training center in Riyadh (location, equipment, staff)to serve over 40 teachers with different ethnic back grounds
- Scheduling Trainers flights/ accommodation/ schedules
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Delivered services to trainers and trainees locations within target timeframes.
- Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.
- Analysed reporting to reconcile transactions, accounts and ledgers.
- Handled high-volume telephone and email enquiries to minimise backlogs.
School Principal at Asrary Schools
Al-Raeda Company for Educational Development
Riyadh
2010.09 - 2012.08
- Led 50 staff members with different ethnic back ground in Riyadh and Jeddah
- Established school branch startup in Jeddah (K-9)
- Delivered high-quality results within budget and timeframe targets.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Monitored and evaluated educational programs to ensure that performance objectives and standards are continuously achieved.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behaviour modification.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Performed diverse human resource activities, including hiring, training, disciplinary and termination in compliance with legal guidelines and requirements.
- Built productive relationships with parents of students facing difficult situations at school or at home.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Modelled expected and appropriate leadership to promote teaching staff and administrative personnel's positive interaction with students and families.
- Facilitated continued education for teaching staff through implementation of quality curriculum training and appropriation of necessary resources.
- Oversaw administrative functions such as schedule management and protocols for orientation, registration and related activities.
Montessori Supervisor
Asrary School
Riyadh
2008.09 - 2010.08
- Managed staff rotas, planning workloads effectively and strategically.
- Oversaw daily operations to achieve high productivity levels.
- Designed digital and print materials to engage audiences.
- Analysed data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions.
- Operated machinery to achieve targets while following regulations.
- Analysed reporting to reconcile transactions, accounts and ledgers.
- Conducted testing to diagnose system faults.
- Monitored employee progress, offering feedback to management on additional training requirements.
- Evaluated training impact through surveys and performance assessments.
- Designed training programmes tailored to company needs.
- Planned training schedules, prepared materials and booked necessary rooms and facilities.
Academic coordinator
Asrary School
Riyadh
2007.09 - 2008.08
- Supported School Principal in administrative tasks to promote effective workflow.
- Provided outstanding administrative support to verify successful delivery of all educational deadlines.
- Worked closely with General supervisor and School Principal to provide seamless transition for 20 new students annually.
- Led team of 100 teachers to create online teaching events using CRM software.
- Identified additional special student needs implementing effective action to increase engagement and attainment.
- Maintained high level of programme quality, identifying opportunities for improvement and facilitating adjustments.
- Identified individual training needs and designed tailored activities to meet specified development goals.
Kindergarten English Teacher
Riyadh National School
Riyadh
1999.09 - 2007.08
- Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
- Held planned regular meeting with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Planned and organised classrooms that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
Education
Course - Misk Startup School Course
Misk Foundation
RiyadhCourse - PMP
SAC
RiyadhCourse - Leadership
Spear Head
RiyadhDiploma - Montessori (3-6)
Kindergarten Montessori Teacher Training Program
Canada, CanadaBachelor of Arts - English Literature
King Saud University
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSkills
- Project Management
- Solution-Oriented thinking
- Operations management
- Leadership excellence
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
Additional Information
- Consultant member in Ministry of Education (gifted general department) in the expansion of gifted classes to include early childhood
- Consultant member in Guidepoint and Alphasight
- Certified Trainer #SA20005164
- School Evaluation Specialist Academic Track (ETEC, Riyadh – 2023)
- Misk Startup School Course (Misk Foundation – 2023)
- PMP Certification (SAC, Riyadh – 2016)
- Leadership Training (Spear Head, Riyadh – 2015)
Languages
Arabic
Native
English
Fluent
Certification
- Parent to parent: Family training on AD/HD funded by the CHADD president's council by King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center.
- Inhouse training in Montessori (3-6) AND (6-9) Asrary school
- (How to use formal Arabic in conversation) Dr.Abdullah AL-Dannan 2009
- Certified Trainer (AL-Afuq Training Center) 2010
- Strengthening Families Through The Early Care And Education Initiative by Jamilah R.Jor'dan AMS Annual Conference San Francisco 2012
- Pedagogy of worthiness: cultivating curiosity & hope in the Montessori classroom by Brene Brown AMS Annual Conference San Francisco 2012
- Leading with Intention by Charis Sharp AMS Annual Conference San Francisco 2012
- Drawing meaning from meetings by Rosmary Gosse, Jemina Villaneuva-Vallee, Marlene Barron, Charmaine Soh AMS Annual Conference San Francisco 2012
- (Look at my portfolio) by Claire Thomas, Adrienne Baghdadi AMS Annual Conference San Francisco 2012
- " C.O.R.E": An Observational system for classrooms & Schools by Puel Epstein AMS Annual Conference San Francisco 2012
- Successful Leadership by Virginia Riga AMS Annual Conference San Francisco 2012
- Beyond Metal Insets: Research in Handwriting by Jinnifer O'Brien AMS Annual Conference San Francisco 2012
- The Cosmic Force of feeling by Brian Swimme AMS Annual Conference San Francisco 2012
- The Five Languages of love by Rania AL-Shareef 2014
- Children's Misbehavior and How to Respond Effectively by Yvonne Nass AMS webinar 2015
- Leading High Performance Team by Elizabeth Ann Russell Spearhead Agenda 2015
- How to Conduct Effective Meeting by Elizabeth Ann Russell Spearhead Agenda 2015
- Strategic Planning by Rasha AL-Barkheel CSTC (Creative Sources for Training & Consulting) 2015
- Community Partnership by the Ministry of Education 2015
- Self-evaluation by the Ministry of Education 2015
- Learning Difficulties workshop by Rayan Itani ABC Diagnostic & Learning Center 2015
- School Accreditation Specialist-international track ETEC 2023
- Decor Package (Autocad - 3D MAX - Photoshop - Interior) Integrated Learning Training Center 2023
- Child Protection From Abuse and Neglect Conference (Trainer) 2025
- Soar Conference ( Speaker)2025
- Women Leaders Summit and Awards 2026
Timeline
Superintendent
Maarif
2025.10 - Current
General director
Arabian Child Training Institute
2024.05 - 2025.09
Educational Advisor
Freelance
2023.04 - 2024.05
General Director
Integrated Development Company for Education and Training
2022.01 - 2023.03
General Director
Tadrees Holding
2018.04 - 2021.12
Project Manager
Naba Education Company
2016.11 - 2017.02
General Director
Talat School
2015.09 - 2016.10
General Manager of Early Childhood
Al-Raeda Company for learning Development
2013.09 - 2015.08
Training Center Coordinator
Al-Raeda Company for Educational Development
2012.09 - 2013.08
School Principal at Asrary Schools
Al-Raeda Company for Educational Development
2010.09 - 2012.08
Montessori Supervisor
Asrary School
2008.09 - 2010.08
Academic coordinator
Asrary School
2007.09 - 2008.08
Kindergarten English Teacher
Riyadh National School
1999.09 - 2007.08
Course - PMP
SAC
Course - Leadership
Spear Head
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
King Saud University
Course - Misk Startup School Course
Misk Foundation
Diploma - Montessori (3-6)
Kindergarten Montessori Teacher Training Program