HAMZA AL-HELALY
Al Bukayriyah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Innovative Principal with talent for fostering inclusive and high-achieving school environments. Led initiatives that significantly improved student performance and morale, enhanced teacher collaboration, and streamlined administrative processes. Committed to driving educational excellence and creating supportive community for all stakeholders.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
PRINCIPAL
UNIZAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Unaizah, Al-Qassim Region
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Oversaw hiring process of faculty members, ensured acquisition of skilled educators.
- Achieved an inclusive learning environment with meticulous preparation of individualised teaching plans.
- Managed all administrative tasks, ensuring smooth daily operations within the school.
- Established strong relationships with local community organisations, promoting positive public image of the school.
- Conducted performance evaluations of teachers; provided constructive feedback for growth improvement.
- Advocated for necessary resources allocation to meet educational objectives successfully.
- Upheld high ethical standards whilst dealing with staff, students, parents, and external stakeholders.
- Introduced innovative teaching methods to enhance students' learning experiences.
- Facilitated regular parent-teacher meetings for better communication and understanding between home and school.
- Developed a high-standard education provision by overseeing curriculum planning and implementation.
- Ensured compliance with educational laws and standards through regular audits and reviews.
- Coordinated extracurricular activities, fostering holistic development of students.
- Managed budgeting process effectively; ensured fiscal responsibility in resource allocation.
- Promoted use of technology in classrooms; enhanced interactive learning experiences.
- Led staff development programmes to improve overall quality of instruction.
- Implemented effective behaviour management strategies, achieving disciplined learning atmosphere.
- Fostered positive school culture for enhanced student morale and motivation.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behaviour modification.
- Helped educational programmes achieve greater performance objectives and standards.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Coordinated yearly budget, tracked expenses and documented actions.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information and assess employee thoughts.
- Hired and mentored well-qualified job applicants for teaching and support staff roles, boosting programme success.
VICE PRINCIPAL
UNIZAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
01.2015 - 08.2024
- Liaising with various departments and forwarding any issues or suggestions to the principal.
- Attending and participating in meetings with staff, parents, and other officials.
- Assisting with recruitment, training, and onboarding of all new staff.
- Planning and organizing school events and field trips as well as assisting with various committees.
- Establishing rapport and maintaining relationships with parents, staff, and students.
- Sitting in on disciplinary hearings and providing advice for at-risk students.
- Updating student and school records.
- Addressing concerns raised by students, staff, and parents.
- Remaining active and visible on field trips and during school functions.
- Collaborated with staff, parents, and students to foster a positive learning environment.
- Built strong relationships between school and community stakeholders, enhanced school's reputation in local area..
- Cultivated student leadership opportunities, increased student participation in extracurricular activities.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies and behaviour modification.
Quality supervisor
UNIZAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Unizah, Saudi Arabia
01.2013 - 08.2024
- Recruitment, engagement and retention of the Quality team.
- Analysed data trends for insight into areas needing improvement.
- Conducted regular training sessions on best practices in quality assurance for employees.
- Trained staff on quality control measures for improved performance.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic plans for quality enhancement.
- Fostered team collaboration to meet quality objectives.
- Developed monthly reports showing inspections and improvements.
FRENCH TEACHER (PRIMARY-INTERMEDIATE-SECONDARY)
UNIZAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
10.2010 - 01.2013
- Present lessons in a comprehensive manner and use visual/audio means to facilitate learning.
- Provide individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning.
- Helping students to read, write and speak French perfectly.
- Assess and record students’ progress and provide grades and feedback.
- Assisting students with homework, test preparation, papers, and other academic tasks.
- Motivated learners to appreciate the French culture through literature, film, and music.
- Encouraged peer learning activities fostering collaborative skills among learners.
- Developed lesson plans for improved language comprehension and cultural understanding.
- Prepared students for DELF examinations ensuring high pass rates.
- Implemented use of multimedia tools in lessons, enhancing student engagement levels.
- Conducted after-school tutorial sessions for struggling students for their academic improvement.
- Utilised visual aids to simplify complex grammar rules, leading to increased student understanding.
- Boosted students' interest in French history by integrating storytelling in lectures.
- Tailored individual learning plans according to each pupil's strengths and weaknesses.
Education
Bachelor of Education - FRENCH LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
ASSIUT UNIVERSITY
Egypt 09.2003 - 05.2007
Skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PPT)
- Dedication and sense of responsibility
- Organisational leadership
- Programme management
- Community relations
- Problem solving
- Strong leadership
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Special education needs expertise
- Knowledge of education policies
- Teacher mentorship
- Visionary thinking
- Positive discipline implementation
- Public speaking
- Multi-tasking ability
Websites
LANGUAGES
ARABIC(NATIVE)
English (C1)
French (B2)
References
- AHMED, EZZAT, SCHOOL PRINCIPAL(PREVIOUS), ahmed.ezzat.uis@gmail.com, +966570794489
- FAHAD, AL-HARBY, SCHOOL PRINCIPAL(PREVIOUS), +966557506575
Accomplishments
- Online Storytelling: Engaging, Personal, Creative (Webinar, 2021)
- Engaging with Core Skills – Communication, Collaboration and Citizenship (2021)
- Engaging with Core Skills – Deep Learning (2021)
- Engaging with CLIL – Assessment for CLIL for Primary (2021)
- Engaging with SEN – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (2018)
- Engaging with SEN – Autism Spectrum Disorder (2018)
- Engaging with SEN – Dyslexia (2018)
- Engaging with SEN – Dyspraxia (2018)
- Engaging with SEN – Gifted and Talented Learners (2018)
- Engaging with SEN – Inclusive Assessment Approaches (2018)
- Engaging with SEN – Multicultural Influences (2019)
- Engaging with SEN – Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (2018)
- Engaging with Assessment for Learning (2018)
- Engaging with Learning Technologies – Cyber Well-being (2018)
- Engaging with Professional Development – Keeping up to Date (2018)
- Engaging with Professional Development – Peer Observation (2018)
- Engaging with Professional Development – The Reflective Teacher (2018)
- Getting Started (2018)
- Thinking About Thinking (Webinar, 2018)
- Understanding Assessment for Learning (2018)
- Understanding Child Protection (2018)
- Understanding Lesson Management (Levels 1, 2, and 3) (2018–2019)
- Understanding Lesson Planning (2018)
- Understanding Special Educational Needs (2018)
- Special Educational Needs – Extended Course (33 hours) (2019)
- Teaching for Success: Self-Assessment Tool (British Council, 2021)
- TOT Certificate 2025
- Novice-Ed Tech Teacher ( classera 2016)
Timeline
PRINCIPAL
UNIZAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2024 - 09.2025
VICE PRINCIPAL
UNIZAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
01.2015 - 08.2024
Quality supervisor
UNIZAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
01.2013 - 08.2024
FRENCH TEACHER (PRIMARY-INTERMEDIATE-SECONDARY)
UNIZAH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
10.2010 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Education - FRENCH LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
ASSIUT UNIVERSITY
09.2003 - 05.2007