NORAZLAN IBRAHIM
Riyadh
Summary
Strategic education leader with over 25 years of K-12 experience in holistic education and sports event management. Leverages educational credibility to enhance enrolment and develop revenue-generating programmes through strategic partnerships. Experienced in Saudi international schools, aligning practices with Vision 2030 goals and effectively managing senior stakeholders.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Consultant, Trainer and School Development Practitioner
Independent / AALC-related consultancy work
Riyadh
2025.01 - Current
- Develop school improvement, training, and business development proposals for private and international K12 schools, with emphasis on revenue generation, programme differentiation, parent value, and practical implementation.
- Create commercially viable student-development academy models, including programme structures, semester delivery plans, pricing logic, parent-interest surveys, partnership opportunities, and financial projections.
- Prepare pitch decks, programme prospectuses, brochures, action plans, and stakeholder-facing materials for school owners, principals, senior leaders, and prospective partners.
- Use Agile, Lean Startup, Design Thinking, and user-first planning methods to shape programmes that can be tested, validated, improved, and scaled.
Director, Holistic Education Program
Al Rowad International School
Riyadh
2024.01 - 2025.01
- Led the strategic design and implementation of a whole-child development programme aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, integrating wellbeing, leadership, and future-readiness into school structures.
- Facilitated collaboration across senior leaders, teachers, counsellors, activity teams, parents, and external partners to improve student experience and strengthen trust in school programmes.
- Supported school improvement and accreditation readiness through structured documentation, staff awareness, quality practices, programme planning, and cross-department coordination.
- Designed and delivered staff training on student-centred approaches, child development, conflict resolution, restorative practice, communication, and classroom culture.
Board Director
Yayasan Mendaki
Singapore
2017.01 - 2023.01
- Contributed to strategic initiatives aimed at uplifting the Malay/Muslim community, including committee leadership and governance of programme implementation.
- Supported programme oversight, stakeholder engagement, community outreach, and governance discussions connected to education and social mobility outcomes.
Education Officer, Head of Department and Teacher
Ministry of Education, Singapore
Singapore
1996.01 - 2023.01
- Designed and implemented progressive programmes and led professional learning teams to enhance pedagogical practices and support evidence-based improvements aligned with ministry direction.
- Established 20+ year track record in teaching, curriculum delivery, student leadership, staff mentoring, parent communication, and school-level programme management, contributing to improved student outcomes.
- Developed public-speaking, facilitation, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills through school leadership and community-facing responsibilities, effectively engaging diverse audiences.
Education
MSc - Psychology of Sport and Exercise
MSc - Sport and Exercise Studies
Bachelor of Exercise Science -
Graduate Diploma - Psychotherapy and Counselling
Diploma - Physical Education
Skills
- Program design
- School Event Coordination
- Student Activities Planning
- Sports & Wellness Programs
- Cultural & Community Events
- Risk Assessment & Safeguarding
- Calendar & Logistics Management
- Budget-Conscious Planning
- Performance Metrics
- Stakeholder communication
- Staff and Vendor Coordination
- Workshop facilitation
- Life skills coaching
- Student Leadership Development
- Restorative Practice
Certification
• Certified Curriculum Developer
• Certified Dynamic Speaking and Facilitation
• Certified Agile Coach, Mental Toughness Coach, and Wellness Coach
• DISC Practitioner and NLP Practitioner
• Professional Certificate in Career Coaching and Knowdell Career Advisor
• Training and practice in Restorative Practice, Transactional Analysis, coaching models, counselling, team enablement, and culture transformation
Timeline
Education Consultant, Trainer and School Development Practitioner - Independent / AALC-related consultancy work
2025.01 - Current
Director, Holistic Education Program - Al Rowad International School
2024.01 - 2025.01
Board Director - Yayasan Mendaki
2017.01 - 2023.01
Education Officer, Head of Department and Teacher - Ministry of Education, Singapore
1996.01 - 2023.01
Loughborough University - MSc, Psychology of Sport and Exercise
Nanyang Technological University - MSc, Sport and Exercise Studies
Griffith University - Bachelor of Exercise Science,
Aventis School of Management - Graduate Diploma, Psychotherapy and Counselling
National Institute of Education - Diploma, Physical Education