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Rana Khan

Rana Khan

Academic Director
Riyadh

Summary

I am an experienced, enthusiastic, and focused teacher committed to safeguarding and promoting the education and well-being of children and young people at all times. I am passionate about giving young children the best possible education in life, and I enjoy working in a busy environment and relish the challenge of managing a diverse workload. I can establish a supportive relationship with not only students but also their parents and fellow teachers all to promote and reinforce the student’s independence and self-esteem.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Academic Director

Omniat Al Oloom International School
07.2024 - Current

Oversaw the design, implementation, and evaluation of academic programs across all grade levels
Ensured curriculum compliance with Ministry standards and school objectives
Provided instructional leadership and professional development for teaching staff
Monitored student performance and implemented strategies to enhance academic outcomes
Led teacher training sessions, classroom observations, and performance reviews
Coordinated assessment schedules, reporting systems, and academic documentation
Worked closely with school leadership to uphold high standards of teaching and learning
Promoted a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement

Head of the English Department

Al Jawdah – American Diploma
08.2021 - Current
  • To lead and manage the subject area
  • To be accountable for student progress and attainment levels within the subject area
  • To ensure that strategies are in place to maximise levels of attainment in English
  • To oversee the role of the lead teacher of literacy and reading
  • To contribute to the strategic leadership of the Academy, developing, implementing and evaluating systems, policies and procedures
  • To contribute to discussions and decisions at Extended Leadership Team meetings

Academic Director

Jeel Al Nada International School
05.2015 - 06.2020
  • Company Overview: (Curriculum- American)
  • Assisted with faculty recruitment, orientation, retention, development, and mentoring.
  • Developed a creative curriculum for Elementary and Middle school that would help support the students’ needs.
  • Provided one-on-one assistance and instruction for students performing below the minimum academic achievement level.
  • Responsible for preparing reports on the academic activities and performance of students.
  • Assisted in updating lesson content and instruction methodology.
  • Conducted training workshops for teachers through team exercises, group discussions, and lectures to improve teachers’ performance, skills, and methods.
  • Administered performance reviews to evaluate each teacher’s progress.
  • (Curriculum- American)

Middle School Teacher

Al Hussan group of Schools
08.2014 - 03.2015
  • Company Overview: (Curriculum- American/British)
  • Developed lesson plans by the Common Core curriculum and state curriculum standards.
  • Identified students at risk of underachievement and ensured appropriate interventions were in place.
  • Maintained an orderly and disciplined classroom environment, keeping students on task and promoting student enthusiasm and mutual respect.
  • (Curriculum- American/British)

Elementary School Coordinator

Jeel Al Nada International School
09.2012 - 05.2013
  • Company Overview: (Curriculum- American)
  • Responsible for managing the curriculum, students, staff, and all the activities related to school.
  • Took up the task of teacher recruitment whenever needed, maintaining discipline and decorum on the school campus.
  • Getting feedback from students, teachers, and parents and taking appropriate actions on it at the appropriate time.
  • In charge of monitoring and maintaining a safe, healthy, peaceful environment in school.
  • Responsible for sending circulars, and scheduling parents' meetings which help the management to carry out the event efficiently and smoothly.
  • (Curriculum- American)

Kindergarten and Elementary School Coordinator

Innovative Times International School
09.2011 - 05.2012
  • Company Overview: (Curriculum- American)
  • Coordinate with teachers and center coordinators to develop lesson plans and materials.
  • Assist in screening and selecting faculty applications.
  • Manage orientation, training, and relocation for new faculties.
  • Develop and manage a comprehensive academic support program.
  • (Curriculum- American)

Language Arts Teacher: Elementary School

Al-Afkar International School
09.2008 - 06.2010
  • Company Overview: (Curriculum- American)
  • Taught Reading, Grammar, and Creative Writing to elementary students.
  • Utilized various teaching strategies that encourage students’ participation.
  • Acknowledged by parents and peers for an outstanding ability to instill motivation in students in all subjects, with particular emphasis on writing techniques.
  • (Curriculum- American)

Language Arts Teacher: High School

Al-Afkar International School
09.2008 - 06.2010
  • Company Overview: (Curriculum- American)
  • Taught Literature, Grammar, and Creative Writing to high school students by implementing well-balanced lesson plans that facilitated all types of learners.
  • Maintained a focused, well-behaved, and interested group of students at all times.
  • Also organized the ‘Speak Out’ and the ‘Spelling Bee’ competitions which helped the students to gain confidence on the stage as well as in front of the audience.
  • (Curriculum- American)

Homeroom teacher for Elementary School

American International School
12.2006 - 03.2008
  • Company Overview: (Curriculum- American)
  • Taught fourth-grade Reading, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies and Health.
  • Employed a wide range of academic techniques to retain students' interest and maximize learning.
  • Improved students' reading levels through guided reading groups and whole-group instruction.
  • Also served as the Social Studies and Spelling Bee committee chairman.
  • (Curriculum- American)

Kindergarten Supervisor

New World International School
08.2002 - 04.2006
  • Company Overview: (Curriculum- British)
  • Supervised teachers, planned and conducted daily curriculum, and cooperated in the overall planning of the preschool program.
  • Observed/recorded the behavior and progress of the children.
  • Adhere to Core State Standards for all curriculum planning exercises.
  • Encourage an interactive learning process at home by presenting workshops to parents on childhood development.
  • Prepared students for the first grade.
  • (Curriculum- British)

School Teacher

Crescent Nursery and High School
04.1995 - 04.1998
  • Company Overview: (Curriculum- Indian)
  • Responsible for taking English, Math, and Science in primary and secondary school.
  • Integrated multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of learning.
  • (Curriculum- Indian)

Education

IB certification - PYP

Graduation - English, Modern History, and Political Science

Post-Graduation - Political Science(First year Only)

Dploma - undefined

NIIT (National Institute for Information and Technology)

Skills

  • Planning
  • Delivering lessons
  • Curriculum delivery
  • High standards of care and education
  • Evaluating student progress
  • Homework assignment
  • Goal setting
  • Objective setting
  • Method setting
  • Meeting participation
  • Curriculum mapping

Timeline

Academic Director

Omniat Al Oloom International School
07.2024 - Current

Head of the English Department

Al Jawdah – American Diploma
08.2021 - Current

Academic Director

Jeel Al Nada International School
05.2015 - 06.2020

Middle School Teacher

Al Hussan group of Schools
08.2014 - 03.2015

Elementary School Coordinator

Jeel Al Nada International School
09.2012 - 05.2013

Kindergarten and Elementary School Coordinator

Innovative Times International School
09.2011 - 05.2012

Language Arts Teacher: Elementary School

Al-Afkar International School
09.2008 - 06.2010

Language Arts Teacher: High School

Al-Afkar International School
09.2008 - 06.2010

Homeroom teacher for Elementary School

American International School
12.2006 - 03.2008

Kindergarten Supervisor

New World International School
08.2002 - 04.2006

School Teacher

Crescent Nursery and High School
04.1995 - 04.1998

Graduation - English, Modern History, and Political Science

Post-Graduation - Political Science(First year Only)

Dploma - undefined

NIIT (National Institute for Information and Technology)

IB certification - PYP

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