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Simone Sawiris

Simone Sawiris

Riyadh

Summary

Sharp and focused educator offering 30 years of expertise in education leadership. Dedicated to success of students, faculty and families with focus on individuals, while maintaining compliance with procedures and academic performance. Flexible and professional by using compassion with gentle discipline.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Principal - Teaching and Learning

Santa Maria College
Perth, Australia
01.2018 - 12.2023
  • Conducted professional development activities to ensure shared vision and practices across the organization.
  • Developed and coordinated school-wide initiatives and new programs to meet strategic goals.
  • Led a team of 13 department heads in creating a comprehensive educational plan that aligned with the school's mission statement.
  • Provided instructional leadership and supervision to teachers, staff, and students.
  • Developed and implemented school policies, procedures, and programs in collaboration with the Leadership team.
  • Assisted in developing strategies to ensure compliance with state regulations related to curriculum and learning practices.
  • Oversaw standardized testing procedures as per national requirements.
  • Analyzed state assessment results to identify areas for improvement.
  • Collaborated with the Leadership team to develop an effective system of communication among leadership and staff.
  • Advised the principal on matters pertaining to staff recruitment, hiring processes and employee discipline actions.
  • Evaluated teaching performance through observations in classrooms and stakeholder surveys.
  • Collaborated with Head of Professional learning to develop Professional Learning Hub resources.
  • Mentored and coached department heads to set and achieve annual professional goals.
  • Created and maintained a network of educational professionals for collaboration and sharing best practices.

Head of Department - Science

Aquinas College
Perth, Australia
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Lead and manage a team of 12 employees in the Department, ensuring that all tasks are completed efficiently and on time.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure alignment of standards across the school.
  • Provided guidance and support to teachers to help them meet objectives.
  • Organized professional development activities for Science teachers.
  • Collaborated with administrators on budgeting decisions related to Science department.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress, challenges and set professional goals.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures concerning the department's operations.
  • Facilitated communication between parents, faculty and other stakeholders regarding student success.

Head of Department - Science

Santa Maria College
Perth, Australia
01.2011 - 12.2016

Head of Year/House and Science Teacher

Santa Maria College
Perth, Australia
01.2002 - 12.2016

Education

Master of Education - Leadership & Management

University of Notre Dame Australia
Fremantle, Australia
12-2018

Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary - Science Education

Edith Cowan University
Mount Lawley, Australia
12-1993

Bachelor of Applied Science - Multidisciplinary Science

Curtin University
Bentley, Australia
08-1990

Skills

  • Staff Development
  • Leadership Coaching
  • Training and Curriculum Development
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Collaborative leadership
  • Strategic planning
  • Relationship Building
  • Public speaking
  • Time management
  • Effective Communication

Accomplishments

  • Mercy Leadership Pilgrimage, Dublin, Ireland (May 2023)
  • Australian Council for Educational Leaders - Teacher Leader Award for Excellence (2015)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Deputy Principal - Teaching and Learning

Santa Maria College
01.2018 - 12.2023

Head of Department - Science

Aquinas College
01.2017 - 12.2017

Head of Department - Science

Santa Maria College
01.2011 - 12.2016

Head of Year/House and Science Teacher

Santa Maria College
01.2002 - 12.2016

Master of Education - Leadership & Management

University of Notre Dame Australia

Graduate Diploma of Education - Secondary - Science Education

Edith Cowan University

Bachelor of Applied Science - Multidisciplinary Science

Curtin University

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