Janan Mohamad
Dublin
Summary
Motivational and positive Academic Advisor with success effectively instructing [Type] students to succeed in [Type] educational programs using proven teaching methods. Advises incoming freshman and upperclassmen in decisions on class registration, achievement and career goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Advisor
Kuwait Cultural Office Dublin
09.2022 - Current
- Met firm deadlines while applying results-driven and goal-oriented methodology to teaching initiatives.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
- Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
- Assisted students in identifying career goals and aligning them with appropriate academic programs.
- Served as a liaison between students, faculty, staff, and administration to address concerns or conflicts that arose during the course of study.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Assessed data gathering methods for validity and reliability purposes.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
- Collaborated with faculty members to develop targeted interventions for academically at-risk students.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Head of Department
Dubai College
09.2007 - 06.2020
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Head of the Department
Emirates International School - Meadows
09.2005 - 06.2007
- Streamlined department operations by implementing efficient management processes and systems.
- Improved employee morale and productivity through effective leadership and communication strategies.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for achieving departmental goals, leading to significant business growth.
- Managed budgets, resources, and timelines effectively to ensure the successful completion of all projects.
- Mentored department staff members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Established key performance indicators and monitored progress towards meeting departmental objectives consistently.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication channels between team members at all levels within the organization.
- Facilitated knowledge sharing among staff members through regular training sessions on best practices relevant to their roles within the organization.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction.
- Created and enforced department policies, procedures and standards to establish productivity and quality.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Events Team Coordinator
Shaikh Mohammad Centre For Cultural Understanding
09.2001 - 07.2005
- Assisted event manager in achieving revenue goals set for events and catering.
- Established effective partnerships with external organizations, broadening the reach of co-hosted events while reducing costs.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Successfully coordinated multiple events simultaneously, maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and budgets.
- Consulted with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
- Inspected event facilities to confirm conformance to customer requirements.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Organized volunteer efforts for community-focused events that contributed to a positive public image for the organization.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between event stages by managing schedules and communicating updates to relevant parties promptly.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive planning and execution of all event aspects.
- Conducted thorough post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes for future success.
- Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation and displays for various types of events.
- Worked under pressure and met deadlines while maintaining composure in difficult situations.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
- Created, maintained and distributed event orders.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
- Developed creative themes for events and created related activities to engage attendees.
- Coordinated transportation and parking arrangements for guests and vendors.
- Implemented innovative event concepts that increased attendee engagement and generated positive feedback.
- Communicated with catering, lighting and sound companies to obtain price quotes.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Primary and Elementary Teacher
Oxford School
09.1995 - 06.2001
- Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
- Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
- Evaluated student progress regularly through formative assessments, adjusting teaching strategies as needed for improved outcomes.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Provided individualized and diversified instruction to support student comprehension and assist with navigating challenges.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering strong communication between students, parents, and staff members.
- Evaluated individual student abilities and created action plans based on current level and desired growth goals to support preparedness for transition to next grade level.
- Incorporated multicultural perspectives into lesson plans, promoting diversity awareness among students.
- Provided regular feedback to students on progress and assigned grades based on performance.
- Contributed to the improvement of school-wide curriculum by participating in professional development workshops and sharing insights with colleagues.
- Pursued professional development during summer months to maintain certification and extend skills.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed and implemented discipline strategies to maintain classroom order.
- Incorporated [Software] technology into lesson planning to create engaging, multi-dimensional lessons.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular lesson plans, deepening students'' understanding of multiple subjects.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Prepared and administered grade-specific tests and examinations regulated by school district to monitor students' growth and to report progress to parents.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
- Prepared materials for lessons, assignments, and assessments, and evaluated, corrected and graded student performance to identify gaps in skills or knowledge and set realistic goals.
- Met with parents to review Individualized Education Plans for at-risk students.
- Collaborated with teachers and therapists to develop individualized educational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Developed problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by presenting challenges to boost self-esteem and performance.
- Improved students'' reading comprehension levels by implementing interactive and engaging literacy activities.
- Administered various reading tests and determined student reading levels based on assessment findings.
- Created supportive and inclusive learning environments, fostering positive classroom atmospheres supporting student growth and learning.
- Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
- Maintained student portfolios to monitor learning progress and completion of work required for promotion to next grade level.
- Integrated technology and multimedia tools into lessons to enhance student learning.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Education
Master of Arts - Education, Learning And Development
Griffith College
Dublin, Ireland08.2022
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Human Resource
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
London09.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Karachi
Karchi06.1993
Skills
- Job Search Instruction
- Course Counseling
- Career advising
- School Programs Development
- Academic Monitoring
- Problem-Solving
- Academic Support
- Employer Relations
- Administration Collaboration
- Student Performance Evaluations
- Self-Help Education
- Student Ability Evaluation
- Educational Problem Identification
- Transcript Review
- Individualized education programs
- Individual Counseling
- Education Model Development
- Knowledge of academic policies
- Critical Thinking
- Collaborative mindset
- Student Development
- Attention to Detail
- Progress Reporting
- Administrative abilities
- Academic Counseling
- Individual and family support
- Cross-cultural competency
- Higher education practices knowledge
- Student Support
- Cultural Competency
- Creativity in advising
- Strategic Decision-Making
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Analytical Thinking
- Project Planning
Arabic as a native language
Excellent level of Arabic Language in both verbal and written skills.
Languages
Arabic
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
Academic Advisor
Kuwait Cultural Office Dublin
09.2022 - Current
Head of Department
Dubai College
09.2007 - 06.2020
Head of the Department
Emirates International School - Meadows
09.2005 - 06.2007
Events Team Coordinator
Shaikh Mohammad Centre For Cultural Understanding
09.2001 - 07.2005
Primary and Elementary Teacher
Oxford School
09.1995 - 06.2001
Master of Arts - Education, Learning And Development
Griffith College
Associate of Arts - Diploma in Human Resource
UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER
Bachelor of Arts - Education
University of Karachi
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