“The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” – Steve Jobs
EdTech Entrepreneur, CEO & Investor
Since September 2020
Educlik, DSO, Dubai
Conducted extensive market research to identify a profitable niche and developed a cutting-edge business strategy that leveraged emerging technologies and trends in the EdTech industry.
Designed and developed a groundbreaking EdTech application that revolutionized teaching, learning, data management, and assessment in primary schools, earning recognition from the FTxSDG Challenge in the category of Quality Education.
Developed and implemented a comprehensive instructional framework that provided students with personalized, engaging, and interactive learning experiences while generating real-time formative and summative data to inform teaching, planning, and assessment.
Mentored and coached a team of educators and developers to foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and goal-oriented performance, while also establishing clear communication channels and transparent accountability systems to ensure timely delivery and quality outcomes.
Collaborated with international experts and stakeholders from the UK, the US, India, and Canada to develop high-quality content, assessments, and AI-powered automation features that streamlined data management, reduced teacher workload, and improved student outcomes across diverse cultural and linguistic contexts.
Notable Achievements:
Researched PPA (planning, presentation, and assessment) time for teachers and implemented innovative operational processes and tools that yielded a 60% increase in teachers’ available time to support students in schools.
Directed academic support for a team of 33 employees, including resource planners and designers who were often teachers and heads of schools, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity for the academic team.
Elementary Homeroom Teacher
September 2018 – Aug. 2020
New Academy School, Dubai
Exemplified exceptional teaching skills as a full-time Homeroom Teacher, responsible for developing Grade 4 students in all subjects, utilizing personalized and differentiated instructional strategies to foster critical thinking, creativity, and optimal learning outcomes.
Leveraged data analysis tools and techniques, such as CAT4 and MAP assessments, to derive insights into students’ learning preferences, styles, and needs and adapted the Common Core curriculum to meet grade-level expectations.
Liaised with diverse stakeholders, including students with special educational needs, to design and deliver effective, engaging, and inclusive learning experiences, regularly monitoring and tracking students’ progress using advanced technology tools such as Atlas, Skills Navigator, Think Central, Go Math, Stemscope, NGSS, and Seesaw.
Demonstrated high aptitude in using various digital devices, tools, and platforms to enhance students’ learning experiences, facilitate data generation and analysis, and foster continuous self-assessment and improvement.
Notable Achievements:
Spearheaded classroom management for 35 students, utilizing engaging teaching methods and effective disciplinary measures that eliminated all behavioral issues.
Played a key role in elevating standardized testing scores for 4th grade by more than 30% during tenure through effective lesson planning and individualized student support.
Assessed 100% of student assignments with rigorous attention to detail, providing actionable feedback and motivation that resulted in measurable academic growth for all students.
Contributed significantly to the successful outcome of the NEASC accreditation process, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic thinking that enhanced the school's reputation and credibility in the education community.
Earned written appreciation for outstanding lesson plans and instructional delivery, consistently providing exceptional provisions for students and demonstrating a commitment to fostering academic growth and success.
Head of Primary
Sept 2017 – Aug 2018
Grammar School, Dubai
Provided strategic direction and leadership to the Primary Section, aligning with the school’s vision and development plan to ensure academic excellence and student success.
Encouraged and facilitated creative teaching across all phases by delivering the requirements of EYFS and the National Curriculum with a focus on digital teaching and learning using ‘Tablets.
Raised teaching, learning, and attainment standards in the Primary section to reflect the best of the UK National Curriculum.
Monitored classroom standards and appraised teaching quality throughout the school, tracking, monitoring and evaluating pupils’ assessment robustly and rigorously through tools such as Classroom Monitor & Tapestry.
Facilitated staff training and CPDs to update new teaching approaches and tools for effective teaching and learning.
Notable Achievements:
Performed teacher observations and designed personalized professional goals through 1:1 mentoring, facilitating measurable improvements in teaching performance and driving student success.
Partnered closely with the principal, team leaders, and a data manager to develop targeted performance improvement plans, resulting in a 30% increase in effective teaching in the primary phase.
Cultivated strong relationships with parents to identify and support struggling students, elevating average grades by more than 25% and demonstrating a commitment to student success and well-being.
Employed innovative teaching strategies and targeted interventions that led to a 10% increase in students' passing rates on standardized exams, contributing to overall academic achievement and success.
Elevated several parameters on the KHDA judgment in a short period; compiled the KHDA Inspection Framework into a quick reference guide for all staff; and designed the KHDA judgment analysis tool to create a roadmap for the school’s development plan.
Teacher of English & HOY
January 2014 – Aug. 2017
The Westminster School, Dubai
Administered Upper Primary and Secondary English classes, delivering dynamic lessons aligned with the National Curriculum that engaged and challenged students at or above grade level.
Monitored and assessed student progress daily, using data from GL assessments like CAT4, PTE, PTS & PTM to inform differentiated instruction for learners of all abilities, including SOD & G&T students.
Analyzed student data to generate progress and attainment reports, guiding strategic interventions that raised the attainment of Yr. 6 & Yr. 8 boys across the board, focusing on improving Emirati students’ English benchmark exam performance.
Promoted to Head of Year (HOY) in recognition of outstanding leadership skills.
Designed and conducted a series of Outstanding lessons that were recognized with appreciation notes.
Notable Achievements:
Hosted a UN National Mock Leadership assembly, demonstrating exemplary leadership skills and increasing engagement by 60% among participants.
Drove measurable improvements in student performance by implementing effective teaching methods, including follow-up and pullout sessions, resulting in a 40% increase in average scores in English.
Provided individualized mentorship opportunities for students to pursue professional goals in English, fostering growth and development and instilling a lifelong love of learning.
Head of Primary
Sept. 2011 – Dec. 2013
I-Skool, Gujarat, India
Outline: - Worked as a founding head of primary school to plan, lead, and manage a new school based on the UK National Curriculum on a ready to use new premise.
Key Responsibilities:-
Led Teaching and Learning, holding responsibility for educational standards across the Primary School.
Applied for accreditations and permissions to various government agencies and boards to secure valid licenses, inspection and permits to run the school.
Recruited, trained, and managed newly appointed teaching & non-teaching staff.
Planned, organized, and managed within a specified budget - overseeing and development of smart boards, ICT suite, library and playground for the school.
Disseminated information about new school to secure target admissions(600 students) in the school.
Was responsible for forming appropriate policies and procedures for the Primary School curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment, recording and reporting.
Oversaw the development, organization and implementation of the Primary School’s curriculum, ensuring that the learning and teaching provided by different teaching teams formed a coordinated, coherent curriculum entitlement for individual pupils.
Ensured that information on pupil progress was used to improve teaching and learning, to inform and motivate pupils, to inform parents.
Oversaw the planning and allocation of resources designed to facilitate the planned curriculum, and anticipated needs for staff and other resources.
Oversaw the planning and co-ordination of a Primary School homework policy and the administration of a homework timetable.
Oversaw pupil assessment and the monitoring of academic standards.
Provided guidance and support to Primary Staff in implementing schemes of work and ensured that statutory and school policies were met.
Ensured that arrangements were in place for the identification and support of children of all abilities.
Provided professional and personal support of Primary School teaching staff.
Primary Supply Teacher
Sept. 2010 – June 2011
Sugarman Education, London, UK
Outline: - Worked as a primary supply teacher with a supply agency in London schools.
Key Responsibilities: -
Lesson planning and delivery in line with the national curriculum. (Yr. 2 & Yr. 3)
Studied and followed the curriculum and lesson plans if provided by the absent teacher.
Applied various teaching techniques (including interactive methods and game-based activities) to encourage participation and facilitate learning. Prepared educational materials, such as notes, exercises and additional resources to manage teaching and learning.
Took attendance according to school policy and assigned classwork and home work to the pupils. Assessed and graded students’ work and provided constructive feedback by the end of the day. Kept track of students’ progress and wrote down information that would be useful to the regular teacher.
Maintained a tidy and safe class environment for students and reported any incidents regarding students’ behavior in and out of the classroom. Oversaw school equipment and ensured students use it properly.
Over-Seas Trained Teacher (OTT) (part Time)
September 2006 to Sept. 2010
Capita Education Resourcing
Outline:- Worked as a part time supply teacher in London schools.
Key Responsibilities:-
Taught classes as assigned by the agency in schools around Greater London.
Contributed to the provision of a safe, secure learning environment.
Supplied appropriate planning materials, following school plans where provided.
Supported the use of support staff relevant to the class.
Marked work for primary school pupils (or secondary if for more than one day).
Implemented and maintained the discipline and behaviour policy of the school.
Carried out any reasonable requests from the head teacher during your bookings ie lunchtime duties, parents evenings, exam invigilation Carried out the duties of the ‘regular’ teacher as much as possible ie covering form classes, taking class registers, attending school assemblies, enforcing school rules.
Observed school policy and ethos during your bookings.
Lecturer & Coordinator of English Language & Communication Skills
Nov 2000- July 2006
A D Patel Institute of Technology, India
Outline:- Worked as a lecturer teaching English Language and Communication skills to first year engineering students.
Key Responsibilities:-
Prepared and delivered lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars.
Developed curricula and course material that could be used in teaching and shared with other lecturers.
Collaborated with other lecturers to improve teaching methods and to expand the knowledge base. Maintained records, files and other reporting information as required by the college.
Developed and selected materials to be used in classes, such as textbooks, handouts, websites and technical tools, along with creating materials and designing new ways to present information to language learners.
Developed language skills in technical/ engineering environment using simulated studies/case studies.
Developed grading assignments, tests, and exams, evaluated student’s work and classroom participation to determine understanding during the course.
Attended and participated in meetings, conferences, and other events in and outside of the institution.