Curriculum Vitae
                                                               HIEA AHMAD MIZYED
                                                                                            [email protected] 
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CAREER SUMMARY

• Experienced leader, with a doctorate of education in Mind, Brain, and Teaching from Johns Hopkins University and a master’s in curriculum and instruction with over 15 years of teaching experience
• Effectively leading units to  ensure equity, access, and support for all undergraduate and graduate students for a private university in UAE
• Focus on teaching undergraduate and graduate-level courses in the school of education at  USA university
• Focus on preparing the next generation of teachers to teach with a research-informed student-centered pedagogy with the aim of improving the quality of teaching and learning in  K-4 school settings
• Inspiring leader improving the quality of teaching and learning in K-12 settings
• Member of the Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education.
• Member of the International Mind, Brain, and Education Society.
• Member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) member

 
EDUCATION

USA- Doctorate of Education, Mind, Brain & Teaching                                                                             July 2018- July 2021
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
                                                                                                                          
USA- Master of Arts,  Curriculum and Instruction                                                                                       April 2015 - Feb 2017
Saint Xavier University
 
USA- Bachelor of Science in Education/ State Certified                                                                          Jan 2000-June 2001
Saint Xavier University                                                                                                                              
 
PROFESSIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES
Teaching: Student-centered pedagogical style
Writing: Action research, academic APA style
Data Analysis: SPSS, Excel
Professional: Communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking, cultural responsiveness
Language: English, Arabic
 
RESEARCH AND TEACHING INTERESTS
Early childhood education, teacher efficacy, cognitive development, neuro -education, cognitive sciences, critical thinking skills, translational research
 
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lecturer, Education Program                                                                                                             August 2022- present
Higher Colleges of Technology- UAE

Director, Academic & Support Services                                                                                                          February 2022- August 2022
American University in the Emirates- Dubai, UAE                                                                       

• Responsible for the comprehensive academic services that provide students with additional learning and development outside of the classroom. As the director, I lead and ensure the delivery of academic skills and support programs.

Assistant Professor- Department of Education                                                                                          August 2021- Dec. 2021
Saint Xavier University- Chicago, USA                                                               

• Excellent written, verbal English, and interpersonal communication skills as evidenced by the various medium of instruction online/face-to-face (Hybrid Model)
• Experience teaching both Master level and undergraduate students
• Action researcher with the aim to improve the quality of teaching and learning through neuro- and cognitive informed research practice and the socio-cognitive theory.
• Courses Taught: The Profession of Teaching
• Pre-K Field Experience
• Literature for Children and Adolescents
• Managing the Elementary Classroom
• Foundation and Methods of Teaching Literacy and Language Arts
• Revised courses/curriculum at the undergraduate and graduate level
• Received distinguished teaching evaluation
• Member of the Masters of Education admissions committee

Senior Education Leader                                                                                                                                              Oct. 2018- June 2021
Ministry of Education,  Abu Dhabi                                                                      
A non-profit, public school system, serving children ages 3yrs 9mos- 17yrs old.

• Excellent written, verbal (bilingual- Arabic & English) and interpersonal communication skills as evidenced by various conferences and workshops
• Action researcher with the aim to improve the quality of teaching and learning through neuro- and cognitive informed research practice and the socio-cognitive theory.
• Advising on the action research council initiative to solve contextual problems of practice in K-4 setting informed by improvement science to enhance pedagogical practice.
• Created policy proposals that target change in professional development/professional learning communities
• Mentoring Emirati teachers in fostering problem-solving skills development in early years through the Brain-targeted teaching model to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
• Effectively lead a KG- grade 4 building with over 1000 students and 100 staff members as evidenced by the highest score possible, “developed”, on distance learning evaluation
• Lead school-wide professional development programming for leaders, parents, and teachers workshops aligned to school operation plan.
• Analyzes all school qualitative and quantitative data using SPSS, Excel workbook data report using the Inquiry Appreciative Model
• Compare data against Irtiqa standards action plans for English/ Arabic Reading, Writing & TIMSS
• Implement professional development training’s best practice to improve the quality of teaching and learning for stakeholders, teachers.
• Regularly liaise with the Curriculum and Assessment Unit to provide up to date information on the progress feedback of curriculum and delivery
• Supervise teaching staff to ensure responsibilities are delivered as stipulated guidelines.
• Set performance expectations  and perform an annual evaluation of all support staff and teachers
• Lead all aspects or processes and procedures related to the examination and assessments of professional training for teachers
• Oversee the school’s financial decisions and manage day-to-day operations budget (125,000dhs) each semester to support professional development with resources needed to execute SOP

 
Head of Faculty- English Medium Instruction                                                                                                    June 2016- Oct. 2018
Department of Education and Knowledge/Abu Dhabi     

• Created and implemented the school improvement plan (SIP) utilizing  data driven decisions
• Wrote and implemented the United Arab Emirates school evaluation form (SEF) to align to the School Improvement Plan Cycle
• Utilized excellent communication skills by leading annual professional development workshops for staff and leaders of SIP.
• Led professional development for staff and leaders of SIP to improve the quality of teaching and learning and ultimately improve student achievement and Irtiqa inspection reports
• Led strategic leadership meeting workshop on data driven decisions to share best practices with council leaders.
• Evaluated and assessed stakeholder data using Excel and presented data to council leaders.
• Managed multiple priorities by revising and updating curriculum base on UAE framework standard four curriculum implementation to improve the quality of teaching and learning.

                                                             
English Medium Teacher                                                                                                                                                        Sept 12- May 16
Abu Dhabi Educational Council

• Implemented and supported ADEC’s New School Model as demonstrated by end of year evaluation and workshops
• Developed initiative to head a professional learning community for increasing 21st century skills to promote creative and critical thinking through publication
• Modeled best practices school Irtiqaa inspectors and site visitor reports
• Inititated Parental engagement through effective digital communication to improve student achievement
• Implemented multiple intelligence theory in end of year evaluation to improve quality of teaching expectations
• Attended and implemented curriculum trainings on constructivist views to highlight best practices                                                   

Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator grades 6-9                                                                                                                           Sept 10- May12
​College Preparatory School of America 

• Coordinated Science Bowl for Inter-school competitions
• Stakeholder for School Improvement Plan
• Mentored students in preparation for college entrance exams and essays
• Aligned literature curriculum to common core standards as evidenced by SIP

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