Ayad Abdullah
PHILADELPHIA
Summary
School principal highly regarded for planning curriculum, implementing positive learning strategies, and driving test scores. Proven ability to build relationship with teachers, staff, students and parents. Leverages organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Passionate multilingual translator with 15 years experience of interpretation and translation service from English to Arabic and Kurdish. Over 5 years experience of providing linguistics services to US army. Organized and dependable candidate, successful at managing multiple priorities. Hardworking and offering excellent service with a positive attitude. Ready to take more responsibilities to meet team goals and help and achieve company goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Malmö Municipality
08.2023 - Current
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
Principal
Östra Göinge Municipality
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Improved student outcomes by analyzing data and adjusting instructional practices accordingly.
- Administered personnel policies and procedures and approved professional staff additions.
- Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.
Translator and Interpreter
LanguageLine Solutions
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Translation and interpretation of various meetings, audio and video calls from Kurdish and Arabic to English.
Arabic Language Specialist
Karlstad Municipality
01.2009 - 07.2019
- Lecture and lead class discussions on Arabic/English and Swedish languages and culture for more than 60 students with varying levels of competence
- Implemented diverse instructional methods to accommodate various learning styles and promote active participation from all students.
- Served as an advisor for extracurricular activities related to Arabic culture, fostering a sense of community among students and providing additional opportunities for learning outside the classroom.
Translator and Interpreter
GLS
03.2003 - 07.2007
- Provide realistic cultural/interpreter training experience
- Maintained high linguistic standards across all translations through rigorous proofreading and editing processes.
- Bridged language barriers during various meetings by serving as an interpreter between US army officers and local government officials.
- Translated various meetings, calls and documents from Arabic, Kurdish to English.
Education
Master Degree in Pedagogical Leadership - Principles Pedagogical Leadership
Karlstad University
Karlstad, Sweden12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Karlstad University
Karlstad, Sweden06.2016
Master of Arts - Turkish Language
Baghdad University
Baghdad, Iraq06.2003
Bachelor of Arts - English And Turkish Literature
Baghdad University
Baghdad, Iraq06.2000
Skills
- Interpretation and translation from English into Arabic, Kurdish, Turkish and Swedish
- Verbal and written communication
- Planning, Coordination and time Management
- Self-Motivated, Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Strategic leadership and Goal Planning
- Organizational and Collaborative Leadership
- Motivating students
- Critical Thinking, Motivating students and Learning Strategies
Languages
Kurdish, Arabic
Native language
Turkish
Proficient
C2
Swedish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Principal
Malmö Municipality
08.2023 - Current
Translator and Interpreter
LanguageLine Solutions
03.2023 - 06.2023
Principal
Östra Göinge Municipality
08.2020 - 07.2023
Arabic Language Specialist
Karlstad Municipality
01.2009 - 07.2019
Translator and Interpreter
GLS
03.2003 - 07.2007
Master Degree in Pedagogical Leadership - Principles Pedagogical Leadership
Karlstad University
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
Karlstad University
Master of Arts - Turkish Language
Baghdad University
Bachelor of Arts - English And Turkish Literature
Baghdad University
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