Amira Elzaafran

A dedicated and visionary school leader with extensive experience in Arabic, Islamic & MSCs Education leadership. Skilled in strategic planning, curriculum development, safeguarding, and raising academic standards. Known for leading MOE subjects, improving school ratings, and embedding UAE national identity.

Professional Experience

⭐ “Assistant Principal / MOE Subjects Lead / Deputy DSL”– Arcadia Global School, Dubai (2023–Present)

• Founding SLT member leading MOE subjects, school improvement plan, and SEF.
• AGS ranked among top schools internationally in ABT & IS.BT.
• Overseeing safeguarding as Deputy DSL.
• Leading curriculum, CPD, data analysis, and instructional quality.

⭐ Arabic & Islamic Lead – GEMS Millennium School, Sharjah (2019–2023)

• Achieved Outstanding rating from SPEA.
• Raised attainment and progress from Acceptable to Very Good.
• Leading CPD, observations, data tracking, SEF and curriculum enhancement.

⭐Arabic Coordinator & Teacher – Choueifat (SABIS), Cairo (2018–2019)

• Coordinated curriculum and assessments.

⭐Arabic Teacher – GEMS Winchester, Fujairah (2016–2017)

• Supported programme development and teaching quality.

⭐Arabic Teacher (AFL) – Fujairah Private Academy (2015–2016)

• Delivered Arabic as a Foreign Language curriculum.

⭐Arabic Teacher – Ahram National Language School, Cairo (2013–2014)

Education

📘 NPQH – In Progress (Started Spring 2025)

📘 Bachelor of Education – Arabic & Islamic Studies, Ain Shams University (2009–2013)

Grade: Very Good (81%)