Maria Ilyas
Education leader with 14+ years of experience in academic leadership, school operations, and teacher development
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Education leader with 14+ years of experience in academic leadership, school operations, and teacher development across international and national education systems. Proven ability to lead curriculum implementation, improve teaching quality, and support whole-school performance. Experienced in staff supervision, academic planning, assessment design, and parent engagement.
Strong background in quality assurance, data-driven decision-making, and building collaborative school environments. Seeking an Assistant Principal role to contribute to strategic leadership and student success.
Experience
Head of Academic at Little Genius International Sdn Bhd (2024-06 – Present)
- Lead academic planning and curriculum implementation across preschool and primary levels, ensuring alignment with national and international standards
- Supervise and mentor teaching staff, conducting classroom observations, performance evaluations, and instructional coaching
- Design and implement assessment frameworks, improving consistency in student evaluation and reporting systems
- Monitor student progress using data-driven approaches to enhance learning outcomes and identify intervention needs
- Coordinate academic calendars, lesson planning frameworks, and teaching resources across departments
- Engage with parents to address academic concerns and support student development
- Support school leadership in maintaining academic quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Academic Program Coordinator at Infinite Minds Academy (2023-01 – 2024-12)
- Planned and delivered structured English language programs aligned with learning outcomes and proficiency levels
- Developed lesson plans, teaching materials, and assessment tools for IELTS and PTE preparation
- Maintained academic records and contributed to internal quality assurance processes
- Communicated regularly with students and parents regarding progress and performance
- Supported curriculum development and continuous improvement of academic programs
Primary Section Head & English Teacher at Army Public School & College System (2014-01 – 2023-12)
- Led the primary section, supervising teachers and ensuring effective curriculum delivery across grade levels
- Designed lesson plans, assessment frameworks, and marking schemes aligned with academic standards
- Conducted teacher training sessions on outcome-based education and assessment strategies
- Monitored student progress and implemented interventions to improve academic performance
- Participated in academic audits, inspections, and institutional quality assurance processes
- Organized school events, academic activities, and student engagement programs
- Collaborated with parents and stakeholders to support student learning and development
Education
M.Phil in Educational Management & Leadership – Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) (2025-12)
Master of Education in Education – Allama Iqbal Open University (2018-12)
Master of Arts in English Literature – Minhaj University (2011-12)
