Héba Higazi

With 25 years in education, I have held roles as a School Principal, Head of Modern Foreign Languages, Head of Elementary stage, and Head of the French Department. As an IGCSE and DELF instructor (A1-B2), I have authored the French curriculum "Copains-Copines" and am a certified DELF examiner. My expertise lies in curriculum development, language instruction, and leadership in academic settings.

School principal at CIS "American – Semi international division" (2023-08 – Present)

• Implemented a new system with clear goals, recruited top educators to ensure high teaching standards, and provided students with high-quality learning materials to enhance their educational experience.
• Established a healthy environment where students can learn and grow, while leading and supervising the learning process through strategic planning, classroom visits, and performance tracking.
• Improved teacher performance through various workshops and added significant cultural events to the annual calendar, such as anti-bullying campaigns, debates, innovation day and multilingual spelling bee competitions.
• Created an effective communication system to strengthen the relationship between school and parents.

Head of Modern Foreign Languages department (French & German) at Windrose International School "British system" (2017-08 – 2023-08)

I successfully built a strong MFL department, growing it from just 4 teachers to 16 exceptional educators. I am dedicated to fostering a learning environment where students feel confident taking risks and developing informed perspectives about the world around them. My department strives to make language learning enjoyable and meaningful, offering students numerous opportunities for both collaboration and independent work in every lesson.

• The MFL department has become one of the most successful, with students achieving outstanding results in DELF, FIT, and IGCSE examinations.
• Students participated in a variety of extracurricular activities such as spelling bees, drama, songs, and reading competitions.
• Provided courses to students preparing for and passing their DELF examinations.

Head of French department at Madinaty Languages School (2015-09 – 2017-08)

• Developed and provided the best curriculum and learning materials from Year 1 to the Secondary stage.
• Recruited top candidates and conducted various workshops to enhance their professional development, enabling them to master teaching the four language skills effectively.
• Incorporated the learning of short stories alongside the curriculum, which are showcased in the annual drama show, fostering creativity and engagement among students.

Head of French department & School board member at Al Hossam International Schools (2014-09 – 2015-08)

I oversee the French department across all school divisions, taking responsibility for recruiting the best teachers, setting clear goals, selecting the most effective curriculum, and providing students with engaging materials that keep them actively involved.

• Organized various school events and managed tasks such as calendar planning, courses, daily operations, student's well-being, monthly themes, and teacher performance evaluations.

Teacher, Head of French department & Head of Elementary stage at El Ezz languages School (2004-09 – 2014-08)

My career journey began as a French teacher for primary, preparatory, and secondary stages. I significantly improved student scores, organized cultural exchanges, and sparked a passion for French through creative club sessions. French became a favorite subject, and we won numerous awards on international days. As the director of a school concert, I built strong relationships with students and parents.

• In 2009, I became Head of the French Department.
• In 2013, became Head of Primary Stage where I introduced a new disciplinary system, conducted workshops, and enhanced school policies.

French teacher for primary & preparatory stage at Nile International School (2002-08 – 2004-08)

• Began teaching French to Year 1, 2, 3, and 4 students, designing a tailored curriculum for them.
• Expanded teaching to include Year 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 the following year.

French teacher for year 5, 6 & 7 at Modern Manar Languages School (2001-08 – 2002-07)

• Taught French for Year 5, 6, and 7, equipping students with the best materials and exam preparation practices to help them succeed.

Bachelor of Arts in French literature department – Ain Shams University (1997 – 2001)

– Alliance Française/French Embassy in Egypt (1996 – 1996)

High School – French School "Notre Dame des Apotres"

Educational Diploma – Educational Qualification Center at Ain Shams University