Lance Ivan Harris

Experience

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  Lakeside School District

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2017

  Special Education Specialist

  Gifted & Talented, Engineering, English & Social Science

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  Department of Education And Knowledge - ADEK

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2020

  As an Assistant Principal serving on Al Ta'awun's Senior Leadership Team, I worked closely with the school principal to develop impactful systems that improved student outcomes, improved students' learning behaviors, and improved Al Ta'awun's school culture. Additionally, I was responsible for providing quality and bespoke training to EMI teachers within our school and our professional learning community. As a Lead Teacher and Lead Teacher Trainer, I implemented and delivered the professional development for all EMI subjects within our ‘off-island’ region in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This position allowed me to train Lead Teachers across the emirate of Abu Dhabi by providing high-quality professional development, support, and strategies to maximize performance and impact.

  • Assistant Principal

    Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Lead Teacher and Trainer

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  • English Medium Teacher

    Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
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  Aldar Education

  Jul 2020 - now

  As a Pastoral Lead and Designated Safeguarding Lead, I am responsible for a team of 14+ that prioritize the social and emotional welfare of 2,800 students, that improve students’ learning behaviors by creating and embedding clear pastoral systems and policies, that improve students’ attendance and engagement, that partner with our parent community and stakeholders, and ultimately help to create a school that excels in offering students a safe, happy, engaging, impactful and inclusive learning environment. Show less

  • Vice Principal

    May 2022 - now

  • Acting Vice Principal

    Jan 2022 - May 2022

  • Assistant Principal

    Jul 2020 - Jan 2022