Adama Daouda Doumbia, Ph.D.

Experience

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  Al-Kon (Global) International School

  Jun 2008 - Sept 2021

  Vice Principal

  - Organized themed lessons that highlighted various French-speaking countries to facilitate cultural awareness in students. - Employed interactive learning methods and traditional lectures to instruct students from Grade 4 to Grade 12 in French language and culture. - Set out clear objectives and goals during lessons, supporting students in achieving them. - Ensure continued professional development through attendance at various workshops and training programs. - Set appropriate homework to enable additional practical language use and improve overall fluency in new learnings. - Prepared instruction materials and resources, supporting lesson plans and aiding student growth. - Garnered feedback from all students on language courses, making adjustments to teachings as necessary to ensure excellent satisfaction ratings. - Delivered one-to-one and group teachings, maintaining student engagement and enthusiasm through subject passion and effective communication. - Evaluated student progress against goals, providing positive praise and support with additional assistance as needed. - Recommended effective additional learning resources, aiding continued student confidence and abilities. Show less

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  Jeddah International School

  Sept 2011 - May 2012

  French Teacher

  - Organized themed lessons that highlighted various French-speaking countries to facilitate cultural awareness in students. - Set out clear objectives and goals during lessons, supporting students in achieving them. - Set appropriate homework to enable additional practical language use and improve overall fluency in new learnings. - Prepared instruction materials and resources, supporting lesson plans and aiding student growth. - Delivered one-to-one and group teachings, maintaining student engagement and enthusiasm through subject passion and effective communication. Show less

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  SMART GENERATION LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

  Jan 2013 - Dec 2019

  ACADEMIC QUALITY CONTROLER

  - Led training in English and French as a second language. - Led employment interviews to ensure candidates were suited for the school's mission, goals, values, and priorities. - Facilitated smooth operations, providing exceptional support to learners on all program-related questions and concerns. - Maintained a high level of program quality, identifying opportunities for improvement and facilitating adjustments. - Provided outstanding administrative support to verify the successful delivery of all educational deadlines. - Effectively managed learning management systems, facilitating the upload and testing, and content to increase efficiencies. - Identified individual training needs and designed tailored activities to meet specified development goals. - Facilitated the learning process of learners by developing, planning, and implementing high-quality education programs. - Established and optimized program schedules to cover planned needs while capitalizing on opportunities to improve student learning. - Collaborated on strategies to enhance student learning and behaviour alongside parents and teaching staff. - Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies. Show less

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  GEMS Ajyal International School (Aramco)

  Sept 2021 - Nov 2023

  Head of Department

  - Organized themed lessons that highlighted various French-speaking countries to facilitate cultural awareness in students. - Employed interactive learning methods and traditional lectures to instruct students from Grade 4 to Grade 8 in French language and culture. - Set out clear objectives and goals during lessons, supporting students in achieving them. - Ensure continued professional development through attendance at various workshops and training programs. - Set appropriate classwork to enable additional practical language use and improve overall fluency in new learnings. - Prepared instruction materials and resources, supporting lesson plans and aiding student growth. - Garnered feedback from all students on language courses, adjusting teachings as necessary to ensure excellent satisfaction ratings. - Delivered one-to-one and group teachings, maintaining student engagement and enthusiasm through subject passion and effective communication. - Evaluated student progress against goals, providing positive praise and support with additional assistance as needed. - Recommended effective additional learning resources, aiding continued student confidence and abilities. Show less

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  Atlas International School

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2024

  Vice Principal (Student Affairs)

  •Demonstrate a commitment to the safety and security of children (child protection)•Advise the staff on policy adoptions and all matters pertaining to the operation and welfare of the school when requested to do so•Represent the school with all stakeholder groups: students, staff, parents, and community•Keep the Principal regularly informed regarding areas of responsibility assigned•Assist the Principal with direct responsibility for the management, organization, and supervision of all school operations•Assist in the preparation of required reports•Coordinate the delivery of student counselling services when necessary•Keep all stakeholders informed of activities, needs, and successes of the school•Establish and maintain a program of public information between the schools and stakeholder groups•Attend Parent Council Meetings.•Implement the school Policies•Maintain procedures to safeguard the property of the school•Undertake whatever tasks and timings may be needed to ensure the continual well-being of the organization, as perceived by the Principal and in cooperation with the Superintendent•Keep abreast of current educational research, trends, and practices•Supervise and evaluate school personnel as determined by the Principal•Assist in the implementation of the curriculum and instructional program as determined by the Principal•Make recommendation for specific changes and long-range plans for improvement in the teaching/learning process•Supervise and direct the school activities•Assist the Principal in conducting the school’s employee appraisal system•Inform the Principal of personnel concerns•Work collaboratively with staff members•Maintain an “open door” for staff. Ensure employee confidentiality•Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Show less

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  Advance International Academy

  Jun 2024 - now

  Academic Director