AMANI SAADEH
Suwanee
Summary
Mission-driven school leader with extensive experience in private middle and high schools. Demonstrated success in enhancing instructional quality and fostering a positive school culture through data-driven leadership. Bilingual in English and Arabic, with a strong educational background and significant classroom experience. Skilled in making decisive operational and hiring decisions while consistently enforcing school policies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice Principal - Middle School (Instructional & Student Affairs)
Al Falah Academy
Norcross
07.2023 - Current
- Reduced student referrals and behavioral incidents by 9%
- 66% of middle school classes met or exceeded SIP goals
- Led instructional coaching, observations, curriculum alignment, and professional development
- Supported restorative discipline, student engagement, safety planning, and school operations
- Private School
High School English Teacher & Internal Communications Coordinator
Al Falah Academy
Norcross
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered Regular and Pre-AP English instruction
- Led internal communications, policy development, and accreditation support
- Private School
Leadership Intern
Muslim Community Center Academy
Chicago
07.2017 - 06.2019
- Engaged in the development of the school improvement plan
- Participated in the accreditation and curriculum development
- Created an action network for ELL parents through community engagement
English & Literature Teacher
Accredited Private & Charter Schools
07.2006 - 06.2019
- Accredited Private & Charter Schools
Education
M.A. - Educational Leadership
Northeastern Illinois University
B.A. - English / Secondary Education
University of Illinois at Chicago
Skills
- Instructional leadership
- Curriculum design
- Student engagement strategies
- Behavior management
- Accreditation assistance
- Team collaboration
- Professional growth
- Special education support
- Restorative practices implementation
- Administrative leadership
- Safety protocols
- Data-driven instruction
- Human resources management
Affiliations Honors
- National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)
- Teacher Appreciation & Recognition Awards
Certification
- Type 75 Administrative Certification, IL
- Professional Educator License, IL
- Certified Teacher Evaluator, IL
- Middle School Endorsement, IL
- Teaching License, FL
Professional Development
- EL Education Certified
- Project-Based Learning (PBL) Certified
- Instructional Coaching
- IEP & RtI
- Data-Driven Dialogue (D3)
Leadership Experience
- Vice Principal - Middle School (Instructional & Student Affairs), Al Falah Academy (Private School), Norcross, GA, 01/01/22, Present, Reduced student referrals and behavioral incidents by 9%, 66% of middle school classes met or exceeded SIP goals, Led instructional coaching, observations, curriculum alignment, and professional development, Supported restorative discipline, student engagement, safety planning, and school operations
- High School English Teacher & Internal Communications Coordinator, Al Falah Academy (Private School), Norcross, GA, 01/01/21, 01/01/23, Delivered Regular and Pre-AP English instruction, Led internal communications, policy development, and accreditation support
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vice Principal - Middle School (Instructional & Student Affairs)
Al Falah Academy
07.2023 - Current
High School English Teacher & Internal Communications Coordinator
Al Falah Academy
07.2022 - 06.2023
Leadership Intern
Muslim Community Center Academy
07.2017 - 06.2019
English & Literature Teacher
Accredited Private & Charter Schools
07.2006 - 06.2019
M.A. - Educational Leadership
Northeastern Illinois University
B.A. - English / Secondary Education
University of Illinois at Chicago