Manny Gaber

Dynamic director oversees every facet of the process with strong project management and decision-making skills. I bring comprehensive knowledge of, higher education, planning and technical operations.  Strategic-thinking individual experienced in organizational management.

Dynamic director oversees every facet of the process with strong project management and decision-making skills. I bring comprehensive knowledge of project management, higher education, planning and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines. Strategic-thinking individual experienced in organizational management. 

• Self motivated and technology savvy
• People oriented and customer service management systems ‘professional 
• Teamwork and team leadership 
• Interpersonal skills with patience and diligence 
• Customer relations expertise and details oriented 
• Outstanding abilities in demonstrating decision-making and problem-solving
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding ability to learn new software applications quickly
• Remarkable ability to work with and motivate teachers

NIS International Schools, Cairo, Egypt               August, 17th, 2010–December, 11th, 2022

Director of the Students Exchange International Program/ESL and Business Teacher 

• Successfully developed a year-round marketing and communication plan with existing exchange institutional partners and their students to generate more demand which will allow for more exchange placements abroad
• Identified potential exchange partners leading to the expansion of the exchange program.
• Established and maintained productive partnerships with international partners
• Developed essential forms for International Student exchange program such as, entry tests, parental contracts and consent forms, teacher feedback updates, student status reporting, and all visa and travel forms 
• Attained the production and execution of a communication plan that included statistical reports and surveys and annual reports
• Designed, developed and implemented program policies, goals, objectives and learning outcomes
• Advised international students and dependent family members on travel regulations, educational concerns, and cultural differences 
• Worked with outside institutional exchange partners and sponsoring organizations to maintain and expand the institutional relationships and manage the flow of students 
• Responded to crisis situations involving incoming and outbound international exchange students

NIS American School, Cairo, Egypt                  August, 21st, 2008–October, 31st, 2010

High School Principal/Business Department Chair

• Identified problems in the flow of information, and was able to solve the problems by modifying the school’s existing online educational platform to facilitate the development and implementation of processes and communication to foster and sustain cross institutional collaboration. 
• Established and maintained the school’s TMG committee to collaborate with senior faculty leaders and team members to develop and evaluate specific goals and objectives to actualize strategic plans.
• Received high praises on how I managed systems/processes to evaluate and maintain metrics on the school program activities.
• Motivated and managed staff in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable regulations. 
• Effectively provided leadership and motivation for the instructional programs
• Supervised school staff regarding instruction, curriculum, student programs and building operations 
• Managed staff and program improvement processes, as well as teacher Professional Development Plans. 
• Screened, interviews and recommended the selection of staff; including teachers and paraprofessionals

NIS American & IB Schools, Cairo, Egypt       September, 9th, 2004–June, 31st, 2008

English, Business, Economics Teacher and Humanities HOD

• Organized students’ groups and clubs that prompt students to build their sense of responsibility and belonging.
• Administered highly interactive lesson plans to all students in class.
• Effectively assigned new class work, homework individually and in groups while handing out previous corrected assignments   
• Developed and maintained a system of assessments, recording, and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of the students.
• Provided administration, and parents with oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students.
• Participated in arrangements within an agreed framework for the appraisal of students’ performance.
• Developed a system that allows me to teach each student according to her/his educational needs, abilities and achievement 
• Developed appropriate and challenging tasks built on prior attainment to ensure high levels of students’ interest and engagement.
• Effectively applied teaching strategies that promote engagement and time management.
• Created and executed variety of teaching methods that adapt instruction to students’ differences in development, learning styles, strengths and needs.

Language International Toronto, Canada       April 1st, 2001 – May 17th,2004 

EFL Instructor

• Setting up course material, lesson plans and other resources 
• Prepare, administer, supervise and grade exams, quizzes and other assignments 
• Plan and organize academic events and activities both in and outside of school property 
• Research trends of instructional methods and educational technology
• Conducting activities and lesson based on ESL teaching methodologies
• Encourage and engage students to speak English 
• Motivate students and use humor to induce pleasant learning environment 
• Maximize students’ speaking time through oral tests and presentations
• Keep accurate records of students’ performance

Education: 

Currently enrolled in CELTA followed by DELTA Courses at Career College International House, Vancouver 

Language International, Toronto, Canada- November, 8th, 2000 – March, 8th, 2001 TEFL Certificate

University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada September, 11th, 1985 – June, 5th, 1990 Bachelor of Business and Management

NIS International Schools, Cairo, Egypt               August, 17th, 2010–December, 11th, 2022

Director of the Students Exchange International Program/ESL and Business Teacher 

• Successfully developed a year-round marketing and communication plan with existing exchange institutional partners and their students to generate more demand which will allow for more exchange placements abroad
• Identified potential exchange partners leading to the expansion of the exchange program.
• Established and maintained productive partnerships with international partners
• Developed essential forms for International Student exchange program such as, entry tests, parental contracts and consent forms, teacher feedback updates, student status reporting, and all visa and travel forms 
• Attained the production and execution of a communication plan that included statistical reports and surveys and annual reports
• Designed, developed and implemented program policies, goals, objectives and learning outcomes
• Advised international students and dependent family members on travel regulations, educational concerns, and cultural differences 
• Worked with outside institutional exchange partners and sponsoring organizations to maintain and expand the institutional relationships and manage the flow of students 
• Responded to crisis situations involving incoming and outbound international exchange students

NIS American School, Cairo, Egypt                  August, 21st, 2008–October, 31st, 2010

High School Principal/Business Department Chair

• Identified problems in the flow of information, and was able to solve the problems by modifying the school’s existing online educational platform to facilitate the development and implementation of processes and communication to foster and sustain cross institutional collaboration. 
• Established and maintained the school’s TMG committee to collaborate with senior faculty leaders and team members to develop and evaluate specific goals and objectives to actualize strategic plans.
• Received high praises on how I managed systems/processes to evaluate and maintain metrics on the school program activities.
• Motivated and managed staff in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable regulations. 
• Effectively provided leadership and motivation for the instructional programs
• Supervised school staff regarding instruction, curriculum, student programs and building operations 
• Managed staff and program improvement processes, as well as teacher Professional Development Plans. 
• Screened, interviews and recommended the selection of staff; including teachers and paraprofessionals

NIS American & IB Schools, Cairo, Egypt       September, 9th, 2004–June, 31st, 2008

English, Business, Economics Teacher and Humanities HOD

• Organized students’ groups and clubs that prompt students to build their sense of responsibility and belonging.
• Administered highly interactive lesson plans to all students in class.
• Effectively assigned new class work, homework individually and in groups while handing out previous corrected assignments   
• Developed and maintained a system of assessments, recording, and reporting on the development, progress, attainment and behaviour of the students.
• Provided administration, and parents with oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual students or groups of students.
• Participated in arrangements within an agreed framework for the appraisal of students’ performance.
• Developed a system that allows me to teach each student according to her/his educational needs, abilities and achievement 
• Developed appropriate and challenging tasks built on prior attainment to ensure high levels of students’ interest and engagement.
• Effectively applied teaching strategies that promote engagement and time management.
• Created and executed variety of teaching methods that adapt instruction to students’ differences in development, learning styles, strengths and needs.

Language International Toronto, Canada       April 1st, 2001 – May 17th,2004 

EFL Instructor

• Setting up course material, lesson plans and other resources 
• Prepare, administer, supervise and grade exams, quizzes and other assignments 
• Plan and organize academic events and activities both in and outside of school property 
• Research trends of instructional methods and educational technology
• Conducting activities and lesson based on ESL teaching methodologies
• Encourage and engage students to speak English 
• Motivate students and use humor to induce pleasant learning environment 
• Maximize students’ speaking time through oral tests and presentations
• Keep accurate records of students’ performance

Currently enrolled in CELTA followed by DELTA Courses at Career College International House, Vancouver 

Language International, Toronto, Canada- November, 8th, 2000 – March, 8th, 2001 TEFL Certificate

University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada September, 11th, 1985 – June, 5th, 1990 Bachelor of Business and Management

Currently enrolled in CELTA followed by DELTA Courses at Career College International House, Vancouver 

Language International, Toronto, Canada- November, 8th, 2000 – March, 8th, 2001 TEFL Certificate

University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada September, 11th, 1985 – June, 5th, 1990 Bachelor of Business and Management