Rita Kumar Email & Phone Number

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Conducted inspections of Public and Private schools with MOE across the Emirates on Indian, British, IB and American curriculum- Analysed data to validate accurate and professional judgements based on robust evidence• Focused on national agenda, targets, initiatives policies, guidelines, framework - Collaborated as efficient and productive teams and established effective working relationships to achieve high quality objectives• Commitment to excellence for outstanding student outcomes and school performance- Produced precise, cohesive written reports, records and communicated findings. Planned and managed the inspection effectively

Abu Dhabi, Uae

Abu Dhabi Boys and Girls schools from KG-G12 (FS-Y12) • Process and priorities of strategic SIP/SDP, SEF, Inspection Framework, inspection reports, action plans, workshops, guidance, monitoring, accountability, distributed leadership- Data analysis, tracking, attainment benchmarks, documentation and evidence for inspections. Performance Evaluation for 65 Principals and Vice-Principals, reviewed Professional Development Plans• Performance Standards, indicators, student outcomes, assessments, innovation, 21st Century Skills- Identified and analysed range of data, strategies and targets significantly. Implemented recommendations. Increased school performance over 90/95% of 59 schools. Networking, CPD, collaboration, shared best practices, guidelines, policies• Led with cluster of 19 schools teaching and learning, pedagogy, SEN, assessments, lesson observations, positive behaviour- Range of data, lesson planning, demonstration, SEN policy and procedures• Participated in the Pilot Research Study and Article Published on Outcomes to reorganise Curriculum from Linear delivery towards a Spiral Approach - Research, readings, reports, stakeholders• Involved in pre, onsite and post inspections - Protocols, professional judgements, knowledge of school data, performance, student outcomes. Inspection reports commented "Rita has good understanding and realistic targets on school improvement" • Supported 5 schools on Teacher Educational and Leadership Standards Licensing Pilot. Reviewed 2 schools on SEF Pilot • Engaged in module topics with providers and Vanderbilt University Program for 2 schools on KPIs• Audited consultations with internal and external stakeholders

Abu Dhabi, Uae

• Lead education advisor in partnership and reform with Abu Dhabi Education Council - Developed strategic roles of SLT to build capacity and sustainability for K-12 school improvement and student outcomes• Set up systems, structures, processes and procedures and monitored effectiveness for continuous improvement- CPD, Procedures, Demonstrated, Advised Principals on implementing sustained changes across areas of leadership:-Curriculum, Policies, New School Model reform, Pedagogy, Student-Centred Teaching & Learning, Lesson Planning, Reporting, Assessments, 21st Century Skills, SEN, Able students, Learning environment, Positive Behaviour Management Strategies, Performance Management • Established rigorous systems to analyse assessments and effective use of data- Facilitated mentoring and coaching to enable Principals to set goals, targets and strategies. Demonstrated a range of data analysis that impacted on Student Achievement• Devised and reviewed School Improvement Plans, Department Action Plans, CPD Plans and Teacher Development Plans- Collated evidence of Key Performance Indicators for Monitoring Visits, team meetings, updating, process and procedures, priorities • It was commented "The Principal and Vice-Principal speak highly of the work of the Lead Advisor and her team in helping them to develop their skills"

United Kingdom

• Introduced new initiatives and programs to foster inclusion and support from teachers and parents in improving standardso Examples include: After School Care - initiated and registered with OFSTED, After School Clubs, Breakfast Club and liaised for Children's' Centre on site. Conducted an audit on National Healthy Status and extended serviceso Created a School Prospectus and initiated the school's first website with steering committee- Established roles and responsibilities of the governing body. Coordinated numerous meetings with the Stakeholders • Led and developed the strategic roles of Literacy & Maths Subject Leaders and Gifted & Talented and Assessment Coordinators- CPD, teachers'planning. assessments, meetings, disseminate, support, resources, stakeholders, networking, Monitored student books; moderated samples of work and carried out lesson observations • Reviewed policies with the commitment of Staff and Governors- Updated Policies on Teaching & Learning, Monitoring & Evaluation, Curriculum, Marking and Assessment, coordinators, meetings, governors, stakeholders, implementation, monitoring• Special Educational Needs Coordinator:- Regular meetings with teachers and teaching assistants to review individual student progress and Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) to measure the impact of Intervention Programmes.Updated the Register, Provision Mapping and held Annual Reviews which involved liaising with Educational Psychologist, Speech & Language Therapist and SEN Monitoring Officer • Strategic school responsibilities:- Leadership with deep knowledge and understanding of systems, processes and procedures of School Improvement Plans, Action Plans, Self-Evaluation Form, School Profile, Performance Management, School Governor, Behaviour, Child Protection & Safeguarding, ICT, Gifted &Talented and Inclusion, CPD, Newly Qualified Teachers, Supply Teachers, Teaching Assistants

United Kingdom

• Led, developed and managed a team of 7 teachers and 12 members of support staff. Teacher governor for four years- Leadership and Management, stakeholder, meetings, writing reports, feedback, monitoring• Coordinator for Maths, PD, Newly Qualified Teachers, Student Mentor, Health & Safety Officer- CPD, knowledge, disseminate, reports, partnerships, stakeholders. Created portfolios for staff CPD and school was recognised and achieved the "Investors in People" award twice • Delivered training on Numeracy Strategy, monitored planning and lessons and provided constructive feedback- Book scrutiny for levelling, progression and presentation, set whole school and key stage targets and analysed results. Performed staff self-evaluation audit in Maths and Literacy for raising achievement and evaluating the impact • Participated in international school’s project and visited various schools in Hungary to observe teaching methodology - Teamwork, collaboration, reports, disseminate, sharing best practice, professionalism• Commented by the Literacy consultant that the units covered as sequence in my students' English books "were excellent" and by the Link adviser "very good" regarding my classroom environment

United Kingdom

• Amalgamation process of the infant and junior schools. Taught Year 4, Year 3/4 and Year 4/5 - Management, Leadership, Teamwork, Vision, Values• Delivered training, demonstrated lessons, mentored and supported staff- knowledge, materials, planning, prioritise, professional judgement, writing reports• Implemented the new government introduced initiatives of National Literacy and Numeracy Strategies, Intervention Programs such as; Additional Literacy Support and Springboard Maths- CPD, Leadership & Management, lesson planning, assessments, resources, SEN, monitoring• Reviewed policies for Assessment, Marking, Curriculum, Maths and Science- Proofreading, updating, coordinator, disseminate, implement, monitor• Commented through OFSTED inspection in Year 1 to Year 5 that my Literacy and Numeracy lessons were "really good, enjoyable, the children were enthusiastic and showing signs of learning and progress"