GABRIEL KERESZTES

General Director / Edu.Leadership Advisor

OBJECTIVE

A top-performing manager /leader who has built a school and school system.
10+ years of teaching experience, 13+ years of experience in research, and
9+ years of solid educational expertise in other developmental areas. Highly
experienced in intercultural training, cross-cultural communication,
multicultural and equity curriculum implementation.
Expert in teaching a variety of subject matter including English, Science, and
Language Arts. Speaks Arabic and Romanian on a conversational level and
French, Italian, and Hungarian at a basic level. Seeking to be the driving force
behind your organization, utilizing leadership and managerial skills to build
your dream with a clear and organic mission and vision.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Bachelor of Islamic Studies • Mishkah University USA (2017)

• Associate Degree in Islamic Studies
• The Master 140-Hour TEFL/TESOL
Course, TEFLINK
• Bachelor of Education, Urban
Education
• Bachelor of Science (Honors),
Biology and Psychology
(Neuroscience)
• Mishkah University USA (2016)
• Teacher Training for the 21st
Century (2013)
• University of Windsor (2009)
• University of Windsor (2007)

AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Building schools • Media literacy/media production
• Creating school policies and procedures • Science/academic research/lab
• Managing school clusters • Computer proficiency
• Training and development • Early literacy training
LINK • Project management • Advisor/counselor
• New school academic plan write up • Student needs assessment
• Teacher training and evaluation • Intercultural training
@galromaani
• School inspection • Equity curriculum implementation
• Recruitment • GCC values and culture
Gabriel Keresztes
(Al Romaani) • Urban Education • Public speaking /TV-radio host

@alromaani RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

@alromaani • Islamic Center for Research & Academics,
International Research Team.
• University Of Windsor, Research Team.
CONTACT
• Ontario, Canada (2009-Present)
• University of Windsor, Ontario, Canada
(2006-2007)

+971 55 507 5431 LANGUAGES

Ajman UAE English Romanian Arabic

alromaani@gmail.com French Italian Hungarian

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WORK EXPERIENCE

AL RESALAH SCHOOLS CLUSTER, SHARJAH, UAE Jan 2016 - Sep 2018

GENERAL DIRECTOR
• Supervised and contributed to the writing of the Academice Plan for New Dubai School as
per KHDA requirements.
• Implementing the vision and mission of the organization at every level.
• Constructed phase two and three of a new school.
• Devise and contribute to strategic plans and business developments and expansions.
• Manage Al Azra and Al Rahmania campuses of Al Resalah.
• Overlook and inspect American Curriculum standards, implementation and accreditation.
• Wrote the policies and procedures for the organization.
• In charge of hiring principals, vice principals and senior managers in both schools.
• Lead training and development of staff and seniors.
• Buffer between the owners of the schools and the stakeholders.
• Overlook all operations of the two schools, including managing principals and admin staff.
• Managed 350 staff members and 2500 students.
• Manage educational operations as well as other business operations of Al Owais Group.
• Dealt with contractors and procurements.

ANADULIA GROUP, ISTANBUL, TURKEY 2016-Present

EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT
• Educational consultant.
• Business advisor.
• School setup and construction.
• Designing policies, proceedures and manuals.
• Curicculum development and adaptation.
• Business investment consultation.

AL MANAR TARBIAH WEEKEND SCHOOL, DUBAI, UAE 2011-Present

CONSULTANT AND PROGRAM PIONEER
LINK • Consultant and Advisor to the principal, educational board as well as parents and students.
• Part of the pioneering group that started and shaped the school.
• Actively participated in curriculum development and implementation. Advised and worked
@galromaani closely with the principal.
• Teaching Islamic Studies.
Gabriel Keresztes
(Al Romaani)
MIT GLOBAL GROUP, DUBAI, UAE 2017-Present
@alromaani GLOBAL ADVISORY MEMBER
• Consult and advise the organization on Islamic Banking Solutions.
@alromaani • Provide management and educational training to members of the board and stakeholders.
• Design and conduct training for global customers and corporate entities.
• Attend board meetings in different countries where MIT operates.

CONTACT
APPLIED INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, FUJAIRAH, UAE 2013–2016
ENGLISH TEACHER
+971 55 507 5431
• IELTS Trainer.
Ajman UAE • Utilize only technology-based online curriculum, with assignment, homework, and tests
taken via the Internet.
• Implemented a constructivist philosophy by engaging technology and 21st century skills.
alromaani@gmail.com
• Part of the Assessment Committee for Standardized Testing across the ATHS/STS system.
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AL HOSN SECONDARY SCHOOL, ABU DHABI, UAE 2012-2013

ENGLISH TEACHER
• Language Trainer.
• Led the drive to facilitate parent-teacher interviews between Arab families and English
teachers.
• Key educator on cultural differences/similarities when dealing with
communication and behavioral infractions.

ABU DHABI EDUCATION COUNCIL, ABU DHABI, UAE 2009-2012

HOMEROOM TEACHER
• Taught Grade 1,2, and 3 in English, Mathematics, and Science, as part of the national
educational system reform.
• School improvement committee.
• Assisted new teachers in understanding UAE culture, and differences in customs.
• Worked with special needs identification, differentiation, and social-behavior programs.
• Translate from Arabic to English.

AL NOOR SCHOOL, WINDSOR, CANADA 2008-2009

SUPPLY TEACHER
• Filled in for staff in required activities.
• Taught a plethora of subjects including Mathematics, Science, and Language Arts.

AL-HIJRA SCHOOL, WINDSOR, CANADA 2007-2008

GRADE 5 TEACHER
• Grade 5 homeroom teacher.
• Planned curriculum, administered standardized tests, advised and consulted parents and
students.

LINK

@galromaani OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Gabriel Keresztes • SHARJAH TV, KALEMA TV, PEACE • TV Presenter & International Public Speaker
(Al Romaani) TV, HUDA TV, IQRAA TV, SAUDI 2,
(2011-Present)
@alromaani • INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY • Team Leader
DEVELOPMENT AND ENGAGEMENT,
@alromaani (Tanzania, 2008)
• INTERNATIONAL STUDENT • Program Developer/Supervisor
CENTRE, (2007)
• ISLAMIC SOCIAL WELFARE • Manager/Program Coordinator
CONTACT ASSOCIATION, (2004-2006)
• FAMILY RESPITE SERVICES, • Support Worker
+971 55 507 5431 (2004-2005)
• DISCOVERY SUMMER CAMP, (2004) • Camp Counsellor
Ajman UAE

alromaani@gmail.com

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