Meera Ali Banimalek

Acting School Principal

Sharjah, UAE

Profile summary

Dynamic educational leader with a proven record in institutional performance management, strategic leadership, and educational policy development. Committed to advancing education quality assurance and driving sustainable organizational excellence through data-driven innovation, team coordination, and policy execution. Experienced in leading complex initiatives within governmental frameworks, with certifications in government excellence evaluation and international representation. Passionate about enabling impactful change, contributing to educational transformation, and aspiring to lead large-scale initiatives that shape future-ready education systems.

Key skills

Skills
Government Excellence EvaluationStrategic LeadershipEducation Quality AssuranceSchool Operations ManagementStudent Affairs ServicesInstitutional Performance ManagementStaff Supervision EvaluationEducational Policy DevelopmentResearch Paper PresentationChange Innovation ManagementCommunication with AuthoritiesProblem Solving Decision-MakingTeamwork and CoordinationOfficial Event RepresentationEducational Initiative ImplementationCurriculum Development for Performing ArtsFundraising and Grant Writing for Arts OrganizationsArts Administration and ManagementDigital Marketing and Social Media for Arts EducationFinancial Management and Budgeting for Educational Institutions

Professional experience

Administrative OfficerSep 2025 - Present
Ministry of Education, UAE

• Provided administrative support to school management to ensure efficient operations. • Managed school records and accurately documented all administrative transactions. • Communicated with parents and responded to their inquiries and service requests. • Supported the implementation of educational initiatives and ensured adherence to school quality standards.

  • Provided administrative support to school management to ensure efficient operations.
  • Managed school records and accurately documented all administrative transactions.
  • Communicated with parents and responded to their inquiries and service requests.
  • Supported the implementation of educational initiatives and ensured adherence to school quality standards.
Acting School PrincipalDec 2024 - Present
Ministry of Education, UAE

• Supervise school operations and provide academic leadership during the principal’s absence. • Lead strategic initiatives aligned with the institution’s educational objectives. • Ensure full compliance with the Ministry of Education's policies and regulations. • Manage and supervise the academic staff (60 employees), handle crisis situations, and represent the school at official events.

  • Supervise school operations and provide academic leadership during the principal’s absence.
  • Lead strategic initiatives aligned with the institution’s educational objectives.
  • Ensure full compliance with the Ministry of Education's policies and regulations.
  • Manage and supervise the academic staff (60 employees), handle crisis situations, and represent the school at official events.
Academic Deputy DirectorDec 2018 - Dec 2024
Ministry of Education, UAE

• Led the implementation of strategic academic plans aligned with national education goals. • Supervised academic staff performance and provided guidance to improve teaching quality. • Monitored student academic achievement indicators and launched initiatives to enhance school performance. • Managed disciplinary procedures to maintain a safe and effective learning environment. • Coordinated with partners and stakeholders to promote community engagement in the educational process. • Ensured full compliance with the Ministry’s policies and national quality standards. • Supervised 40 academic staff members, led crisis management, and officially represented the school.

  • Led the implementation of strategic academic plans aligned with national education goals.
  • Supervised academic staff performance and provided guidance to improve teaching quality.
  • Monitored student academic achievement indicators and launched initiatives to enhance school performance.
  • Managed disciplinary procedures to maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
  • Coordinated with partners and stakeholders to promote community engagement in the educational process.
Head of Student Affairs and School Services UnitDec 2014 - Dec 2018
Ministry of Education, UAE

• Trained over 70 newly appointed unit heads and introduced them to operational procedures. • Developed and implemented student service policies across government schools. • Oversaw student data and monitored care plans for psychological and social support. • Collaborated with school administrations to address behavioral and academic student concerns. • Organized extracurricular programs and events to enhance overall student engagement.

  • Trained over 70 newly appointed unit heads and introduced them to operational procedures.
  • Developed and implemented student service policies across government schools.
  • Oversaw student data and monitored care plans for psychological and social support.
  • Collaborated with school administrations to address behavioral and academic student concerns.
  • Organized extracurricular programs and events to enhance overall student engagement.

Education

Doctorate, Business Administration – LeadershipDec 2025
Ain Shams University
Certificate, Professional Diploma – Certified Government Excellence System AssessorDec 2024
Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University
Master's, Business Administration – Leadership and Strategic ManagementDec 2019
Al Falah University
Bachelor's Degree, Education in Arabic Language and LiteratureDec 2004
United Arab Emirates University

Certifications

Certified Government Excellence System AssessorHamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University