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Daniel Bokelman

Director of Education at Bloom Education
28.4 yrs experiencePrimary/Secondary Education
Jan 2023

The move

MoveVirginia International Private School Abu Dhabi → Bloom Education
TitleExecutive Principal → Director of Education
LocationAbu Dhabi → Dubai and the Northern Emirates
Career arcLong-term resident
Cross-border moveYes · United Arab Emirates → Dubai And The Northern Emirates
Years in UAE23.0
Total experience28.4 years
Bloom Education headcount51-200 employees
Bloom Education industryEducation
Bloom Education HQAbu Dhabi - UAE, Abu Dhabi
Bloom Education typePrivately Held

Career arc

  1. Director of EducationJan 2023 — Present
    Bloom Education· Dubai and the Northern Emirates· Full-time
  2. Executive PrincipalJul 2019 — Aug 2023
    Virginia International Private School Abu Dhabi· Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates· Full-time
  3. Executive Principal2017 — Jul 2019
    Al Dhafra Private Schools· UAE
  4. Principal2010 — 2017
    Al Dhafra Private School· Abu Dhabi
  5. Principal2004 — 2010
    Dubai American Scientific School· Dubai
  6. Head of English and Teacher of English2000 — 2004
    Al Anjal Private Schools· Jeddah, KSA
  7. English Language Instructor1998 — 2000
    American Language Center· Beirut, Lebanon

Education

Top skills

Learning and TeachingChange Management Trustworthiness and EthicsEducational TechnologyStrategic PlanningFiscal Management

About

I am a focused, decisive, inspirational and effective school leader with a proven track record of leading schools to operational success. I am passionate about and committed to student progress and achievement, staff development and morale, stakeholder satisfaction and being a life-long learner. I believe in working closely with a core team of senior leaders to shape and steer the strategic direction of the school in line with the organization’s vision and values. I ensure the delivery of high quality curriculum through effective planning and moderation, performance management, continuous professional development, being a critical friend and embedding best practices in education throughout the school community. My goals this academic year are to lead, develop and embed a high quality of le

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