Abdirahman Mohamed Abdi
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Driven by a passion for inclusive education and effective communication, I leveraged skills in Classroom Management and Cultural Sensitivity at Humanity & Inclusion and UNHCR to enhance learning and understanding across diverse groups. Demonstrated excellence in fostering student achievements and facilitating critical dialogues, significantly contributing to enriched educational and multicultural environments. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Learning Support Assistant dedicated to education of students and support of staff members. Skillful teaching classes unaccompanied during absence of lead teacher. Administered standardized testing to students in compliance with school board guidelines.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Learning Support Assistant
Humanity & Inclusion
Dadaab, Kenya.
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Promoted a positive learning culture within the school community by modeling respect, empathy, and professionalism at all times.
- Contributed to the planning and execution of extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experiences outside the classroom setting.
- Communicated regularly with parents and guardians about student achievements and areas of improvement, fostering strong partnerships.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
- Work closely with classroom teachers and project staff to provide individualized and provide support to learners with disabilities both inside and outside the classroom.
- Work closely with the inclusive education project officer to develop individualized education plans (IEP) for learners with disabilities in order to support them to meet their individual educational needs so they can reach their full potential.
- Prepare the classroom for lessons , for example, distribution of books, photocopying, etc, and any other assistance that the classroom teacher may require.
- Tidy up and keep the classroom in good order at all times.
- Document attendance and academic progression of children with disabilities and any other data requested by the line manager.
- Work in close collaboration with the community outreach staff to ensure follow-up children living with disabilities.
- Perform any other duty as identified by the line manager.
Interpreter
United Nations High Commission For Refugees (UNHCR
Dadaab, Kenya.
03.2017 - 09.2023
- Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
- Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.
- Provided oral interpretations for clients during special events, successfully maintaining pace with native speakers to deliver real-time comprehension.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Enhanced communication between clients and non-English speakers by providing accurate translations in real-time conversations.
- Used knowledge of accepted ethical guidelines to interpret confidential and sensitive information.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
- Communicated with clients to understand interpreting needs and provide best service possible.
- Interpreting for Somalian/Somali bantu,Swahili and
Mai-mai speakers to English and vice versa. - Translating documents written in English to the above mentioned languages.
interpreting for correction of names, place of births and assisting for the
spelling them into English during office in person interviews. - Interpreting during resettlement interviews, protection and community services
when scheduled for an appointment to such of the above communities to the
UNHCR offices in Dadaab refugee camp of Kenya. - Interpreting during high level of meetings and conferences by the European
Union (EU), UK and other embassy's missions to visit the refugee camps and meet
with the camp leaders, youth and some community members.
Interpret video conferences , interviews during the pandemic of Covid-19 period
and many other occasion.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yusra Secondary School
IFO Dadaab, Kenya.12.2022
Skills
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Classroom Management
- Social Skills Development
- Creativity and Innovation
- Group and individual instruction
- Student Records Management
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Individualized Education Plans
- Special Education
- Punctual and Dependable
- Work Prioritization
- Student Support
- Disciplinary Actions
- Student Needs Assessments
- Special Education Programs
- Classroom Evaluations
Timeline
Learning Support Assistant
Humanity & Inclusion
01.2021 - 11.2023
Interpreter
United Nations High Commission For Refugees (UNHCR
03.2017 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Yusra Secondary School