ADAM ABUBAKAR
Eagan,USA
Summary
Project management professional with track record of delivering high-impact projects in diverse environments. Adept at driving project timelines and ensuring quality outcomes through strategic planning and execution. Highly collaborative, adaptable, and committed to team success and client satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
10.2018 - Current
- Designed and delivered innovative lessons for grades 6-8, boosting student participation by 50% and earning commendations from parents and teachers.
- Implemented strategic coordination of daily substitute teachers across 20+ school districts, boosting classroom continuity and supporting student learning.
Social Studies Teacher
Success Academy
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Delivered engaging lessons in 3 social studies subjects for grades 6-8, improving student engagement by 50%.
- Guided 70+ students through interactive learning activities in social studies subjects with a 60% engagement increase.
Training and Development Specialist
AITTI
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Empowered a dynamic team of over 10 educators with cutting-edge instructional strategies, leading to a 70% increase in teaching effectiveness, and fostering an engaging learning environment.
Day Care Teacher
Icare Day Care Service
02.2012 - 04.2016
- Enhanced students' homework scores, resulting in a 70% average improvement in their overall performance.
Taxi Driver
Yellow Co.
05.2007 - 12.2011
- Coordinated pick-up and drop-off services for over 100 passengers daily, achieving 95% on-time performance and enhancing overall customer satisfaction through efficient transportation solutions.
Project Coordinator
ARDO-International
10.2004 - 06.2006
- Guided ARDO-International team to craft a compelling funding application, leading to an anticipated 80% boost in project resources, paving the way for enhanced project capabilities.
- Championed ARDO-International’s initiatives as well as those of associated consortia at various humanitarian conferences, engaging over 100 stakeholders and boosting organizational visibility by 90%.
- Co-chaired multiple high-level humanitarian initiatives for the Somali NGOs Consortium, collaborating with diverse teams to successfully mobilize essential resources and provide critical support to over 10 million affected individuals during ongoing crises, enhancing relief efforts and community resilience.
Program Coordinator
COSSONGOS Coalition Umbrella
10.2004 - 03.2006
- Empowered coalition member organizations to achieve key growth objectives, resulting in a 70% increase in overall program effectiveness and expanded community outreach initiatives.
- Spearheaded the establishment of a coalition, drafting comprehensive bylaws and guiding member elections for directors and leadership, resulting in enhanced collaboration among over 50 members and successful initiatives.
- Championed the establishment of the Consortium for Southern Somalia NGOs (COSSONGOS), shaping its mission and strategic direction that fostered increased collaboration and funding opportunities among regional NGOs and key stakeholders.
Education
Master of Science - Management
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Education Leadership and Professional Studies
WPUNJ
NJ09.2024
Certificate - TESOL
Arizona State University
USA12.2020
Train-the-Trainer Professional Certificate - Instructional Design
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05.2019
Skills
- Project management
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
- Strategic planning
- Schedule management
- Relationship building
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Team collaboration
- Client relations
- Stakeholder communications
- Staff management
- Risk management
- Advanced problem solving
- Coaching and mentoring
- Conflict management
- Data analysis
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Teaching strategies
- Cultural awareness
- Active listening
- Subject matter expertise
- Program development
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Clear communication
- Leadership development
- Group facilitation
- Empathy and patience
- Professional training
- Multitasking
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Social Studies Teacher
Success Academy
09.2025 - 11.2025
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
10.2018 - Current
Training and Development Specialist
AITTI
06.2016 - 08.2018
Day Care Teacher
Icare Day Care Service
02.2012 - 04.2016
Taxi Driver
Yellow Co.
05.2007 - 12.2011
Project Coordinator
ARDO-International
10.2004 - 06.2006
Program Coordinator
COSSONGOS Coalition Umbrella
10.2004 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Education Leadership and Professional Studies
WPUNJ
Certificate - TESOL
Arizona State University
Train-the-Trainer Professional Certificate - Instructional Design
University of Minnesota
Master of Science - Management
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign