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AHMED M. GOMAA

Barrington,USA

Summary

Dynamic international education and development specialist, with a proven track record, enhancing educational outcomes and advocacy efforts. Expert in curriculum design and teacher training.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Policy and Research Officer (Pro Bono)

FORCED TO FLEE
London, U.K.
01.2025 - Current
  • Focused on developing and implementing advocacy strategies, coordinating external partnerships, and contributing to collaborative projects with various stakeholders.
  • Formulated comprehensive short-term and long-term advocacy strategies.
  • Assisted in preparing and submitting project documents for various advocacy efforts.
  • Fostered effective communication channels to ensure seamless partnership management.
  • Created informative content to bolster advocacy campaigns.
  • Analyzed global trends in refugee policies to recommend impactful program modifications.

Education Advisor (Pro Bono)

JUST FOR HUMANITY
New York, U.S.A
01.2025 - Current
  • Contributed to initiatives focused on offering quality education, scholarships and STEM/STEAM lab development for underprivileged children in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal.
  • Develop the organization's short-term and long-term program and advocacy strategies.
  • Optimized educational strategies by analyzing program effectiveness to ensure maximum impact.
  • Evaluated various factors affecting students to drive improvements in educational policies and programs through data-driven approaches.
  • Offered strategic guidance on enhancing curricula, supporting teachers, and creating student intervention plans.
  • Strengthened organization's impact by collaborating with various community partners.
  • Reported on key findings to support the enhancement of student education outcomes.

Data and Impact Analyst (Intern)

MINDS BEYOND MEASURE
New York, U.S.A
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Performed data analysis to support key initiatives, enhancing BEEP and Water Tank efficiency.
  • Evaluated effectiveness of BEEP project's strategies for improving school attendance using statistical analysis.
  • Ensured long-term sustainability and positive community outcomes in the Water Tank Project by analyzing relevant data.
  • Teamed up with stakeholders to determine success indicators, offering actionable insights.
  • Prepared detailed impact reports to assist strategic decision-making.
  • Leveraged data-driven adjustments for projects, resulting in superior achievements within education and community health.

English Language Acquisition Specialist

TUNAS MUDA SCHOOL
Jakarta, Indonesia
07.2020 - 06.2024
  • Implemented innovative teaching methods, Increasing student engagement by 25%.
  • Enhanced educational outcomes through effective management of multidisciplinary curriculum development.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create inclusive education strategies.
  • Led initiatives to integrate program design with effective implementation strategies.
  • Established benchmarks for SEL practices, attaining 95% compliance in diversity and accessibility standards.
  • Demonstrated expertise in monitoring and evaluating programs aimed at improving educational outcomes.
  • Integrated e-learning platforms like TalentCards and Articulate 360 for improved educational experiences.
  • Led technical guidance and capacity development for colleagues through training and mentoring, increasing teacher confidence from approx 15% to 70%.

Education Officer - Refugee Education Programs (Pro Bono)

ROSHAN LEARNING CENTER
Jakarta, Indonesia
08.2019 - 09.2021
  • Expanded offerings, raised academic standards, and revitalized engagement at 3 learning centers
  • Directed a suite of educational projects driving Roshan’s aim to cultivate a safe, revitalizing space for refugee communities in Jakarta and Bogor.
  • Formulated and improved learning frameworks to expand opportunities for students.
  • Elevated instructional abilities through the strategic implementation of an SEL program.
  • Engaged with donors on behalf of Roshan in professional settings.
  • Exceeded expectations by facilitating a 98% achievement rate, resulting in 23 refugee students earning US high school credentials via Elite Open School's debut program.
  • Developed, implemented, and aligned educational programs (literacy and numeracy) with U.S. Common Core standards, from early childhood to secondary, aiding students in obtaining U.S. high school diplomas and GED equivalency.
  • Achieved a five-year first with three students passing the US GED tests.
  • Achieved 90% attendance rates and boosted performance metrics by 20% through virtual instruction during COVID-19.
  • Led comprehensive teacher training sessions and workshops for 45 non-educators/refugee adults, enhancing pedagogical skills and integrating SEL principles, boosting teacher confidence from 15% to 70%.
  • Created a routine monitoring tool to support teachers with data-driven insights on student performance.
  • Spearheaded the design and implementation of SEL programs for refugee learners, resulting in a 30% improvement in attendance and a 25% reduction in disciplinary incidents.
  • Boosted employability and educational prospects of adult learners via 'GED Prep' program to facilitate GED diploma attainment.

Primary Teacher

BINUS SCHOOL SIMPRUG
Jakarta, Indonesia
07.2017 - 06.2019
  • Transformed teacher capacities, learner experiences, and school community.
  • Proposed and led initiatives to modernize teaching, boost academic achievement, and improve student engagement, and social skills.
  • Directed program to enhance literacy and numeracy for 48 Grade 4 students, bridging the national Indonesian curriculum and the IB inquiry-based approach.
  • Modernized teaching methodologies to boost academic performance and foster student engagement.
  • Spurred the integration of social-emotional learning (SEL) into the curriculum and school culture, resulting in a 15% improvement in student participation rates and a 20% increase in student proficiency levels.
  • Organized regular dialogue sessions with children at a refugee learning center, enhancing community engagement.
  • Brought cohesion to the math curriculum, resulting in a 25% increase in student proficiency in numeracy skills.

Technical Writing Consultant

VYSNOVA PARTNERS, INC.
Washington, USA
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Headhunted to draft manuscripts and technical documents for a partnership with Naval Medical Research Center-Asia (NMRC-A) to advance malaria research in Southeast Asia, centering on Viet Nam
  • Sought insights and feedback from colleagues, experts, and journal editors
  • Readied two articles for peer-reviewed evaluation

Education & Psychosocial Support Consultant (Pro Bono)

TADAMON (Egyptian Refugee Multicultural Council)
Cairo, Egypt
11.2016 - 05.2017
  • Provided expertise to enhance programs for 3 Alexandria refugee support organizations
  • Led workshops, coached educators, and facilitated feedback
  • Included parental programs, women's groups, youth clubs, livelihood activities, and case management, resulting in 30% better academic performance and 25% increased attendance

Primary Teacher

NISHIMACHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Tokyo, Japan
08.2014 - 06.2016
  • Taught primary education (ages 5-10), employing best practices for academic, cognitive, and socio-emotional needs
  • Shared knowledge with peers, improving learning
  • Analyzed classroom data for policy input
  • Promoted volunteerism through community collaborations
  • Enhanced efficiency and standards contributing to 5 school policies, including health and safety, through data collection and analysis
  • Presented proposals and articulated concerns as the teacher representative in monthly council meetings

Early Childhood and Development Specialist

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BEIHAI
Beihai, China
08.2013 - 06.2014
  • Developed and taught entire Grades 1-2 (ages 5-8) program
  • Embraced diversity and monitored performance benchmarks to meet student-specific needs, with targeted interventions and support for all students
  • Energized the school experience and cross-cultural education by integrating service learning through a partnership with a nearby rural school, engaging 120 pupils monthly in English language initiatives

Early Childhood Development Specialist

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN EGYPT
Cairo, Egypt
08.2009 - 06.2012
  • Established clear guidelines, standards and protocols for conducive learning
  • Led Grade 1 educational curricula
  • Devised and implemented data tracking systems, managing an $85K budget for efficient resource allocation and sustainability
  • Architected 10 key policies, including diversity and inclusion, grading and assessment, and crisis management
  • Pinpointed program enhancements, contributing to a 300% increase in student enrollment from 7 to 72 Grade 1 students within the first 3 years
  • Enabled systematic performance assessments by advocating for a standards-based curriculum

Education

Masters of Education (MED) - International Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst
U.S.A
12-2026

Early Grade Reading in Developing Countries Graduate Certificate -

University of Massachusetts Amherst
U.S.A
05-2024

Instructional Design and Technology Graduate Certificate -

University of Maryland, EdX
U.S.A
01.2022

Social and Emotional Learning Graduate Certificate -

Sierra Nevada University
U.S.A
05-2021

Master of Arts (MA) - Teaching

Sierra Nevada University
U.S.A
08-2012

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Psychology

Hartwick College
U.S.A
05-2000

Skills

  • Program Coordination
  • Assessments & Improvements
  • Performance Monitoring & Analysis
  • Capacity Building
  • Team Building
  • Cultural Competence
  • Facilitation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Teacher Training
  • Policy Development
  • Pedagogical Frameworks
  • Primary & Secondary Education
  • Community-Based Education
  • Education Administration
  • Curriculum Design
  • Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
  • Articulate 360
  • Canva
  • PowToon
  • TalentCards
  • MS Office
  • Social Media
  • Google suite proficiency
  • Canvas

Affiliations

  • International and Comparative Education, 2023 to Present
  • Inter-Agency Network of Education in Emergencies, 2016 to Present
  • Global Reading Network, 2014 to Present

Training

  • Child-Friendly Schools (UNICEF)
  • Child Protection Minimum Standards (CPMS e-course, The Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action)
  • EiE (Humanitarian Leadership Academy)
  • Safeguarding Essentials and in EiE (Humanitarian Leadership Academy)
  • Rights of the Child (Human Rights Education Associates, HREA)
  • Rights of Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons (HREA)
  • Gender Mainstreaming (HREA)
  • Project Management Certification, Level 1 (InsideNGO)
  • M&E Fundamentals (Global Health eLearning Center)
  • Program Development and Grant Writing (American Grant Writer's Association)
  • Collaborative Changemaking (AshokaU)
  • USAID Proposal Development: From RFA/RFP/NOFO to Proposal Submission (Humentum)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Professional
Spanish
Elementary

Other Nonprofit & Community Contributions

Volunteer Education Specialist, HELP Refugee Learning Center • Jakarta, Indonesia • 11/2022 to 03/2023

Developed early grade reading toolkit and conducted weekend workshops for 18 refugee educators, improving learners' literacy and numeracy by 20%.

Training & Capacity Development Specialist, Sunsar Maya • Kathmandu, Nepal • 12/2018 to 01/2019

Enhanced teaching skills in socio-emotional and inquiry-based learning at 2 after-school learning centers serving children in need in underserved rural areas. Led to an improved learning environment and fewer disciplinary issues.

Volunteer Special Needs Educator, Yayasan Sayap Ibu • Jakarta, Indonesia • 03/2018 to 03/2019

Ran meaningful art sessions for special needs children aged 2-16 years, encouraging emotional expression.

Learning & Development Specialist, UNHCR Indonesia• Jakarta, Indonesia • 03/2018 to 11/2018 (3 hours pw)

Collaborated with Catholic Relief Services and a local NGO partner on community-centered education for children and adults at 5 refugee centers. Trained community educators and addressed their needs and issues in weekly sessions. Promoted dynamic frameworks, e.g., active and project-based learning, to enhance adult engagement.

● Transformed the skills of 35 non-educators to become effective teachers within a short timeframe.

● Customized SEL training for trauma, offering supportive resources, e.g., structured storytelling, for practical use.

● Exceeded role to provide advisory on expanding partnerships, funding opportunities, and social media reach.

English Learning Program Manager, Sayuri Children’s Home • Tokyo, Japan • 10/2014 to 05/2015

Volunteer Fundraiser, Creative Education Foundation in Zanzibar • Zanzibar, Tanzania • 09/2013 to 05/2014

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Policy and Research Officer (Pro Bono)

FORCED TO FLEE
01.2025 - Current

Education Advisor (Pro Bono)

JUST FOR HUMANITY
01.2025 - Current

Data and Impact Analyst (Intern)

MINDS BEYOND MEASURE
09.2024 - 12.2024

English Language Acquisition Specialist

TUNAS MUDA SCHOOL
07.2020 - 06.2024

Education Officer - Refugee Education Programs (Pro Bono)

ROSHAN LEARNING CENTER
08.2019 - 09.2021

Primary Teacher

BINUS SCHOOL SIMPRUG
07.2017 - 06.2019

Technical Writing Consultant

VYSNOVA PARTNERS, INC.
01.2017 - 06.2017

Education & Psychosocial Support Consultant (Pro Bono)

TADAMON (Egyptian Refugee Multicultural Council)
11.2016 - 05.2017

Primary Teacher

NISHIMACHI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
08.2014 - 06.2016

Early Childhood and Development Specialist

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF BEIHAI
08.2013 - 06.2014

Early Childhood Development Specialist

AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL IN EGYPT
08.2009 - 06.2012

Masters of Education (MED) - International Education

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Early Grade Reading in Developing Countries Graduate Certificate -

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Instructional Design and Technology Graduate Certificate -

University of Maryland, EdX

Social and Emotional Learning Graduate Certificate -

Sierra Nevada University

Master of Arts (MA) - Teaching

Sierra Nevada University

Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Psychology

Hartwick College

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