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Jamal Yassin Gamal

Albany,CA

Summary

I am a caring Social Studies Teacher well-versed in mentoring and tutoring students to promote academic success. Also, extremely adept at creating effective lesson plans to help students master the material. I am always detail-oriented and insightful with over six years' expertise in secondary education. I consider myself to be studious and passionate professional with extensive knowledge of teaching language arts, ethnic studies, social studies, and humanities material using modern methodologies. I Cultivate positive relationships with students to enhance participation and increase overall success. Outgoing and friendly with fantastic attention to detail. Additionally I am a School Administrative Officer with track record of success turning around struggling schools to achieve high student outcomes. I contain exceptional leadership and collaboration skills to foster alignment among staff. Lastly I am a seasoned assistant to several deans throughout my career and polished in providing comprehensive direction to students and faculty while being well-versed in implementing behavior plans, evaluating students' abilities and interests and collaborating with faculty to develop school programs and curriculum offerings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Middle School Administrator

Ascend Public Charter School
Oakland, CA
12.2023 - Current
  • Monitored student attendance records, ensuring compliance with state regulations.
  • Coordinated the scheduling of classes, assemblies, meetings and other events.
  • Assisted in developing individualized educational plans for special education students.
  • Provided guidance to teachers on curriculum development and instruction strategies.
  • Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss academic progress of all students.

Middle School Humanities Teacher

Ascend Public Charter School
Oakland, CA
08.2022 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans that incorporated a variety of teaching techniques to engage middle school students in Humanities course material.
  • Assessed student comprehension of material through written tests, oral presentations, and group projects.
  • Created interactive activities and assessments to assess student learning of social justice and ethics topics.
  • Collaborated with other teachers on curriculum development for social humanities and studies classes.
  • Led discussions about social movements from different time periods.
  • Conducted research into the historical background of critical social justice events that shaped society.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills through students analysis of events and how they shapes contemporary culture
  • Encouraged collaboration between students to work on both sides of discussions and small debates to provide reasoning for laws that exist today
  • Applied many pedagogical methodologies to improve learning development among every type of student.
  • Identified historical precedents to connect antecedent events that apply to modern era.

Middle School Teacher Aid

Black Pine Circle
Berkeley, CA
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
  • Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
  • Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
  • Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop instructional plans that meet individual student needs.

Client Relationship Manager

NBC Bay Area
San Francisco, CA
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Identified new business opportunities through research and analysis of client needs.
  • Provided timely responses to customer inquiries, requests, and complaints.
  • Negotiated contracts with clients for various services.
  • Developed and implemented successful marketing strategies for a new brand.
  • Conducted market research to identify target customer segments, preferences, and trends.

Creative Strategist

Goodby, Silverstein & Partners
San Francisco, CA
11.2017 - 08.2018
  • Created effective messaging, positioning, and segmentation plans for advertising campaigns.
  • Conducted market research to identify customer needs and preferences.
  • Managed the design process from concept to completion of all marketing materials.
  • Analyzed competitive landscape to stay ahead of trends in the industry.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to ensure brand consistency across all channels.
  • Produced detailed reports on ROI and performance metrics for campaigns.
  • Led brainstorming sessions to generate innovative ideas for promotional activities.

Associate Director

YR Media
Oakland, CA
01.2017 - 09.2017
  • Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Made partnerships that focus mainly on the distribution of those products, thought leadership, and disrupting the media landscape by training the next generation of BIPOC content creators who better reflect the diversity of our communities.
  • Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
  • Championed new diverse policies and regulations to minimize production errors and incidents.

Research Assistant

Centaurus High School
Denver, CO
01.2014 - 09.2016
  • Graded assignments and tests for accuracy and understanding of course material.
  • Assisted in the development of graduate-level course materials, such as syllabi, lesson plans and assignments.
  • Conducted research to support faculty members in their teaching and research activities.
  • Collaborated with faculty on special projects related to curriculum development and program assessment.
  • Provided guidance and assistance to students regarding academic policies and procedures.

Education

Master of Science - Education Administration Preliminary Credentials

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs

University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO
12-2016

Skills

  • Teacher Training
  • Parent Communication
  • Recruitment Strategies
  • Academic advising
  • Curriculum Planning
  • Student Engagement
  • Special Education
  • Records Management
  • Student and parent relations
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Community Engagement
  • Fundraising
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Student Counseling
  • Goal Planning
  • Teacher development
  • Enrollment Management
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Legal Compliance

Accomplishments

  • PUKSTA 2014 Lifelong Fellowship, highest civic engagement award to small group of CU Boulder students who demonstrate active engagement in the community and construct a thesis over two years that highlights educational and systemic issues in school and low income communities.
  • State of Colorado Education Movere Award 2016, Award for students who aim to work in higher education and provide international context in their future endeavors

Languages

Arabic
Professional
Spanish
Limited

Affiliations

Co Founding Member, REACH SHIRATI - Non Profit, 2004 - Present

  • Established in 2004, this Medical and Educational cohort for future teachers and doctors was created by Christina Cha Cha, and Eiman Gamal Mahmoud in the northern region of Tanzania, Shirati. Assisting in bringing medical clinic and education school supplies every year from Bay Area universities, religious sites, philanthropists, and volunteers since 2008.

Timeline

Middle School Administrator

Ascend Public Charter School
12.2023 - Current

Middle School Humanities Teacher

Ascend Public Charter School
08.2022 - Current

Middle School Teacher Aid

Black Pine Circle
01.2021 - 06.2022

Client Relationship Manager

NBC Bay Area
01.2019 - 12.2020

Creative Strategist

Goodby, Silverstein & Partners
11.2017 - 08.2018

Associate Director

YR Media
01.2017 - 09.2017

Research Assistant

Centaurus High School
01.2014 - 09.2016

Master of Science - Education Administration Preliminary Credentials

San Francisco State University

Bachelor of Science - Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs

University of Colorado At Boulder
Jamal Yassin Gamal