Michael Tesfaye Gebremichael
Washington,District of Columbia
Summary
Passionate and multifaceted early childhood education and development professional with a proven history of success at ChildFund Ethiopia. Experienced in coordinating LEGO Foundation and IDRC-funded projects, enhancing care quality for children and families through innovative, community- and center-based approaches. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, project management, research, and classroom instruction. Adept at utilizing SQL, Power BI, Office 365, and SPSS for effective educational and project data analysis. A versatile leader with a comprehensive background in early childhood development and education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Development Field Coordinator-IDRC
ChildFund Ethiopia
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Supported the establishment and functioning of 16 community-based childcare centers in Addis Ababa, Amhara, and Oromia regions, ensuring high-quality care for children
- Provided supervision and training to three field coordinators and trained 30 childcare center facilitators, enhancing their skills in early childhood care and education
- Oversaw the parenting program, achieving 85% participation, ensuring children under three received safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate care at home.
- Monitored budget and project progress, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely completion of project milestones
- Led the advocacy component, successfully engaging government stakeholders to support project sustainability
- Communicated project impact through writing change stories and articles and conducting advocacy meetings, reaching an audience of 10,000+ stakeholders
Early Childhood Development Field Coordinator-LEGO
ChildFund Ethiopia
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Improved care quality for 24,000+ infants and young children by engaging 14,000 primary caregivers across 13 project sites and a temporary IDP center
- Successfully trained 50+ local project officers, enhancing their capacity for effective program implementation and management
- Adapted 10 playful parenting intervention materials, including radio scripts and flashcards, tailored to local needs
- Collaborated with and managed partnerships with 3 radio firms, 1 communication firm, 2 consultants, and 13 local implementing partners, achieving all project milestones
- Led the MEAL plan in Ethiopia, achieving 100% completion of baseline and endline surveys, ensuring accurate project tracking and evaluation
- Ensured timely financial reporting by tracking $750,000 spending with grant finance units, achieving 100% compliance with financial deadlines
- Produced 3 monthly newsletters, highlighting the impact of the project and ensuring continuous stakeholder engagement
- Advocated for project sustainability, engaging government stakeholders, ensuring policy support and continued funding
- Facilitated emergency provisions for 3,000+ households at IDP centers, delivering essential items and services promptly during crises
- Established 5 child-friendly spaces at the IDP center, fully equipping them with indoor and outdoor play materials, and overseeing their effective operation
Educator
Tesfabirhan Secondary School
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Provided meaningful math instruction to improve math skills of children.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
- Built relationships and communicated with parents to provide best learning environment for children.
- Utilized innovative teaching strategies to effectively engage students in learning.
- Developed and implemented differentiated instruction strategies for diverse learners, ensuring individualized attention and success.
Assistant Researcher
Together for Early Childhood Evidence; ECD Knowledge Hub National Project of USAID, MoE, and AAU
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensured strict adherence to ethical guidelines throughout all research activities, upholding the integrity of the scientific process.
- Gathered and organized information and resources from 20+ governmental and non-profit organizations for research purposes.
- Supported principal investigator by efficiently managing daily tasks, including scheduling meetings, organizing events, and handling correspondence.
- Facilitated partnerships with external research institutions, expanding resources and expertise available for projects.
- Prepared comprehensive reviews on collected relevant resources, informing study design decisions and enhancing overall understanding of subject matter.
Vice Director, Teacher
Meskerem 2nd Kindergarten and Primary School
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Enhanced teacher effectiveness with comprehensive professional development programs and ongoing support.
- Increased parent engagement through regular communication, workshops, and events focused on student success.
- Expanded extracurricular offerings to promote well-rounded student development both inside and outside the classroom.
- Improved school performance by implementing innovative leadership strategies and fostering a positive learning environment.
- Enhanced safety protocols, creating a secure and welcoming school environment for students and staff.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
Education
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Care and Education
Addis Ababa University
01.2021
Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Teaching Secondary School
Wollo University
Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Wollo University
Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia01.2016
Skills
- Child Development Associate
- Microsoft Office 365
- SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences)
- Data Entry and Analysis
- Project Coordination
- Project Lifecycle
- Creative Lesson Delivery
- Health and Nutrition
- Classroom Organization
- Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Mathematical Concepts
- Social-emotional learning
Affiliations
- Addis Ababa Teachers Association, 2011 - Present
- Ethiopian Teachers Association, 2011 - Present
- Ethiopian Mathematics Teachers Association, 2016 - Present
- Ethiopian Psychological Association, 2018 - Present
- Early Childhood Care and Education Professionals Association, 2018 - Present
- Japanese Culture and Language Education Teachers Association in Africa, 2019 - Present
Researchworks
- Assessment of Home Numeracy Experience and Skills among Preschoolers in Arada Sub-city Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Thesis, 2021
- Assessment of Early Numeracy Skills Development and Its Correlation with Home Numeracy Experience of Preschoolers in Arada Sub-City, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, In publication process, 2021
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 07/16/93
- Gender: Male
References
- Natan Tilahun, Sr. Project Manager and ECD Specialist, ChildFund Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, +251 911427112, NTilahun@childfund.org
- Dr. Fantahun Admass, Associate Prof. of Early Childhood Development, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, +251 911 475924, fantahun.admas@aau.edu.et
- Dr. Abraha Asfaw, Asst. Prof. of Curriculum & Instruction, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, +251 911 810 198, aasfaw11@gmail.com
Training
- Keynote Speaker at the 2nd ECCE International Summit: Responsive Caregiving: A Global Commitment, 2023, Pakistan
- Home-Based Childcare, The State University of New York on Coursera, 12/09/23
- Understanding Child Development: From Synapse to Society, Utrecht University
- Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing, Yale University
- Mental Health and Psychosocial Support and Psychological First Aid, ChildFund Ethiopia
- Children's Human Rights - An Interdisciplinary Introduction, University of Geneva
- Certificate in Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development, IPRCC
- Certificate in Japanese Culture and Language Education, Kyoto University Africa Office at Addis Ababa University
- Certificate in Safeguarding Essentials, Kaya Humanitarian Leadership Academy
- Certificate in Advanced EXCEL training
- Certificate in The MAGIC & 7 Habits of Highly Effective People training
- Certificate in Childhood Development
- ChildFund’s Travel Ready: Personal Safety and Security
- Google Project Management course: Foundations of Project Management
Researchinterests
- Learning through play at home and school context
- Adaptation and contextualization of innovative playing materials
- Early literacy and numeracy and early childhood care and education instructional design and material development
- Quality care and children with special needs
- Development of locally relevant screening and assessment tools
- Preschool teachers training and professional development
- Education in emergencies, post conflict areas
- Innovations to ensure access and quality early childhood care and education services for marginalized children
Certification
- Non-credit specialization Certification in Home-Based Childcare by the State University of New York.
- Course Certification in Understanding Child Development: From Synapse to Society by Utrecht University.
- Course Certification in Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing by Yale University
- Google Project Management Certificate
- Course certification in Children's Human Rights: An Interdisciplinary Introduction by University of Geneva
- Course Certificate in Psychological First Aid from The Johns Hopkins University
Languages
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Early Childhood Development Field Coordinator-IDRC
ChildFund Ethiopia
07.2023 - 04.2024
Early Childhood Development Field Coordinator-LEGO
ChildFund Ethiopia
06.2022 - 06.2023
Assistant Researcher
Together for Early Childhood Evidence; ECD Knowledge Hub National Project of USAID, MoE, and AAU
04.2021 - 04.2022
Educator
Tesfabirhan Secondary School
08.2018 - 06.2022
Vice Director, Teacher
Meskerem 2nd Kindergarten and Primary School
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Non-credit specialization Certification in Home-Based Childcare by the State University of New York.
- Course Certification in Understanding Child Development: From Synapse to Society by Utrecht University.
- Course Certification in Everyday Parenting: The ABCs of Child Rearing by Yale University
- Google Project Management Certificate
- Course certification in Children's Human Rights: An Interdisciplinary Introduction by University of Geneva
- Course Certificate in Psychological First Aid from The Johns Hopkins University
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Care and Education
Addis Ababa University
Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching - Teaching Secondary School
Wollo University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Wollo University
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