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MOHAMMAD  AL QOROM

MOHAMMAD AL QOROM

Academic Adviser
Abu Dhabi

Summary

Focused Academic Adviser with 20 years of success guiding students on academic and career decisions. Skilled at counseling students on methods for forging relationships and helping students navigate school life. Driven to support long-term goal achievement by linking students to outside resources to enhance education and career prospects.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Academic Adviser

MOD
ABU DHABI
09.2004 - Current
  • Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
  • Facilitated academic and cognitive assessments to provide resource referrals according to individualized needs.
  • Consulted with students to advise on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
  • Mentored students, offering advice and support on topic selection, appropriateness and academic value.
  • Helped students with initial adjustment to university academic life and interpreted institutions policies and requirements.
  • Answered student inquiries and resolved problems related to curriculum and course prerequisites.
  • Educated students on course selection to align with career goals.
  • Conducted seminars, workshops and educational presentations for enrichment opportunities for students.
  • Provided comprehensive support services encompassing career and personal goals of student.
  • Organized, detailed and excellent track record of working well under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Maintained student database and electronic records for each student contact.
  • Investigated complaints and worked with students, parents and teachers on finding positive resolutions.
  • Coordinated follow up and student outreach to monitor academic progress for at-risk students.
  • Provided support and assistance to curriculum development professionals for [Type] and information systems.
  • Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
  • Reviewed student files to meet deadlines for completing various graduation requirements.
  • Guided students in thesis proposal creation, encouraging clear definition of problem statement, precise research questions, proposed procedures and practices and literature review.
  • Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
  • Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
  • Provide professional visa guidance services that acquaint students with the formalities and procedures involved. And help them in maintain legal study residency status in destination countries hereafter.
  • Briefing the accreditation status, the accreditation bodies, and the universities' ranking in the destination countries for the decision makers. Also conducting accreditation' delegations with Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Lecturer of Business Administration

University of Queensland
Sohar
09.2002 - 08.2004
  • Utilized curriculum reflecting diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds of students served and challenged students to move beyond innate socio-cultural biases.
  • Maintained regularly scheduled hours in order to assist and advise students on class, program, academic and vocational plans.
  • Served on academic or administrative committees related to institutional policies, departmental matters and academic issues.
  • Compiled, administered and graded examinations to assess student learning and identify individuals likely to need assistance.
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing and operations management.

Lecturer of Business Administration

Jerash University
Jerash
08.2000 - 08.2002
  • Prepared and delivered lectures to undergraduate students on topics such as MIS, financial accounting, principles of management and HR management.
  • Created successful lesson plans with [Type] projects and [Type] activities to enhance lectures.
  • Utilized curriculum reflecting diverse educational, cultural and linguistic backgrounds of students served and challenged students to move beyond innate socio-cultural biases.
  • Maintained regularly scheduled hours in order to assist and advise students on class, program, academic and vocational plans.
  • Served on academic or administrative committees related to institutional policies, departmental matters and academic issues.

MIS Lecturer

Hashemite University
Zarqa
08.1999 - 06.2000
  • Teaching MIS courses for senior year undergraduate students.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
  • Selected and designed lesson plans and curriculum to meet academic objectives.
  • Mentored undergraduate students in effective next-steps for education and career preparedness.
  • Implemented instructional technologies in course delivery to engage and educate students.

Education

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

Yarmouk University
Irbid, Jordan
08.1994 - 10.1998

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting

Yarmouk University
Irbid, Jordan
08.1990 - 06.1994

Mini Certifications - F-1 Visa Regulations For Beginners

Nafsa
USA
05.2007 - 06.2007

American Academic Counseling - Academic Counseling

USA Embassy
Abu Dhabi, UAE
02.2005 - 02.2005

Skills

    Curriculum requirements expertise

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TRAINING AND CONFERENCES

  • World University Ranking Workshop
  • Higher Education In Australia Workshop
  • The NAFSA's 59th Annual Conference
  • he Gulf Education & Training Exhibition GETEX
  • The American Education Conference in Dubai
  • TESOL Arabia Conference
  • The e-Merging e-Learning conference
  • 27th Conference of the Arab Organization of Officials in Charge of Admission &
    Registration
  • NAJAH - The UAE’s leading Higher Education attend yearly since 2007

Webinars attended and participated in

  • The Education System of Germany and Student Mobility Trends : December 5, 2018
    How to obtain and verify academic documents from Germany, and gain insights
    into German student mobility trends to the U.S. and Canada.
  • An Overview of British International Secondary Examinations: October 24, 2018
    Provides a comprehensive overview of various British international secondary examinations,
    their global reach, and how to evaluate scores.
  • The Turkish Education System and Student Mobility Trends: July 18, 2018
    Delve into the secondary and post-secondary education systems in Turkey,
    including academic programs and documentation standards. Also learn about the
    most recent mobility trends from Turkey.
  • The Indian Education System and Student Mobility Trends: May 18, 2018
    Examines the education system and how to obtain, verify and assess academic
    documents from one of the leading places of origin for students coming to the
    United States and Canada.
  • The French Education System and Student Mobility Trends: March 23, 2018
    France continues to be a top sender of international students to Canada, and the
    U.S. Delve into the French education system and how to asses academic documents
    from this established market.
  • The Spanish Education System and Student Mobility Trends: March 16, 2018
    Provide an overview of the secondary and post-secondary education systems in
    Spain and key academic documents from this growing market.
  • The South Korean Education System and Student Mobility Trends: February 9, 2018
    Provide an overview of the South Korean education system, including grade
    conversions, degree requirements, and student mobility trends.
  • The Australian and New Zealand Education Systems and Student Mobility Trends:
    December 15, 2017 Familiarize yourself with the education systems in Australia and New Zealand
    including student mobility trends, common grading scales and documentation
    standards.
  • The Canadian Education System and Student Mobility Trends: October 27, 2017
    Learn more about the Canadian education system, grading scales, academic
    documents, and student mobility to and from Canada.
  • The Middle East: International Student Mobility Trends and Recruitment Strategies:
    June 9, 2017.The Middle East has been a tremendous source of international students for the
    United States and Canada. Recent events, however, have made the future of student
    mobility in the region less certain.
  • Education in the U.S. : April 7, 2017
    Learn about the large and decentralized U.S. higher education system, including an
    overview of grading scales, degree requirements and resources necessary to
    evaluate credentials from the U.S.
  • The 3-year Degree Conundrum: India and Countries Participating in the Bologna
    Process December 16, 2016Provide valuable insight into credential evaluation issues and procedures when
    reviewing 3-year degrees from India and countries participating in the Bologna

Timeline

Mini Certifications - F-1 Visa Regulations For Beginners

Nafsa
05.2007 - 06.2007

American Academic Counseling - Academic Counseling

USA Embassy
02.2005 - 02.2005

Academic Adviser

MOD
09.2004 - Current

Lecturer of Business Administration

University of Queensland
09.2002 - 08.2004

Lecturer of Business Administration

Jerash University
08.2000 - 08.2002

MIS Lecturer

Hashemite University
08.1999 - 06.2000

Master of Science - Management Information Systems

Yarmouk University
08.1994 - 10.1998

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Accounting

Yarmouk University
08.1990 - 06.1994
MOHAMMAD AL QOROMAcademic Adviser