MOHAMMAD IQBAL SEKANDARI
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Dynamic educator and project manager with a proven track record at MY TOEFL HOUSE, adept at teaching TOEFL and enhancing student outcomes. Skilled in data analysis and proposal writing, I successfully led programs that integrated democratic values into English learning, fostering an engaging environment and achieving high student satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
GUEST WRITER
The Diplomat
03.2024 - Current
- Authored policy and economic articles on Afghan refugees and the economy of Afghanistan
- Collected and analyzed economic and humanitarian data from credible sources (e.g, World Bank, UNHCR, etc.) and translated them into clear, accessible insights through writing op-eds
- Helped thousands of readers grasp the human impact behind the numbers and contributed to shaping a more informed public conversation about issues that are often overlooked or misrepresented
TEACHING
MY TOEFL HOUSE
09.2023 - 09.2024
- Teaching English four three-month SAT and TOEFL classes to the Afghan refugee students who received 90+ scores on the TOEFL and were accepted to the universities in Europe and USA
- Learned the effectiveness of different teaching methodologies, specially the practical student-centered method, which focuses on motivating the students acquire the necessary skills for the test as well as the sufficient knowledge of the language to receive higher scores
TRANSLATOR
Nebesht Magazine
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Translated diverse articles about economics from English to Persian, ensuring clarity and cultural relevance for target audience
- Expanded and deepened my understanding of global economic trends, and honed my research and analytical skills while conducting desk research to ensure accurate and comprehensive translations
CONSULTANT & ASSISTANCE RESEARCHER
Assess Transfer Reach (ATR) Consulting
01.2020 - 01.2023
- ATR is a leading provider of third-party monitoring, working for the World Bank, the ADB, UN agencies, and development contractors on diverse topics, including education, immigration, health, and social issues
- Contributed to the editing of research questionnaires and conducted field 20 surveys in the form of SSI (Self-Administered Structured Interviews), KII (Key Informant Interviews), and FGD (Focus Group Discussions)
- Utilized coding techniques for coding data and then extracting meaningful insights from qualitative research data, using SurveyCTO
- Played an active role in editing, translating, and coding around 800,000 words of research data and surveys
FREELANCE CONSULTANT
Samuel Hall
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Translated approximately around 200,000 words of research data from Farsi to English
- Coded and categorized data for analysis and interpretation
- Acquired an in-depth understanding of research topics including the issues related to IDPs' financial challenges, humanitarian assistance impacts, women's entrepreneurship, and other relevant topics in Afghanistan
- Improved my written communication skills and ability to convey ideas and concepts across languages accurately
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER
American University of Afghanistan
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Developed a theoretical framework incorporating the marginal cost function and its relationship with production levels
- Applied calculus concepts, such as derivatives and optimization techniques, to analyze production processes and optimize cost analysis
- Conducted a comprehensive literature review on cost analysis, production functions, and calculus-based optimization techniques in business and economics
Education
BBA - Management
American University of Afghanistan
12.2023
Cerfiticate - Data Science
Harvard University
Massachusetts06-2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Marefat High School
01.2018
Skills
- RStudio
- Data analysis
- Proposal Writing
- Microsoft Office packages
Timeline
GUEST WRITER
The Diplomat
03.2024 - Current
TEACHING
MY TOEFL HOUSE
09.2023 - 09.2024
TRANSLATOR
Nebesht Magazine
01.2023 - 08.2023
CONSULTANT & ASSISTANCE RESEARCHER
Assess Transfer Reach (ATR) Consulting
01.2020 - 01.2023
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHER
American University of Afghanistan
01.2020 - 03.2020
FREELANCE CONSULTANT
Samuel Hall
01.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Marefat High School
BBA - Management
American University of Afghanistan
Cerfiticate - Data Science
Harvard University
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