Ahmed Ali Mohamed

Ahmed Ali 3 Ebad Al-Rahman Street, from 30 St., Sidi Bishr, Alexandria, Egypt - | --LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmed-ali-850821ab PROFISIONAL SUMMARY Seasoned Education Leader and Program Manager with 25+ years of experience in K-12 education, teacher training, and educational program development. Proven track record of leading large-scale, donor-funded educational initiatives and school reform efforts across Egypt. Skilled in instructional leadership, faculty development, student affairs, and stakeholder engagement. Holds an Executive MBA and is pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on educational leadership. Passionate about creating inclusive, innovative, and achievement-focused school cultures. EXPERIENCE Program Manager – Higher Education Initiative (HEI) AMIDEAST | Cairo, Egypt | Jul 2021 – Apr 2025 - Led national implementation of USAID-funded educational scholarships for over 700 students. - Supervised cross-functional teams, academic programs, and partnerships with universities. - Designed and monitored student leadership, employability, and exchange programs. - Managed program budgets, reporting, and compliance. Senior Program Officer – HEI AMIDEAST | Cairo, Egypt | Jun 2015 – Jul 2021 - Designed student enhancement initiatives in collaboration with faculty and industry partners. - Oversaw soft skills, English language, and career development programming. - Acted as main liaison with universities and donor representatives. Teacher Professional Development Specialist Education Support Program (ESP) – USAID | Alexandria | Feb 2012 – Nov 2014 - Led large-scale capacity-building for teachers and school leaders across the Alexandria region. - Delivered training on learner-centered teaching, classroom management, and inclusive education. Master Trainer Discovery Channel Global Education Partnership | Alexandria | Feb 2010 – Sept 2011 - Delivered multimedia-integrated teacher training. - Provided follow-up coaching in the use of digital educational tools. Technical Support & Leadership Roles Education Reform Program (ERP) – USAID | Alexandria | 2005 – 2010 - Effective School Coordinator, Idara Technical Support Coordinator, and National Standards Officer. - Oversaw school improvement planning, curriculum reform, and teacher mentoring. Arabic Language Teacher East Idara, Alexandria | Sep 1992 – Oct 2005 - Taught Arabic in public schools, led literacy and student leadership activities. EDUCATION Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) – Mansoura University (In Progress since October 2024) Executive MBA – Alexandria University, 2023 B.A. in Arabic Language & Education – Alexandria University, 2007 Teaching Diploma in Arabic Language – School for Pre-Service Teachers, 1992 SKILLS & - Academic Program Development COMPETENCIES - Freelance Training (Leadership, Communication, Project Management, TOT, Soft Skills, Employability) - Educational Leadership & Reform - Faculty Development & Evaluation - Student Affairs & Pastoral Care - Bilingual Learning Environments - Parent & Community Engagement - Budgeting & Donor-Funded Program Oversight - Monitoring, Evaluation & Strategic Planning - MS Office | Digital Tools for Education - Arabic (Native) | English (Professional Proficiency) CERTIFICATIONS - PMP Certificate (Project Management), AMIDEAST & PROFESSIONAL - TOT (Training of Trainers) DEVELOPMENT - PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation & Abuse), UNICEF - Disability Equality & Ethics Training, WSUL - Academic Advising (NACADA) - INFOSEC & Security Awareness, AMIDEAST - Microsoft Office Specialist | Intel Teach Program - Study Tour on Student-Centered Learning – University of Pittsburgh, USA HIGHLIGHTS OF - reviewed and the development of university disability centers IMPACT curriculums in the topics or “ digital marketing, sustainability, fundraising, and monitoring & Evaluation” - Mentored students and faculty through leadership and employability programming. - Increased student retention and success rates across multiple scholarship cohorts. - Contributed to national education reform and teacher training standards. - Reviewed Arabic Grade 4 textbook for Nahdet Misr "El Adwaa."