Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Key Deliverables
Personal Information
Certificate for best teacher of the year
Timeline
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MENTOLAWIT SHIFERAW TAYE

MENTOLAWIT SHIFERAW TAYE

Browns Summit,NC

Summary

Skilled and versatile academic professional with over 20 years of experience in working as a Main Teacher, Coordinator, Department Unit Leader and Administrator, Curriculum and syllabus designing Modifying and editing materials which included demonstrating skills to achieve success for maximum students and Communication Advisor to the Minister of Science and Higher Education. Strong logical and critical thinking abilities combined with excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills. Led a team of teaching staff, non-teaching staff and students of various ages, as well as assisted the Subject Matter Experts to identify the student's needs and developed points to ensure the content matches the objectives.

Experienced with program coordination, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Utilizes strategic planning and execution to ensure project milestones are met. Knowledge of fostering team collaboration and enhancing operational processes to achieve optimal results.

Outgoing and detail-focused individual excelling in communication and problem-solving. Possesses significant understanding of project coordination and data analysis, with strong abilities in planning and implementing programs. Aims to drive impactful results through efficient process management and collaboration.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Specialist

UNCA&T
04.2024 - Current
  • Received incoming phone calls and contact form submissions and provided timely responses to inquiries.
  • Improved overall program effectiveness through comprehensive data analysis and evaluation of key performance indicators.
  • Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify gaps in service delivery and inform program development efforts.
  • Evaluated program operations, successes and deficiencies to identify concerns and recommend strategies to enhance processes and elevate results.

Freelancer
09.2011 - Current

Senior communication advisor

Ministry of Science and Higher Education
06.2019 - 01.2020

Main Teacher, Department Head and Coordinator

Andinet International School
10.2005 - 07.2010

ELL/ESL Instructor for non-English Speakers

09.2005 - 01.2006

Main Teacher/Administrator/Department Unit Leader

Gibson Youth Academy
09.2001 - 09.2005

Main Teacher

Shalom Private School
09.2000 - 09.2001

Education

Master of Science - Educational Effectiveness and Instructional Design

RUG University
Netherlands
08.2011

Honours Degree - Educational Planning and Management

Addis Ababa University
Ethiopia
12.2008

Diploma - Basic ICT

Infonet College
06.2001

Diploma - English Language and Literature

Kotebe College of Teachers Education
07.2000

ESLCE Certificate -

03.1997

Skills

  • Team Leadership Principles
  • Teaching English Language
  • School Principal-ship
  • Project Coordination
  • Curriculum Development
  • Management & Supervision Skills
  • Knowledge of Curriculum & Standards
  • Classroom Management Skills
  • Subject Knowledge
  • Engaging Teaching Style
  • Collaborating with Class & Subject Teachers
  • Written & Verbal Communication Skills
  • Ability to work Unsupervised
  • Keen Sense of Attention to Detail
  • Strong Rapport with Students
  • Disciplinary Skills
  • Skill development
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Performance assessments

Accomplishments

Best teacher of the year

Best teacher of the quarter

Team leader award

Most educationally decorated classroom of the year

Key Deliverables

  • Handled proposals, projects and programme management in the areas of education policy, governance and management.
  • Conducted survey design and implementation for the professional development of teachers.
  • Assessed the participant's needs for training, maintained attendance records and reviewed each participant individually, as well as enhanced Continuing Education (CE) processes and related course offered.
  • Prepared reports as required by Program Director and Supervisor.
  • Co-designed and designed curriculums and syllabuses for primary schools.
  • Researched best practices for promoting higher education among client population and developed recommendations to improve the quality of work.
  • Identified, developed and implemented Quality Improvement (QI) programmes, as well as established partnerships and opportunities with education providers.
  • Monitored and documented students' progress and provided timely briefings on appropriate incidents and investigations.
  • Developed workshop materials to promote access to higher education.
  • Counselled about the basic resources to students and overcoming barriers of education.
  • Documented findings and updated information.
  • Continued to work with participants after they started their education programs to maximize retention and encourage further education.
  • Provided general support for data collection activities and monitored the quality.

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 07/23/80
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: Ethiopian
  • Driving License: Ethiopian
  • Marital Status: Married

Certificate for best teacher of the year

Certificate is awarded at  the end of 2004 for exceedingly performing in teaching a grade.

Timeline

Program Specialist

UNCA&T
04.2024 - Current

Senior communication advisor

Ministry of Science and Higher Education
06.2019 - 01.2020

Freelancer
09.2011 - Current

Main Teacher, Department Head and Coordinator

Andinet International School
10.2005 - 07.2010

ELL/ESL Instructor for non-English Speakers

09.2005 - 01.2006

Main Teacher/Administrator/Department Unit Leader

Gibson Youth Academy
09.2001 - 09.2005

Main Teacher

Shalom Private School
09.2000 - 09.2001

Diploma - Basic ICT

Infonet College

Diploma - English Language and Literature

Kotebe College of Teachers Education

ESLCE Certificate -

Master of Science - Educational Effectiveness and Instructional Design

RUG University

Honours Degree - Educational Planning and Management

Addis Ababa University
MENTOLAWIT SHIFERAW TAYE