Alexander Akkari
Castlewellan,Ards and North Down
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in strategic leadership of services, fundraising and partnership development, and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrates a strong commitment to disability inclusion and youth empowerment through effective programme design and evaluation. Skilled in impactful communications and storytelling, complemented by a background in fitness coaching and training.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Service Manager – Youth Matters
Cedar Foundation
Belfast
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Lead regional service with 40+ staff providing programmes for young people with disabilities and autism.
- Manage staff, budgets, safeguarding, and operational delivery across multiple Trust areas.
- Build partnerships with funders, community organisations, and statutory bodies.
- Ensure compliance, risk management, and quality assurance across all activities.
- Oversee monitoring and evaluation to evidence social impact.
- Completed extensive training in management, safeguarding leadership, compliance, and youth work practice.
- Reviewed operational policies periodically for improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
- Led team meetings to set performance goals and review progress regularly.
Year 6 Teacher & Head of Community Partnerships
The British School of Kathmandu
Kathmandu
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Directed community partnership strategy, including fundraising and outreach with local NGOs.
- Organised national training workshops for teachers across Nepal.
- Strengthened visibility and resources for disadvantaged schools through partnerships.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
MEF International School
Istanbul
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Delivered the IB PYP curriculum, including online/hybrid teaching during the pandemic.
- Coordinated collaborative planning across the grade team.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans for various subjects.
- Upheld school policies whilst promoting a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
- Designed personalised study plans for students with special needs or learning difficulties, facilitating their academic growth.
Grade 2 & 4 Teacher
Wellspring International School
Saigon
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Taught English and Maths in a bilingual international school.
- Head of Grade 4 teachers, coordinating staff training.
- Coordinated school trips, broadened the pupils' cultural exposure and understanding.
Academic Manager
The International Tutor Group
Ho Chi Minh City
08.2018 - 07.2019
- Oversaw academic operations and staff development in pedagogy.
- Tutored Grades 1–9 across English and Maths.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through regular feedback mechanisms-both from teachers and students.
Year 5 Teacher
Stockwell Primary School
London
08.2017 - 06.2018
- KS2 teacher in a socio-economically challenged school.
- Completed Lambeth NQT programme.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
Volunteer Teacher
Futuresense Foundation
Cambodia
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Taught English and supported classroom construction/renovation in rural communities.
Education
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne 09.2010 - 06.2013
Postgraduate Certificate of Education - Education
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff 09.2016 - 06.2017
Skills
Strategic leadership of services
Fundraising and partnership development
Stakeholder engagement
Disability inclusion and youth empowerment
Programme design and evaluation
Impactful communications and storytelling
Fitness coaching and training
Affiliations
Crossfit, weightlifting, board games, golf,
Timeline
Service Manager – Youth Matters
Cedar Foundation
07.2024 - 08.2025
Year 6 Teacher & Head of Community Partnerships
The British School of Kathmandu
08.2022 - 07.2024
Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
MEF International School
08.2020 - 07.2022
Grade 2 & 4 Teacher
Wellspring International School
08.2019 - 07.2020
Academic Manager
The International Tutor Group
08.2018 - 07.2019
Year 5 Teacher
Stockwell Primary School
08.2017 - 06.2018
Volunteer Teacher
Futuresense Foundation
01.2017 - 12.2017
Postgraduate Certificate of Education - Education
Cardiff Metropolitan University
09.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Laws - Law
Newcastle University
09.2010 - 06.2013
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