Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Timeline
Intern

MESFIN GEBREMEDHIN

London,Croydon

Summary

Proven track record in designing and delivering training courses, solid ability to manage develop and motivate people, successful experience of managing staff in a complex set-up by devising effective financial & academic checks; with working knowledge of writing projects and bids for academic projects including planning, role allocation and coordination as well as an ability to think critically, strategically and systematically in a quality assurance framework coupled with excellent internal and external negotiation skills; ability to prioritise and deal effectively with a number of tasks simultaneously and ability to follow through and deliver concrete results as well as understanding of key clients’ demands.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Lecturer

Croydon College
London , Croydon
02.2016 - Current
  • Tutored students needing extra assistance in group and one-to-one sessions, increasing attainment in line with predicted grades.
  • Formulated and submitted student progress reports to management.
  • Helped students explore concepts through challenging assignments and stimulating class discussions.
  • Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
  • Tutored students struggling with material, improving understanding and academic performance.
  • Contributed to department and faculty meetings to continuously assess and improve internal practices.
  • Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
  • Modernised syllabus, updating with current research, new techniques, and latest findings to improve relevancy.
  • Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults and mature students.
  • Monitored emerging trends and technologies in subject field to innovate teaching and learning practices.
  • Developed and improved courses to better serve students' needs and meet standards.

Learning and Quality Consultant

Freelance Consultancy
London , Croydon
02.2013 - Current
  • Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
  • Promoted continuous improvement by problem-solving and sharing suggestions to optimise team operations.
  • Conducted research and gathered information from multiple sources to present clear results.
  • Staff training - training resources development, and overseeing delivery of training.
  • Developed robust internal verification system
  • Developed and implemented effective OTL and moderation process.
  • Oversaw effective document control system.
  • Analysed data and information to identify issues and create tailored solutions.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Designed and analysed customer surveys.

Learning and Quality Adviser

Careers Development Group
London , Wandsworth
06.2012 - 03.2013
  • Conduct customer engagement observation for employability advisors, employability coaches, skills for life tutors.
  • Functioned as document controller for CDG.
  • Contribute towards CDG’s Quality Management System (QMS – ISO 9001) via the quality forum.
  • Delivered information security awareness training for staff across the organisation as part of ISO 27001 requirements.
  • Analysed customer complaints survey as well as customer survey and write reports that goes to commercial committee and to the board meetings.

Skills for Life Coordinator

Careers Development Group
London, Wandsworth
06.2006 - 06.2012

I. Observation of Teaching and Learning

  • Developed procedures, observation related tools and protocols.
  • Ensured that customer engagement observations (CEO) are implemented effectively.
  • Conducted Observation of Teaching & Learning (OTL) of all delivery tutors
  • Led OTL Moderation Panel within CDG and its subcontractors
  • Trained observers in how to conduct OTL
  • Ensured OTL/CEO processes are quality assured to highest rate of Ofsted standards.
  • Inducted, trained and supported tutors with regards to the standards of teaching and learning.

II. Developing and Monitoring Skills for Life Strategy

  • Developed & oversaw the implementation of Skills for Life Strategy within CDG and its Subcontractors
  • Ensured the implementation of Skills for Life Guide in CDG and its subcontractors
  • Organised and conducted basic skills forums and training by area.
  • Monitored and observed delivery of training of Basic Skills and Job Focused Tutors.

III. Internal Verifier/Verification

  • Verified and managed literacy, numeracy and ESOL (E1 TO L2)
  • Ensured Direct Claim Status is maintained to the highest standards by establishing efficient and accurate registration, verification, certification system
  • Organised and conducted standardisation meetings for assessors
  • Liaised with External Verifier as required
  • Liaised with Ofsted inspection team in matters related to Skills for Life implementation as well as OTL and its moderation
  • Set qualification targets for Centres
  • Induct, train and support tutors with regard to standards of teaching and learning
  • Conducted customer feedback forum to gather objective feedback from learners
  • Monitored resources available in Centres

Head of Quality & Learning

Acton Training Centre
London, Middlesex
11.2008 - 05.2009
  • Ensured compliance with Funding Bodies (LSC, JCP+) requirements.
  • Ensured compliance with Certificate. awarding bodies requirements with regard to NVQs, Key Skills and basic skills and apprenticeship training.
  • Reviewed vocational staff performance.
  • Carried out delivery observation and standardisation events.
  • Monitored quality of learning for NVQ, Learn Direct, apprenticeship and skills for life programmes.
  • Monitored quality in management and MIS.
  • Monitored the overall quality of the training centre as per Ofsted requirements

5. Learning and Development Officer

Careers Development Group
London, Merton
08.2006 - 10.2008
  • Provided on-going support & training to tutors and Centre Managers.
  • Assessed staff training ability in line with set observation standards as well as per Ofsted quality standards.
  • Trained Basic Skills Tutors with C&G processes.
  • Conducted internal verification for E1-L2 literacy and numeracy.
  • Set qualification targets for Centres.
  • Organised standardisation and scheme of work development events.
  • · Liaised with External Verifier as required.

Education

ESOL Level 4 Subject Specialist - Languages

Greenwich University
United Kingdom
09.2007 - 06.2008

Master of Education - Education

University of Bristol
Bristol
09.1998 - 09.1999

Certificate of Advanced Study (CCAS) - Education

University of Lancaster
Lancaster
03.1998 - 05.1998

Diploma in Education for Science and Technology - Science and Technology

Aharon Ofri International Training Centre
Israel, Jerusalem
02.1994 - 03.1994

Bachelor of Science -

Addis Ababa University
Ethiopia
09.1983 - 07.1987

Skills

  • Quality education
  • Individual mentoring
  • Class organisation
  • Individualised instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Programme development and management
  • Student records management
  • Research and analysis
  • Course material preparation
  • Advising skills
  • Attendance documentation
  • Lecture planning
  • Discussion facilitation
  • Paper grading
  • Knowledge of showbiecom, Socrativecom
  • Communication skills
  • Programme development
  • Team building
  • Time management

Timeline

Lecturer

Croydon College
02.2016 - Current

Learning and Quality Consultant

Freelance Consultancy
02.2013 - Current

Learning and Quality Adviser

Careers Development Group
06.2012 - 03.2013

Head of Quality & Learning

Acton Training Centre
11.2008 - 05.2009

ESOL Level 4 Subject Specialist - Languages

Greenwich University
09.2007 - 06.2008

5. Learning and Development Officer

Careers Development Group
08.2006 - 10.2008

Skills for Life Coordinator

Careers Development Group
06.2006 - 06.2012

Master of Education - Education

University of Bristol
09.1998 - 09.1999

Certificate of Advanced Study (CCAS) - Education

University of Lancaster
03.1998 - 05.1998

Diploma in Education for Science and Technology - Science and Technology

Aharon Ofri International Training Centre
02.1994 - 03.1994

Bachelor of Science -

Addis Ababa University
09.1983 - 07.1987
MESFIN GEBREMEDHIN