Alhagie B Sama
Edmonton
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Projects Coordinator
Centre for Practiced-Based Learning and Intervention
08.2022 - Current
Chairman
The Gambia Teachers' Union Young Teachers Platform
Kanifing, The Gambia
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: Kanifing, The Gambia
- I led the executive that laid the foundation of the first ever youth platform of the Gambia Teachers Union
- I represented the young teachers of the Gambia in all decision making bodies within and beyond the education sector
- I addressed numerous problems faced by the young teachers of the Gambia and ensured that the plights are respected, and their rights are protected
- I drafted, alongside my colleagues, the first ever Youth Policy and bye laws of the Teachers' Union Youth Platform
- I organized the first ever General Assembly for the young teachers Of the Gambia Teachers' Union where a full-fledged executive was voted and I was elected as the Chairman
- Kanifing, The Gambia
Logistics and Event Management Coordinator
International Students' Association (ISA)
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: University of Alberta
- University of Alberta
Member, Students Advisory Committee for Advancing Racial Justice
University of Alberta
01.2022 - 01.2023
Secretary, Educational Policy Studies Graduate Students Association
University of Alberta
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Master
Kaur Senior Secondary
Kaur, The Gambia
10.2021 - 12.2021
- I provided professional and ethical guidance to all junior staff of the school
- I addressed students' welfare issues
- I supervised and coordinated extra-curricular activities in and outside of the school
- I ensured etiquette during school sessions
- I assisted the Vice Principal in the maintenance of discipline in the school
- I ensured that students come to school on time and in proper uniform
- I carried out other duties assigned to me by the Principal or Vice Principal
- I observed and marked the registers, lesson plans and scheme of work teachers
Qualified Teacher
Kaur Senior Secondary School
Kaur, The Gambia
09.2013 - 12.2021
- As a classroom teacher, I taught different grades 10-12 Geography and English Language
- I prepared timetable and duty rosters for teachers
- I served as the head of the school prefects' selection committee
- I served as the Secretary to the academic committee
Head of Art Department
Kaur Senior Secondary
Kaur, The Gambia
09.2019 - 10.2021
- Providing professional guidance to teachers in the Art Department
- Checking and marking teachers' work plans, e.g
- Schemes and records of work every fourth night
- Reporting to the Senior Master every month on the activities of the department
- Coordinating activities organized in my department
- Assisting the Senior Master in the maintenance of discipline in the school
- Performed other duties as assigned by the Principal, Vice Principal or Senior Master as and when required
Professional Practice
Sheikh Hamdan Senior Secondary School
Yundum, West Coast Region, The Gambia
03.2018 - 07.2018
- As a teacher trainee (professional practice), I taught various grades 10-12 English Language and Geography
- I also assisted and trained the students on Debate and Public speaking
Teacher Trainee
Kaur Upper Basic
Kaur, Lower Saloum District, The Gambia
09.2012 - 07.2013
- As a teacher trainee, I taught various grades 7-9 English Language and Social and Environmental Studies
- I also served as a librarian at the same time
Education
Master of Education - Educational Policy Studies, Educational Administration and Leadership
University of Alberta
01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Education (Honours), Geography and English
University of the Gambia
01.2019
Higher Teachers' Certificate - Education, English and Social and Environmental Studies
The Gambia College
01.2013
West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination -
01.2010
Skills
- Teaching
- Supervision
- Mentoring
- Proficient in Microsoft Words
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in Power Point
- Proficient in Access
- Critical Thinking
- Analytical Skill
- Resource Mobilization
- Advocacy Skills
- Teamwork
- Team Management
- Time Management
- Multi-tasking
- Communication Skills
- Classroom Management
- Administrative Skill
- Managerial Skill
- Problem Solving Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Committee Work
Languages
English
Professional Working
Honours
- Intermediate First Aid (Occupational Standard), Apex Training Solutions, 10/27/24 - 10/27/27
- Basic First Aid (Occupational Emergency), Apex Training Solutions, 06/29/24 - 06/29/27
- Participant, Book development exercise funded by Education International, 12/31/21
- National Trainer, Gambia Teachers' Union School Representatives Training, 12/31/21
- Participant, National Training of Trainers, Gambia Teachers' Union, 12/31/20
- Participant, 4th International Education and Trade Unionism Certificate Program, 12/31/19
- Resource Person, University of the Gambia Education Students' Association Nationwide Tour (Career Choice Development), 12/31/19
- Mentor, Kids Podium National Public Speaking Competition, 12/31/20
- Best Adjudicator, National Debate and Public Speaking Competition, 12/31/18
- Guest Speaker, Symposium organized by the Student-Teacher Association of The Gambia College School of Education, 12/31/18
- Public Speaking and Debate Trainer, University of The Gambia Debate Association, 12/31/18
- Adjudicator, Vice Chancellor's Debate and Public Speaking Competition, 12/31/18
- Scholarship, Undergraduate degree in the University of the Gambia, School of Education, $3500, 12/31/19
- Scholarship, Higher Teachers' Certificate (HTC) in the Gambia College School of Education, $1600, 12/31/13
Teachingrecord
- Qualified Teacher, Kaur Senior Secondary School, Kaur Village, Kaur, Central River Region, The Gambia, 09/01/13 - 12/31/21
- Professional Practice, Sheikh Hamdan Senior Secondary School, Yundum Village, West Coast Region, The Gambia, 03/01/18 - 07/31/18
- Teacher Trainee, Kaur Upper Basic, Kaur Village, Kaur, Central River Region, The Gambia, 09/01/12 - 07/31/13
Publicadministrativerecord
- Senior Master, Kaur Senior Secondary School, Kaur, Kaur, The Gambia, 10/01/21 - 12/31/21
- Head of Art Department, Kaur Senior Secondary School, Kaur, Kaur, The Gambia, 09/01/19 - 10/31/21
- Chairman, The Gambia Teachers' Union Young Teachers Platform, Kanifing, The Gambia, 09/01/19 - 08/31/23
Committeework
- Gambia Red Cross Society Kaur Home Link, 2013 - 2021
- Nova-Scotia Gambia Association (Kaur Senior Secondary School Peer Health Association), 2013 - 2021
- Literary and Drama Club of Kaur Senior Secondary School, 2013 - 2021
Leadershippositions
- Logistics and Event Management Coordinator, International Students' Association (ISA), University of Alberta, 08/01/22 - 05/31/23
- Member, Students Advisory Committee for Advancing Racial Justice, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta, 08/01/22 - 05/31/23
- Secretary, Educational Policy Studies Graduate Students Association of the University of Alberta, 08/01/22 - 05/31/23
- Senior Projects Coordinator, Centre for Practiced-Based Learning and Intervention, 08/01/22 - Present
- Senior Master, Kaur Senior Secondary, 01/01/21 - 12/31/21
- Chairman, The Gambia Teachers' Union Young Teachers Platform, 01/01/21 - 05/31/23
- Interim Chairman, The Gambia Teachers' Union Young Teachers Platform, 01/01/19 - 12/31/21
- Adviser to the 9th Executive Council, Education Students' Association, University Of The Gambia, 08/01/18 - 05/31/19
- President, Education Students' Association, University of the Gambia, 08/01/17 - 05/31/18
- Assistant Secretary General, University of the Gambia Debate Association, 08/01/17 - 05/31/18
- Assistant Information and Communication Officer, Education Students' Association, University of the Gambia, 08/01/16 - 05/31/17
- Secretary General, The Gambia College Press Club, 08/01/11 - 05/31/12
Timeline
Senior Projects Coordinator
Centre for Practiced-Based Learning and Intervention
08.2022 - Current
Logistics and Event Management Coordinator
International Students' Association (ISA)
01.2022 - 01.2023
Member, Students Advisory Committee for Advancing Racial Justice
University of Alberta
01.2022 - 01.2023
Secretary, Educational Policy Studies Graduate Students Association
University of Alberta
01.2022 - 01.2023
Senior Master
Kaur Senior Secondary
10.2021 - 12.2021
Chairman
The Gambia Teachers' Union Young Teachers Platform
09.2019 - 08.2023
Head of Art Department
Kaur Senior Secondary
09.2019 - 10.2021
Professional Practice
Sheikh Hamdan Senior Secondary School
03.2018 - 07.2018
Qualified Teacher
Kaur Senior Secondary School
09.2013 - 12.2021
Teacher Trainee
Kaur Upper Basic
09.2012 - 07.2013
Master of Education - Educational Policy Studies, Educational Administration and Leadership
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts - Education (Honours), Geography and English
University of the Gambia
Higher Teachers' Certificate - Education, English and Social and Environmental Studies
The Gambia College