Ahmad Al Zayyat Mathematician
PhD Candidate, MS, MBA, BS, CELTA, ASQ CQPA, ASQ CQIA, EFQM Assessor Email: *************@*****.***
Mobile 989-***-****
Address Michigan US
Blog https://alzayyat.wordpress.com/
My YouTube Channel
Professional Profile
An agile learner. Seasoned professional team leader and educator in areas of Education, Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Applications. Experienced assessments developer based on common specifications. A process analyst and quality improvement associate. Professional trainer for management learning system platforms. Developing syllabi and courses delivery plans. Professional curriculum developer. Applying diverse student-centered learning methodologies. Teaching wide range of Mathematics courses for different age groups, backgrounds and levels. Core Skills
Online & Blended Learning
Professional Teaching Mathematics & Statistics
Teaching SAT, AP, Calculus, Algebra and ODE
Technology integration in education
LMS Professional, McGraw Hill, BBL, ALEKS, Pearson MyLab Math
R Studio, Minitab, Mable, SPSS professional, MS Office
Quality and Process improvement
Assessments Development
Curriculum Development
Professional Experience
Jan 2020 – Present Central Michigan University
Mathematics Graduate Teaching Assistant
Key Responsibilities
Teaching College Algebra courses.
Tutoring at Math Assistance Center: Algebra, Business Math, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential equations, and Statistics July 2019 – Jan 2020 Emirates Center for Strategic Research and Studies Statistics Lecturer
Key Responsibilities
Developed and delivered training courses in statistical analysis for Scientific research using SPSS
Developed and delivered training courses in MS Office advanced level
Developed and delivered training course of using MS Excel for Administrative purposes Aug 2013 – July 2019 Higher Colleges of Technology Mathematics Faculty
Key Responsibilities
Instructed Business statistics, Business mathematics, Linear Algebra, Differential equations, Calculus and Algebra courses.
Team leader for mathematics and statistics courses.
Developed course master document, course material, and common specification assessments, course syllabus, assessment strategies and course delivery plan for math and statistics courses.
Developed and utilize various educational technology resources such as GeoGebra, Wolfram Alpha, SPSS, and MATLAB
Maintained outstanding classroom management skills and ability to keep students involved and focused
Provided continuous feedback on student progress through a variety of assessment tools
Applied a variety of student-centered activities such as group discussions, flipped classroom, technology engagement and socializing.
Provided training sessions to faculty members
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Maintained regular office hours
Conducted remedial classes for at risk students in regular bases
Advised students in an academic and personal manners.
Proposed improvements to program and courses
Engaged in professional development activities, 40 hours per semester.
Attended meetings, workshops and conferences as required. Key Achievements
Getting high Students evaluation ratings above 90%
Chosen to implement pilot blended learning methodology in Algebra course among 40+ faculty members in 17 campuses. Dec 2016 – May 2018 American University of Sharjah Mathematics Graduate Teaching Assistant
Key Responsibilities
Tutor at Math Assistance Center: Algebra, Business Math, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential equations, and Statistics
Taught recitation Calculus Classes.
Aug 2011 – July 2013 Institute of Applied Technology Mathematics Instructor
Key Responsibilities
Instructed the American Common Core Curriculum AP. Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus and SAT
Developed Questions Bank
Aug 2005 – Aug 2011 Qatar Technical School
Assessments Coordinator and Statistical Analyst
Key Responsibilities
Established assessments rubrics and developed policies that ensure they are met
Monitored students’ progress throughout different learning cycles
Managed production, distribution, collection and processing assessment materials
Coordinated with the IT Department in producing and delivering reports cards and assessment related reports to school administrators
Analyzed and interpreted questionnaires and summative assessments results and reported findings
Developed item analysis reports as necessary to help staff evaluating the effectiveness of assessments
Attended the Australian TAFE workshop and help implementing TAFE in the technical subjects
Worked with GTZ (German Technical Cooperation Agency) team to implement EFQM Radar model in the school
Arranged mutual class observations with math and business team from the Canadian College of the North Atlantic
Instructed the Qatari Supreme education council curriculum using IB and IGCSE recourses
Prepared master school timetable using latest software
Observed Math and English classes
Interviewed, assessed and selected employees
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Education & Qualifications
PhD Candidate, Central Michigan University, (2020 – Now). GPA 3.95/4.0
MA Education, Central Michigan University (2020 – Now) 18 credit hours by Aug 2021
Master of Science in Mathematics, American University of Sharjah – Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education USA-(2018). GPA 3.94/4.0
Master of Business Administration, Qatar University – Accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
(AACSB) USA - (2010). GPA 3.8/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Jordan (2002) Professional Certificates
Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), Cambridge UK
Internet and Computing Core Certification (IC3), Certiport®
ASQ- Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA), American Society of Quality, USA
ASQ- Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA), American Society of Quality, USA
Top Outstanding Postgraduates, Qatar University
EFQM- Certified EFQM Assessor, European Foundation of Quality Management
INTEL Training Course & Certificate
Workshops, Training Courses, and Activities
“Being a successful online teacher” course, April 2016 Conducting Blackboard learning management system workshop, May 2016 Conducting MS-Excel for special purposes workshop, HCT, April 2015 iPad in the classroom, HCT, Jan 2015
Learning by doing Conference, HCT, Feb 2014
Chaperone students in an educational trip, HCT, April 2014 Planning Learning with a Range of Learning Methods, HCT, Feb 2014 Effective Assessment and Feedback on Written Work, HCT, Feb 2014 Effective Feedback and Supervision Discussions, HCT, Feb 2014 Enhancing your Small Group Teaching Skills, HCT, Feb 2014 Learning Styles, HCT, Feb 2014
Precise Curriculum Planning, Assessment, Delivery and an Introduction to Evaluation, HCT, Feb 2014 Effective Presenting, HCT, Feb 2014
Activation of Prior Learning about Learning, HCT, Feb 2014 Giving Feedback, HCT, Feb 2014
Principles of Adult Learning, HCT, Feb 2014
HCT Mobile learning conference. By HCT, December 2013 HCT Annual conference. By IAT, September 2013
IAT TECH conference. By IAT, April 2013
Integrating iPad in teaching. By IAT, October 2012 IAT TECH. By IAT, April 2012
E-learning, SMART Board. By IAT, October 2012
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Creative thinking in decision making. By QITS, March 2011 Chaperone students educational trip, QITS, July 2008 Student centered approach workshop. By British counsel, April,2008 The fundamental of SEC Standard Curriculum. By SEC, April,2008 E-Learning. By Supreme Education Counsel, Fab,2008 Technical & Further Education (TAFE) system workshop. By Qatar Petroleum (QP), Sep,2007 Computer Science for Qatar Workshop. By Carnegie Mellon University, June,2007 Strategic planning workshop at QITS. By College of North Atlantic, March,2007 Learning difficulties. By Terra Sancta college, Fab, 2005 Teaching methods. By Terra Sancta college, Oct, 2004-Dec, 2004 Multi-intelligence. By Terra Sancta college, Aug, 2004 Problem Solving. By Terra Sancta college, Aug, 2004 INTEL Training Course & Certificate. By Ministry of education, June, 2004 – Aug, 2004 Brain Storming’ Training course. By Dar Al-Arqam schools, Nov,2003
‘PC Fundamentals’ Training Course. By Dar Al-Arqam schools, Mar, 2003