Special Education Teacher

Alemayehu H. Mezgebe, Ph.D

Washington, DC ***** *********@*****.*** 202-***-****

Professional Summary

Dedicated and equity-driven educator with 21+ years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and leadership at the university and K–12 support level. Skilled in designing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), transition and vocational services, and inclusive instructional practices that prepare students with disabilities for postsecondary success. Adept at collaborating with families, related service providers, and external agencies to support student independence, workforce readiness, and life skills development. Core Competencies

IEP Development & Implementation

Transition & Vocational Readiness Services

Work-Based Learning & Career Preparation

Differentiated & Inclusive Instruction

Student Progress Monitoring & Data Analysis

Curriculum Development & Instructional Design

Family & Community Engagement

Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration

Leadership & Mentorship

Professional Experience

Associate Professor 2019 – 2022 Arba Minch University, Ethiopia

Developed and implemented individualized supports and remedial programs aligned with IEP goals.

Designed and taught inclusive courses in environmental science, integrating hands-on learning and project-based instruction to meet diverse learner needs.

Evaluated 140+ graduate students using multiple assessment tools, tailoring instructional supports to maximize growth.

Collaborated across departments to create interdisciplinary curriculum, modeling teamwork required for IEP and transition planning.

Campus Head & Dean of College 2012 – 2018

Supervised 300+ faculty and 600+ staff across 8 departments, providing instructional leadership and professional development.

Partnered with government agencies on policy and workforce-relevant curricula — experience transferable to vocational transition services.

Oversaw student support programs, ensuring equitable access to education and resources for all learners.

Lecturer & Department Head 2006 – 2008

Supervised instructors and led curriculum redesign to incorporate practical skill-building and career readiness.

Facilitated staff training on inclusive teaching practices. Graduate Assistant & Researcher 2003 – 2006

Instructed undergraduates in lab and fieldwork, adapting lessons to support varying learning levels.

Developed instructional manuals and assessment rubrics to guide learning and measure outcomes.

Contributing Author- Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute & Environmental Protection Agency 2015

& 2021

Collaborated on national environmental reports requiring stakeholder engagement, teamwork, and data-driven recommendations, mirroring IEP team collaboration and vocational program design.

Education

Ph.D. in Environmental Science, Andhra University – Andhra Pradesh, India (2012)

M.Sc. in Environmental Science, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (2006)

Bachelor of Education in Biology, Debub University, Ethiopia (2003) Credentials evaluated and authenticated by World Education Services (WES) Certifications & Professional Training

Registered Behavioral Technician- Applied Behavior Analysis, Skill acquisition, Behavior reduction and Behavior assessment and measurement

Global Leadership Training Certificate – Cornell University, NY

GIS & Remote Sensing Software Training – ArcView, Erdas Imagine, AutoCAD

Business Process Reengineering & Quality Assurance Training

Certified Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporter Training Awards

Best Leadership Award – Arba Minch University, 2016

Best Presenter Award – EFASA International Conference, 2014 Languages

English (Fluent)

Amharic (Fluent)

Tigrigna (Fluent)

Contact this candidate