Mahmud Aweis ____

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OBJECTIVE

My objectives when applying this position is to bridge among diverse communities to improve the quality of life by helping educators, school administrators and policy makers as well to narrow the school achievement gap in our public school setting. At the same time create inclusive environment for all students regardless of their socio-economic backgrounds.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

• Management and Leadership

• Honest

• Creative

• Conflict Management

• Ability to adapt to new situations

WORK EXPERIENCE

August 2011 current Owatonna public schools Owatonna,MN

Tutor and multicultural advisor

March 2006 – July 2009 Torres Virginia, VA

Cultural Advisor/Teacher of Arabic for US. Army

• Translated Arabic to English

• Received and processed claims from farmers about damage to their property

• Provided community outreach to make better relations between farmers and the United States Government.

March 2006 – July 2009 TLF Iraq

Arabic Teacher

• Taught adults English in a school setting

• Provided classes on culture and religious awareness

September 2003 – June 2005 Community Education Arbor, MI

Arabic Teacher

• Taught adults English in a community center and private school

• Mentored new immigrants to acclimate them to their new culture

EDUCATION

Master’s in Education Leadership from Minnesota State University Mankato,MN

Arabic Translation Certification L/3 Communications, VA

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Science Mosul University. Iraq

Bachelors of divinity and Islamic studies Somali national University, Somalia

High School Diploma – Jamal Abdinasir High School/Egptian school, Somalia