Dr. Abed Sami Almala

Experience

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  Private and Public High Schools

  Aug 1995 - Jun 2004

  Math, Physical Science and Physics Teacher

  Taught math and physics courses to high school age students. Served as an Assistant Department Head, accreditation officer, and soccer coach.

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  Northern Virginia Community College

  Aug 2000 - Jul 2013

  PHYSICS ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

  Taught Physics 201 course for a professional, diverse and adult student population at the Alexandria and Annandale Campuses. Several undergraduate students from other colleges and universities have attended and completed the course during the summer semester successfully.

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  Strayer University

  Oct 2004 - Aug 2013

  Served as Senior Academic Officer at this 4-Year Regionally Accredited University (established in 1892): Was responsible for administering academic policies, procedures, and programs at the Alexandria campus. Specific responsibilities include: Planning for and participating in assessment strategies; recruiting and training faculty members in accordance with University policies and procedures; supervising, training and evaluating academic assistants, department heads and faculty members; proposing a schedule of classes to be offered each quarter; training and mentoring new deans and faculty; representing the university at local, regional, and national meetings; presenting at national and international conferences, attending and managing campus and regional faculty meetings, workshops, and official University ceremonies such as the annual Commencement Convocation; advising and counseling students; conducting new students and faculty orientations, coordinating student retention activities with the Campus Director; and providing the leadership necessary to administer the academic programs and supervise faculty while fulfilling the mission of the University. Show less

  • Professor of Education, Science and Math

    Oct 2011 - Aug 2013

  • Campus Dean

    Oct 2004 - Oct 2011
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  George Mason University

  Sept 2005 - Sept 2006

  ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

  • Served as an Adjunct Professor of Higher Education and Educational Technology.• Designed and taught graduate (doctoral level) course in Teaching with Technology. Received exceptional student evaluations and invited back to teach at this institution.• Assisted Dr. Kettlewell in building a community college in Sierra Leone, Africa.

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  Germanna Community College

  Aug 2006 - Dec 2008

  ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

  Served as an Adjunct Professor of Physics and Mathematics. Taught College Physics and Developmental College Algebra to Community College Students.

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  Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

  Mar 2012 - Jun 2017

  Performs the educational review of the institution. Specific areas of evaluation include the school’s curriculum, pedagogy, instructor qualifications and training, staff development plan, Program Advisory Committees, and the school’s learning resource system. Evaluates the distance education program in order to make a determination that the school’s delivery methods, instructional staff, resources, and equipment are in compliance with Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) Distance Education Standards.

  • EDUCATION SPECIALIST

    Mar 2012 - Jun 2017

  • DISTANCE EDUCATION SPECIALIST

    Mar 2012 - Jun 2017
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  Rio Salado College

  Sept 2014 - now

  Professor of Physics

  Teach Online College Physics Courses: Principles of Physics, College Physics I and College Physics II.

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  Bay Path University

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2016

  Lead Faculty and Course Developer

  Served as a faculty lead for the math, statistics, and science academic programs. Taught 1 course per term, designed and developed new courses and revise current offerings. Hired new faculty. Coached and mentored faculty on the delivery of course content, class management, and instructional strategies. Conducted classroom observations and annual reviews of faculty; provide feedback to faculty regarding performance. Monitored faculty effectiveness. Maintained high level of faculty morale. Assisted in the orientation of new faculty members; served as team member for faculty in-service meetings and new faculty orientation meetings. Show less

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  Colorado Technical University

  Jan 2015 - Sept 2017

  LEAD FACULTY & ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, GENERAL EDUCATION

  • Performs responsibilities (as a faculty member) • Serve on the University’s Academic Committee (formal invitation by the Provost)• Participates in periodic and annual faculty evaluation requirements • Performs responsibilities (as both a faculty member and as a Lead Faculty)• Contributes to the new faculty onboarding and training process• Coaches, manages, and inspires faculty through the instructional process, driving compliance with Colorado Technical University’s academic policies and procedures and striving to continuously improve the level of instructional expertise.• Reviews and provides feedback on faculty performance, including periodic performance reviews.• Reviews faculty loading and scheduling to ensure appropriate student/faculty ratios and facility utilization.• Provides support to faculty in times of need by professionally and expediently answering questions, addressing faculty issues, and resolving faculty complaints and appeals.• Provides support to students in times of need by professionally and expediently answering questions, addressing student issues, and resolving student complaints and appeals.• Participates in surfacing needs, specifying outcomes, identifying content, and reviewing completed faculty training and professional development modules (including in-service activities) related to annual plan completion.• Participates in standing committees of the University and department (e.g., Program Committee, IRB, etc.) based on University and departmental needs.• Participates in the design and/or development of new or significantly revised programs and/or courses based on departmental need and in consultation with the pertinent University Dean and Program Chair.• Works with University and department administration to implement academic policies, procedures, educational policies, and assessment plans that are compliant with HLC and programmatic accreditation standards and state agency regulations. Show less

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  George Mason University

  Mar 2020 - May 2024

  Professor of Education

  Teach graduate courses in education.

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  University of the District of Columbia

  Jun 2021 - May 2024

  Quantum Literacy Specialist
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  North America Technical Institute(NATI)

  Sept 2021 - now

  President of North America Technical Institute (NATI)

  Dr. Abed Sami Almala serves as the Academic and Administrative Senior Official. He works hand in hand with NATI’s Advisory Board Committee and Senior Leadership teams to achieve the school’s mission, goals, and objectives. Responsible for managing and administering state, programmatic and institutional accreditations, academic policies, procedures, and programs at the school. Specific responsibilities: Supervises student academic advisement, plans for assessment learning strategies; negotiates and signs articulation agreements, recruits and trains staff and fac-ulty members in accordance with the Institute’s policies and procedures; supervises, trains and evaluates academic and administrative assistants, department heads, academic advisers, and facul-ty members; proposes a schedule of classes to be offered each quarter; trains and mentors new staff and faculty; represents the institute in local, regional, national and international meetings; presents at national and international conferences, attends and manages campus meetings, work-shops, and official events; conducts new students and faculty orientations and coordinates student retention activities with the school’s teams; and provides the leadership necessary to execute policies and procedures, administers the academic programs, and supervises faculty while fulfilling the mission of the Institute. Show less

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  North America Technical Institute ESL (NATI ESL)

  Dec 2023 - now

  Executive Director of North America Technical Institute ESL (NATI ESL)

  Dr. Almala serves as the Academic and Administrative Senior Official. He works hand in hand with NATI ESL Senior Leadership team to achieve the school’s mission, goals, and objectives. Responsible for managing and administering the ESL program, CEA accreditation, budget, academic policies and procedures, represents the school in local, regional, national and international meetings; presents at national and international conferences, attends campus events, and plans for new branches and auxiliary locations. Show less