Mohamed S Kallon

Educator, Researcher, Data Analyst
December 23, 1985

About Candidate

I am a passionate educator with over 8 years of experience in project management. I have a solid background in project development, curriculum development and training facilitation. I am also an excellent communicator, able to work effectively in a team and present complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.

Location

Education

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Master's degree in Education - Measurement and Evaluation 2024
Njala UNiversity

Educational Measurement and Evaluation

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Bachelor's degree in Education- Geography 2012
Eastern Polytechnic, Kenema

Bachelor's degree in Education with advanced options in Geography

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Diploma in Human Resources 2016
Alison, an eLearning platform

Diploma in Human Resources

Work & Experience

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Research Assistant 2024 - To date
Dr. Michael R Kallon Consultancy Firm

Support the development of comprehensive and hands-on curricula of our clients.
To also conduct research as demanded by our clients.
Supported the development of a National Curriculum and Manual for Disability Assessment and Certification System in Sierra Leone
Supported the development of curricula for the faculties of Engineering, and Technology and Innovation for Murialdo Technical Institute

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Project Officer April 2024 - December 2024
Handicap International

Received and disaggregated disability data from NaCSA for project use
In collaboration with Ministry of Health, Organizations of Persons living with Disabilities and Ministry of Social Welfare, identified frontline workers i.e. social workers, health center staff as Chiefdom Assessment Team (CAT) members for the cognitive testing of the tools in Western Area Urban
In consultation with the Project Manager, developed training materials for the project
Participated in the training of the CAT members
Supervised the cognitive testing of the tools in Western Area Urban
Participated in the revision of the tools after cognitive testing
Actively participated in the development of a training curriculum and manual for the Disability Assessment and Certification System
Attended meetings with MDAs for project delivery
Worked closely with DHMT, MoSW, SLUDI and district stakeholders to identify potential CAT members for Kenema district
Supervised the pilot assessment in the district.
Submitted a comprehensive pilot assessment report to the project manager

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Researcher/data collector December 2023 - December 2023
Tovesina Limited

Contributed to the review of the data collection tools, and refresher training
Registered over 250 public assets in both Motema and Tankoro Divisions (including 3 Police stations and 22 Police posts) in Kono district
Registered over 70 public assets in the Ministry of Works in the district

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Inclusive Education District Officer April 2021 - March 2022
Handicap International

In consultation with the project manager, developed training contents for participating teachers, Community Based Rehabilitation Volunteers, and the Child Protection Points
In collaboration with community stakeholders, identified and profiled 42 Community Based Rehabilitation Volunteers in school communities
In collaboration with MSWCA, trained all 42 Community Based Rehabilitation Volunteers in school communities
In collaboration with MBSSE, identified and trained 152 Community Learning Circle volunteers to manage learning circles in school communities
Facilitated delivery of Inclusive Education packages to all project schools
Facilitated the enrolment and retention of children living disabilities
Facilitated delivery of bursary items to over 500 Children living with Disabilities
In collaboration with MBSSE, delivered school safety protocol training to 76 project school leaders

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Education District Officer 2017 - 2021
Handicap International

In collaboration with MBSSE, facilitated training of school governing bodies on their roles and responsibilities
In collaboration with school heads, identified, trained and provided teaching and learning materials to Program Volunteers to manage girls study groups at school level
In collaboration with community stakeholders, identified and trained VSLA groups, and set up 5 VSLA groups in operational area
In collaboration with MBSSE, facilitated trainings of teachers on Inclusive Education, Child Protection, Positive Discipline, Literacy and Numeracy skills and Assessment for Learning among others
Created and maintained a purposeful project database of project beneficiaries of the 2 clusters
Delivered scholastic materials to beneficiaries and monitored usage
Establish score card mechanisms in targeted schools and monitored outcomes

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Education Officer May 2013 - August 2016
International Rescue Committee

Established and monitored 24 Girls’ study groups in the Moawoma cluster
Delivered bursary support to 180 beneficiaries and monitored usage in the cluster
Established 7 Parent Advocacy Groups (PAGs) in the cluster
Trained 70 PAG members, monitored and report on their activities
In collaboration with the MBSSE, trained school governing bodies on their roles and responsibilities in all 24 project schools
Established and monitored school clubs in all project schools
Established boy and girl friendly school score card in 4 JSS in the cluster