Alhaji Tholley

Administrative Job
June 17, 1982

About Candidate

Location

Education

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B.E.D in Educational Administration and Management 2019 - 2023
University of Makeni - Fatima Campus

I pursued Bachelor's Degree in Educational Administration and Management with Division One. I started the cause around the 2019/2020 academic year to 2023.

H
Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary 2006 - 2009
Northern Polytechnic College Makeni Campus

I pursued Higher Teachers Certificate Secondary in Social Studies Government Option. I graduated with Division Two.

Work & Experience

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Programme Manager, Accountable Inclusive Education Project Portloko district 2023 - To date
EducAid Sierra Leone

• Develop and implement a comprehensive programme management plan, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and supervise the work of the coaching team, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members, school administrators, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify challenges, and implement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure the successful execution of the programme.
Strategic Planning and Coordination:
• Work closely with the Director of Education Initiatives to develop and refine the programme's strategic goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with school administrators and teachers to align programme activities with school improvement plans and educational priorities.
• Coordinate with external partners, experts, and community members to leverage additional resources and support for the programme.
Resource Management:
• Manage the programme budget, including financial planning, monitoring, and reporting.
• Coordinate the procurement of necessary materials, equipment, and services to support programme activities.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of resources and compliance with financial guidelines and donor requirements.
Capacity Building and Training:
• Identify training needs for the coaching team and coordinate the development and delivery of relevant capacity-building initiatives.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development among the coaching team.
• Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and mentoring opportunities to enhance coaching skills and instructional practices.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:
• Develop and implement a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to assess the impact of the programme.
• Collect, analyse, and report data on programme activities, teacher performance, and student outcomes.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations on programme progress, achievements, challenges, and recommendations.
Quality Assurance and Improvement:
• Ensure adherence to programme quality standards and best practices in coaching, teaching, and learning.
• Conduct regular reviews and assessments to identify areas for improvement and implement appropriate strategies.
• Provide guidance and support to the coaching team in implementing effective coaching methodologies and practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Partnership:
• Build and maintain positive relationships with school administrators, government officials, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent EducAid Sierra Leone in meetings, conferences, and forums related to secondary education.
• Collaborate with external organisations and partners to enhance programme effectiveness and sustainability.

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District Officer (Literacy and Numeracy) Bombali District - 2021 - 2023
Education Development Trust in Partnership with UNICEF.

● Responsible for the implementation of EGRAM for teachers in the lower primary 1-3 classes in Bombali.
● Lead facilitator on concept of pedagogy; Numeracy and Literacy in other to help teachers develop new ideas
that will enhance effective teaching and learning in the primary schools.
● Facilitates training for lead trainers.
● School visits to support teachers in the lower primary 1-3 classes.
● Supporting and monitoring of coaching activities and managing performance of lead trainers
● Work closely with Education Stakeholders in the mobilization of teachers’ training in the district.
● Support the implementation Manager with training event logistics.
● Help in ensuring that all delivery activities of Education Development Trust are done accurately.
● Support and Capacity building of Lead Trainers by providing ongoing coaching, mentoring and to develop
their delivery of teacher training.
● Identify, report, own and manage district level risks and issues, in liaison with the implementation Manager
and Project Coordinator.
● Administering pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) on both Numeracy and Literacy test to primary 1-3
teachers to evaluate their progress.
● Training of head teachers and school Management committees in the implementation of TLCs/COP at district
level.
● Selection and training of lead trainers that are driving the TLCs.
● Routine monitoring and supporting of TLCs learning circles at school base level.
● Mobilization of teachers for TLCs sessions at cluster base level.

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Cluster Mentor - EducAid Sierra Leone Quality Enhancement Program for Education (QEP4E) Education Innovation Challenge (EIC) 2019 - 2021
EducAid Sierra Leone

● Support Schools/ Heads and Teachers to improve Literacy, Numeracy, and behaviour management strategies in Education Innovation Challenge in randomly selected schools.
● Delivering residential training on literacy and Numeracy core contents.
● Working closely with Head Teachers in the EIC schools in ensuring their leadership reflects on the improvement of the school and the children’s literacy and Numeracy.
● Organizing termly training s for School Management Committees [SMCs] in primary schools for them to know their roles and responsibilities, and to bring the community closer to the school.
● Weekly visits to support and ensure teachers are implementing the new innovations or strategies learnt from the residential training.
● Supplying radios and loaded Pen drives (with phonics podcasts, & classroom management principles for both heads and teachers) to Education Innovation Challenge schools.
● Coordinating the activities of 60 untrained and unqualified teachers to pursue primary and secondary Teaching certificates at Ernest Bai Koroma University - Bombali and Port Loko branches.

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Site Coordinator (Principal) EducAid Junior Secondary Pate Bana Marank - 2017 - 2019
EducAid Sierra Leone

● Ensure the children acquire free quality and holistic education.
● Improving staff performance through training.
● Ensuring daily checking and addressing children’s welfare in my care
● Working closely with Ministry of Baic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE)and the West African Examinations Council to submit external examination documents.
● Supervising and supporting teachers in classroom activities; evaluating their performance and giving constructive feedback.
● Organise mini trainings to help teachers acquire classroom practices such as taking registration and balancing or closing registers at the end of every week.
● Monitoring unit tests to ensure the academic progress of children.
● Overseeing and managing the entire affairs of the school.
● Setting supervisory targets for teachers in other to improve on their weaker areas.
● Assessment and evaluation of teachers and make recommendations for training needs for them to acquire wide range of teaching methodologies.

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Education Clubs Coordinator 2016 - 2019
EducAid Sierra Leone

● Coordinate Extra- Curricular activities within EducAid Sierra Leone Schools to broaden the Horizon of
children/students.
● Ensure that students develop their inner skills like critical thinking, teamwork, organising, and problem-solving
skills.
● Design different club materials for learners within EducAid schools.

T
Team Leader (Supervisor) 2012 - 2013
African Minerals Sierra Leone Limited

● Supervises daily site work example: stone pitching and grass planting.
● Ensure safety for all workers on site.
● Supply safety equipment such as Personal Protective Equipment [PPE] to employees.
● Prepare daily site reports and submit to expert supervisor.
● Organise safety daily toolbox meetings on site.