Zaina Mismar, Learning Technology Officer

Zaina Mismar

Learning Technology Officer

IREX

Location
Jordan - Amman
Education
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
Experience
9 years, 10 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 10 Months

Learning Technology Officer at IREX
  • Jordan - Amman
  • My current job since July 2020

USAID Preservice Teacher Education in Jordan (PRESTIJ)

-Analyzed technology capabilities and needs and established a solid infrastructure for preservice teacher education reforms at four public universities.

-Designed and implemented learning technology integration strategies that align with blended learning methodologies, inclusion standards, quality assurance and international accreditation requirements.

-Managed professional development plans for 24 educators and followed up on progress and application of learning.

-Established an alumni network of 187 professional teachers and built the strategy to drive engagement and continuous learning.

-Annually participated in the quality assessment (HEIQAT) of four higher education institutions with focus on technology integration processes, procedures, and capabilities.

-Worked closely with four universities on obtaining CAEP accreditation through evidence gathering, documentations and process enhancement

-Worked closely with financial consultants and strategists to develop financial models and KPIs to measure programs success.

-Represented PRESTIJ publicly at GESS 2021 and USAID MELA Conference where PRESTIJ was voted top 5 best learning product.

Training & Implementation Manager at ChalkTalk
  • Jordan - Amman
  • December 2019 to February 2021

-Managed customer implementation plans from the point where a new sale is made leading to contract renewals.

-Onboarded admins, teachers, and students to ChalkTalk and supported teachers within the implementation process.

-Managed a team of Account Managers and Data Analysts.

-Advised on customer experience refinements and UI/UX designs.

-Supported teachers transitioning to distance learning during the COVID pandemic through blogposts, teacher guides, webinars, trainings and synchronous online class support.

-Joined sales team in the renewal process representing impact and success stories.

-Planned implementation department processes and lifecycle and designed implementation plans for each sale.

-Designed site tours, newsletters, training content, how to guides and implementation calendars.

Education Technology Officer at Queen Rania Teachers Academy
  • Jordan - Amman
  • February 2017 to December 2019

- Administer learning management systems and tech integrations within the preservice teacher education department.

-Analyzed technology needs and translated educator needs to the software development team.

-Designed MOOCs and assisted trainers in course follow up. Ex. The Education Technology: Principals, Strategies and Applications course that was later used as the government’s response to COVID changes.

-Documented preservice teacher education program needs and technology infrastructure guiding USAID PRESTIJ implementing partners in implementing preservice teacher education reforms.

-Supported teacher educators and student teachers technically and interfered with trainings and guides as needed.

-Designed learning materials and advised on technology integrations

Software Quality Assurance Engineer at Edaura
  • Jordan - Amman
  • June 2016 to February 2017

Report system malfunctions

Test system performance

Gather customer requirements and communicate them to system engineers.

Content Moderator at souq.com
  • Jordan - Amman
  • May 2015 to June 2016

Monitor and edit client listings on souq.com

Onboard and train new team members

Software Engineer at bayt.com
  • Jordan - Amman
  • November 2013 to July 2014

Develop software products and branded career channels

diagnose system malfunctions and perform code edits

Education

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at Hashemite University
  • September 2009

Designed a biometric attendance system that is currently implemented at the university

Specialties & Skills

Government
Development Of Policies
Alumni Relations
Educational Leadership
Training and Development
Leadership
Business writing
Training
Public Speaking
Customer Support

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Moodle Educator Certifcate (Certificate)
High Impact Presentations & Public Speaking (Training)
Training Institute:
Dale Carniege
Communication Skills (Training)
Training Institute:
Dale Carnigie
Business Analysis Professional (Training)
Training Institute:
UT Consult
Moodle Teaching Basics (Certificate)
Date Attended:
December 2020

Hobbies

  • Sports