Mai Samir
0101 8983 218 / 0112 6063 865
[email protected] Al-Haram – Giza
Professional Summary
Dedicated Community Development Specialist with over six years of hands-on experience in education,
community engagement, arts-based learning, reproductive health, and life skills development for children
and adolescents. Experienced in case management, facilitation, and psychosocial support. Strong
background working with local and international NGOs, delivering trainings, and developing creative
learning environments. Skilled in Arabic language instruction, child development, and behavior
management.
Education
Bachelor of Education
Department of Arabic Language and Islamic Studies
Graduation Project: Teaching Arabic at Asmaa Secondary School
Grade: Excellent
Period: 2015 – 2019
Work Experience
Arabic & Islamic Education Teacher
Sadat School – 6th of October City
October 2025 – Present
• Teaching Arabic curriculum for 1st preparatory grade.
• Teaching Islamic Education curriculum for 1st and 2nd preparatory grades.
• Developed inclusive lesson plans and engaged diverse learners.
• Provided educational and spiritual guidance to students.
Arabic Language Teacher
Environmental Protection Association – "Helmna Wahid Project"
December 2024 – June 2025
• Taught Arabic to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade primary students.
• Built foundational skills in reading, writing, and grammar.
• Designed lesson plans based on children's needs and learning levels.
Livelihood Service Advisor
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – Livelihood Program
March 2023 – September 2023
• Implemented awareness sessions for community members.
• Maintained accurate beneficiary records and data reports.
• Participated in case management, service referrals, and training.
• Assisted in market research and visual materials for project sites.
Activity Officer
Misr El Mahrousa Balady Association
September 2022 – November 2022
• Conducted workshops on education and health for children.
• Managed volunteers and monitored attendance.
• Facilitated music, art, and psychology sessions based on monthly values.
Facilitator – Arabic, Religion & Life Skills
Banati Foundation
June 2020 – October 2022
• Taught Arabic and religion to primary and prep students.
• Led sessions for children with learning difficulties.
• Developed reports and activity plans.
• Mentored and trained volunteers.
Arabic Language Teacher
Al-Eman Nursery
2018 – 2019
• Taught Arabic to 1st through 4th grade primary students.
Arabic Language Teacher (Internship)
Asmaa Secondary School
2018 – 2019
• Taught Arabic and religion to preparatory and primary students.
Arabic Language Teacher (Internship)
Al-Fayrouz Preparatory School
2017 – 2018
• Delivered Arabic and religion lessons to preparatory classes.
Projects & Volunteering
Facilitator – "I Am an Ambassador" Project
United World Foundation
January 2022 – March 2023
• Organized sports days and team-building activities.
• Conducted values-based games and workshops for children, parents, and teachers.
Facilitator
Ruwwad Foundation
2019 – 2021
• Led educational activities for children aged 5 to 15.
• Provided academic support and session evaluation.
Facilitator
Hey Egypt Foundation – Ahlam School Project
2020
• Taught character-building and nutrition.
• Delivered anti-sexual harassment awareness sessions.
Facilitator / Active Citizen
Al-Fadila Foundation – Virtuous Alley Project
2020
• Led planting, gardening, and painting workshops.
• Facilitated educational and recreational activities for children.
Facilitator
Waqia Tani Foundation
2020
• Implemented the “New Health” program.
• Mobilized and guided children during sessions.
Co-Founder
Community Cinema Project (EU-funded with Arascoop & Roots Foundation)
2020
• Managed teams, documented sessions, and coordinated film seminars.
Courses & Trainings
• Overcoming Learning Difficulties – Edraak (2022)
• Arabic Grammar & Spelling – Edraak (2022)
• Assessment Tools (EGMA, EGRA, IDLA) – Alamy Foundation (2022)
• Positive Education & Behavior Evaluation – Education First & Banati (2021–2022)
• Early Childhood & Individual Differences – Education First & Banati
• Active Learning & Emotional Intelligence – Education First & Banati
• Workshop: Reproductive Health & Sexual Education – Oxfam & Dwar (2021)
• Behavioral Disorders & Family Counseling – Ain Shams University (2020)
• Behavior Modification Specialist Program – Ain Shams University (2020)
• Creative Facilitation Skills – Art Space (2020)
• Strategic Planning – Edraak (2020)
• Entrepreneurship & Project Management – EU-funded Community Cinema (2020)
• Arabic Language Teacher Prep & EdTech – Cairo University (2019)
• Facilitation Skills Workshop – Makouk Games (2019)
• Language Correction Courses – Helwan University (2017–2018)
Key Skills
Education & Facilitation:
• Arabic Language Instruction
• Islamic Curriculum Delivery
• Life Skills Training
• Early Childhood Development
• Active Learning Strategies
Technical & Administrative:
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Case Management
• Workshop & Activity Planning
• Data Entry & Report Writing
Soft Skills:
• Communication & Empathy
• Team Leadership
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Volunteer Mentoring
• Child Protection Awareness
Languages
• Arabic – Native
• English – Good (Written & Spoken)
