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Alia Ibrahim

@aliaibrahim1

Learning experience designer at Ministry of Education – UAE, improving learner satisfaction by 90% through tailored content.

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking a Lead Learning Experience Designer position at General Assembly, where I can bring my instructional design and project management skills to support its mission of transforming careers through innovative, high-quality educational programs.

At Ministry of Education – UAE, I direct curriculum and operations, support faculty development, and coordinate learner support. I authored surveys and used learner feedback to inform experience decisions, increasing student satisfaction by 90%.

At Guidepoint, I delivered virtual classes and advised more than 20 executives on LMS strategies, compliance, and training approaches, increasing e-learning program effectiveness by 50%. I also coordinated with stakeholders across GCC education programs.

At Al Curriculum, I coached teams on digital learning design and developed adaptive curriculum approaches, increasing content effectiveness by 80% and reducing development cycles by 30%. Earlier, at UNDP, I created English-language assessments for refugee learners, aligned with CEFR and designed to support fair, accessible evaluation.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Education Consultant

Current

Guidepoint

Sep 2020 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Delivered virtual classes, workshops, and webinars for GCC audiences, advising 20+ executives on LMS strategies and compliance. Increased e-learning program effectiveness by 50% and coordinated with stakeholders across GCC education programs.

virtual training Webinars Zoom Microsoft Teams PowerPoint Google Slides LMS Compliance Stakeholder Collaboration KPI Monitoring

Current

Academic Head

Current

Ministry of Education – UAE

Feb 2018 - Present (8 years 8 months)

Directed curriculum and operations, enhanced faculty skills via coaching and performance management, and resolved learner support escalations. Increased compliance by 75% and student satisfaction by 90% through quality processes and tailored content strategies.

Curriculum Development Instructional Design Coaching Performance Management Quality Assurance NPS Survey Design Stakeholder Collaboration

Head of Curriculum

Al Curriculum

Oct 2023 - Aug 2026 (2 years 10 months)

Coached teams on digital learning design using Adobe Captivate, Articulate, Canva, and PowerPoint, increasing content effectiveness by 80%. Designed adaptive curriculum approaches and reduced development cycles by 30%.

Adobe Captivate Articulate Canva PowerPoint Curriculum Design Data driven Feedback Cross Functional Collaboration Governance Quality Assurance

Head of Curriculum Development

Ministry of Education – UAE

Sep 2018 - Jun 2022 (3 years 9 months)

Revised curricula to meet standards and constructive alignment principles, increasing student performance by 50%. Delivered assessment literacy development and enhanced educator skills, increasing team performance by 20%.

Curriculum Development Constructive Alignment Assessment Design Educator Training Quality Assurance Audit

Academic and Development Specialist

Ministry Of Education and Higher Education - Lebanon

Sep 2015 - Jan 2018 (2 years 4 months)

Planned and revised curricula, assessments, and learning materials, and managed a department of 3 teachers. Partnered with leadership to identify learning needs and introduced learning technologies and blended learning approaches.

Curriculum Development Assessment Design Team Management Stakeholder Collaboration Blended Learning E Learning PowerPoint Google Slides Canva Microsoft Teams

Project Manager

UNDP

Sep 2016 - Aug 2017 (11 months)

Built data-driven assessment systems and led assessment creation/moderation, amplifying alignment to standards by 85%. Developed culturally responsive tools for refugee learners and trained educators on inclusive assessments.

Assessment Design Data Driven Decision Making CEFR Assessment Culturally Responsive Teaching Training Project Management

Head Of English

Azm Institute

Sep 2016 - May 2017 (8 months)

Managed the coordination of the English Department, including program scheduling, curriculum implementation, and resource allocation. Facilitated training sessions for faculty, increasing team efficiency by 80%.

Program Management Curriculum Implementation Resource Allocation Training Team Leadership

English Second Language Instructor

AMIDEAST

Sep 2015 - Aug 2016 (11 months)

Organized coursework and learning materials for English language instruction, and prepared reports on student progress for 150 students. Applied curriculum design and adult learning principles in lesson planning.

English Language Instruction Curriculum Design Adult Learning Student Assessment Reporting