Syahirah Hamdan
@syahirahhamdan
Experienced project manager driving impact in education sector.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated professional with nearly 7 years of experience in the education sector, specializing in project management and impact evaluation. Currently, I serve as the Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Manager at Teach for Malaysia, where I oversee the progress of educational projects impacting over 4,200 students across 105 schools. My role involves establishing monitoring frameworks and key metrics to measure the effectiveness of mentorship programs, ensuring that we deliver high-quality educational experiences.
Previously, I worked as a Project Manager at FutureLab, leading over 30 comprehensive mentorship projects that positively impacted more than 2,500 beneficiaries. My expertise in stakeholder management has allowed me to foster strong client relationships and enhance project delivery through strategic communication. I also have experience in marketing and training, having worked as a Marketing Executive at FrogAsia, where I delivered training to school teachers on educational products.
My academic background includes a Master’s degree in Education from the University of Malaya, where I graduated with a CGPA of 3.93. I am passionate about learning and development, and I strive to create inclusive learning environments that cater to diverse learners' needs. I am committed to empowering underprivileged communities through education and have volunteered to develop human rights modules for Rohingya refugee girls.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Manager
Teach for Malaysia
Jan 2025 - Present (5 months)
Responsible for monitoring and evaluating the progress of education projects across 105 schools and 4,200 students, ensuring effective impact measurement and program evaluation.
Project Manager
FutureLab
Jun 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 7 months)
Led over 30 comprehensive mentorship projects, positively impacting more than 2,500 beneficiaries while establishing project operation SOPs and managing stakeholder relationships.
Marketing Executive
FrogAsia Sdn. Bhd.
Oct 2021 - May 2022 (7 months)
Delivered training to school teachers on applying educational products in their daily teaching and learning, while also ideating and designing promotional materials.
Co-Founder & Education Coordinator
Al-Islamiyah Alternative Education Center
Feb 2018 - Aug 2021 (3 years 6 months)
Led school administration and maintained the ecosystem between the school and community, focusing on curriculum development and educational initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Malaya
Master of Education, Education
2018 - 2023
Grade: 3.93
Pursued a Master of Education with a focus on curriculum development, achieving a CGPA of 3.93. Conducted a dissertation on the interaction of habitus and hidden curriculum in schooling decisions for Rohingya adolescent girls.
University of Malaya
Bachelor of Science, Genetics and Molecular Biology
2014 - 2018
Grade: 3.17
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Genetics and Molecular Biology, with a CGPA of 3.17. Engaged in academic writing and research throughout the program.
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