Ahmed Osman
5535 Columbia Pike # 719 ▪ Arlington, VA 22204
(703)671-8602 ▪ ahmedosman001@gmail.com
Website: www.sudaneseyouth.net/forum
US Citizen
Professional Profile:
Native Arabic speaker with superior fluency in English (ILR 3) and analysis skills; skilled writer with
more than 20 years of experience as a journalist and Arabic linguist. Arabic language translator,
interpreter, and instructor, communicating effectively in both languages. Thorough knowledge,
keen interest, and expertise in Middle Eastern culture, geopolitics, history, and economics, and
in-depth knowledge and experience in the Middle East region, extensive knowledge of current
world events through various Arabic and English newspapers, television, and major Arabic
websites and news outlets. Superb research, analytical, and technical expertise in diverse areas,
with the ability to adapt to new environments.
EDUCATION
Master of Education: Instructional Technology
American InterContinental University
Bachelor of Fine Arts: Visual Communication/ Digital Design
American InterContinental University
Advanced Diploma, Radio and Television
Khartoum Applied College
2008
Hoffman Estates, IL
2007
Hoffman Estates, IL
1993
Khartoum, Sudan
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Professional Education:
Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
1/2014–
8/2014
Enrolled in English for Heritage Language Speakers (EHLS) Certificate Program, Georgetown University.
Full-time, intensive program in English for the professional workplace. Attending on full scholarship from
the National Security Education Program (NSEP)
Foreign Language Teaching License:
Eligible Arabic language teacher PREK-12, provisionally certified by the Commonwealth of Virginia/
Department of Education, Statement of Eligibility No SOE-0610204
Professional Experience
Bilingual Family Resource Assistant / Registrar & Community Liaison
04/2005 – 01/2014
Arlington Virginia Public Schools
Arlington, VA
 Provided interpretation and translation services to Intake Center visitors and customers on
rules, regulations, and other information needed for parents.
 Prepared workshops for Arabic speakers and their children at the APS on county resources
and school choices.
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Assisted ESOL/ HILT department in counseling and guiding newly-arrived parents and their
rising college students.
Conducted high school transcript evaluation for students attending Arlington Public Schools.
Managed student records, conducted daily data entry into two APS systems and followed up
with parents and students regarding missing documents.
Communicated with APS school staff, administrators, and counselors regarding students’
grade placement.
Worked with families from all over the world; comfortable in bridging cultures and working in
multicultural environment with ease.
Computer Lab Specialist/Instructor
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Arlington Employment Center, Arlington, VA
Teaching Experience—Adult Students:
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12/ 2003 – 12/ 2012
Part Time
Designed and implemented lesson plans for bilingual adult learners in both basic and
advanced classes: Windows, MS Office, Internet, career development, and job
search/interview techniques.
Motivated students by inviting speakers to class to speak about the relevance of computer
knowledge to their careers.
Monitored and assessed students' progress daily in computer concepts class; used
spreadsheet software to record student evaluations and grades.
Worked daily with refugees and immigrants in developing their technology skills and
experience to help Arlington County residents maintain a technology-literate community able
to face the 21st century’s technology challenges.
File Clerk II, Acting Department Supervisor
06/2000 – 04/2005
AKIMA-DTSV of Virginia USPTO Contractors
 Supervised 4-6 employees in providing customer service for patent examiners and inventors;
promoted from Patent Application Clerk II
 Performed administrative and office support activities for multiple supervisors, examiners,
and Art Unit supervisors.
 Received telephone calls, receiving and directing inventors visiting the building for inventionrelated business.
 Filed patent applications, retrieved patent-related documents sent by e-mail or fax, and
assisted inventors by phone and/or e-mail.
 Performed extensive computer-related work and Internet research using Microsoft Office
Suite, communicating in both English and Arabic with my customers.
 Proofread and edited correspondence, research papers, and reports related to patent
applications.
 Managed logistics for administration and examiners’ staff missions in facilitating their daily
work.
 Trained new employees and supervised their daily performance and production; maintained
their daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Instructor, Khartoum Applied College, Khartoum, Sudan
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1995 – 1998
Taught creative writing courses and assisted the Communication and Media Department.
Provided support for students who prepared programs for radio, television, and newspapers.
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Planned and supervised the construction of a fully-equipped radio studio and control room for
the College Communication Department to be used as a student training facility.
Publications
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Wrote articles and short stories in Arabic pertaining to Sudanese arts and culture for
publications in Cairo, Egypt and Khartoum, Sudan, including Khartoum Newspaper, Sudan
Dispatch, El Ithadi El Dawlia, El Sudan El Hadeeth Newspaper and Zilal Newspaper
Envisioned, created, and maintained a website and forum to support and empower Sudanese
youth groups, www.sudaneseyouth.net/forum
Computer Skills
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Experience working with all operating systems of all versions, specializing in XP pro/ home, Vista,
and Windows 7 and 8. Performed installation, troubleshooting, and formatting or partitioning
corrupted systems.
Performed hardware maintenance for all type of computers, replaced power supplies, upgraded
physical memories, added or upgraded sound/video cards, and wireless network settings through
broadband routers and or wired.
Proficient in using advanced search techniques of major search engines and in using forums, blogs,
and others resources to obtain information.
In-depth technical knowledge of MS Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite CS5, Macromedia, and
Lectora Instructional Technology Authoring tool
Languages:
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Native speaker of Arabic and superior proficiency in English (ILR 3)
Cultural Activities:
The Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/arlington-school-program-helpsimmigrant-families-bridge-language-gap/2011/06/28/AGJvhQvH_story.html
Columbia Pike Documentary Project:
http://cpdpcolumbiapike.blogspot.com/2008/10/ahmed-osman.html
The Richmond Folk Festival- 2008
http://www.richmondfolkfestival.org/docs/news/2008_0812.html
Sun Gazette Local Newspaper Arlington, VA:
http://www.sungazette.net/arlington/news/permanent-home-sought-for-columbia-pikedocumentary-photos/article_32004062-a8df-11e2-b7f6-001a4bcf887a.html