Ahmed Aden Amin

5625 Xerxes Avenue South* Minneapolis, MN 55410 * (C): 612-3853756 * Email: Ahmed.Amin@mpls.k12.mn.us

EDUCATION
University of Minnesota Twin Cities- OLPD Minneapolis, Minnesota
Administrator License - K-12 Principal July 2016 June 2017

University of Minnesota Twin Cities- CEHD Minneapolis, Minnesota

Masters of Education Curriculum and Instruction June 2010 May 2011
Secondary Social studies

University of Minnesota- Twin Cities, College of Liberal Arts Minneapolis, Minnesota

History (United States Concentration) September 2003- May 2008
Sociology (Law, Criminology, and Deviance)

EXPERIENCE

Minneapolis Public Schools Minneapolis, Minnesota

Principal Intern Loring Community School August 2016- Present
Collaborated with building principal to improve instruction, learning, climate and culture
Collect and analyze data that is pertinent to the building around equity, teaching, and
student progress
Develop the instructional capacity of staff through leading, monitoring, coaching and
providing professional development on pedagogy and curriculum
Communicate and work effectively with teachers, families, and community members

Heartland Democracy March 2015- Present

Consultant- Curriculum Developer/ Teacher
Engaged participants in meaningful ways and to provide some basic civics education and
skills for participants to operate and thrive in their communities and the wider world
Used a deliberate Socratic method to let participants drive the process, and find questions
and challenges around identity and community
Designed curriculum around civic education and lead trainings for new coaches
Presented data/work/ findings to large groups of people
Participated in interviews with the media
Coordinated meetings with government agencies, educational institutions and other non-
profits

Minneapolis Roosevelt Senior High School December 2012- June 2016

Teacher- Social Studies / Debate Coach/Union Steward

Taught US History, Theory of Knowledge, World History, Debate, and African American
History over the past 5 years
Utilized culturally relevant pedagogy and best practice to challenge and engage students
 Developed differentiated curriculum for students depending on their need
Offered a rigorous curriculum that was student centered and project based
Planned units that incorporated MYB, IB frameworks, and Focused Instruction
Collected data to measure student growth and set new goals quarterly
Collaborated with grade level teams to develop curriculum and common assessments

Minneapolis Wellstone High School January 2012- December 2012

Sheltered Social Studies Teacher
Developed curriculum for different ELL levels 1-5 using the SIOP model
Taught economics and geography to new comers with limited language abilities
Developed adapted text and used different scaffolding strategies for students
Collaborated with ELL teachers to develop curriculum and assessments
Utilized student centered and project based curriculum to allow students to construct
knowledge

Minneapolis Roosevelt Sr. High School Minneapolis, Minnesota

Junior Coach (AmeriCorps) September 2009 June 2010

Help students compete effectively for admission to colleges and universities

Responsible for teaching Math, Science, English, Reading, and writing, and keeping track
of students development and progress as well
Increased students ACT scores by 32.9% from baseline exam
Coordinating projects, coordinating with school staff and administrative staff
Worked side by side with college admission counselors and families

Minneapolis Roosevelt Sr. High School Minneapolis, Minnesota

Assistant Varsity Tennis Coach March 2006- May 2009
Teach, encourage, and support players at all skill levels 1-5
Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement practices and games

Other achievements/ accomplishments:

2014 Celebration of Teachers -Minneapolis Public Schools Teaching Award - 2014

Keynote Speaker at the Minnesota Reading for Research conference at University of
Minnesota-TC Summer 2015. Topic: Using Critical Pedagogy in the classroom.
Teacher Leadership Program (T2LP)- Teacher leadership training through Minneapolis
Public Schools
Minneapolis 2020 Advisory Board- Board composed of parents, teachers, community
members to help MPS with setting goals for achievement in the district.
Presenter: Twin Cities Social Justice Conference: Presentation on Infusing Critical
Pedagogy in the Classroom.

References:
References are available upon request.