Fadwa Omar
About Fadwa Omar
Fadwa Omar serves as the Assistant to the Office Manager at Mind, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in education and community engagement, having held various roles at Horton Housing and other institutions, along with multiple educational qualifications in linguistics, teaching, and management.
Current Role at Mind
Fadwa Omar has been serving as the Assistant to Office Manager at Mind since 2020. In this role, she handles daily budgeting and supports staff needs. She also develops high-quality and accessible educational resources tailored to specific target groups. Additionally, she builds a network of well-informed and engaged community groups, providing ongoing support and advice.
Previous Experience at Horton Housing
Prior to her current position, Fadwa Omar worked at Horton Housing in various roles. She served as a Scheme Manager from 2018 to 2020, where she designed and delivered meetings and workshops aimed at community development. Before that, she was a Skills Trainer focusing on ESOL/EFL and employment from 2014 to 2017, and a Senior Tutor for 10 months in 2018, planning and delivering programs related to the needs of young people.
Educational Background
Fadwa Omar holds a Master of Education (MEd) in TESOL & Applied Linguistics from the University of Bradford, which she completed from 2010 to 2012. She also achieved a PTTLS Level 3 Award in Education and Training from Bradford College between 2013 and 2014. Earlier, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in English Language and Literature/Translation from the University of Tripoli from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, she completed a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management from NCFE from 2019 to 2021.
Translation Experience
Fadwa Omar has experience as an English-Arabic Translator at Horton Housing Association, where she worked for eight months in 2013 and 2014. This role involved translating materials to facilitate communication and support for diverse community members.
Early Education
Fadwa Omar completed her secondary education at Almajed Secondary High School, where she studied English Language and Literature, achieving an A level equivalent from 2001 to 2005. This foundational education contributed to her later academic pursuits in language and education.