Belema Ibama-Johnson Ed.d.

Belema Ibama-Johnson, Ed.D. has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. Belema currently serves as a Communications Specialist at the American Institutes for Research. Prior to this, they worked as an Educational Program Coordinator for JerseySTEM.

Belema also has experience in education. Belema worked as an English Teacher ESL and Technical Support Specialist at Houston ISD, where they developed innovative lesson plans and tools to improve student test scores. Additionally, they served as an Adjunct Professor of English at Lone Star College, teaching courses in various subjects.

Furthermore, Belema has held positions in communication and research. Belema was a Lead Graduate Research Assistant at Texas Southern University, where they were responsible for internal and external communications within the Honors College. Belema also co-edited the college's newsletter.

Early in their career, Belema worked as a Program Event Coordinator for Aduvie International School and as an English Teacher at Aduvie Montessori International School. Belema gained experience in communications and event planning, as well as teaching and student assessment.

Prior to their education and communication roles, Belema worked as an Executive Administrative Assistant at Karoken LTD., where they managed schedules, meetings, and conferences, and maintained electronic records systems.

Overall, Belema Ibama-Johnson, Ed.D. has utilized their skills in communication, education, and administration across various organizations and industries throughout their career.

Belema Ibama-Johnson, Ed.D. completed their Doctor of Education (EdD) in Ethical Leadership from the University of St. Thomas (TX) in 2022. Before that, they earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in English Language and Literature/Letters from Texas Southern University in the years 2014-2016. Belema obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English from Benson Idahosa University between 2007 and 2011. In addition to their degrees, they have obtained certifications as an (ISC)² Candidate from (ISC)² in October 2022 and holds EFSET English Certificates in both High Proficiency (CEFR C1/C2) and Proficient (CEFR C2) from EF Education First.