Tesfaye has extensive experience in teaching and leading high-level schools in both governmental and private schools. Prior to joining Pharo Primary and Secondary School, Assosa, Tesfaye was a teacher, team leader/coordinator, vice director, and school principal in more than two governments and five private schools. Tesfaye’s educational background includes an MA in Education planning and management from Dilla University, a degree in civics and ethical education from Kotebe Metropolitan University, and a Diploma in Language from Hossana College of Teachers Education.