Extensive experience in teaching Arabic as a foreign language in both academic group setting and private instruction environment. Certified instructor to teach Arabic at all levels; successful in achieving instructional goals and conveying authentic cultural value.
Education:
Masters Degree Candidate - Foreign Language Teaching – Michigan State University May ’17
Designing Blended Language Instruction Intensive Training -
Classroad Center for Languages, Arts & Societies June ‘13
Foreign Language Teaching Certification– New York University – Startalk Program June ‘12
ESL Certification Tutor Training – Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County, NJ Oct ‘11
Professional Experience: LEARN Associate, Far Hills, NJ Arabic Instructor at Gill St. Bernard’s Upper School: Sept ’15 – Present
Create curriculums for teaching Arabic for students at 9th and 10th grade.
Design syllabus for students to meet the standards for Gill St. Bernard’s for foreign languages.
Facilitate Al-kitaab Textbook to achieve my students’ linguistic and academic goals.
Integrate culture resources, field trips and presentation assignments to foster ACFTL standards ( American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
Monitor students’ progress through formative and summative assessments.
Maintain continuous communication about students’ progress (Monthly and quarterly progress report) with parents, faculty and program director.
Continuously implementing and incorporating technology tools to create blended learning sessions / environment to best enrich the students’ linguistic skills.
Arabic language Private Instructor, NJJune ’07 – Present
Designed and created curriculum for teaching Arabic to Non-Natives and heritage language learners.
Created syllabus and program for individuals or groups. Researched and selected textbooks.
Integrating culture resources, field trips and presentation assignments to foster ACFTL standards.
Monitoring students’ progress through formative and summative assessments.
Consciously implementing and incorporating technology tools to create blended learning sessions / environments to best enrich the students’ linguistic skills.
Islamic center of Basking Ridge, NJJune ’10 – June ‘11 Arabic Instructor
Created syllabus and program for beginner and intermediate levels.
Implemented lesson plans that serve both, students from non-Arabic descent learning Arabic
as a foreign language, as well as heritage learners of Arab descent.
Monitored students’ progress though formative and summative assessments.
Integrated authentic resources within the curriculum to foster ACFTL standards.
Directed teacher assistants to better facilitate the classroom and insure the optimum student’s engagement and participation during activities.
Communicated with parents and program directors to update them on the student’s progress.
Raritan Valley Community College, Branchburg, NJJune ’10 – Sep ‘10 Arabic Instructor – Continuing Education
Designed and created curriculum for an “Intro. to Arabic for Non-Natives” for Adults.
Created course syllabus, lesson plans, class activities and assessment plan.
Researched and selected textbook for the class.
Created marketing strategies and materials for community outreach to provide an insight about
course contents and benefit.
Bridgewater-Raritan School District, Bridgewater, NJJune ’08 – June ’10 Special Education , Substitute Teacher
Discuss assigned duties with classroom teachers in order to coordinate instructional efforts.
Promptly assumed all duties and responsibilities of classroom teacher in accordance to school rules.
Instructed and assisted children individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments.
Created productive, innovative, meaningful and appropriate assignments for students.
Reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
Enforced administration policies and rules governing students.
Provided honest feedback to the regular class teacher
Insured quality and continuity of instruction.
Arabic Language Teacher - Non-Profit Organization, NJSep. ’04 – June ’05
Responsible for teaching Arabic as a Second Language, in a classroom setting, to non-Arabic
natives and second generation Arab students.
Primarily focused on the basics of the language, including letter recognition, sentence construction,
and basic speech and communications.
Implemented lesson plan to serve both Arabic students as foreign language and heritage learners.
Monitored the students’ progress though formative and summative assessments.
Skills:
Clear communication of language training
Creation and development of curriculum
Selection of appropriate course materials
Ability to work across a wide range of ages and skill levels
Fluent in Arabic and English
Computer skills, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Understanding of diverse educational needs and goals
Integrating technology resources in teaching, learning, and assignments
Conveyance of authentic culture for academic and corporate environments
Excellent verbal and written communication
Strong organizational skills
Volunteer Work:
Literacy Volunteers of Somerset County, NJ Board member since February 2012
Salaam Shalom Interfaith & Community outreach associate
Somerset Medical Center, NJ Arabic Interpreter , ER Administration
Non-profit Organization - Local Community Fundraising and Events planning coordinator