I have a bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language & Literature, a diploma in teaching methods, and a six years’ Diploma in Arabic Calligraphy, in addition to a Master degree in teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language.

I have more than seven years of experience as an online and on-site teacher of Arabic as a foreign language. My teaching experience has allowed me to work with students of different ages and from different backgrounds. I worked with the study abroad programs of Manchester University, and the US embassy staff in Cairo, Libya, and Lebanon. Recently, I have been teaching Arabic to the Indian embassy staff in Cairo through the American University in Cairo. I was Adjunct Lecturer at SUNY New Paltz where I teach Standard Arabic for an academic year.

I was the Arabic teacher of Benny Lewis, the founder of Fluent in 3 Months. You can check Benny’s reflection about his experience of learning Arabic at the following link: http://www.fluentin3months.com/arabic-results/

I can offer these courses:

Classical Arabic (CA)

Egyptian Arabic (ECA)

Educated Spoken Arabic

Arabic Language Exam Preparation for ALPT

Arabic grammar ( Arabic Syntax, Arabic Morphology)

Standard Arabic for special purposes.

If you are interested in Islamic Art and Arabic Calligraphy, so check my online courses:

Islamic Art: (Vegetal and Floral Art, Geometrical Art)

Arabic Calligraphy:( Kufi Square, Quranic Kufi, Fatmi Kufi, Simple kufi, Dewani)

If you are not sure what is the best course for you, please feel free to contact me and get consultation about your language needs

Through my classes, you are not only learning Arabic, but you are also living it.

Let ’s have a trial session, and I am sure I will help you to achieve your learning goals! Let’s get started! I am looking forward to seeing you in my class soon :)

Education

The American University in Cairo (AUC), Cairo, Egypt

MA in Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language (TAFL) Expected May 2018

Asyut University, Faculty of Arts, Asyut, Egypt

MA in Arabic Language and Literature Expected December 2018

Bachelor of Arabic Language & Literature 2004 - 2008

Asyut University, Faculty of Education, Asyut, Egypt

Educational Diploma 2008 - 2009

Arabic Calligraphy Institute, Asyut, Egypt

2-year diploma in Arabic Calligraphy 2010 -2012

4-year diploma in Arabic Calligraphy 2006 -2010

Experience

Teaching Assistant, The American University in Cairo (AUC) Fall 2017

TA for MSA 101 Intensive Course -2 hours per week - Fellowship duties

• Observed the class regularly, Substitute Teacher.

Arabic Teacher, The American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt Fall 2017

• TAFL Free Survival Classes Program - 2 hours per week - fellowship duties. Taught Egyptian Arabic for Elementary Level.

Arabic Tutor, The American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt Fall 2017

Taught MSA - 2 hours per week - Fellowship duties.

Adjunct Lecturer, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz, NY Sep 2016 – June 2017

• Taught MSA 101-102 for Fall 2016 and Spring 2017.

• Organized Culture Events

Teaching Assistant, The American University in Cairo (AUC) Spring 2016

TA for Heritage Reading and Writing-2 hours per week - Fellowship duties

• Observed the class regularly, wrote observation diaries, and prepared educational materials.

Arabic Teacher, The American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt Spring 2016

Graduate Students Association-2 hours per week

• Taught MSA for novices, and prepared educational materials.

Pronunciation Tutor, The American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt Spring 2016

Taught pronunciation tutorials for intermediate and advanced students-2 hours per week - Fellowship duties.

Arabic Teacher, The American University in Cairo (AUC), Egypt Fall 2015

Arabic Language Program for Diplomats & Professionals (ALPD)-4 hours per week - fellowship duties. Taught Modern Standard Arabic for High Elementary.

Curriculum Developer, The American University in Cairo (AUC) Spring 2015

ALI Mentoring Program-3 hours per week - fellowship duties

Adapted materials, presented teaching demos and developed activities, learned and introduced teaching strategies, new ideas for activities, Used ACTFL/CEFR to develop course goals and lesson outcomes.

Curriculum Developer and Online Arabic Tutor

sawa-lingua / Abu Dhabi, UAE Jan 2015 – Present

Online Arabic Tutor

August 2012 – Present

• Teach Quranic, Classical, Modern Standard, Egyptian Colloquial Arabic

• Teach Arabic Calligraphy, Islamic Art, and Arab culture.

Arabic Teacher (online and onsite), Arab Academy, Cairo, Egypt 2010 -2012

• Teach Quranic, Classical, Modern Standard, and Egyptian Arabic

• Teach Arabic Calligraphy, Islamic Art, and Arab culture.

• Designed curricula, trained teachers

• Taught and prepared materials for the study abroad program of Manchester University, and the program of the State Department of USA in Cairo

Trainer

● Islamic Art workshop, AUC Fall 2017

● Islamic Art workshop, Highland High School, NY, USA Spring 2017

● Arabic Calligraphy workshop, SUNY New Paltz, NY, USA Fall 2016

● Islamic Art workshop, SUNY New Paltz, NY, USA Fall 2016

● Arabic Calligraphy workshop, AUC, Egypt Spring 2016

● Islamic Art workshop, AUC Spring 2016

● “Teaching Online through, italki” AUC, Cairo Spring 2014

● Arabic Calligraphy workshops, the Arab Academy, Cairo 2010-2011

● Arabic Calligraphy workshop for AMIDEAST, Cairo February 2011

Culture

● Represented Egypt at the Multicultural Festival, SUNY New Paltz Fall 2016

● Represented Egypt at the Egyptian Cooking Night, International Student Association, SUNY New Paltz Fall 2016

● Represented Egypt at the Egyptian Cooking Night, International Student Association, SUNY New Paltz Spring 2017

Professional Development

Online Courses, Lynda.com 2015-Present

Mentoring Others, Flipping the Classroom, Google Apps for Students, Visual Thinking Strategies, Google Apps for Educators, Google Classroom: First Look, iPad Classroom: Apps for Educators, Classroom Management Fundamentals, Instructional Design Essentials: Adult Learners.

Workshops

• Online Teaching Excellence, SUNY New Paltz, NY Fall 2016

• Introduction to 3D Printing, SUNY New Paltz, NY Fall 2016

• Introduction to 3D CAD Modeling, SUNY New Paltz, NY Fall 2016

• Hawk sites (WordPress, SUNY New Paltz, NY Fall 2016

• Best practices of working with disabled students in the classroom Fall 2016

• Painting with words - Online Calligraphy workshop - Hatem Arafa Fall 2016

Training

Al Arabiya Institute: http://www.al-arabiya.co.uk/ Cairo, Egypt 2011

• Trained to teach Arabic to non-native speakers through Skype (4 hours)

• Trained on “WizIQ” software to teach Arabic to non-native speakers

Arab Academy, www.arabacademy.com, Cairo, Egypt October 2010

• Trained to teach Arabic to non-native speakers (20 days)

• Trained to teach Arabic to non-native speakers through Skype (4 hours)

Conferences

• Teaching Arabic as a foreign language, AUC, Cairo Fall 2013

• The 22nd Annual Multicultural Education Conference, NY 2016

Teaching Skills

• Teach Egyptian Colloquial Arabic, Standard Arabic, and Classical Arabic

• Use 3D Printing in language classrooms, create course curricula and syllabuses, develop lesson plans, Use visual aids and design curricula

• Create and organize cultural programs and events, and manage class budgets and resources

• Able to devise, write, and produce new teaching materials, including audio and visual resources,

• Support and supervise educational games, and craft activities

• Provide extra support for students with special educational needs

I prefer to help learners to be autonomous learners. I create a friendly professional educational atmosphere where we are integrating culture with language instructions.