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.