Rasha Osman
Quran, Islamic Studies and Arabic Teacher
Calgary ,Alberta
Summary
A strategic educator who has a proven ability to motivate students and loves working with youth. A passionate educator who believes that extracurricular involvement helps in fostering meaningful relationships with students and therefore positively affect the overall school culture. A highly motivated teacher who led various extracurricular activities that includes sports, girls leadership club, leadership camps, volunteering initiatives, sisterhood circle, disussion circle, cooking club, girls’ fun night and Iftar parties. An activist who extended work to the community, leading a girls' community group, which recruits female leaders form middle school, high school and university students to run a monthly girls discussion circle. A Competent educator bringing proven success as a Quran , Islamic Studies teacher over successful career who effectively interests students in subject matter to drive home information and broaden horizons. A teacher who educates students on subject material with using of knowledgeable lectures, lively discussions and special group activities.
Overview
23
23
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Quran, Islamic Studies, Arabic Instructor
MaqraatHafs Online School
Calgary , Alberta
04.2020 - Current
- Sourced optimal curricula and developed lesson plans to fully cover target material for each course.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar settings by devising hands-on activities.
- Provide opportunities for students to engage deeply with target content, and bringing about focus on long-term retention.
- Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
Quran, Arabic and Islamic Studies Teacher
Calgary Islamic School OBK Campus
Calgary , Alberta
08.2015 - 04.2020
- Maintained student attendance records, grades and other required records to meet departmental standards and monitor student progress.
- Conducted educational and engaging lectures centered on such topics as ethics, critical thinking and contemporary moral issues.
- Kept abreast of developments in field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of all students.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Diversified teaching techniques and learning tools help students with differing ability levels and varied learning modalities.
- Integrated Islamic Studies in language arts and social studies for grades 6 to 9.
- Helped in developing Islamic Studies curriculum for grades 6 to 9.
- Developed and taught gender education curriculum for grades 7 to 9 girls: this curriculum is integration of Islamic studies into Alberta health/sexual education.
- Toast Master and Leadership workshop for grades 6 to 9.
- Led leadership project for "The Discover You Conference" during 2016-2017 school year: students created awareness video about Muslims and Islam.
- Planned and supervised leadership day camps at camp Chestermere, Camp Kindle , Camp Kiwanis and camp Chief Hector.
- Led Students Council in 2017.
- Worked with parents council and initiate community service project for students in grades 6 to 9: students have volunteered every month at different Muslims and Non-Muslims organizations.
- Initiated “ Taste of Love” project: students cook every week to feed needy families during Ramadan.
- Planned and organized fundraising events .
- Planned and organized Daw’ah project.
Quran, Islamic Studies and Arabic Teacher
Calgary Islamic School AJ Campus
Calgary , Alberta
09.2012 - 08.2015
- Engaged students by encouraging participation in class and sharing thoughts on subjects under discussion.
- Conducted educational and engaging lectures centered on such topics as ethics, critical thinking and contemporary moral issues.
- Facilitated positive learning environment by using enthusiastic and energetic instructional strategies and consistent classroom management.
Islamic Studies, Math, Physics and Arabic
Al-Taqwa Islamic School
London , Ontario
09.2005 - 06.2012
- Planned, created and delivered innovative lesson plans to Grades 9-12 students.
- Integrate Islamic Studies in language arts, humanities, business, visual arts and social studies for high school students
- Developed Islamic Studies Courses for high school students, which were approved by Thames Valley District School board
- Implemented varied strategies and strategies and differentiated assessments in order to accommodate diverse needs of students who were transitioning from various schools.
- Institute positive classroom management strategies and disciplinary programs that effectively handled challenging behavior issues.
- Organized Prayer (Salat) and morning assembly for students in school facility.
- Organize extra-curricular activities related to Islamic events and holidays.
Math and Science Teacher
Cambridge Islamic Schools
Cambridge , Cambridge
09.2002 - 06.2005
- Identified, selected, and modified instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
- Collaborated with peers to provide positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged.
- Communicated effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents, and other professionals on regular basis to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Modeled professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers, and community.
- Supported students with alternate strategies and provides additional assistance with daily assignments and projects.
- Modeled spiritual maturity in leading students towards Islam and spiritual growth.
Education
Professional Educational Diploma PED - Teaching For Adolescent Learners (TAL) Track
American University Of Cairo
Cairo, Egypt 09.2020 - 07.2021
Diploma - Islamic Studies And Quranic Sciences
The Higher Institute For Quran And Sunna Teachers
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 09.2003 - 09.2009
Ijazah in Quran Memorization - Quran Memorization
The Quran School
Online 07.2016 - Current
Certificate - Counselling And Mental Health
Trauma And Crises Resource Institute Inc.
Canada 01.2015 - Current
Certificate - TESL Part I & Part II
Oxford Seminars
Canada 06.2003 - 02.2004
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ain Shams University
Cairo, Egypt 09.1986 - 06.1991
Skills
Lesson Planning & Test and quiz creation
undefinedAccomplishments
Muslimah of the Year winner by Being Me in 2015 Being Me Calgary Conference. .
Islamic Teacher Award Nominations by Noor kids in 2016 for my leadership development at my school.
Work Availability
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Additional Information
Work and Academic References Are Available upon Request
Quote
Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Timeline
Professional Educational Diploma PED - Teaching For Adolescent Learners (TAL) Track
American University Of Cairo
09.2020 - 07.2021
Quran, Islamic Studies, Arabic Instructor
MaqraatHafs Online School
04.2020 - Current
Ijazah in Quran Memorization - Quran Memorization
The Quran School
07.2016 - Current
Quran, Arabic and Islamic Studies Teacher
Calgary Islamic School OBK Campus
08.2015 - 04.2020
Certificate - Counselling And Mental Health
Trauma And Crises Resource Institute Inc.
01.2015 - Current
Quran, Islamic Studies and Arabic Teacher
Calgary Islamic School AJ Campus
09.2012 - 08.2015
Islamic Studies, Math, Physics and Arabic
Al-Taqwa Islamic School
09.2005 - 06.2012
Diploma - Islamic Studies And Quranic Sciences
The Higher Institute For Quran And Sunna Teachers
09.2003 - 09.2009
Certificate - TESL Part I & Part II
Oxford Seminars
06.2003 - 02.2004
Math and Science Teacher
Cambridge Islamic Schools
09.2002 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Ain Shams University
09.1986 - 06.1991
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