Hi, I’m
Abass Darab
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Dynamic educator and mentor with a proven track record of working in diverse communities, delivering impactful sermons and initiating engaging and inspirational educational and spiritual programming. Skilled in relationship building and public speaking, I foster student engagement and critical thinking, creating supportive learning environments that inspire youth and young professionals to thrive.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Center DCWashington, DC
Community Leader & Instructor
01.2024 - 08.2025
Job overview
- Delivered inspiring Friday sermons that consistently received positive community feedback
- Initiated a successful Quranic Arabic program catered to different levels of learning where students learned to read, understand and love the Quran
- Led the first Umrah trip offered by Center DC with great positive feedback
- Taught at multiple Center DC knowledge retreats
- Taught engaging fiqh classes that dealt with modern issues in the context of the Islamic tradition
- .Offered pastoral care, spiritual guidance, and mentorship to youth and young professionals alike
Pearls AcademySterling, VA
Teacher & Youth Counselor
11.2023 - 08.2025
Job overview
- Taught Prophetic Biography (Seerah) in a manner that helped students fall in love with the Prophet PBUH and inspired them to adopt his character
- Helped lead the Qur'anic memorization program and assisted many students in surpassing their goals and memorizing many chapters of the Quran
- Assisted in lesson planning and curriculum development to enhance student engagement.
- Supported classroom management by implementing effective behavior strategies and routines.
- Collaborated with colleagues to adapt instructional materials for diverse learning needs.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
Pillars SeminaryOnline
Quranic Arabic Instructor
09.2023 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Implemented tailored instructional strategies to meet individual learning needs and styles.
- Integrated interdisciplinary approaches in language instruction.
- Established positive relationships with students, encouraging a supportive atmosphere for language acquisition.
Zawiyah Foundation & Qawsain Knowledge House Vancouver, BC
Teacher & Youth Counselor
09.2016 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Taught engaging and fun Arabic, Qur'an and Islamic Studies that were well received by students
- Fostered a collaborative classroom environment promoting teamwork and respect among students.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Offered mentorship and guidance to youth in school and in afterschool programs
- Lead youth camps fostering team building and a friendly learning environment
Madina Institute Cape Town, SA & Duluth, GA
Lead Arabic Instructor
02.2015 - 12.2015
Job overview
- Developed tailored lesson plans to enhance Arabic language comprehension and engagement.
- Fostered a positive learning environment, promoting open communication and collaboration among students.
- Developed students'' reading comprehension abilities with carefully selected texts that reflected their interests and skill levels.
Education
Zaytuna College Berkeley, CA
from Islamic Law & Theology, 2011-2014
Qawsain Higher Education Vancouver
2016-2020 from Quranic Exegesis
Bayan Islamic Graduate School Chicago, IL
Master of Divinity from Islamic Chaplaincy
05-2027
Skills
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Motivating students
- Student engagement
- Public speaking
- Growth mindset
- Conflict resolution
- Fundraising
- Personal counseling
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Dari
Native or Bilingual
Farsi
Professional Working
Arabic
Full Professional
Timeline
Community Leader & Instructor
Center DC
01.2024 - 08.2025
Teacher & Youth Counselor
Pearls Academy
11.2023 - 08.2025
Quranic Arabic Instructor
Pillars Seminary
09.2023 - 05.2025
Teacher & Youth Counselor
Zawiyah Foundation & Qawsain Knowledge House
09.2016 - 12.2022
Lead Arabic Instructor
Madina Institute
02.2015 - 12.2015
Zaytuna College
from Islamic Law & Theology, 2011-2014
Qawsain Higher Education
2016-2020 from Quranic Exegesis
Bayan Islamic Graduate School
Master of Divinity from Islamic Chaplaincy