Abdul Jalil Abubakar
Hartford
Summary
Versatile Islamic Studies professional with deep expertise in spiritual counseling, crisis intervention, and educational program development. Skilled in creating engaging learning environments through diverse teaching methodologies, contributing to the personal growth of students and inmates alike. Committed to fostering community and understanding across various demographics.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Prison Chaplain Islamic
Connecticut Department Of Corrections
Cheshire
12.2021 - Current
- Provided spiritual guidance to inmates through individual counseling sessions.
- Conducted weekly religious services and group discussions to foster community.
- Collaborated with correctional staff to address inmates' spiritual needs effectively.
- Developed programs promoting rehabilitation and personal growth among inmates.
- Conducted crisis intervention for inmates experiencing emotional distress or trauma.
- Trained volunteers in chaplaincy practices to enhance support for inmate populations.
- Maintained confidentiality while documenting inmate interactions and counseling sessions.
- Created educational materials for use during worship services and classes.
Stocker
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
Hartford
09.2011 - Current
- Unboxed product and placed on shelves according to layout and planogram guidelines.
- Realigned merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
- Inspected floor displays, noted missing items and immediately replenished merchandise.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Adhered to safety processes and procedures when stocking store to avoid falls and other injuries.
- Maintained current knowledge of shelf planograms and end cap plans to effectively merchandise products.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
Islamic Teacher
Muhammad Islamic Center Of Greater Hartford
Hartford
11.2005 - Current
- Delivered 2 hours per week of classroom lectures, instructing over 20 students per semester in Quranic and Arabic Studies.
- Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
- Spearheaded in-depth discussions and assigned exploratory essays, enhancing student understanding of texts.
- Sourced curricula and developed lesson plans ensuring comprehensive coverage of target material.
- Immersed students in unfamiliar cultures by devising hands-on activities.
- Organized resource lists enabling students to explore interests beyond classroom topics.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
Islamic Studies Teacher
Green Dome International School
Accra
02.1980 - 01.1985
- Delivered engaging lectures on ethics, critical thinking, and contemporary moral issues, fostering critical dialogue among students.
- Developed quizzes, exams and projects to test undergraduate students' knowledge and understanding of subject matter covered in classes.
- Provided after class tutoring to students requiring extra help and met with students during office hours to discuss concerns.
- Developed class syllabi outlining key semester topics and collaborated with students to clarify learning objectives.
- Facilitated student engagement by encouraging active participation and sharing diverse perspectives during class discussions.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Education
HIgh Diploma - Recitation & Cantillation
University Of Jordan
Amman, Jordan07-2003
Bachelor of Arts - Islamic Studies
Jordan University
Amman, Jordan01-1997
Skills
- Inmate rehabilitation programs
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis management education
- Trauma-informed care
- Counseling proficiency
- Spiritual care and support
- Pastoral care
- Ethics expertise
- Ethical guidance
- Cultural sensitivity training
- Conflict resolution
- Nonviolent communication
- Pre-marital counseling
- Support group facilitation
- Chaplaincy administration
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Planning and coordination
- Leadership skills
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Written communication
- Relationship building
- Recordkeeping accuracy
- Learning tools design
- Spiritual care and support
Languages
Arabic
Professional
English
Professional
Hausa
Professional
Timeline
Prison Chaplain Islamic
Connecticut Department Of Corrections
12.2021 - Current
Stocker
Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
09.2011 - Current
Islamic Teacher
Muhammad Islamic Center Of Greater Hartford
11.2005 - Current
Islamic Studies Teacher
Green Dome International School
02.1980 - 01.1985
HIgh Diploma - Recitation & Cantillation
University Of Jordan
Bachelor of Arts - Islamic Studies
Jordan University