Abidan Shah
Henderson,NC
Summary
Accomplished educator and leader with a proven track record, enhancing student engagement and academic growth through innovative teaching methods and strong organizational leadership. Skilled in public speaking and critical thinking, adept at fostering collaborative environments and driving results with adaptability and strategic vision.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Vance Charter School
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
Principal
Norlina Christian School
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
- Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification.
- Led school improvement efforts by setting clear expectations for staff performance and providing regular feedback on progress towards goals.
Adjunct Professor
North Carolina Wesleyan College
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
Teacher
Crossroads Christian School
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Lead Pastor
Clearview Church
04.1998 - Current
- Oversaw administration and management of all areas of ministry.
- Enhanced congregation growth by implementing innovative outreach programs and community engagement initiatives.
- Officiated special services such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and nursing home services.
- Recruited trained, and mentored volunteer leaders to assist in various ministries, enhancing overall effectiveness.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategic plans for ministry expansion and sustainability.
- Developed partnerships with local organizations to increase community impact and expand outreach efforts.
- Authored sermons, speeches and other religious materials.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls, GAMaster of Divinity - Biblical Languages
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NCPh.D. - New Testament Sexual Criticism
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Wake Forest, NCSkills
- Organizational Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Teaching
- Critical Thinking
- Research
- FLUENT IN HINDI & URDU
- Vision Casting
- Biblical Knowledge
- Sermon Preparation
- Crisis Management
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptability
Accomplishments
- 30 Days Through a Crisis by, Abidan Shah Ph.D. and Nicole Shah
- 30 Days To a New Beginning by, Abidan Shah Ph.D. and Nicole Shah
- 30 Days of Praying for America by, Abidan Shah Ph.D. and Nicole Shah
- Changing the Goalpost of New Testament Textual Criticism by Abidan Shah, Ph.D.
- Can We Recover the Original Text of the New Testament? edited by Abidan Shah, Ph.D. and David Alan Black
Timeline
Lead Pastor
Clearview Church
04.1998 - Current
Teacher
Vance Charter School
Principal
Norlina Christian School
Adjunct Professor
North Carolina Wesleyan College
Teacher
Crossroads Christian School
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Toccoa Falls College
Master of Divinity - Biblical Languages
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D. - New Testament Sexual Criticism
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
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