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Adel M. Abdelrazek

Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Dynamic Arabic Language and Qur'an educator with a proven track record at Eman Schools, excelling in curriculum development and student engagement. Successfully enhanced language proficiency and public speaking skills through innovative projects, significantly improving comprehension of Qur'anic principles. Expertise in tajweed techniques and fostering strong interpersonal relationships with students and parents.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Arabic Language and Qur'an Teacher

Eman Schools
Fishers, IN
07.2021 - Current
  • Teach Arabic language and Qur'an to KG-10th grade (350-400 students annually) using research-based instructional strategies
  • Created and developed cross-curricular integration project connecting Arabic, Qur'an, and Islamic Studies
  • Train boys to deliver Friday khutbah and girls to present Thursday khatirah, enhancing their language proficiency, understanding, and public speaking skills

Arabic Language and Qur'an Teacher

Institute of Knowledge (IOK)
Diamond Bar, CA
09.2019 - 06.2021
  • Instructed KG-10th grades (350-400 students annually) in Arabic language and Qur'an
  • Implemented communication-focused approach to teaching Arabic with emphasis on Qur'anic understanding

Program Founder, Director & Teacher

Al Rahmah Institute
Moreno Valley, CA
09.2016 - 09.2020
  • Established, directed, and taught in the Weekend School program for Arabic, Qur'an, and Islamic Studies
  • Grew program from 19 students with 3 teachers to 60+ students with 5 teachers across 5 levels
  • Designed courses centered around the 'Qasas Un-Nabiyyeen' series for beginning Arabic
  • Developed structured Qur'anic memorization program progressing through Juz 'Amma and half of Juz Tabaarak
  • Notable achievement: Significantly increased students' comprehension and application of Qur'anic principles in daily life

Arabic Language and Qur'an Teacher

Islamic Academy of Riverside
Riverside, CA
09.2014 - 06.2018
  • Designed customized curricula for KG-7th grades (70-90 students annually)
  • Created and implemented Ta'llam curriculum for KG and 1st grade
  • Developed interactive materials for the Iqra' Arabic curriculum (2nd-7th grades)
  • Organized Qur'anic memorization program with custom-designed tajweed lessons
  • Notable achievement: Helped struggling student master Surah al-Shams recitation, leading to her selection to recite at community fundraising dinner

Arabic Language Instructor for Foreigners

Linguaspectrum
01.2013 - 11.2013
  • Company Overview: Online
  • Taught Arabic as a foreign language to global students
  • Evaluated students and created customized learning programs based on individual needs and goals
  • Online

Arabic Language and Quran Instructor for Foreigners

Madinah Arabic
02.2010 - 12.2012
  • Company Overview: Online
  • Assessed students and designed appropriate lessons for diverse learners ages 6 to 80
  • Created custom tajweed resources and presentations
  • Online

Education

Master - Islamic Culture

Mishkah Islamic University of North America
Florida, Online
12.2025

TESOL Certification -

Global Leadership College
Online
06.2014

Professional Diploma - Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabs

Open Education Center - Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
10.2012

Ijaazah - Qur'an

Giza, Egypt
07.2012

International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) -

American University
Cairo, Egypt
12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Zagazig University
Zagazig, Egypt
10.2008

Skills

  • Teaching theories and methodologies
  • Student needs assessment
  • Curriculum development and course design
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Student engagement and motivation
  • Outcomes-based education
  • Parental involvement strategies
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Arabic language instruction (MSA & Classical)
  • Qur'anic tajweed and memorization techniques
  • Educational technology integration

Publications

Ta'allam series (2016) - Six-level Arabic language curriculum for young learners, My Arabic Alphabet Workbook, Ta'allam Level 0-1: Student's Arabic Textbook, Ta'allam Level 0-1: Student's Arabic Workbook, Ta'allam Level 0-1: My Picture Dictionary, Story of the Sun & Moon Letters - Based on student-generated classroom ideas, Qasas un Nabiyeen: Story of Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) - In collaboration with The Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Center, India, Qur'anic curriculum using 'The Lexical Approach' - With demonstrated superior results in comprehension and application, Integrated Arabic language curriculum focusing on Islamic culture and navigating modern challenges in Western societies

Youtube

@ArabiClassroom

Professional Development

  • Indiana University Bloomington — Arabic Flagship Program, Instructor, History of the Arabic Language (1-credit course), 07/01/23
  • ISNA Education Forum (ISNA25), Workshop Presenter: 'Integrating AI to Facilitate Teaching Workflows', 05/12/25
  • The Global Association of Islamic Schools (GAIS), Workshop Presenter: 'Teaching and Learning in the Era of AI', 07/26/24
  • Professional Development Facilitator, Multiple Institutions, 2023-2025

Timeline

Arabic Language and Qur'an Teacher

Eman Schools
07.2021 - Current

Arabic Language and Qur'an Teacher

Institute of Knowledge (IOK)
09.2019 - 06.2021

Program Founder, Director & Teacher

Al Rahmah Institute
09.2016 - 09.2020

Arabic Language and Qur'an Teacher

Islamic Academy of Riverside
09.2014 - 06.2018

Arabic Language Instructor for Foreigners

Linguaspectrum
01.2013 - 11.2013

Arabic Language and Quran Instructor for Foreigners

Madinah Arabic
02.2010 - 12.2012

Master - Islamic Culture

Mishkah Islamic University of North America

TESOL Certification -

Global Leadership College

Professional Diploma - Teaching Arabic to Non-Arabs

Open Education Center - Cairo University

Ijaazah - Qur'an

International Computer Drivers License (ICDL) -

American University

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Zagazig University
Adel M. Abdelrazek