Khalil Abdur-Rashid

• Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
• Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
• Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
• Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
• Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
• Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
• Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
• Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.

• Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.

· Reports directly to the Chief of Staff of the Office of the President

· Develops and implement strategic plans for Muslim religious life across the campus

· Conducted programs related to Muslim life on campus

· Monitor developments related to Muslim life on campus

· Organize media talking points for the University related to student religious at Harvard

· Mobilize resources for interfaith religious life on campus

· Worked closely with university offices for immigrant and at-risk Muslim students to help settle them in and meet their needs

· Advised deans and university administrators for various graduate schools at Harvard on student life as it related to religious and spiritual life on campus

· Develops annual clear goals for religious/spiritual life on campus

· Guide interfaith cooperation on campus

· Oversee budget for religious life on campus

· Supervise & Manage staff

· Advises and counsel students on religious and spiritual matters, as well as career matters

· Works with multiple units of the university administration to ensure the enhancement of diversity and inclusion of students of faith

· Trains university staff on matters of policy and procedures pertaining to serving students

· Lead university vigils and campus memorials for the university community in the events of student deaths.

· Offers university wide communication, prayers, and speeches for University orientations, convocations, baccalaureate, and commencement programs.

• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
• Developed curriculum standards, lesson plans and syllabi.
• Engaged students with insightful and compelling classroom discussion of topics relevant to coursework to boost student learning and retention.
• Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.

• Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
• Taught Islamic Studies courses, providing instruction to up to 30 undergraduate students.
• Graded quizzes, tests, homework, and projects to provide students with timely academic progress information and feedback.
• Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
• Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
• Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.