Experience

My expertise includes teaching Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) & regional dialects. Over the course of my career, I have taught a wide range of learners, including:

• Middle school and high school students starting their Arabic learning journey

• Intermediate and advanced learners looking to refine fluency

• University students studying Arabic language and Middle Eastern studies

• Professionals and government personnel requiring Arabic for their careers

I’ve also spent more than 18 years working with the U.S. Army at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, training military personnel including:

• Special Forces

• Civil Affairs

• Intelligence professionals

Many of my students have successfully prepared for high-level language proficiency exams, including:

• DLPT (Defense Language Proficiency Test)

• OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview)

• Speech and conversation proficiency in MSA and major Middle Eastern dialects

These qualifications often help students pursue careers with the U.S. government, State Department, or international assignments in Arabic-speaking countries.

To help students excel, I’ve developed a unique pronunciation system for Arabic that emphasizes correct word stress, enabling accurate pronunciation and independent vocabulary acquisition. I also teach the Arabic root system, helping students deduce meanings of unfamiliar words and expand their understanding. My innovative approach ensures students gain practical language skills and excel academically. I simplify concepts using color-coded techniques and interactive methods, making learning enjoyable and effective.