Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
Publications
References
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Ash-shafie Redzuwan

Summary

Bilingual Arabic-English educator with over 5 years of experience teaching Arabic Language and Islamic Studies across tertiary, madrasah, and community institutions. Expertise in Arabic linguistics, Qur’anic text integration, and innovative curriculum development enhances student learning experiences. Recognized under the Asatizah Recognition Scheme (Tier 1) and skilled in preparing students for Cambridge Arabic examinations. Committed to fostering academic excellence, promoting student engagement, and cultivating cross-cultural understanding within higher education settings.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Arabic Language Trainer & Instructor

Natiq Singapore
01.2025 - Current
  • Conduct workshops for Secondary 3, 4, and Pre-U 1 students preparing for Cambridge Arabic exams.
  • Teach Arabic conversation to adult learners using the At-Takallum curriculum via online platforms.
  • Apply blended learning strategies to enhance oral proficiency.

Arabic Language & Islamic Studies Teacher

Khalid Mosque Weekend Halaqah
09.2023 - Current
  • Deliver diploma-level Arabic modules and Islamic studies (Quranic Exegesis, Prophetic Narrations, Jurisprudence, History of Legislation, Terminologies of Prophetic Narration).
  • Facilitate adult education programmes with emphasis on applied Arabic linguistics and classical texts.

Arabic Language & Islamic Studies Teacher

Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Taught Arabic Language & Islamic Studies (Exegesis, Prophetic Narrations, Islamic History) to upper secondary students.
  • Achieved target or near-target results in all classes during the first year of teaching.
  • Mentored Arabic Debate CCA team and served as House Master for Green House.
  • Designed lesson plans aligned with Cambridge assessment standards.

Project Lead & Mosque Religious Officer

Sallim Mattar Mosque
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Developed aftercare programmes for ex-inmates with focus on transformation and reintegration.
  • Supervised daily and special prayers, community engagement, and educational programmes.

Arabic Language Student Lecturer

Islamic University of Madinah
09.2018 - 06.2020
  • Taught Arabic grammar and expression to foundational diploma students (beginner, intermediate & advance levels).
  • Coordinated administration matters with other student lecturers under the Vice Dean & Heads of Departments.
  • Designed and conducted a quasi-experimental study, achieving an 85% improvement in grammar comprehension through Qur’anic text integration.

Education

M.A. - Teaching Arabic Language

Islamic University of Madinah
01.2021

B.A. - Arabic Language

Islamic University of Madinah
01.2016

Skills

  • University-Level Teaching & Assessment
  • Arabic Linguistics & Pedagogy
  • Curriculum & Instructional Design
  • Blended & Online Learning Strategies
  • Student Mentorship & Engagement
  • Cross-Cultural & Interfaith Communication

Accomplishments

  • Improved Arabic grammar comprehension by 85% through an innovative Qur’an-based pedagogy study.
  • Achieved consistent academic performance targets across multiple secondary-level Arabic classes.
  • Prepared students for Cambridge Arabic examinations through tailored curriculum and workshops.
  • Mentored Arabic debate teams and facilitated student leadership through CCA & other activities.

Certification

  • Asatizah Recognition Scheme (ARS – Tier 1), Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (2014–Present)
  • WSQ Counselling, Mentoring & Coaching, Environiche (2023–Present)

Languages

Arabic
Advanced (C1)
English
Advanced (C1)
Malay
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Arabic Language Trainer & Instructor

Natiq Singapore
01.2025 - Current

Arabic Language & Islamic Studies Teacher

Madrasah Aljunied Al-Islamiah
01.2024 - 12.2024

Arabic Language & Islamic Studies Teacher

Khalid Mosque Weekend Halaqah
09.2023 - Current

Project Lead & Mosque Religious Officer

Sallim Mattar Mosque
10.2022 - 10.2023

Arabic Language Student Lecturer

Islamic University of Madinah
09.2018 - 06.2020

B.A. - Arabic Language

Islamic University of Madinah

M.A. - Teaching Arabic Language

Islamic University of Madinah

Publications

  • University-Level Teaching & Assessment
  • Masters thesis: The Effect of a Program based on Standards for Using Quranic Evidences on the Development of Grammatical Concepts among Non-Native Learners of the Arabic Language”
  • Translated & published classical reference on terminologies of Prophetic narration: “A Commentary on the poem Al Bayquniyyah”.
  • Edited & published the translation of an Arabic grammar classical reference: "A Commentary on Al-Ajrumiyyah".

References

Available upon request.

Ash-shafie Redzuwan