Art teacher and artist passionate about using creativity to inspire, empower, and transform lives. Believes every student can develop their own creative voice through drawing, painting, crafts, and identity-focused visual expression. Committed to building a supportive, safe learning environment and helping students explore diverse cultures and artistic techniques. Brings experience in both teaching and creative/architectural work to support students’ growth from concept to finished artwork.

Marina Square, Reem Island, Abu Dhabi, U

Art teacher and artist passionate about using creativity to inspire, empower, and transform lives. Believes every student can develop their own creative voice through drawing, painting, crafts, and identity-focused visual expression. Committed to building a supportive, safe learning environment and helping students explore diverse cultures and artistic techniques. Brings experience in both teaching and creative/architectural work to support students’ growth from concept to finished artwork.

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Art teacher and artist passionate about using creativity to inspire, empower, and transform lives. Believes every student can develop their own creative voice through drawing, painting, crafts, and identity-focused visual expression.

Committed to building a supportive, safe learning environment and helping students explore diverse cultures and artistic techniques. Brings experience in both teaching and creative/architectural work to support students’ growth from concept to finished artwork.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Freelance Art Teacher (Owner of establishment for Hand Artworks) at Hand Artworks
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Organized and participated in workshops and tutoring for small groups of young children. Guided students to create artwork from start to finish and prepared pieces to take home. Designed a program for gifted students and supported low-achievers to improve performance. Delivered varied art lessons (e.g., watercolor, clay, illustration, crafts) with passionate technique-focused instruction to grow interest in young artists. Maintained classroom discipline and fostered a safe, supportive learning environment. Provided leadership for instructionally based student activities and events. Administered student assessment tools and offered ongoing support and guidance; taught multiple drawing and painting techniques.
Museum Architect at Syrian Ministry of Culture (Aleppo National Museum)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Evaluated potential site locations using existing documentation and conducted site visits to analyze museum needs. Led and conducted historic resource field surveys. Selected materials that matched the architectural era and materials of artifacts. Prepared project documentation and cost estimates within budget and timelines. Organized sketching sessions for renovations of ancient buildings in a group setting.
Interior Designer at Delta for Modern Italian Furniture
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
Designed bathroom and kitchen interiors and developed plans and projects according to architectural standards. Managed ongoing quality and participated in resolution of quality issues. Monitored planning to achieve project goals (time, quality, cost). Performed technical evaluation of tenders and prepared reports.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree of Architect at Aleppo University, Aleppo - Syria
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997
Professional Postgraduate Teaching Diploma at Abu Dhabi University, Abu Dhabi - UAE
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Professional Postgraduate Teaching Diploma
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Industry Experience

Education, Government, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment