Principal at Al Furqan Academy, Quran Institute (2025-08 – Present)
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for a Quranic values-based academic institution.
- Direct curriculum development, instructional quality, and student assessment to ensure academic excellence.
- Recruit, supervise, and develop faculty and staff to promote professional growth and effective teaching practices.
- Manage budgets, resources, and school operations in compliance with accreditation and state standards.
- Foster strong partnerships with parents, community members, and stakeholders to enhance student success.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all students.
Deputy City Manager at City of Hamtramck (2022-08 – 2023-06)
- Primary responsibilities included assisting the city manager in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the city, staffing, coordinating between the city manager, council, mayor, city attorneys, department heads, external stakeholders including other public officials, residents, and reporters.
- Administered and directed the activities of city-wide programs and projects; provided highly complex staff assistance to the city manager and city council.
- Served as the administrative liaison to city departments and other agencies, and community organizations; assisted the city manager in planning, directing, and reviewing the activities and operations of the city including development and implementation of city policies and procedures. Served as a critical and highly visible leader on the Executive Management team.
- Revamped city hall and mayor's office to make it usable for official city business use. Connected with local school leadership and non-profits to offer support resources to residents including translation services and co-operative career opportunities for local youths.
- Managed city procurement, credit card usages, gas cards and insurance for city vehicles. Managed city website and social media accounts. Managed and negotiated city contracts under direction of city manager. Worked with finance team, city manager, and department heads to ensure city was operating within its $25 million budget and that departments were operating within budget.
District Associate Dean, Student Services at Wayne County Community College District (2018-03 – 2019-09)
- Oversaw student recruitment, admission, and matriculation of a student body that reflected the diversity of the largest community college district in Michigan.
- Advised students and assisted in course registration. Engaged in a range of district operations involving student services. Served as college representative to external partners. Informed students on the admission process, certificate, degree, and transfer programs. Educated students, and partner institutions on college processes.
- Conducted student surveys and administered student placement exams. Coordinated campus and community outreach events. Coordinated and managed district-wide projects.
- Established and maintained relationships with external partners including granters, other educational institutions, community stakeholders, and organizations.
- Assisted in the coordination of orientation week, commencement, pinning and honors ceremonies. Adhered to reporting structure while maintaining student support and advocacy.
- Facilitated for an inclusive learning environment for all students. Worked closely with campus president and higher administrative team to ensure smooth campus operations. Collaborated and reported to vice chancellors and Chancellor regarding district needs.
- Managed dual enrollment programs with partner schools.
English as Second Language Teacher and SIOP Coach at Crestwood School District (2013-11 – 2017-08)
- Provided ESL instruction and support services to new immigrant students.
- Coached teachers on methods of working with immigrant students and acted as liaison between non-English speaking parents and school.
- Reported directly to the special needs director regarding English as a second language instruction policy updates and state requirements.
- Coordinated annual assessments schedule, service schedule, support-staff and student schedules to meet state requirements and ensure appropriate support time is allocated for each eligible student.
- Communicated program procedures and guidelines as well as federal and state regulations to staff members and families.
- Screened and scheduled new students for services and administered state language proficiency test. Created building database for immigrant bilingual students and input date into state BAA database.
- Developed school-wide service schedule for all ESL students and created language development focused lessons to service immigrant students and families.
Teacher at Global Education Excellence (2008-08 – 2013-08)
- Instructed middle school mathematics to at-risk and immigrant students. Also taught 4th grade all subjects.
- Collaborated with special education teachers to service students with special needs in an inclusive classroom setting.
- Aligned educational objectives to state of Michigan's grade level content expectations. Serviced high-need students during after school learning assistance programs.
Research Assistant/Faculty Aide at Harvard University (2017-01 – 2017-05)
- Assisted in the compilation and documentation of global inventory of national attributes data used for structural vulnerability assessments and conflict early warning.
