Bishoy Habib

Transcribe Ibn al-Ṭayyib (d. 1043) commentary on the gospel of Mark. Compare the text to various medieval witnesses and note various readings. Research obscure words and references.

Independent editor and translator - Fordham University's Christian Arabic Texts in Translation

(2025-05)

• Transcribe Ibn al-Ṭayyib (d. 1043) commentary on the gospel of Mark.
• Compare the text to various medieval witnesses and note various readings.
• Research obscure words and references.
• Learn about textual criticism in Arabic.
• Create an initial translation draft and collaborate with my co-translator to achieve a high-quality translation.

Research Assistant - Independent Research

(2022-11 - 2023-06)

• Transcribe & transliterate Arabic-language dictionaries for lexicography project on Arabian dialects

Language Consultant - SIL-LEAD for Bar Ama Baro (BAB); a USAID-funded education project in Somalia - Somalia

(2022-08 - 2023-03)

• Review existing curriculum documents and comparative analysis of Arabic and Somali vocabulary to support effective Arabic language instruction
• Advise BAB Arabic curriculum team on curriculum revision
• Write scripts for short teacher training videos

Arabic Subject Coordinator - Maadi Community School - Cairo

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

• Introduced and trained teachers in GPA
• Adapted the GPA to school-aged children and the needs of the school
• Reorganized the Arabic Curriculum
• Developed resources for school-wide Arabic curriculum
• Supported a team of Arabic teachers in day-to-day needs
• Developed a program of study for advanced/native Arabic speakers with an emphasis on literacy

English as an Additional Language Coordinator - Maadi Community School - Cairo

(2017-01 - 2018-12)

• Researched ways to help teachers support language learners in their classrooms
• Collaborated with teachers to connect the language support classes to their mainstream classroom experience
• Tailored the curriculum to meet the individual needs and motivations of students

Arabic Teacher - Maadi Community School - Cairo

(2014-01 - 2022-12)

• Piloted the GPA with about 40 students
• Sought out mentorship by experts in the GPA to guide instruction
• Translated the GPA into a traditional school setting, paying special attention to how progress was communicate through grades and reports

Individual Arabic Language Learning Coach - Private coaching

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Revised the GPA guidebook for Arabic
• Created a course for teaching the Arabic alphabet based on most-frequently used letters, to encourage and facilitate easier reading and higher engagement
• Created a digital vocabulary-learning resource for basic Arabic vocabulary

Language Tutor - Private tutoring

(2012-01 - 2016-12)

• Developed course to teach the Arabic alphabet
• Delivered a blended curriculum to adult expatriate students

Language Teacher - U-Can Languages School - Cairo

(2011-01 - 2012-12)

• Implemented Arabic and English lessons in adherence to the school's curriculum and approach

Introductory course - Arabic manuscript studies - the Hill Museum & Manuscript Library (HMML) (2023-01 - 2023-12)

Graduate coursework - Applied Linguistics - The Summer Institute of Linguistics, University of North Dakota (2015-01 - 2017-12)

Bachelor of Arts - English Translation and Linguistics - Cairo University (2014-01 - 2014-12)

Groundwork Certificate - Written Translation - The American University in Cairo (2008-01 - 2008-12)