Marwan Bajis Biography

Marwan Bajis Hassan, M.A.

Arabic Language Educator | Curriculum Specialist | Teacher Trainer | Educational Leader

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Arabic language educator with more than 45 years of teaching and educational leadership across Kuwait, Jordan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. Holds a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor's degree in Arabic Language and Literature from Kuwait University.

Specialized in teaching Modern Standard Arabic and Arabic as a Second Language (ASL) to elementary, middle school, high school, college, and adult learners. Extensive expertise in curriculum design, teacher training, instructional supervision, educational technology, and computer-assisted language learning (CALL).

Certified to teach in both Virginia and North Carolina and rated Superior on the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Writing Proficiency Test (WPT). Recognized for integrating innovative instructional technologies into Arabic language education while promoting cultural understanding and academic excellence.

EDUCATION

Nova Southeastern University – Florida, USA

Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning

2009

Kuwait University – Kuwait

Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature

1977

MASTER'S THESIS

Understanding Arabic Grammar Through Vowels and Sounds: Integrating Technology into the Foreign Language Curriculum

Research focused on improving Arabic grammar instruction through technology-enhanced learning and computer-assisted language instruction.