Teacher
Ms. Juma
I am dedicated to the empowerment of every child. I believe teaching that engages the whole child and employs beautiful and dignified means, not only uplifts the student, but also his family and our community as a whole.
My husband and I have lived in the SF Bay Area since 2010, and our children have grown up in the MCC community. I have over 20 years of teaching experience, including in private secular and Islamic schools. Alhamdulillah, I've also successfully homeschooled multiple students from preK to grade 10 using the Montessori method.
I am looking forward to reopening Amanah, and to sharing my teaching experience and my love for learning with other families and their children.
Academic Education
MA in Teaching with Honors | St. Mary’s College of California
BS in Honours Science | University of Waterloo
Teaching Qualifications
Quran Recitation Teaching Ijazah | حفص عن عاصم
Quran Recitation Teaching Ijazah | ورش عن نافع
Montessori ECE Teacher Education Diploma (MACTE) | Sheridan College/AMS
Lower Elementary Teaching Diploma | NAMC
Islamic Teacher Education Program Professional Learning Certificate (ITEP) | University of Toronto/Razi
Medieval & Modern World History Diploma | London College of Islamic Studies
Positive Discipline Parent Educator Certificate with focus on Muslim Parenting | PDA
Experience
Quran Teacher | Private
Pre-K to Grade 10 Teacher & Curriculum Developer | Homeschool
Head Montessori Teacher & Administrative Assistant | Cherry Hill Montessori
Head Montessori Teacher & Owner | Amanah Preschool
Casa Montessori Teacher Intern| Sunshine Montessori School
ELA, Math & Science Teacher | Cambridge Islamic School
Teacher Assistant | Goldenrod Islamic School
Continued Education: Courses, Lectures & Workshops
Islamic studies
Fundamentals of 'aqeedah, tafsir, Shafi' fiqh, hadith, seerah & tazkiyah
Arabic
Intermediate college level Arabic
Teaching & Learning
Child development & Islamic tarbiyah
Science of reading, developmental writing, mathematical mindsets
Classroom gardens, nature studies & scientific inquiry
Arts curriculum for young children
Learning differences & difficulties
Student motivation and deep learning
Critical thinking, conflict resolution & problem-solving
Youth support & mental health
Best practices for teaching online research