Bishoy Habib
@bishoyhabib
Experienced Arabic linguist, translator, and curriculum specialist focused on textual scholarship.
EgyptWhat I'm looking for
I am an Arabic linguist, translator, and educator with extensive experience in manuscript transcription, curriculum development, and language teaching. I have worked on medieval Arabic texts, lexicography projects, and USAID-funded curriculum work, producing translations and resources for diverse learners.
My professional practice combines textual criticism, translation (English ⇄ Egyptian Arabic), and practical curriculum design; I have transcribed manuscripts, compared medieval witnesses, and drafted high-quality translations while collaborating with co-translators. I have redesigned Arabic curricula, trained teachers in the GPA approach, and developed resources for advanced native speakers and beginners.
I bring a research-informed, student-centered ethos to projects: I investigate obscure vocabulary, adapt materials for classroom use, and create digital learning tools. I aim to support organizations or academic teams needing precise Arabic textual work, curriculum revision, or targeted language instruction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Independent Editor & Translator
Fordham University
May 2025 - Present (6 months)
Transcribe and collate a medieval Arabic manuscript, research obscure lexicon and textual variants, and produce collaborative translation drafts for publication-quality Arabic–English translations.
Research Assistant
Independent Research
Nov 2022 - Jun 2023 (7 months)
Transcribed and transliterated Arabic dictionaries for a lexicography project on Arabian dialects to support dialect documentation and corpus development.
Somalia Language Consultant
SIL-LEAD
Aug 2022 - Mar 2023 (7 months)
Reviewed curriculum and conducted comparative Arabic–Somali lexical analysis to advise on Arabic curriculum revision and wrote scripts for teacher-training videos for a USAID-funded education project.
Arabic Subject Coordinator
Maadi Community School
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Led Arabic curriculum reorganization and teacher training on the GPA method, developed resources and an advanced/native program emphasizing literacy, and supported Arabic teaching staff.
Arabic Teacher
Maadi Community School
Jan 2014 - Dec 2022 (8 years 11 months)
Piloted the GPA with ~40 students, adapted the approach for a traditional school setting, and integrated mentorship feedback to improve instruction and assessment communication.
Individual Arabic Language Coach
Private Coaching
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Designed and delivered individualized Arabic courses, revised the GPA guidebook for Arabic, and created alphabet and digital vocabulary resources to boost early reading engagement.
EAL Coordinator
Maadi Community School
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018 (1 year 11 months)
Researched and implemented classroom language-support strategies, collaborated with teachers to integrate language support into mainstream classes, and tailored curricula to individual learner needs.
Language Tutor
Private Tutoring
Jan 2012 - Dec 2016 (4 years 11 months)
Developed and delivered a blended Arabic alphabet course to adult expatriate students, focusing on foundational literacy and practical communication skills.
Language Teacher
U-Can Languages School
Jan 2011 - Dec 2012 (1 year 11 months)
Implemented Arabic and English lessons aligned with the school's curriculum, delivering classroom instruction and supporting language learning outcomes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Hill Museum & Manuscript Library
Certificate, Arabic Manuscript Studies
2023 - 2023
Completed an introductory course in Arabic manuscript studies via Zoom covering manuscript transcription and basic codicology.
University of North Dakota
Graduate coursework, Linguistics
2015 - 2017
Completed graduate-level coursework in linguistics across 2015 and 2017 focusing on theoretical and applied linguistics topics.
Cairo University
Bachelor of Arts, English Translation and Linguistics
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Translation and Linguistics with coursework in translation and language study.
TCThe American University in Cairo
Certificate, Translation
2008 - 2008
Completed the Groundwork Certificate in Written Translation focusing on practical translation skills.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
EgyptAuthorized to work in
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