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ibrahim khazzaka

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Creative educator and programme leader specializing in inclusive arts, ceramics, and cross-cultural practice.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles combining pedagogical leadership, inclusive curriculum development, community engagement, and partnership building within arts, education, or cultural institutions.

I am a creative educator and cultural programme leader with over a decade of international experience across the United States, Lebanon, UAE, and China, combining clinical psychology, arts education, and studio practice.

I design and deliver inclusive, research-based curricula for diverse and neurodiverse learners, having improved course completion and assessment outcomes and developed project-based ceramic programs in community and institutional settings.

As an independent consultant and partnerships lead, I have developed collaborations with design firms and cultural institutions, managed studio operations, and delivered public programming reaching hundreds of participants annually.

My practice spans advanced ceramic techniques, digital fabrication, exhibition curation, and DEI advocacy; I seek roles that leverage pedagogical leadership, community engagement, and interdisciplinary creative research.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Consultant & Strategic Partnerships Lead

Current

Ibrahim Khazzaka LLC

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years)

Led independent practice focusing on inclusive arts education and strategic partnerships, developing collaborations with Jono Pandolfi Designs and KleinReid and delivering workshops reaching 200+ participants annually.

Partnership Development Inclusive Education Studio Management Community Engagement Workshop Facilitation Collaboration

University Professor

Pima Community College

Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)

Delivered instruction in Art History, Visual Arts, Colour Theory, and Design Thinking to 120+ students, improving course completion by 10% and average assessment scores by 15% while increasing student satisfaction by 20%.

Curriculum Design Learning Analytics Art History Design Thinking Assessments

Studio Manager & Educator

92nd Street Y

Mar 2019 - Aug 2021 (2 years 5 months)

Managed ceramic studio operations and launched three project-based courses, improving workflow efficiency by 30% and reducing equipment downtime by 20% while achieving 90%+ participant satisfaction.

Studio Management Curriculum Development Teaching Kiln Operation

Production Coordinator

HB Wink Animation Co., Ltd

Jun 2017 - May 2018 (11 months)

Coordinated cross-border production between US and China teams, improving workflow efficiency by 35% and reducing feedback cycles by 20%, while streamlining bookkeeping and vendor management to cut administrative time by 30%.

Production Coordination Bookkeeping Workflow Optimization Quality Control Payroll

Case Coordinator & Behavioral Therapist

Holding Hands Pediatrics and Services

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)

Provided bilingual behavioral therapy and case coordination for children with autism, designing ABA-based intervention plans and training families across caseloads to support developmental goals.

Applied Behavior Analysis Family Training Behavioral Interventions Documentation

Project Coordinator

Mycotoo, Inc.

Mar 2015 - Apr 2017 (2 years 1 month)

Coordinated production for a mixed-use theme park project managing 40+ staff and international contractors, delivering the project on time and under budget and improving workflow efficiency by 20%.

Project Coordination Scheduling Contractor Management Safety Compliance Onboarding Budget Oversight

Case Coordinator & Behavioral Therapist

Stepping Stones Centre

Sep 2012 - Jul 2015 (2 years 10 months)

Delivered behavioral interventions and coordinated multidisciplinary support for children with special educational needs in an international school setting.

Behavioral Therapy Special Education Progress Monitoring Inclusive Education

Behavioral Therapist

Lebanese Autism Society

Jun 2010 - Aug 2012 (2 years 2 months)

Designed and implemented individualized education programmes and ABA-based interventions for children with autism in a nonprofit setting, coordinating with therapists and families to track progress.

Family Training Special Education Community Outreach

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

State University of New York at New Paltz

Master of Fine Arts, Ceramic Arts

Activities and societies: Recipient: Sojourner Truth Diversity Fellowship; Graduate Student Research and Creative Project Award; Assistant Studio Manager; Teaching Assistant/Associate Lecturer; MFA Student Representative.

Completed a Master of Fine Arts in Ceramic Arts with exhibition-level work, curriculum contributions, and teaching experience.

L'Université Libanaise

Bachelor of Arts, Clinical Psychology

Activities and societies: Provided bilingual therapy services and coordinated multidisciplinary teams; recipient of ANDRAH Merit Scholarship (listed for graduate years).

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Clinical Psychology with practical experience in behavioral therapy and special education.