Zaharaddeen Haruna
@zaharaddeenharuna
Arabic education specialist and curriculum developer focused on community impact.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am an Arabic Education Specialist with a PGDE and a strong record in curriculum development, multilingual instruction, and community health education. I have designed and implemented Arabic and Hausa educational materials, improved health literacy outcomes, and developed standardized translation protocols adopted by local organizations.
My background includes classroom teaching, training community health volunteers, and collaborating with religious and traditional leaders to deliver culturally sensitive programs. I combine language pedagogy, educational technology, and data-informed assessment to increase engagement and measurable learning and health outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Community Health Educator
Achieving Health Initiative of Nigeria
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 11 months)
Developed and delivered health literacy programs in Arabic and Hausa reaching over 500 community members and created materials that improved vaccine acceptance rates by 35%.
Health Education Specialist
Society for Family Health
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016 (1 year 11 months)
Translated maternal and child health materials into Arabic and Hausa and facilitated workshops reaching 300+ women, supporting immunization campaigns with culturally sensitive engagement.
Animal Health Extension Officer
Animal Care Nigeria Ltd.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Provided veterinary extension services to livestock farmers in Arabic and Hausa, improving herd health outcomes and maintaining detailed records of interventions.
Secondary School Arabic Teacher
National Youth Service Corps
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Served as a secondary school Arabic teacher instructing 150+ students, developed lesson plans and assessments aligned with national standards, and increased engagement via literacy competitions by 40%.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BKBayero University, Kano
Post-Graduate Diploma in Education, Language Pedagogy and Curriculum Development
Post-Graduate Diploma in Education with specialization in Language Pedagogy and Curriculum Development completed in 2017.
BKBayero University, Kano
Bachelor of Arts, Arabic
Bachelor of Arts in Arabic with concentration in Islamic Studies and Arabic Literature completed in 2014.
Government Tahfeezul Quran Secondary School, Kiru
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education, Secondary Education (Tahfeezul Quran)
Completed Senior Secondary Certificate of Education in 2008 with focus on Quranic studies and Arabic-language preparation.
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Software and tools used professionally
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