A Brief Introduction to Our Faculty

 

 

 

 

 

 

DR. KABULI MOHD. ASLAM KHAN ( Vice – Principal ) : B.Sc.  M.A. ( English ), M.Sc (Mathematics), M. Ed., Ph. D ( Education ), M.B.A. ( Education Management . Brought  up in India. He served as  a teacher in Mathematics in esteemed institutions like The Horley Hills Residential Public School, Sainik School Bijapur ( Ministry of Defence, Govt of India ) for 21 years. Later  he joined Tippu  Sultan  B.Ed College, Bangalore  as its Principal.  Before joining Al Rayyan, He was working as the Principal of Janak Academy, an ICSE school at Bangalore. Served Galaxy group of  Schools as the Administrator  for 13 years. Besides  teaching he has a rich experience as House Master, presiding officer for local purchases and stock taking boards and In-charge of photography , examinations, Text  books, Audio – Visuals, Teaching  Aids,  Educational Motivational Excursions, All India Sainak Schools Entrance Examinations and Drill  activities such as debates  declamations, track and field events of annual atheletic meet. He served  the nation of his origin  as an associate NCC officer for 21 years, participated in many in- service training  programmes and  excelled in them. He is a keen   sportsman. plays Badminton, Table Tennis,  Volley Ball, Chess etc. He was atheletic champion during his college days. He is well versed in working with computers  in  MS Office , Internet and subject Software.

 

 

 

MRS. ANITA MAITRA (Supervisor) : M.A (English), B.Ed from      Isabella  Thoburn College,Lucknow. Started  teaching career in 1986 and taught senior classes for ten years in reputed institutions  of higher learning like Modern School (kota rajasthan) and SICA school (Indore-M.P). Joined   Al Rayyan in October , 1999. Taught English and socail Studies to middle   and senior school classes. Was the co-ordaniator   for teaching of English  in Grade  IV  - VIII for a brief period . Handled student council   and  hosue      system for the School . Had  been  responsible  for supervising  Primary    section  for a brief period. Presently   teaching   English  in  garde X and    designated  in the capacity of Supervisor for secondary section. Area of           interest – listening to music , reading, travelling and photgraphy.  

 

 

 

MRS. WAHEEDA SAYYID (Supervisor): B.A. (Psychology),M.Sc (Human Development ). A positive and vibrant personality, She pursued her education after  a break of 18 years . Has  the experience of working as the  School Supervisor at  Islamic International School, Bombay, India, which is run by world renowned orator and Da'ee   of Islam Dr. Zakir Naik. She has also worked as a  counselor  at his institution IRF and has conducted motivated talks and workshops   for parents and  teachers.

 

 

MRS. AMAL AL JBOUR (Arabic Supervisor )  Holds Bachelors degree in Arabic and Tarbia Islamia from Jordan. Started her teaching career in Jordan at the "Ideal School" in 1990. After working for six years in the same school she shifted to a government school where she worked for a year before coming to Abu Dhabi. Teaching Arabic MT to classes I to VII.   He has been serving Al Rayyan as  Arabic  Supervisor from  2006. 

 

 

   

 

 

 

MS. MANAL ABDUL RAHIM : (Arabic Teacher) A bachelor of science with seven years experience of teaching in private schools in Egypt.  Teaches Arabic NMT to grades KGII to IV and Tarbia Islamia to grades KG to II. Interests are reading and sports.private schools in Egypt.  Teaches Arabic NMT to grades KGII to IV and Tarbia Islamia to grades KG to II. Interests are reading and sports.

 

 

 

MRS. RAJHI BABU RAJ: (English Teacher) M.A.(English), B.Ed. A trained English Teacher, hails from South India. Did her post graduation in English from Madras University and B. Ed. From Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu. Worked as an English teacher for 15 years in Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Anna Nagar, Madras. Awarded "Teaching Excellence Award" by the Rotary Club of Madras Industrial City in 1999-2000. Also awarded "West Chennai Sahodaya School Cluster Citation Award in 2005-06. Hobbies include dancing, enacting, playing sports and games.

 

 

MR. ROXY JUDE ABERNETHY: (Mathematics Teacher): Passed B.Sc. (Statistics) from St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu and M.Ed from Madras University. An  Anglo Indian Mathematics Teacher who is also good at Music. Plays guitar and drums very well.  Worked as Mathematics Teacher in V.S. Sengottaiah Memorial High School, Coimbatore, E.E.E. Sassoon High School, Mumbai and Mother Mary's English High School, Thane, Mumbai for 21 years. Hobbies include Playing Guitar and Drums.

 

 

 

 

MRS. AFROZA ASHRAF : (Bengali Language Teacher) B.A. Teaching Bengali to all grades.  Started teaching career at Al Rayyan School in the year 1997.  Love for teaching prompted her to take up the present job.  Hobbies include reading and improving her culinary skills.  

 

 

 

  

Ms. RAMYA HETTIARACHCHI : ( Sinhala Language Teacher) B. Sc. Teaching Sinhala to classes KG II to VII. Taught in a leading school in Colombo before joining Al Rayyan in 2000. She trains students in classical dances Hobbies include reading and listening to Music.  

 

 

 

MRS. USHA MANOJ (Maths Tr.) : M.Sc(Maths) with B. Ed. Class teacher of grade VIII-A. Teaching experience 3 years at Indian Islahi Islamic School and Indian School Abu Dhabi. Hobbies include reading, listening to music and Sports activities. Joined  Al Rayyan  in 2006 . Teaching Mathematics to the students  of senior classes.

 

 

 

 

 

 MRS. BIRJEES FATIMA (Urdu Tr.) : Graduated from Punjab University in Lahore. Three years experience in Urdu at Al Dhafra Private School and Ruwais International School at the IGCSE level.  Hobbies are reading books, Table tennis, Yoga and research on Holy Quran.

 

 

 

 

 

MRS. ROSHINI MENDIS: (Kindergarten Teacher): G.C.E. (O level), G.C.E. (A level), Dip. In Teaching, Registered Western Music Teacher: Hails from Colombo, Srilanka. Bron and brought up in Columbo. Worked as a primary teacher in Holy Family Convent, Colombo 1988-1994 and 1997 – 2003. She was working in Our Own English High School, Abu Dhabi as Music Teacher. She also taught KG2 students in the same school.  

 

 

 

 

MRS. HALA SAAD: (Arabic Teacher): B.A. (Philosophy) Cairo Branch, Diploma in French Language, from Gurnoble University, France, Diploma in Computer Science: Born at Kosti, Sudan and brought up at Port Sudan. Has 7 years teaching experience. Taught French at Red Sea Institute, Port Sudan for two years. Served at Model High School Abu Dhabi for 5 years as Arabic Teacher. Hobbies include reading, cooking and listening to Music.

  

 

MRS. SADAF ASLAM (Chemistry Teacher): M.Sc.(Chemistry),  B.Ed. She was born and brought up in Peshawar, Pakistan. She did her schooling, graduation and post graduation from Peshawar, Pakistan. She has served as Chemistry Teacher at PAF Shaheen College, Kamra Pakistan from 1997-98, Fauji Foudation Model College, Kahuta, Pakistan from 1999-2001 and Pakistan International School, Abu Dhabi from 2002 – 2004.

 

 

 

 

MRS. SAMIA MOHAMED ELHASAN: (Arabic and Social Studies Teacher): B.A. (Islamic History): She has completed her graduation from the Cairo University, Khartoum branch in 1985. Subjects offered at graduation level are: Islamic History, Arabic Ancient History, Political History. Before joining Al Rayyan National Pvt. School she has taught at El Shaab Primary and Secondary School, Sudan from 1986 to 89 and at Al Noor Indian Islamic School from 1993-1994.  

 

 

 

 Mrs. MAYA SARMA : M.A. (English), Dip. In Montessori System of Education: She has studied at the Carmel Convent School, Kottayam, Kerala- India. She has worked in St.Zavier's School and P.N. Amersey High School before joining Al Rayyan National Pvt. School. Specialized in teaching phonic sounds by using nursery rhymes.

 

 

 

MRS. SHARADA   NAIR ( English Teacher ) : M.A. , B.L.I.S , B.Ed.  Teaching  English for Grade  V and VI   and class teacher for grade V B.  A rank holder from the Madras University for B.A. and B.I.L.S. and B.Ed. Started her  teaching career  from the Model School, Abu Dhabi in 1988. Has about 14 years  of  teaching experience  both in schools in the UAE  and India. Had worked both in the British Council Library  and ISRO. Had worked for seven years in Our Own English High School, Abu Dhabi since its inception in 1991. Was the first editor  of the School magazine of the schools both at OOEHS and at GD Matriculation School, Coimbatore. Has organized dramatics, dance, quiz and other co – curricular  activities in the schools.Her

hobbies include intensive reading, gardening  and embroidery.

 

 

MRS. ANITA SINGH ( Chemistry Teacher ) : M. Sc Organic   Chemistry  from  Kanpur  University. B.Ed  from Annamalai University. Class teacher of Grade 10 A  and teaching Chemistry  to VII – X  classes. Having more than 14 years of experience of teaching Chemistry from 8 – 12 grade in CBSE affiliated  St. Francis Senior Secondary School , DAV Public School. Headed the chemistry department and was discipline in-charge  and House In-charge in St. Francis school.

 

 

MR. SHINTO KURIAN ( Physics Teacher ) : He is a post – graduate  with double masters in Physics   viz : M.Sc & M. Phil. He  was the rank holder from the Bharathidasan University. He has three years  of teaching experience for graduates and  post – graduates. He is teaching for grades IV , V , VII  & VIII in Al Rayyan.  He was involved in many groups  and cultural activities.

 

 

 

 

MRS. LAXMI MANOJ SHUKLA (Computer Science teacher) : M.Com. ( Specialization in Management from Bombay University ) Advanced  Diploma in Computer Software  and System analysis from the Board of Technical Education – Bombay. Class teacher Grade 8 B and teaching computer studies to Grade 7 – 10.  Started her IT Career in Mumbai, India in the year 1995. Extensive teaching experiences in the most reputed IT institutes in India like BITS , APTECH , BOSTON. Has experience in teaching  both school  students as well as Corporate giants like Reserve Bank of India, ONGC, BOB  ( Bank of Baroda )  Has even  worked in   reputed  schools like Our Own English High School, Millennium School   and  Oxford School. 

 

 

MRS. KANEEZ FATHIMA ( English – So. St. Teacher ) :  M.A , B.Ed ,Certificate course in French. A native  of chennai in India .Graduation and post graduation from the Madras University. B.Ed (Bachelor of Education) from Annamalai University. Certificate Course in French ,Madras University. Has 21 years of teaching experience. Worked as H.M for the Matric System (12 years) in Baynes Memorial Baptist Church Matriculation Hr.Sec  School , Chennai. Her Hobbies include Poetry writing,   Languages  known to speak :  English , Tamil .Hindi,Telugu,French,Urdu

 

 

MRS. SHABNAM AHMED ( Maths & Eng Teacher ) : M.Sc (Botony), B.Ed. Born and brought up in Punjab. Did her schooling ,Graduation and B.Ed from Punjab University , Chandigarh and post graduation from Annamalai University. Worked as a Science teacher for 3 years  in Punjab. She is the class teacher of grade II  and teaches Maths and English.

 

 
 

MRS. IPTIGAR SEERIN ( Maths Teacher ) : B.Sc. ( Maths) , ( M.C.A. ). A fresh post – graduate teacher  from Chennai, India. Completed her graduation and post – graduation  from Bharathidasan University Thiruchirapalli. She was an outstanding  student all through her academic years. She was awarded best outgoing student  in her UG Programme and Best Orator award in her PG. Personal Interests include reading  books, listening music, playing shuttle

 

 

 

MS. SAIRA FEROZE ( Primary Teacher ) : B.A (Pshycology) .She did her  schooling at Kendra Vidyalaya Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu. Done B.A. Psychology from Madras  University. Pursuing 2nd year B.Ed training from Anna Malai  University ( Al Mihad Institute , Dubai ). Has taught in various C.B.S.E and O  level schools   in Tamil Nadu. Worked in Our Own English High School and Cambridge High School in Musaffa.

 

 

 

 

MRS. AARTI ARORA (Primary Teacher) : M.A.( Eng. Lit.), M.Sc, (Chemistry),  B .Ed. She  passed her senior secondary from  St. Mary's High School. Completed graduation , post graduation and B.Ed.  from Devi Ahaliya Vish Vidhyalaya also known as University of Indore. She did  diploma in Computer, Diploma in Accupressure Therapy, Diploma in Entrepreneurship, Diploma in Sewing and Embriodery. She participated in various activities such as Debate, Extempore Speeh, General Knowledge Quiz, Painting  and sport activities  at college level. Her love for children  drew  her to this profession . She has taught more than  8  years  in India. She was a teacher in Al Nasr  . School in   Abu Dhabi   for two years . She is the class teacher of grade 1 B. She is teaching English  Maths and Science  to I B .

 

 

MRS. MOLLY RINSO ( Computer Science Teacher ) : M.B.M , B.C.A, C.D.A .C Class teacher of VIII A, Teaching computer in V B, VI A& B , VII A , VIII A :  Brought up in Kerala ,southern state of India ,successfully completed BCA (Bachelor of computer Applications from Iahia college of Arts and science ,Muvattapuzha a well known college under  M.G university in Kerala .After graduation she did advanced computer studies in electronics and research development centre ,India . She achieved prestigious diploma certification in advanced computing of  CDAC (A scientific society of ministry of communication and information technology, Govt of India).She has also a masters degree in bank management from Madhurai Kamaraj University. She started her teaching career  as computer science teacher in Universal College, Kerala . Before joining Al Rayyan she was  working as teacher in well known institute – wisdom institute and Syscoms college .Her

 hobbies include stitching, cooking, music etc.

 

 

MRS. EMAN IBRAHIM. ( MT Teacher ) :She is teaching Arabic from KG  to Grade 5. She is experienced in teaching  for two years in Egypt and 1 year experience in U.A.E. Hobbies include Music ,Reading ,Knitting .

 

 

 

 

MRS. HUDA GAMAL EL-DDIN HASSAN. ( MT Teacher )  : She is a Arabic and Islamic teacher. She was Arabic language instructor from 1st sep 1992 to 1st May 2006 and she was supervisor of school journalism in northern area of the Arab Republic of Egypt.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MRS  WAFA  HAIDAR  HAMZA ( Islamic Teacher ) : Has 3 years Islamic teaching experience in Syria and 2 years teaching experience in U.A.E.

 

 

MRS. HANAN  HARBI ABDUL GHANI ( Tarbia Islamia Teacher ) :Has got the license - oswl al dian from Al Azhar University. She was a teacher in Islamics in Egypt. She has joined in Al Rayyan in 2006. She teaches  Tarbia Islamia   from Grade VI – X .      

 

 

MR. MOHD. TANZEEM KHAN: (Librarian):  M. Sc. (Mathematics), Moalim-E-Urdu and CIC, M.Lib.Sc. Hails from Rampur U.P. India. Started his carrier as Mathematics Teacher/Librarian at Greenwood Sr. Sec. School, Rampur , U.P. in 1995. Worked as trainee librarian Dr. Zakir Hussain Library, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and National Medical Library, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, New Delhi. Before joining Al Rayyan National Pvt. School he was working as Library Professional at M/s Libsys Corporation in Library at Indraprastha College (Delhi University).

 

 

MRS. BLESSY ANNIE BABU (Social Worker) : M.S.W. , M. Phil. - Qualified and trained social worker  specialized in medical  Pshychiatry and Mental Health form South  India . Did three main degrees in Sociology,  English and History from Mangalore University and M.S.W. and M. Phil from Bharatiyar   University. Started  career as a counselor . Co-ordinated  different programmes  like motivational sessions , Health Care camp and exhibitions . Done a  research  among Pshychiatric  women  patients entitled as a " A study on Psychosis  among women".

 

 

MRS. MARIAM  B. PARE ( KG Teacher ) :  Graduate in Commerce. Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education.  She has 5 years teaching experience at various Kindergarten schools. She has many skills associated with teaching small children with a flair to develop the kids. Specialized in teaching phonic sounds by using nursery rhymes.

 

 

 

 

 

MRS. SAJI SHAFEER ( English Teacher ) : M.A., B.Ed in English Literature  from St. Joseph’s College. Post graduation from Union Christian College and did  Bachelor in Education from Jesus Training College. Started career as higher secondary guest lecturer in the Govt. High School. Worked as a gust lecturer in the Sacred Heart college. Presently working as a class teacher for Grade 7 – A  and worked in reputed schools in Abu Dhabi as class teacher.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MRS. SHAJULA .K. ( Biology  Teacher ) : B. Ed in Natural Science from Calicut University, Kerala. Worked in  Model School and now  working  as a   Biology teacher for Grade 7, 8, 9, 10  Hobbies include  Reading , Listening & Music etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

MS. SOPHIA  CRUZ ( English Teacher ) : M.A. . M.Phil in English literature. Born & brought up in Coimbatore. Has worked for five years in Sherwood Academy . She is the class teacher for Grade Nine -Boys   Her hobbies include Reading Acting  and Dancing.

 

 

 

 

MRS.  HASEENA BEGUM  : HRM and IT ( Human Resource Management and IT Information Technology ) from Andhra Univesity. Graduation in BCA ( Bachelor in Computer Applications ) from Andhra University . Diploma in WCC ( Web Centric Computing )  from NIIT  in 2003 Worked as a Lab Faculty in the department  of Computer Science . Presently working in Al Rayyan .Hobbies include  Reading , Listening & Music etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MR. MOHD. TAUFEEQ AHMED: ( Physical Education Teacher);  B. Com , B. P.Ed and Masters In Physical Education. Born and brought up at  Aurangabad. He did his schooling from St. Francis Desales English High School. Has about 5 years experience as a physical teacher in India . Joined with Al – Rayyan National Pvt. School  in January. Has  organized various field events