Respected Parents,



Assalam-o-Alaikum

My name is Yasmin Choudry. This year I will be the art teacher at Arizona Cultural Academy.

Before moving to Arizona I taught at Faith Islamic Academy in Akron, Ohio and served as the Principal of the Sunday Islamic School. I taught pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, first grade and did some Home Economics projects with, fourth and fifth grade students. I have dual Bachelor Degrees, one in English and Sociology and one specializing in Education. I also attended Home and Social Science College for three and a half years, and gained knowledge of child care, child development, food and nutrition, textiles, home management, drawing, painting, arts and crafts. I also acquired additional training in Arts from Pakistan.

I have 16+ years of teaching experience in USA, Kuwait and Pakistan. I taught different subjects (including Art and Islamic Studies) from Montessori to eighth grade. I won awards and prizes for my effective and creative teaching style and extensive volunteer community work. In addition, I have prepared my students to develop their physical, motor, social, emotional and intellectual skills, and Masha-Allah today they are in colleges and universities, becoming functional members of the society.

In Kuwait, I led an inter-school art team that participated in national art competitions. Several students from our school won the top prizes in various categories. I have extensive experience in organizing and implementing school and community events where activities have ranged from school fairs to stage plays for students.

I have written scripts and directed skits for school children that are related to their daily life. One of them was performed in Youngstown Ohio on Independence Day a few years ago. I also have written articles for school magazines throughout my career, first as a student and then as a teacher. My first article “Children, The Beauty of Nature” was published during my college years and was appreciated by everyone.

Alhamdu-Lillah, my diverse experience has provided me with a valuable perspective in educating and mentoring our youth. My students have always loved my creative teaching style. I am looking forward to applying all my skills and working with your children to have a mutually beneficial learning experience that can also help them in their life skills.

I have lived, experienced and enjoyed the society and culture from various countries spanning across Africa, Asia, Europe and America. I look forward to working with all the students, teachers, administration and parents at the Arizona Cultural Academy, Insha-Allah.



I can be reached at the school by appointment or contacted through email at: Choudry.yasmin@azacademy.org



Cordially,



Yasmin Choudry