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Umar Dogar

Teacher/Imam/Hafizh
Calgary, Alberta

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelancer

The Quran Academy, Canada/Jamia Singapore,
Singapore/Pakistan
07.2019 - Current
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
  • Adapted quickly to changing project requirements, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability under pressure.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and organization.
  • Strengthened client relationships with consistent communication and timely project updates.

Resident Scholar/Imam

North West Islamic Center
01.2015 - 06.2019
  • Organized workshops and seminars to facilitate knowledge exchange among scholars from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
  • Organized and participated in outreach events aimed at promoting public understanding of scholarly research and its implications for society.
  • Contributed to the development of strategic plans for academic departments or institutions, aligning priorities with broader institutional goals and objectives.
  • Assessed students' progress and provided feedback to enhance learning.

Teacher/Teacher Trainer

The Quran Academy, Canada
Mississauga, ON
07.2008 - 12.2014
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.

Khateeb/Lecturer

Ar-Rahman Islamic Center
07.2006 - 06.2008
  • Developed strong relationships with colleagues, collaborating on curriculum development and sharing best practices in teaching strategies.
  • Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
  • Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
  • Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.

Spiritual Leader/Family Counselor

ISNA Islamic Center
07.2004 - 12.2005
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Led team by answering complex customer questions and mentoring personnel one-on-one.
  • Built high-performing teams by recruiting top talent and providing ongoing support through professional development programs.

Resident Scholar/Imam

Al Falah Islamic Center
01.1999 - 02.2004
  • Organized workshops and seminars to facilitate knowledge exchange among scholars from diverse backgrounds and disciplines.
  • Organized and participated in outreach events aimed at promoting public understanding of scholarly research and its implications for society.
  • Collaborated with fellow scholars for interdisciplinary research projects, resulting in high-quality publications and presentations.
  • Contributed to the development of strategic plans for academic departments or institutions, aligning priorities with broader institutional goals and objectives.

Education

Master of Arts - Islamic Studies

University Of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2001 -

Master of Arts - Islamic Sciences/ Dars-e-Nizaami

Jamia Hanifiyyah
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
04.2001 -

Hifzh-ul-Quran - Quran/ Tajweed

Jamia Hanifiyyah
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2001 -

Skills

Student Engagement

Content Writing

Meeting facilitation

Community Engagement

Teamwork and Collaboration

Team building

Languages

Urdu
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Freelancer

The Quran Academy, Canada/Jamia Singapore,
07.2019 - Current

Resident Scholar/Imam

North West Islamic Center
01.2015 - 06.2019

Teacher/Teacher Trainer

The Quran Academy, Canada
07.2008 - 12.2014

Khateeb/Lecturer

Ar-Rahman Islamic Center
07.2006 - 06.2008

Spiritual Leader/Family Counselor

ISNA Islamic Center
07.2004 - 12.2005

Master of Arts - Islamic Studies

University Of Karachi
04.2001 -

Master of Arts - Islamic Sciences/ Dars-e-Nizaami

Jamia Hanifiyyah
04.2001 -

Hifzh-ul-Quran - Quran/ Tajweed

Jamia Hanifiyyah
04.2001 -

Resident Scholar/Imam

Al Falah Islamic Center
01.1999 - 02.2004
Umar DogarTeacher/Imam/Hafizh