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Tarek D. Zidan, MSW, Ph.D.
3315 Newport Ct.,Mishawaka, IN 46545, USA
Personal: [email protected]
Work: [email protected]
Cell: (720) 261-8530
EDUCATION
2016 Doctoral Degree
Howard University School of Social Work, Washington D.C.
Dissertation Title: “Attitudes of Arab Americans toward Persons with Developmental
Disabilities.”
2001 M.S.W. George Warren Brown School of Social Work at Washington University,
Saint Louis, Missouri
Specialization: Research
1995 Certificate in Parapsychology
International Committee for Adlerian Summer School and Institute (ICASSI),
Valletta, Malta
1989 B.S.W. (summa cum laude with General Honors)
Higher Institute of Social Work, Aswan, Egypt
ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE & TEACHING
08/2016-Present Assistant Professor (Tenure Track Faculty) at Indiana University School
of Social Work in South Bend (IUSB)
A full time faculty teaching BSW and MSW levels (Mental health policy,
Program evaluation, Research methods course), participate in faculty and curricular
meetings, and full faculty duty.
09/2015-08/2016 Bertha Capen Reynolds Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Smith College School for Social
Work
12-month full time faculty in residence teaching fellowship. Participate in
faculty and curricular meetings, contribute to their ongoing anti-racism work,
and teach several MSW level courses in the summer of 2016.
08/2015-10/2015 Adjunct Faculty, Social Work Department at California State University
Northridge
Instructed an online course on Advanced Research Methods for MSW students at the
Social Work Department California State University Northridge. Mentored and
advised students in conceptualizing their research project and writing IRB proposals
for their Capstone projects.
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08/2014-05/2015 Visiting Faculty/Preparation in Future Faculty Fellow, Social Work
Department, James Madison University
12-month teaching fellowship. Instructed on-campus Social Work Research Methods
course for BSW students for two semesters.
Fall, 2014- Research Instructor, Department of Social Work, James Madison
Spring, 2015 University
Instructed on-campus BSW course on Social Work Research Methods.
Spring, 2009- Affiliated Faculty, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Department
Spring, 2014 of Social Work School of Letters, Arts, and Sciences
Instructed online BSW courses: Research Field I; Research Field II; Applied
Research Methods; Human Diversity; Intro to Social Welfare & Social Work
Practice; Case Management & Social Work Practice; and Social Work Practice &
Developmental Disabilities.
Spring, 2005 Adjunct Faculty, Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver
Instructed MSW-level research course, Research Methods & Design.
Fall, 2003- Adjunct Faculty Field Liaison, Graduate School of Social Work,
Fall, 2005 University of Denver
Supervised and oriented the MSW students to field. Facilitated development of the
learning contract. Visited the students in the field. Reviewed students’
responsibilities for their learning and self-evaluation.
Summer, 2003 Examination Proctor, Law School at University of Denver
Monitored law students during their final exams.
1995-1999 Adjunct Faculty Field Liaison, College of Social Work, University of South
Valley, Aswan, Egypt
Supervised and oriented the BSW students to field. Facilitated development of the
learning contract. Visited the students in the field. Reviewed students’
responsibilities for their learning and self-evaluation.
1995-1999 Instructor, College of Social Work, University of South Valley, Aswan, Egypt Instructed the courses: Direct Practice, Research Methods, Human Behavior and
Social Environment, and Human Diversity.
1991-1995 Instructor & Field Liaison, the Higher Institute of Social Work in Aswan, Egypt
Instructed courses to the undergraduate students including Social Case Work, Group
Work Practice, and Community Organization as well as supervised students in the
field.
AWARDS, HONORS & SCHOLARSHIPS
2015 Certificate of Recognition, School of Social Work Office of Doctoral Program,
Howard University, Washington D.C.
2013 International, Teaching, Learning, and Cooperative Grant Award
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Grant to attend the Lily Conference on College and University Teaching
and Learning, Bethesda, MD
2009-2011 Graduate Assistantship, Howard University School of Social Work, Washington,
D.C.
2000-2001 Shirley Fink Kahn Award for “Outstanding Volunteer Service to the City of Saint
Louis Community”, Brown School of Social Work, Washington University in Saint
Louis, MO
2000-2001 Honor Student Class Marshal, Award recipient at the graduation ceremony, Brown
School of Social Work, Washington University in Saint Louis, MO
2000-2001 Head of the GLOBE (International Students Association), the Brown School
of Social Work, Washington University in Saint Louis, MO
1998 Young Scientists Scholarship: Award recipient from the Ministry of Higher
Education, Cairo, Egypt
1995 Individual Psychology Scholarship: Award recipient from the International
Committee for Adlerian Summer Schools and Institutes (ICASSI), Malta
1993 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Scholarship: Award recipient from the International Council of
Museums (ICOM), UNESCO, France
PUBLICATIONS
Hodge, D. R., Zidan, T., & Husain, A. (under review). The islamic community in post-9/11 America:
which Muslims are likely to be called offensive names? Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work.
Hodge, D. R., Zidan, T., & Husain, A. (accepted SWJ-1055-16R) Hijab and depression: Does the Islamic
practice of veiling predict higher levels of depressive symptoms? Social Work Journal.
Hodge, D. R., Zidan, T., Husain, A., & Hong, P.Y.P. (in press). Correlates of self-rated health among
Muslims in the United States. Families in Society.
Hodge, D. R., Zidan, T., & Husain, A. (2015). Developing a model of wellness among Muslims:
Examining the role of spirituality. British Journal of Social Work, bcv099. d.o.i: 10.1093/bjsw/bcv099
Hodge, D. R., Zidan, T., & Husain, A. (2015). Validation of the Intrinsic Spirituality Scale (ISS) with
Muslims. Psychological Assessment. d.o.i: http://dx.doi.org/10.1037/pas0000130
Hodge, D. R., Zidan, T., & Husain, A. (2015). Modeling the Relationships between Discrimination,
Depression, Substance Use, and Spirituality with Muslims in America. Social Work Research, svv025.
d.o.i: 10.1093/swr/svv025
Hodge, D. R., Zidan, T., & Husain, A. (2015). Depression among Muslims in the United States:
Examining the role of discrimination and spirituality as risk and protective factors. Social Work Journal. swv055. d.o.i: 10.1093/sw/swv055
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Zidan, T. (2015). Teaching social work in an online environment. Journal of Human Behavior in the
Social Environment, 1-8. d.o.i: 10.1080/10911359.2014.1003733
Zidan, T. (2012). Orienting social workers to the disability movement in Egypt: Implications for practice.
Journal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment, 22(6), 755-769. d.o.i:
10.1080/10911359.2012.692584
BOOK CHAPTERS
Nebbitt, V.E., Tirmazi, T. M., & Zidan, T. (2015). Empirical section: Methodology and procedures
(book chapter) (pp. 51-53). In V.E. Nebbitt, Adolescents in public housing: Addressing psychological and
behavioral health. (pp. 1-256). New York: Columbia University Press.
MANUSCRIPT REVIEWS
Reviewing a peer manuscript for the Journal of Religion & Spirituality in Social Work (WRSP-
2016-0042) entitled "The Ecosystems Perspective in Social Work: Implications for Culturally
Competent Practice with American Muslims."
Reviewing a peer manuscript for the Advances in Social Work Journal entitled “The evolution of
spirituality and religion in social work discourse: Strengths and limitations of the contemporary
understanding.”
TALKS & PRESENTATIONS
Zidan, T. (forthcoming 2017, May 11 - 12). Measuring the attitudes toward persons with developmental
disabilities among Arab Americans with regard to acculturation and social contact: A cross-sectional
study oral presentation at the Indiana Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care Conference,
Indianapolis, Indiana
Zidan, T. (forthcoming 2017, April 13 - 14). Stigma toward persons with developmental disabilities
among Arab Americans: A notional study oral presentation at the 9th Annual Muslim Mental Health
Conference at the Michigan State University Department of Psychiatry, East Lansing, Michigan.
Zidan, T. (forthcoming 2017, April 13 - 14). Modeling the relationships between discrimination,
depression, substance use, and spirituality with Muslim Americans: A national sample at the 9th Annual
Muslim Mental Health Conference at the Michigan State University Department of Psychiatry, East
Lansing, Michigan.
Hodge, D. R., Husain, A., & Zidan, T. (forthcoming 2017, January 11-15). Discrimination and negative
health outcomes among American Muslims. [Twenty-first annual conference meeting]. Society for Social
Work and Research. New Orleans, LA.
Hodge, D. R., Husain, A., & Zidan, T. (forthcoming 2017, January 11-15). American Muslims and
predictors of health status: A national study. [Twenty-first annual conference meeting]. Society for Social
Work and Research. New Orleans, LA.
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Zidan, T. (2015, March 28). The disability movement in Egypt: Implications for social work practice
training for the UAE social work major students at United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Alin,
UAE.
Zidan, T. (2015, October 28). Attitudes of Arab Americans toward persons with developmental
disabilities oral presentation at the 3rd annual (CEU) training Social Work Practice from
A Global Perspective sponsored by NASW Indiana, South Bend, Indiana
Hodge, D. R., Zidan, T., & Husain, A. (2016, 3-6 November). Predictors of self-rated health among a
national aample of American Muslims oral presentation at the 62nd APM of the Council on Social Work
Education (CSWE), Atlanta, Georgia.
Hodge, D. R., Husain, A., & Zidan, T. (2016, 3-6 November). The Effects of discrimination on
depression and substance use among American Muslims oral presentation at the 62nd APM of the
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Atlanta, Georgia.
Hodge, D. R., Zidan, T., & Husain, A. (2016, January). Does discrimination predict depression among
Muslims? A national study of the effects of four different types of discriminatory practices. Society for
Social Work and Research (SSWR). Washington, DC.
Hodge, D. R., Zidan, T., & Husain, A. (2016, January). Measuring spirituality among American
Muslims: Validation of a culturally congruent instrument. Society for Social Work and Research
(SSWR). Washington, DC.
Zidan, T., & Hodge, D. R. (2015, October). Validation of the Intrinsic Spirituality Scale (ISS) with
Muslims Americans. Interactive poster presentation at the 61st APM of the Council on Social Work
Education (CSWE), Denver, CO.
Hodge, D. R., Zidan, T., & Husain, A. (2015, October). Depression among American Muslims:
Discrimination and Spirituality as Risk and Protective Factors. Oral presentation at the 61st APM of the
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), Denver, CO.
Zidan, T. (2015, August). Attitudes of Arab Americans toward Persons with Developmental Disabilities.
Dissertation proposal presentation at the Summer Colloquium in Boston College School of Social Work.
Zidan, T. (2015, May). On-line instruction versus in-class instruction. Workshop at the Annual Faculty
Symposium at Center for Faculty Innovation, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.
Zidan, T. (2015, April). Social Work Education in the Online Environment. E-poster presentation at the
First National Conference on Social Work Distance Education (SWDE), sponsored by the CSWE and
Indiana University (IU) in Indianapolis, IN.
Zidan, T. (2015, April). Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Paper presented under the Chronic Disease and
Disability section at the 57th annual meeting of the Western Social Science Association (WSSA) in
Portland, OR.
Zidan, T. (2015, April). Marriage and Islam. Guest lecture at Contemporary Family, Family studies class
in Social Work Department at James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.
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Zidan, T. (2015, March). A dissertation proposal presentation titled “Perception of Arab Americans
toward persons with developmental disabilities” at Preparation Future Faculty (PFF) program in Social
Work Department -James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.
Zidan, T. (2015, March). Toward Creating a Diversity Model in Teaching and Learning: Universal
Instructional Design Model (UIDM). Paper presentation at the ninth Annual Diversity Conference in
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.
Zidan, T. (2014, October). Disability Movement in Egypt: Implication for Practice. Paper presentation at
the sixth Africana Studies Annual Interdisciplinary Conference at James Madison University,
Harrisonburg, VA.
Zidan, T. (2014, April). The Universal Instructional Design Model (UIDM) in E-learning. Session paper
presentation at the South Western Social Work Association (SSWA) in collaboration of the South
Western Social Science Association (SSSA) 94rd
Annual Meeting and Conference in San Antonio, TX.
Grinnell-Davis, C. & Zidan, T. (2013, November). “Think Tank” session titled “Muslim Families and
Child Welfare: Establishing a Research Base for Best Practices”. Co-presenter of a paper at the Council
on Social Work Education (CSWE) the 59th Annual Program Meeting, Dallas, TX, November 2, 2013.
Zidan, T. (2013, March). Teaching Social Work in an Online Environment. Paper presentation in Social
Work Pedagogy for the 21 Century at The South Western Social Work Association (SSWA) in
collaboration of the South Western Social Science Association (SSSA) 93rd
Annual Meeting and
Conference in New Orleans, LA.
Grinnell-Davis, C. & Zidan, T. (2012, November). Toward Culturally Sensitive Practice with Muslim
American Families through Explorations of Worldview. Co-presenter of a paper at the Council on Social
Work Education (CSWE) the 58th Annual Program Meeting, Washington, D.C.,
Zidan, T. (2012, April). Muslims Families and Social Work Practice. Guest lecture at the University of
District of Columbia (UDC), Department of Social Work, Introduction Social Work Practice Course,
Washington, D.C.
Zidan, T. (2011, November). Survey Research. Guest lecture at the University of District of Columbia
(UDC), Department of History and Political Science, Research Method Course, Washington, D.C.
Zidan, T. (2011, June). Societal Attitudes, Services, and Support for Persons with Developmental
Disabilities in Egypt and the United States. Paper presentation at the Social Welfare Action Alliance
(SWAA) 25th Anniversary National Meeting and Conference at Catholic University in Washington, D.C.
Zidan, T. (2011, March). The Disability Movement in Egypt and the United States. Paper presentation at
the One Voice International Conference for Educators in Washington, D.C.
Zidan, T. (2011, March). Comparative Analysis of Societal Attitudes and Services for Persons with
Developmental Disabilities in Egypt and the United States. Paper presentation at the South Western
Social Work Association (SSWA) in collaboration of the South Western Social Science Association
(SSSA) 91st Annual Meeting and Conference in Las Vegas, NV.
Polgar, M., Pollio, D., North, C., Silmere, H., Zidan, T., and Wood, J. (2001, October). The Family
Burdens of Homelessness. Conference presentation at the American Public Health Association (APHA)
129th Annual Meeting and Conference in Atlanta, GA.
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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2013-2014 Research Assistant
In collaboration with Dr. David Hodge of School of Social
Work at Arizona State University and Dr. Altaf Husain at Howard
University School of Social Work.
Research assistant for "Understanding Muslim Perspectives on Health and
Wellness Study”.
2009-2011 Graduate Assistant
The School of Social Work Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Assisted with a project titled “Self-Efficacy in Urban African American Male
Adolescents”.
2000-2001 Research Assistant
George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Center of Mental Health
Research and Services (CMHRS) in Washington University in St. Louis,
Missouri.
Assisted with a project titled “Staying Connected Project” which focused on family
members of homeless people with mental illness. Assisted with the “Community
Care Project”
1999-2000 Research Assistant
Saint Louis Campaign for Housing and Jobs, Saint Louis, Missouri.
Assisted with the “Housing Comes First Campaign”.
1993-1995 Research Assistant
Unit of Development and Environmental Studies (UDES) at University of South
Valley in Aswan, Egypt in cooperation with the British Council in Cairo and
University of Alabama. Assisted with the Alaqi Project, researching social and environmental conditions of
Nubian and Bedouin people in Alaqi conservation area.
INTERNSHIPS
2002-2003 Social Case Worker Intern
Child Protection Unit, Family and Children’s Division, Denver Department of
Human Services (DDHS), Denver, CO.
Full one-year training as an intake case worker in conducting initial interview with
families; investigated child abuse and neglect cases; conducted abuse and neglect
assessments; acted as an on-call caseworker; entered data on the Trails (child welfare
database system).
2000-2001 MSW Intern: Medical Social Worker
Saturday Clinic & Family Health Care, St. Louis, MO.
Interviewed patients; administered psychosocial assessments; provided doctors with
assessment reports; provided patients with helpful resources and assets; and provided
patients with information about homeless programs.
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1999-2000 MSW Intern
Housing Comes First Campaign, St. Louis, MO.
Assisted low-income and homeless individuals campaign for housing and jobs in St.
Louis.
1988-1989 BSW Intern
USAID & CARE International (Non-governmental organization, Aswan, Egypt. Internship as a research assistant includes conducted interviews and gathers data for
community development and survey services for Bedouin areas in the Alaqi project.
PROFESSIONAL EXPEREINCE
2013-2014 Bilingual Case Manager
The Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) - Multicultural Human Services
(MHS) office in Falls Church, VA.
Provided short-term and intensive case management to immigrants/refugees and
residents in Fairfax County to ensure their social, medical, psychological, spiritual and
legal needs are met. Worked with a team that supports the goal of moving clients
towards greater self-sufficiency and self-reliance. Served as an advocate and liaison on
behalf of clients on the caseload.
2013 Intellectual Disability Specialist
Community Services Board (CSB), Fairfax County, VA.
Performed professional work in the evaluation, treatment, and counselling of clients
living in disability residential facility. Participated in the implementation and review
of individual service plans. Provided individual, group, and family counselling
sessions, and arranged recreational activities and instructional social skills for
individuals’ in-group homes.
2012 Program Manager - Health &Wellness
The Arc of Greater Prince William/INSIGHT Inc., Woodbridge, VA.
Developed a new health and wellness program mainly aimed to support individuals
with disabilities living in group homes and independent living settings throughout
Prince William County, VA. Planned and arranged for physical wellness activities for
clients.
2010 Program Specialist/Academic Advisor
The PATHS program, School of Business and Public Administration at
University of the District of Columbia., Washington, D. C.
Provided case management services and support for TANF recipients. Screened
eligibility and assessed occupational skills and support service needs for clients in the
program. Initiated and maintained on-going individualized services plans, conducted
face-to-face contact periodically with each participant, and addressed various barriers
that prevent participants from completing the program and seeking employment.
Provided career counselling services and referrals as needed. Provided education and
training services at UDC Community College. Supported participants to be involved
in various employment/service provider fairs and employment related activities.
Referred qualified applicants to various service providers and conducted follow-ups as
needed.
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2004-2009 Adult Case Manager
Imagine! (Formerly known as the Developmental Disabilities Center), Lafayette,
CO.
Coordinated and facilitated the development of an Individualized Plan (IP) for each
individual in the caseload. Assisted individuals and their families acquire and
coordinate needed services/supports; monitored the implementation of services written
in the IPs; and filed paperwork necessary to ensure ongoing funding for services for
each individual in caseload.
2004 Therapeutic Recreation Instructor
Imagine! Innovations Out & About
Provided participants with the opportunity and encouragement to successfully and
safely access community resources, such as transportation assistance to and from
recreational facilities and other community-based sites.
2003 Resident Coordinator
Karis Community, Denver, CO, March - September 2003.
Worked as a live-in therapeutic community coordinator for both men and women with
serious and persistent mental illness in transition to independent living. Interviewed
prospective residents. Provided therapeutic counseling. Conducted psychosocial
assessments. Organized group activities and social events for all residents.
TRAINING & TEACHING WORKSHOPS
08/2015 Certificate of Attendance
A one-day workshop at the 2015 PROMISE Summer Success Institute (SSI), #Think
Big Diversity (sponsored by University System of Maryland) Hanover, Maryland.
This conference has provided professional development for new/incoming graduate
students, continuing graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, early-career professors,
and professionals in the area (D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia).
02/2015 Certificate of Attendance A one day seminar titled “Cross-cultural Perspectives in Health Care and Social
Work” sponsored by Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, Georgetown University,
Washington D.C..
02/2015 Mixed Methods Online Webinar An hour live session titled “Why Use Mixed Methods?” by Dr. Russell K. Schutt
sponsored by Sage Publications.
10/2014 Center for Instructional Technology (CIT)
A one-day conference session at the Center for Instructional Technology’s 11th Annual
Teaching and Learning with Technology Conference at James Madison University-
Harrisonburg, VA.
08/2014 New Faculty Orientation
A one-day extensive orientation for new faculty at James Madison University-
Harrisonburg, VA.
08/2014 Social Work Department Summit
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A one-day workshop that discuss the CSWE-EPAS learning competencies for the
2014 /2015 academic year. Social Work Department-Madison University-
Harrisonburg, VA.
04/2014 Teaching Workshop A two-day training and observing classes/interacting with students including a
workshop at the Center for Faculty Innovation (CFI) at James Madison University-
Harrisonburg, VA.
05/2014 How to Become a Successful Supervisor A one-day training & activities session by Deloitte LLP at Northern Virginia Family
Services (NVFS) - Oakton, VA.
09/2013 DSM-5 Training
Fifth Edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
one-day training session at Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS)- Multicultural
Human Services Department (MHS), Falls Church, VA.
10/2012 Teaching Assistant/Associate Workshop A one-day training workshop that includes topics: ethical issues in teaching,
negotiating the university administrative culture, engaging the reluctant learner,
motivating the extraordinary learner, preventing violence in the academic setting,
using technology to enhance teaching and learning, and university policies pertaining
to addressing disabilities, Howard University in Washington, D.C.
07/2012 Developing Teaching Portfolios (2-credit graduate level CIRTL Network course)
Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) offers a
variety of online courses that leverage the expertise and diversity of faculty from
across 21-university network in the United States.
11/2011 College Classroom (2-credit graduate level CIRTL Network course)
Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) offers a
variety of online courses that leverage the expertise and diversity of faculty from
across 21-university network in the United States.
10/2011 Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
Three-day certificate/workshop at Howard University Graduate School, Washington,
D.C.
09/2011 Mental Health First Aid
A 12-hour course teaches individuals how to recognize the signs and symptoms of
Mental Illness and Substance Use disorders, de-escalate crises, provide comfort, and
refer individuals to professional services. The program utilizes interactive exercises
and role-playing activities to teach our unique action plan on how to help. Department
of Mental Health Office of Strategic Planning & Policy in Washington, D.C.
06/2011 Preparing Future Faculty Program Summer Institute
Certificate & workshops at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
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06/2011-07/2011 Summer Research Workshops (Quantitative, Qualitative, &Test Construction)
Three-week research certificate/workshop for each research method at Howard
University in Washington, D.C.
Spring 2010 Teaching Assistant Workshop
A full day workshop at Howard University, Washington, D.C.
06/2010 Test Construction Summer Workshop
A full week workshop at Howard University School of Social Work, Washington,
D.C., June, 14 - 18, 2010.
04/2010 Course Design: Developing a Learning-Centered Syllabus
A workshop at the Metro State University of Denver (MSUD), Denver, CO, March,
20 - 24, 2010.
06/2007 Social Security Shape Up
CTAT Disability Training at the Division of Denver Options, Inc., Denver, CO.
07/2006 Medicaid Management System & Services Plan DD Section
A training workshop at the Colorado Division for Developmental Disability, Denver,
CO.
07/2006 Stepping Stones to Recovery A training curriculum for case managers assisting adults who are homeless, with
social security disability and supplementary security income applications. Two days
training conference at the Department of Health and Human Services, Denver, CO.
06/2006 UlTC 100. 2 Benefits Utilization System (BUS)
A full day training workshop at the Colorado Department of Health Care & Financing Denver, CO.
06/2007 Medicaid Service Plan
A training workshop at the Colorado Division for Developmental Disability, Denver,
CO.
02/2005 Developmental Disability, Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, SSDI, and PAR Training A training workshop at the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS):
Division for Developmental Disabilities, Fort Logan Center for Mental Health,
Denver, CO.
09/2002-09/2003 Child Welfare Training CORE I, II, III A training workshop at the State of Colorado Child Welfare Unit at Denver
Department of Human Services (DDHS), Denver, CO.
02/2003 Using Colorado Trails for Child Welfare Database Training A training workshop at the State of Colorado Early Intervention Unit at Denver
Department of Human Services (DDHS), Denver, CO.
02/2003 Domestic Violence Training
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A one-day training workshop at the Denver Department of Human Services (DDHS),
Denver, CO.
04/2001 Class Teaching Workshop Certificate A training workshop at the College of Education at University of South Carolina,
Colombia, SC.
05/1995-05/1999 Class Teaching Workshop Participation Certificate A training workshop at the College of Education at University of South Valley,
Aswan, Egypt.
SKILLS
Teaching in-class and online social work courses
Clinical social work practice
Computer programs (MS Office Suite, Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SPSS, Blackboard 8,
Vista, Blackboard Collaborate, CANVAS, and E- learning Certification.
Bilingual (Arabic Native /English Fluent)
MEMBERSHIPS
Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL), 2011 - present.
Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR), 2011 - present.
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), 2011 - present.
Center for the Integration Research, Teaching, and learning (CIRTL), 2011 - present.
Social Welfare Action Alliance (SWAA), 2011 - present.
South Western Social Science Association (SSSA), 2011 - present.
Denver International Program (DIP), Denver, Colorado, 2002 - present.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW), 2000 - present.
Saint Louis Friendship Force Club, Saint Louis, Missouri, 1999 - present.