Meet the Teachers
Tanya-The Person Behind ؏أحلى بالعربي
With over 15 years of experience, Tanya brings the Arabic language to your home wherever you are.
Christel Dahdouh
With passion enriched by education and experience, Christel has been teaching children of all ages for the past 17 years.
Cynthia Atallah
Studied special education/ psychology from age 1 to 18. Worked 7 years at a school including special needs kids and also worked with the NGO in the protection department to help kids and women in need of psychological help.
Michele Youssef
Studied Early childhood education at Lebanese university. Did a practical internship as ABA therapist at ABA intervention clinic . Teacher with 6 years of experience.
Salma Nacouzi
Teacher with over 6 years of experience, Salma is a dedicated person and a big support to Ahla bel Arabi's mission.
Reine
Reine has over 10 years of experience in teaching.
She has attended several workshops in USJ:
- Constructive and positive Authority
- Creative Speaking
- Active Teaching Methods
Maria
Head of child protection committee in an NGO, Maria brings with her several years of experience in teaching with a background in social science and MBA in project management.
Hanane
Hanane specialized in education to always teach children and learn from every generation. For the last 4 years, she has been teaching and helping kids achieve the best results.
Nella
Experienced special education professional with an MBA and over a decade of expertise. Skilled in implementing the Montessori approach in special education settings and fostering inclusive practices in diverse school environments.
Nivine
Energetic and goal-driven instructor who is dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential, regardless of academic capabilities or challenges. Ability to incorporate roleplay and group discussions to enhance students’ socialization skills.
Maryana
Maryana is a dedicated graduate teacher from the Faculty of Pedagogy with a passion for teaching Arabic to children. She believes that learning Arabic can be fun and engaging when presented in an interactive and simple way. Through playful activities and modern teaching methods, she inspires children to love the Arabic language while building confidence in their reading, writing, and expression skills. Her goal is to create a meaningful connection between each child and the Arabic language, fostering learning with joy and motivation.
Vanessa
Vanessa holds a BA in Cinematic Studies and has over a decade of experience in education, translation, proofreading, and communications. She spent five years at a university supporting senior students and continues to work as a professional translator (Arabic-English, English-Arabic, French-Arabic). With her strong command of the Arabic language and deep experience in intercultural communication, she brings valuable expertise in bridging linguistic and cultural contexts. With her diverse background, she brings strong expertise in communication and cultural exchange.
Rita
Rita is a dedicated Early Childhood Educator with over seven years of experience teaching Arabic and supporting young learners in both Arabic and French. With a strong background in kindergarten and primary education, she creates engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences that build children’s communication, literacy, confidence, and independence. Rita is passionate about adapting her teaching to each child’s individual needs and creating a warm, encouraging environment where learning feels natural and enjoyable.
Margueritta
Margueritta is an experienced educator with over 15 years of experience teaching and supporting young learners. With a strong background in early childhood education and Arabic language instruction, she creates engaging, age-appropriate lessons tailored to each student’s individual needs. Through stories, games, creative activities, and interactive learning, Margueritta focuses on building language skills, confidence, and a genuine love for learning.
Rima
Rima is a passionate Arabic educator with over 10 years of teaching experience, specializing in early childhood and primary education. She creates engaging, interactive lessons that strengthen reading, writing, and communication skills while adapting her approach to the needs of each learner. With experience teaching Arabic both in the classroom and through private tutoring, Rima focuses on building confidence, encouraging participation, and making the learning experience enjoyable and meaningful.
Ramona
Ramona is a mother of three with a passion for childhood education and learning. She holds a Diploma in Montessori Childhood Education in Arabic. With her Montessori background, Ramona brings a nurturing, engaging, and child-centered approach to her Arabic lessons, making learning an enjoyable and meaningful experience for young learners at Ahla bel Arabi.
Najwa
Najwa is a passionate Arabic language teacher with a strong background in communication, education, and cultural exchange. She specializes in teaching Arabic and the Lebanese dialect to non-native speakers through interactive and immersive learning methods. Najwa is dedicated to helping students build confidence in speaking Arabic while discovering the beauty of Lebanese language, traditions, and everyday life.