EtcServices offers editing, tutorial, and consulting services and is run by Umm Ibrahim, an American who has been a teacher for more than 20 years. In 1986, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from Temple University. Immediately following graduation, she attended an Arabic Intensive Summer Program at Middlebury College. She received a Master's Degree in Education in 1991 (from the University of Pennsylvania), with a major in both Reading/Writing/Literacy and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). She has experience teaching children and adults, both in the states and abroad. Her experience includes teaching ESL, EFL, English, Spanish, Arabic, Islamic Studies and Reading (She is a Certified Reading Specialist).
Additionally, she has studied at several Islamic universities and institutes- correspondence, online and on-site (in Arabic-speaking countries) and is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in shariah.
In addition to teaching and studying, Umm Ibrahim has designed several English and Education courses for an online university. Below are some reviews of her online classes.
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5 Star! Outstanding instructor & very informative course. I wasn't sure what to expect when I began this course.However, upon finishing, I feel the instructor helped me to achieve a better understanding of Islam, as opposed to how the media or certain misguided groups portray it.The course is very well organized.I give this course 5 stars and recommend that everyone take it.You will be amazed!
Neefy Renthrope, Introduction to Islam, Dispelling the Misconceptions, Udemy
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English had never been a subject I enjoyed doing. I did it simply because it was a compulsory subject. However, logging into the English 102 online class, I just didn't want the class to end! The depth of information, the elaborate way it was presented, never ceased to fascinate me.It is simply amazing how Sr. Rasheedah is able to keep her students glued to the screen; you simply feel the vibrancy of the class as if it were a brick and mortar classroom! I am looking forward to being her student again.
Twahir Kassim, Kenya, student, English 102, online university, Regional Coordinator - East Africa
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Sr Rasheedah is so good (May God preserve her). I find all the classes absolutely amazing. I am greatly indebted to her for the amazing teachings.I love how she teaches.This is the first time I am studying Education as a discipline, and I think the courses are really well designed. I am learning so much; the lessons are so full of gems that I am constantly learning new things and ideas keep coming to me for my adult students too.
Madeeha Bokhari, Bangladesh, Classroom Management, Differentiated Instruction, Eng 101, Eng 102, Introduction to Pedagogy, online university
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I had the privilege of being a student of Sister Rasheedah for Eng 101 & Eng 102.
English 101 covered note-taking skills. The ease and flow Sr. Rasheedah has in teaching English language was tremendous. Note-taking and making short notes for lectures is very important, as it plays an important part when revising study materials or preparing to give lectures.
Sr. Rasheedah, being an educator and having years of teaching and training expertise, taught us a very professional approach for note-taking from lectures, books, and preparatory notes for public speaking.
Mohammad Irfan, Civil Engineer, UAE, English 101 & English 102, online university
