Lexah Abdurachmanov, MFA

Lexah Abdurachmanov, professor of English at Touro University, specializes in creative writing, literature, and student success. She integrates brain-based learning strategies and coaching methodologies into her teaching, helping students build their future with resilience, creativity, and a success mindset. She also contributes to curriculum design and AI integration at the university. In addition to her academic work, she is a certified coach and founder of She Can Write, a professional writing group for women.

Education

• MFA, Creative Writing, Fairfield University
• BA, English Language and Literature, Monmouth University

Honors and Awards

• 2025 Touro University Faculty Innovation Grant—Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Learning
• Charles J. Hesse III Scholarship, Monmouth University
• Innovation in Research Scholarship for the Most Creative Scholarly Thesis, Monmouth University
• Tikvah Fellowship

Research

• Coaching and Success Mindset: Cognitive behavioral coaching, decision-based identity, resilience, and transformational living for students and professionals.
• Student Success and Brain-Based Learning Strategies: Metacognition, growth mindset, and neuroscience-informed approaches to teaching and learning.
• Creativity, Creative Writing, and the Power of Language: Narrative as a tool for identity formation, literary analysis, and creative process in writing and storytelling.

Professional Service

• Certification, Life Coaching, The Life Coach School (2020)
• Matrescence Coaching Certification, Amy Taylor Kabbaz (2022)
• Instructional Coaching Certification, Torah U’Mesorah (2018)
• Transformational Coaching Certification, Torah Psychology (2018)
• Teaching Fellowship, University of Connecticut (2012)
• Liaison, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Touro University
• Mentor to at-risk and first-generation students
• Founder, She Can Write—professional writing group for women
• Speaker and workshop leader on success mindset, storytelling, and creativity

Memberships and Affiliations

• Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society