Education
- M.A in English (Linguistics), University of Karachi – 2000
- B.Sc, D.J. Science College Karachi – 1998
- F.Sc, Govt. College for Women Nazimabad
- SSC, Govt. Pilot School
Research: Dissertation on “Analysis of Teaching Grammar at Intermediate Level”
submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of M.A in Linguistics.
Professional Qualification
- Hornby Summer School – 2005
- Workshops on ‘Drama’ and ‘Grammar Teaching’ – 2010 & 2012
- DELTA 3 Cambridge (Online course – Registered)
Professional Achievements
- Best Teacher of the Year Award – 2003, PNS Bahadur, Karachi
- Certificate of Merit – 2004, PNS Bahadur, Karachi (for teaching Female Medical Technicians)
- Letter of Appreciation – 2012, HPS (for writing prize-winning speeches and preparing students to
win three consecutive Champions’ trophies within eight months)
Professional Experience
Writing
Project Proposal Writer
Disabled Welfare Association
15th Feb, 2018 – 8th Jan, 2019
- Composed IL Training Centre Manual
- Compiled two years’ NGO progress report
- Wrote monthly progress reports
- Wrote website content (www.dwa-pk.org)
- Wrote Korean one-day training project worth $1500 (approved and implemented)
- Wrote project for empowerment of women with disabilities (in progress)
- Composed routine emails and letters
- Handled international correspondence
Academic Associate
Charter of Compassion (NGO for uplift of education standards in Sindh)
10th July, 2019 – 15th Feb, 2018
- Compiled AALTP Teachers Training Manual
- Compiled English Teacher’s Training Manual for Primary Teachers
- Compiled English Teacher’s Training Manual for Secondary Teachers
- Conducted Teacher Training in Badin
- Conducted Teacher Training in Sukkur and Khairpur
- Conducted Teacher Training in Karachi
- Compiled enrichment plans for Science and English
Professional Content Writer
Genie Pak Pvt Ltd
1st Sept, 2015 – 15th Feb, 2016
- Wrote website content for www.neon-ebikes.com
Teaching
Academic Associate
Habib Public School
6th August 2013 – 25th July 2017
- Conducted English Language and Literature sessions (Grades VI–IX)
- Compiled lesson plans
- Wrote prize-winning speeches and guided students to win trophies
- Syllabus breakdown of selected novels
- Compiled examination papers
Civilian Instructor
PNS Bahadur
6th August 2007 – 25th July 2013
- Conducted English language sessions
- Prepared computerized lesson plans
- Wrote prize-winning speeches and guided students to win trophies
- Syllabus breakdown of selected novels
- Compiled examination papers
Part-Time Activities
Editing
Editor
Estanara – A bilingual magazine on disability issues
2001 – 2008
Marketing
Marketing Manager
Lutfi Foundation (NGO for handmade products)
2002 – 2004
Home Tutoring
English Language Instructor
Various Institutes including Domino English Language Centre, Memon Markaz and others
1996 – 2001
Home Tutor
Prepared student groups for IELTS, O’ and A’ Levels
1996 – 2008
Workshops and Seminars
- Monthly Academic Session on ‘Communicative Language Teaching’ for SPELT – 27th Aug, 2005
- Workshop: ‘Newspaper in Classroom’ – 21st International SPELT Conference, 2005
- Workshop: ‘Words, Words and Words’ – 22nd International SPELT Conference, 2006
- Workshop: ‘Teaching Beyond Teaching’ – 23rd International SPELT Conference, 2007
- SPELT Monthly Session on Teaching Grammar at Berlitz – 2010
- Workshop: ‘Holistic Teaching at Primary and Secondary Level’ – 35th SPELT Conference, 2019
Computer Qualification
One-year Diploma in Computer Science from Petroman Institute (Hyderi Branch, Karachi)
Declaration
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to the best of my knowledge.
