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Maheen Rashdi

Maheen Rashdi

North York,ON

Summary

Compassionate, creative, and effective teacher with experience in classroom administration, professional development, and project planning. Skilled in navigating versatile education environments, prioritizing student needs, and creating a student-centric learning environment. Proficient in classroom and online technologies to deliver engaging instruction. Passionate about developing diverse curriculums covering various subjects. Motivational coach who successfully reinforces concepts and helps students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social, and learning skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher for English, Media Studies and Writer’s Craft

MUA Inc
01.2017 - 06.2024
  • Teach high school/Cambridge English, Media studies and Writer’s Craft to grades 9-12
  • Outline course of study including selection of reading material/course books
  • Write short term/long term lesson plans, evaluate progress
  • Create course outlines for Journalistic Writing and diverse Narrative techniques
  • Prepare students for Ontario English literacy test; evaluate comprehension and grammar
  • Follow guidelines as per Ontario Teaching Standards while using innovative teaching methods.
  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.

Features/Opinion and Research Writer

Dawn, Pakistan; Toronto Sun, Canada; Express Tribune, Pakistan
08.2007 - Current
  • Writing Columns, Opinion/Editorials and Feature Reports on human rights, international affairs, social issues, Karachi politics and terrorism
  • Scripting researched pieces including essays, memoirs and analytical commentary on geo-politics, environment and health in Toronto and overseas
  • Specialized as a creative nonfiction writer with weekly columns
  • Nearly two hundred published articles including creative writing work in an Anthology.
  • Contributed to the publication of multiple peer-reviewed articles, advancing the field''s understanding of pertinent topics.

Media and Communications Executive

Pakistan Banks’ Association
12.2019 - 02.2023
  • Developed innovative solutions to complex problems, resulting in improved organizational performance.
  • Reviewed employee concerns and new opportunities to drive business strategies.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to develop actionable strategies that aligned with corporate goals and objectives.
  • Achieved company growth by implementing strategic marketing plans and business development initiatives.
  • Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within budgetary constraints and deadlines.

English-Urdu Interpreter/Translator

MCIS Language Solutions
03.2014 - 01.2020
  • Utilized active listening skills and cultural sensitivity to convey accurate interpretations.
  • Maintained message content, tone, and emotion as closely as possible.

Communications Manager

IDRF (Int. Development & Relief Organization)
02.2010 - 05.2016
  • Developed compelling content for company website and social media channels, driving user engagement and conversions.
  • Streamlined internal communication processes by creating a centralized information hub for employees.
  • Developed key message frameworks to ensure consistent messaging across all channels and touchpoints within the organization.
  • Increased media coverage for company announcements through targeted press release distribution.
  • Created compelling visual assets for use across multiple platforms, enhancing brand consistency and recognition.
  • Trained junior team members in best practices for public relations and corporate communications, increasing overall department effectiveness.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with external vendors for services such as event planning or graphic design, reducing overall project costs while maintaining high-quality results.
  • Evaluated existing communication strategies and made data-driven recommendations for improvement, resulting in increased overall effectiveness.

Education

Master of Philosophy – International Relations -

Karachi University, Karachi, Pakistan

Master of Arts – International Relations -

Karachi University, Karachi, Pakistan
01.2016

Interpreter English to Urdu and vice versa -

01.2012

Certified Trainer for conflict reporting -

International Federation of Journalists, Karachi, Pakistan and New Delhi, India
01.2006

Fast Track training in Media, Issues & Crisis Management -

01.2002

Skills

  • Classroom Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Lesson Planning
  • Motivating students
  • Differentiated Instruction
  • Collaborative learning
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Curriculum Development
  • Student needs assessment
  • Project-based learning
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Literacy development
  • ESL- English as Second Language
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Social Development

Accomplishments

  • Dynamic Teaching Techniques - Instructed students in academic subjects using variety of techniques such as phonetics, multisensory learning and repetition to reinforce learning.
  • Communications - Conceptualized, wrote, produced and edited a 60–minute, special broadcast program on development projects (including 5 documentary clips) with OMNI TV, Canada.


Professional Highlights

A creative writer, with the distinction of creating texts that catch the attention despite clatter of texts that surround us – in short bursts or dialogues. Over 20 years of experience as an international English language journalist/columnist, editor and writer, with over 200 published pieces. Experience in research writing, biography/profiles, geo-politics, societal matters, etc. Over 15 years of experience as a high school teacher - Communications/Media and International Relations. Wrote Freedom of Press report for the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Media and Communications Executive

Pakistan Banks’ Association
12.2019 - 02.2023

Teacher for English, Media Studies and Writer’s Craft

MUA Inc
01.2017 - 06.2024

English-Urdu Interpreter/Translator

MCIS Language Solutions
03.2014 - 01.2020

Communications Manager

IDRF (Int. Development & Relief Organization)
02.2010 - 05.2016

Features/Opinion and Research Writer

Dawn, Pakistan; Toronto Sun, Canada; Express Tribune, Pakistan
08.2007 - Current

Master of Philosophy – International Relations -

Karachi University, Karachi, Pakistan

Master of Arts – International Relations -

Karachi University, Karachi, Pakistan

Interpreter English to Urdu and vice versa -

Certified Trainer for conflict reporting -

International Federation of Journalists, Karachi, Pakistan and New Delhi, India

Fast Track training in Media, Issues & Crisis Management -

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