Rubina Rizwan
Islamabad
Summary
Versatile educator with extensive experience teaching English Literature, and Social Studies to diverse learners. Skilled in creating engaging lessons, assessing progress, and adapting instruction to individual needs. Adept at collaborating with colleagues to develop curricula and drive strategic initiatives. Experienced in office administration and committed to fostering inclusive learning environments that promote critical thinking and student success
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Instructor and Administrator
Supper Nova School
09.2021 - Current
- Teaching Advanced Level Cambridge Language and Literature
- Delivered comprehensive language instruction, integrating skills across the curriculum through collaboration with other subject teachers
- Developed and administered assessments to evaluate student learning, analyzing results to identify gaps and create targeted re-teaching strategies
- Designed age-appropriate, diverse lesson content and supplementary materials to accommodate various learning styles and promote engagement
- Provided individualized support for struggling students through one-on-one sessions
- Fostered a positive learning environment encouraging open communication and peer collaboration
English Literature and Language Teacher
Beaconhouse Margalla Campus (A-Levels)
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Taught English Literature and Language to Advanced level Cambridge
- Created a positive learning environment through open communication with students, parents, and colleagues
- Encouraged creative writing by assigning diverse prompts and exploring various literary genres
- Offered constructive feedback on written assignments to enhance writing skills and literary analysis techniques
- Developed formative and summative assessments to track student progress and prepare them for board exams
English Teacher
Mississauga Secondary Academy
10.2015 - 06.2017
- Taught Grade 11 and 12, EWC4U/3U (University level creative writing courses)
- Developed innovative, engaging lesson plans for English language learning
- Assessed student progress, providing feedback to improve performance and academic success
- Incorporated multimedia and technology to deliver content in captivating ways
- Collaborated with colleagues to support struggling students and address comprehension issues
Tutor
Brain tutoring center
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Tutored high school students (grades 9-12) in literature assignments
- Provided personalized homework assistance using curriculum-specific materials, adapting to individual learning styles
- Offered constructive feedback on assignments to enhance writing and problem-solving skills
- Strengthened subject comprehension, boosted confidence, and developed critical learning skills for diverse student groups through engaging activities and reinforcement of complex concepts
Office Administrator & Accounts Receivable
Pharm Canada
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Managed office administration and accounts receivable functions
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative tasks
- Reconciled account files and generated monthly reports
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by professionally addressing inquiries and promptly resolving issues
- Ensured confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering to strict data protection policies
Teaching Practicum
INDIA RAINBOW CENTRE
01.2015 - 02.2015
- Taught LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada) program at India Rainbow Centre
- Applied learned concepts directly to relevant situations, gaining valuable industry-specific experience
Office Administrator & Accounts Receivable
Herbion Canada
01.2011 - 10.2012
- Reconciled account files and generated monthly reports
- Assisted in payroll preparation and processing
Office Administrator & Accounts Receivable
Mahogany At home
09.2010 - 09.2011
- Handled office administration and accounts receivable
- Maintained electronic and paper filing systems for efficient information retrieval
- Coordinated various administrative functions, including communications, financial processing, registration, and recordkeeping
English/Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator
Beaconhouse Education Services Private Limited
09.2009 - 06.2010
- Assisted schools in implementing English and Social studies curricula
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives
- Partnered with subject matter experts to evaluate and revise training tools for continuous improvement of learning methods
Academic Coordinator
Lahore Grammar School Islamabad
08.2008 - 10.2009
- Collaborated with the School Board, managed academics and extra-curricular activities
- Monitored progress towards strategic goals through regular analysis of key performance indicators
- Coordinated professional development workshops to enhance faculty skills and knowledge
- Led assessment efforts to evaluate student learning outcomes and identified areas for curriculum improvement
English Teacher
Pakistan Institute of Foreign Languages
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Taught English at Adult Education Centre
- Assisted in planning course material, prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required topics
- Created an inclusive classroom environment, fostering respect and understanding among diverse students
Teacher
Beaconhouse School System
08.2001 - 08.2007
- Taught English to grade 3, 5, and 6
- Enhanced classroom engagement using interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities
- Organized enriching extracurricular activities, including clubs and field trips, to extend learning beyond the classroom
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance for successful role adaptation
- Increased parental involvement through regular communication and events
Education
Certificate - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
York University
Toronto, ONPost Graduate Diploma - Teach English As Foreign Language (TEFL)
Allama Iqbal Open University
IslamabadMaster of Arts - English Literature
University of Punjab
IslamabadSkills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Literary analysis
- Critical thinking
- Grammar and composition
- Public speaking
- Multicultural literature knowledge
- Poetry analysis and interpretation
- Comparative literature
- Literary theory and criticism
- Feedback and constructive criticism
- Student mentoring and counseling
- Literary genres expertise
Professional Development
- Participated in Focus Group Discussions for restructuring the TESOL program
- Contributed to the English Question Bank team for AMC entry tests
- Observed university-level English classes from Level 1 to Level 6 at YUELI, Canada
- Participated in Oxford Reading Tree and reading strategies arranged by Oxford University Press
- Attended international conferences:'Schools of Tomorrow'
- Beaconhouse conference on Virtual learning and its impact during COVID-19
- Attended workshops on:
- Resume building, job research, and interviewing skills at YMCA Canada
- Creative writing at York University English Language Institute (YUELI), Canada
- Language skills at YUELI, Canada
- Assessments in terms of validity, reliability, impact, inter and intra-marker reliabilit
- Conducting effective workshops
- Teacher observation training
- Co-teaching
- Work ethics
- Interpersonal skills
- Child sex abuse prevention by ASSAS
- Shared writing
- Circle time
- Oracy activities and teaching strategies
- Devising I.T. embedded lessons using related software
- Questioning techniques and Bloom's Taxonomy
- Effective grouping and class organization
- First aid
- Theory of Multiple Intelligences by Gardner
Timeline
English Language Instructor and Administrator
Supper Nova School
09.2021 - Current
English Literature and Language Teacher
Beaconhouse Margalla Campus (A-Levels)
01.2018 - 09.2020
English Teacher
Mississauga Secondary Academy
10.2015 - 06.2017
Tutor
Brain tutoring center
06.2015 - 06.2016
Teaching Practicum
INDIA RAINBOW CENTRE
01.2015 - 02.2015
Office Administrator & Accounts Receivable
Pharm Canada
09.2013 - 06.2015
Office Administrator & Accounts Receivable
Herbion Canada
01.2011 - 10.2012
Office Administrator & Accounts Receivable
Mahogany At home
09.2010 - 09.2011
English/Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator
Beaconhouse Education Services Private Limited
09.2009 - 06.2010
Academic Coordinator
Lahore Grammar School Islamabad
08.2008 - 10.2009
English Teacher
Pakistan Institute of Foreign Languages
01.2008 - 01.2009
Teacher
Beaconhouse School System
08.2001 - 08.2007
Certificate - Teaching English To Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
York University
Post Graduate Diploma - Teach English As Foreign Language (TEFL)
Allama Iqbal Open University
Master of Arts - English Literature
University of Punjab