Sahar Niaz
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
A seasoned teaching and instructing professional with 12+ years of international and local experience, working with students from various backgrounds and professions, hoping to expand into advising, coordinating, and curriculum development positions at post-secondary institutions. Passionate about advising learners and appreciating international student experience. Strong focus on inclusion and diversity and creating accepting learning environments for all types of learners.
“We have become not a melting pot but a beautiful mosaic. Different people, different beliefs, different yearnings, different hopes, different dreams.” – Jimmy Carter
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher of English
British Council English Online
09.2021 - Current
- Teaching, adapting, and presenting relevant lessons for each class/level
- Planning components of English language programs at various levels or developing new content
- Mentoring learners in course selection and exam training to align with future career goals
- Constantly training on e-platforms and teaching applications to support online learners
- Being evaluated and constantly improving teaching methods for online platforms.
Teacher of English, Teacher's Representative
British Council Malaysia
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Adapted and presented relevant lessons for each level and provided constant feedback
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Prepared many students for IELTS exams and initiated IELTS examiner training
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, hands-on activities, and skill based lessons
- Increased professional development through ongoing training about e-learning tools, SEN students with different learning needs, student diversity and inclusion
- Did extensive materials writing and content development for various departments
- Involved in projects for marketing department writing articles about British Council adult programs in The Sun (local newspaper)
- Elected as Teachers' representative (Kuala Lumpur Centre)
- Represented academic staff for professional, HR and health insurance related policies
- Advocated for academic staff at meetings with higher management
- Planned social and philanthropic events for staff.
ESL Sr. teacher and IELTS Instructor
EMS Academy
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Instructed 1,200 students in listening, speaking and academic reading and writing.
- Worked with students to enhance English communication skills to enable them to get a high-quality education in various fields
- Created relevant teaching and training content to enhance curriculum
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities: field trips, after hours speaking sessions, movie club, etc.
- Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods
- Mentored new teachers to help them transition into their roles
Lead teacher, training coordinator, and International partnerships
Scholastic-Ertyad
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Helped launch the Scholastic Ertyad Language Institute in 2012
- Taught 5 English levels to young learners using company products
- Trained 25 potential employees and conducted on job training, workshops, and presentations to improve candidate performance
- Supervised, assessed, and monitored teaching candidate progress throughout sessions
- Conducted performance gap analysis and adapted training programs accordingly
- Prepared semi-annual trend reports on centre's and trainees' performance
- Participated in various training programs to keep coaching, public speaking, and interpersonal skills up-to-date
- Pulled in international partners and secured training programs (i.e. Via Lingua Italy)
- Adapted and organised training material with international partners to launch teacher training programs
- Used latest technology such as SMART Board, e-learning portals, and digital programs in training sessions and teaching.
Elementary Educator
Al-Afaq International School
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Educated Arabic speaking students in various subjects
- Organised daily classroom routines through stringent lesson plans and achievement tests using Houghton-Mifflin Publications
- Motivated students to overcome academic and personal challenges in a nurturing environment
- Conducted 5 workshops and presentations for fellow teachers on classroom management and lesson planning.
Education
Masters in Education - Language and literacies stream in Curriculum and Pedagogy
OISE, University of Toronto
06.2026
Cambridge CELTA -
ELC
01.2015
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Planning (Economics And Policy Making)
University of Toronto
06.2009
Skills
Time Management
Flexible and Adaptable
Multitasking
Excellent Communication
Organizational Skills
Computer Skills
Problem-solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Professional Working
French
Professional Working
Interests
Travelling
Painting
HIIT fitness training
Volunteering: reading and writing workshops
References
Available upon request
Certification
Jolly Phonics (CPD College) full training completed
Scholastic Early English teaching levels
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator certification
SMART e-learning technology course (for smartboard and applications)
Dale Carnegie effective communication and HR course
Timeline
Teacher of English
British Council English Online
09.2021 - Current
Teacher of English, Teacher's Representative
British Council Malaysia
11.2017 - 04.2019
ESL Sr. teacher and IELTS Instructor
EMS Academy
01.2016 - 09.2017
Lead teacher, training coordinator, and International partnerships
Scholastic-Ertyad
01.2012 - 01.2015
Elementary Educator
Al-Afaq International School
01.2010 - 01.2012
Masters in Education - Language and literacies stream in Curriculum and Pedagogy
OISE, University of Toronto
Cambridge CELTA -
ELC
Honours Bachelor of Arts - Planning (Economics And Policy Making)
University of Toronto
Jolly Phonics (CPD College) full training completed
Scholastic Early English teaching levels
Myers-Briggs Type Indicator certification
SMART e-learning technology course (for smartboard and applications)
Dale Carnegie effective communication and HR course
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