Urooj Rehan
Lahore
Summary
As a versatile ESL instructor, I am a native-level English speaker who spent five years growing up in the UK before moving to Pakistan with my parents, where I completed my Masters in Applied Linguistics and a Bachelors in English. With a highly diverse teaching background, I have excelled in elementary and intermediate level classroom instruction, as well as private adult tutoring practice. My exceptional communication and adaptability skills have consistently enabled me to achieve positive outcomes. Additionally, I hold TEFL and TESOL certifications.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
ESL Instructor
British Education & Training Systems
9 2023 - Current
- Facilitated ESL 1 & ESL 2 instruction for adult learners, emphasizing conversational skills and language fluency.
- Prepared and guided IELTS and IELTS Life Skills candidates through comprehensive training sessions, ensuring readiness for examination.
- Manage administration of IELTS examinations, including assessment and assignment of band scores.
- Conducted ESL 1 & ESL 2 exit tests to evaluate student proficiency levels and track progress.
- Established an inclusive learning environment where all students felt valued and supported.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Conducted individualized tutoring sessions for students with additional learning needs.
- Managed several internet-based language programs.
- Modified curriculum plans with colleagues to meet changing student needs.
- Delivered and developed lesson plans by using broad range of teaching techniques and strategies.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LECTURER
University of Central Punjab
10.2021 - 7 2023
- Taught diverse courses including Basic & Technical Writing, Speak Well, and Communication & Presentation Skills.
- Created engaging lesson plans tailored to meet individual learning needs.
- Employed diverse resources to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Designed and implemented effective student assessments to gauge progress and comprehension.
- Collaborated with teaching team to develop engaging formative and summative assessments, ensuring consistency and quality.
Education
M.PHIL APPLIED LINGUISTICS -
University of Central Punjab
LahoreBachelor of Arts in English Literature -
Kinnaird College For Women
LahoreA-LEVELS -
Beaconhouse Canal Side Campus
Lahore06-2013
Skills
- TEFL/TESOL Certified
- English Language Proficiency: C1
- Interpersonal Communication
- Interactive Learning
- Leadership Skills
- Training material development
- Lesson Plan Development
- Progress Monitoring
- Instructional Techniques
- Motivational Techniques
Certification
IELTS - BAND: 7
Cambridge Assessment English-Teaching Knowledge Test-Young Learners (TKT YL)- BAND: 3
Cambridge Assessment English-Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)- BAND: 3
Cambridge Assessment English Classroom Management (TKT 3)- BAND: 3
Cambridge Assessment English Lesson planning and use of resources (TKT 2)- BAND: 3
Cambridge Assessment English Background to language learning and teaching (TKT 1)- BAND: 3
IELTS PREPARATION SPECIALIZATION (COURSERA), University of California, Irvine
-VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE-
- IEEE Documentation Head at University of Central Punjab, 03/2018 - 03/2019.
-Conducted orientation training sessions focusing on professional ethics and responsibilities.
-Drafted memos, appreciation letters, and event reports.
-Managed international events to ensure smooth operations and successful outcomes.
- Lead Writer, UCP Editorial Board at University of Central Punjab, 03/2018 - 07/2021.
-Collaborated with Dr. Karrar Haider to produce university magazine editions.
-Infused culturally relevant creative content, fostering inclusivity and cultural diversity.
- Organizer & Host of International Conference for Pakistani Writing in English (ICPWE), at Kinnaird College for Women, 11/2015 - 03/2016.
RESEARCH
- Bachelors Thesis, Reading the Feminine in Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, Kinnaird College for Women, 06/2017.
- M.Phil Thesis, Assessing Endangered Status of Khowar Through UNESCO's LVE, University of Central Punjab, 03/2021
TEACHING LICENSES
- TESOL SPECIALIZATION-150 HOURS from Arizona State University (COURSERA), 10/2023
-Teaching Foundational Principles (Certificate 1)
-Theories of Second Language Acquisition (Certificate 2)
-Lesson Design & Assessment (Certificate 3)
-Capstone Project 1 (Certificate 4)
-Second Language Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation (Certificate 5)
-Second Language Reading, Writing & Grammar (Certificate 6)
-Technology Enriched Teaching (Certificate 7)
-Capstone Project 2 (Certificate 8)
- TEFL/TESOL-120 HOURS from World Tesol Academy 08/2023
Interests
Swimming
Calligraphy
Poetry
Timeline
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LECTURER
University of Central Punjab
10.2021 - 7 2023
ESL Instructor
British Education & Training Systems
9 2023 - Current
M.PHIL APPLIED LINGUISTICS -
University of Central Punjab
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature -
Kinnaird College For Women
A-LEVELS -
Beaconhouse Canal Side Campus
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