Amna

Experienced English and Sports Teacher with 7 years of diverse teaching experience in prestigious institutions in Pakistan. Expertise in teaching English Language & Literature, IELTS preparation, and Health & Physical Education under Federal and Cambridge curricula. Proficient in sign language and skilled in working with special needs students. Recognized for integrating communication skills, research-based methods, and creative teaching to enhance student engagement and academic achievement. Seeking a dynamic teaching role in a school to bring energy, inclusivity, and innovation into the classroom.

• Authored a Master’s thesis titled "An Interpersonal Meta-Function Analysis of Selected Motivational Sports Speeches", focusing on systemic functional linguistics and rhetorical strategies in sports discourse.
• Conducted research on “Directive Speech Acts in Social Situations”, analyzing pragmatics and linguistic behavior in varied social contexts.
• Published a paper on “Second Language Acquisition through Sports”, exploring the role of physical activity and sports environments in facilitating language learning.
• Wrote a critical paper on the secular interpretation of the animated series “Burka Avenger”, addressing themes of identity, feminism, and socio-political messaging in Pakistani media.
• Developed response papers grounded in the theories of Michel Foucault and Edward Said, reflecting on postmodern and postcolonial perspectives.
• Presented a postcolonial analysis of “Country Lovers” by Nadine Gordimer, focusing on race, power dynamics, and societal norms.
• Directed and performed in the stage production of “A Doll’s House” by Henrik Ibsen at the IIUI Auditorium, showcasing interpretative and theatrical skills.
• Active member of the English Literary Society (ELS) at IIUI; served in the Organizing, Decorating, and Disciplinary teams, contributing to event planning and student engagement.

• 2019–2020
  ▪ Stood winner in the All Pakistan Intervarsity Volleyball Tournaments.
  ▪ Competed and secured positions in multiple intervarsity tournaments across various sports disciplines.
• 2015–2016
  ▪ Honored as Best Athlete of the Year (2016) at International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI).
  ▪ Achieved runner-up position in the Table Tennis Championship hosted by Preston University.
  ▪ Secured top positions in multiple sports events during the IIUI Sports Gala.
• 2014
  ▪ Secured 3rd position in the National Women’s Volleyball Championship.
• 2013–2014
  ▪ Represented Quaid-e-Azam University and secured positions in volleyball, cricket, basketball, table tennis, and athletics events.
• 2011–2012
  ▪ Earned top positions in volleyball, cricket, basketball, table tennis, and athletics, representing the Federal Board in intercollegiate competitions.