Fizza Qamar
Psychology Researcher And Early Childhood Educator
Islamabad
Summary
A dedicated and research-informed Early Childhood Education and Psychology professional with over five years of cross-disciplinary experience spanning early childhood education and clinical psychology settings. Holds a Master's-equivalent qualification (WES assessed), with demonstrated expertise in curriculum planning, child assessment, behavior management, and social-emotional development, underpinned by evidence-based and psychology-informed practice.
Recognized for designing inclusive, nurturing learning environments that honor diverse developmental needs, fostering strong parent-educator partnerships, and implementing individualized interventions that support cognitive, emotional, and social growth. Committed to child-centered pedagogy grounded in psychological principles, with a consistent record of translating clinical insight into meaningful classroom outcomes.
Driven by a deep commitment to advancing the intersection of psychology and education, I am currently seeking admission to a doctoral (PhD) program to pursue rigorous academic research in this field, with the goal of contributing evidence-based frameworks that strengthen policy, practice, and outcomes for children and families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
UNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Islamabad
09.2025 - Current
- Plan and lead age-appropriate curriculum and activities for 20+ students daily, achieving 25% improvement in cognitive skills, social development, and emotion regulation as measured by monthly progress checklists.
- Foster parent partnerships for 18+ families, providing progress updates that strengthened home-school collaboration and child outcomes.
- Create and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom where students can play and learn comfortably.
Associate Teacher (Early Childhood Years)
EDOPIA
Islamabad
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted lead educators in planning and implementing age-appropriate curriculum activities for 15-20 students daily, tracking progress that improved developmental outcomes by 30% via personalized interventions.
- Promoted cognitive and emotional development through a nurturing classroom environment.
- Collaborated with school counselors to identify at-risk students and supported appropriate referrals or interventions.
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
FAISAL MODEL SCHOOL
Islamabad
08.2022 - 12.2024
- Supported lead educators in planning and delivering activities for 25+ children daily, promoting cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
- Assisted with classroom management, including organizing materials, setting up learning centers, and maintaining a safe, clean, and inclusive environment for all children.
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor activities, and meal times to ensure safety, positive behaviour, and respectful peer interactions.
Counselling Therapist
AL QASIM MEDICAL COMPLEX
Islamabad
10.2019 - 10.2022
- Conducted psychological assessments for 50+ clients annually, identifying emotional and behavioral needs through intake interviews and standardized tools.
- Adapted therapeutic approaches in response to COVID-19 challenges, focusing on anxiety, social isolation, and emotional dysregulation.
- Provided one-to-one counseling sessions to 20+ clients weekly, collaborating with 10+ families and teams to support inclusive care during COVID-19 challenges.
- Maintained detailed clinical documentation, including assessment summaries, progress notes, and reports, in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
Education
MPhil - Psychology
Quaid-i-Azam University
Pakistan01-2015
MSc - Psychology
Quaid-i-Azam University
Pakistan01-2013
Skills
- Curriculum Planning & Child Assessment
- Research Design (Qualitative & Quantitative)
- Psychological Assessment and Evaluation
- Academic & Scientific Report Writing
- Effective Academic & Professional Communication
- Translation and Cultural Adaptation of Psychological Scales (Urdu)
- Interpretation and Reporting of Research Findings
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Quantitative Data Analysis (SPSS & AMOS)
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Digital Collaboration & Design Tools (Canva, Miro)
Accomplishments
Actively contributed as an organizing committee member in multiple national and international academic conferences and panel discussions.
1. Volunteer work in Organizing committee: International Conference on Psychology of Gender; Perspective, Issues & challenges (Dec 1st - 2nd, 2016)
2. Volunteer work in Organizing committee in an International Conference on Educational Psychology (Nov 14th, 2014)
3. Volunteer work in Reception committee in an International conference on “Industrial & Organizational Psychology :Trends & Challenges and Applications” (April 19th, 2012)
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
UNITY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
09.2025 - Current
Associate Teacher (Early Childhood Years)
EDOPIA
01.2025 - 06.2025
Early Childhood Educator Assistant
FAISAL MODEL SCHOOL
08.2022 - 12.2024
Counselling Therapist
AL QASIM MEDICAL COMPLEX
10.2019 - 10.2022
MSc - Psychology
Quaid-i-Azam University
MPhil - Psychology
Quaid-i-Azam University
Publications and Presentations
- Research article on Effects of Facebook Use Intensity Upon Marital Satisfaction Among Pakistani Married Facebook Users: A Model Testing published in Pakistan Journal of Psychological Research (2019) Volume 34, Number 1.
- Research article on Translation and Validation of Facebook Jealousy Scale for Pakistani Facebook Users published in Journal of Behavioural Sciences (2017) Volume 27, Number 1.
- Research article on Posttraumatic Growth and Perceived Social Support among Women Who Experienced Miscarriage published in Journal of Social Sciences (FWU) (2017) Volume 2, Number 1.
- Paper Presentation on Effects of Facebook Use Intensity Upon Marital Satisfaction Among Pakistani Married Facebook Users: A Model Testing at 1st International Conference of Psychology Advancing Women Issues: Local and Global Directions on December 12, 2015.
Research / Thesis
Conducted a MPhil research thesis on:
Role of Surveillance, Trust and Jealousy in Marital Satisfaction among Married Individuals: Online Social Networking in Perspective.
Conducted a Master's research study on:
Posttraumatic growth and perceived social support among individuals who experienced miscarriage.
Applied advanced statistical analyses and conducted model testing using SPSS (including correlation, regression, and inferential techniques) and AMOS (Structural Equation Modeling) to evaluate research hypotheses and examine relationships among variables.