Muhammad Talha
Lahore
Summary
Goal-oriented lecturer, writer, and administrator offering outstanding communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities. Seasoned professional with more than a decade of experience in teaching English language, literature, functional English, creative writing, and linguistics courses to students of intermediate, bachelor's, master's, IGCSE (O/A-Levels), CSS/PMS, LLB, and CA/ACCA. Moreover, I am experienced in administrative and team management roles.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer (BPS-17)
Punjab Higher Education Department (GoP)
Lahore
04.2018 - Current
- Adapted teaching strategies to different student learning styles and skill levels.
- Created and implemented lesson plans, modifying for differences in student learning styles.
- Attended professional development training to improve knowledge and skills.
- Customized innovative methods and materials to produce effective learning experiences.
- Incorporated reading strategies to inspire confidence and demonstrate fluent reading skills.
- Led general English, literature and creative writing classes during semester.
- Educated students about foreign cultures through immersive activities.
- During COVID-19, created a YouTube channel to help students from rural and backward areas like FATA, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Kashmir where internet availability was unstable.
Content Writer
Freelancer
Lahore
07.2013 - Current
- Applied strong writing, editing, and proofreading abilities to each assignment to produce the best possible content.
- Brainstormed, researched, and contributed content ideas that appealed to the target audience.
- Edited and proofread content to ensure proper grammar, quality, and consistency in writing style.
- Delivered high-quality, insightful, informative, and entertaining written content while meeting tight deadlines.
- Performed in-depth research on various topics to write clear and accurate copy.
- Wrote technical documents, manuals and whitepapers for newly developed softwares.
- Occasional ghostwriting for British and US bloggers and publishers.
Visiting Lecturer
Al-Hamd
Lahore
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Taught English to Intermediate and matriculation students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
Visiting Lecturer
RISE School of Accountancy
Lahore
08.2016 - 04.2020
- Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
- Delivered course lectures using modern technology to enhance student comprehension.
- Evaluated student progress, delivering feedback for individual improvement.
- Taught Functional English to AFC students.
- Delivered lectures on business communication.
- Delivered lectures on Presentation and Personal Effectiveness to ICAP scholars.
Language Analyst / Team Lead
Localogic Media
Lahore
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Checked translations for quality and accuracy.
- Generated video subtitles and developed translations in target language.
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients.
- Provided appropriate contextual information to increase clients understanding of translations.
- Interpreted conference calls and other workplace communications in real-time.
- Proofread, edited and revised translated documents.
- Checked original sources or authors to confirm translations retained meaning and intent.
- Used electronic listening system to listen to speakers' statements, determine meanings and prepare translations.
Lecturer
MACS Institute
Lahore
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Taught English Essay writing and Precis & Composition to CSS and PMS aspirants.
- Taught British History, US History, Sociology, and Political Science to CSS and PMS aspirants.
- Taught MA English Students Literature and Linguistics subjects.
- Designed, planned and carried out lesson plans incorporating diverse learning aids and activities.
- Promoted excitement among students in classroom through delivery of interesting topics.
- Collaborated with fellow lecturers to design course content and teaching policies.
- Evaluated student progress, delivering feedback for individual improvement.
Visiting Lecturer
Quaid-e-Azam Law College (QLC)
Lahore
01.2015 - 03.2015
- Taught Basic Language Skills to the students of LLB in their first year.
- Tailored lectures to meet student needs, emphasizing skills and concepts necessary for professional and academic success.
- Identified areas of difficulty for students, developing additional resources for review.
- Organized activities and class events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
- Explained concepts through variety of methods, utilizing visual aids and analogies for key material.
Education
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) - Linguistics (ongoing)
Superior University
LahoreMaster of Arts - Literature And Linguistics
Government College Township
Lahore08.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication, Economics, Arabic
Government College of Gulberg
Lahore08.2012
F.Sc (Intermediate) - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Government College of Township
Lahore2010
Matriculation - General Science
Divisional Public School
Model Town, Lahore2008
Language Diploma - Basic Mandarin Language
Green-Red Institute of Language
DHA, Lahore2015
Skills
- Deputy Controller of Examination
- Deputy Registrar of Academics (former)
- Faculty Meeting Participation
- Member Stock Taking Committee (former)
- Member Societies Board
- Research and Writing
- Public Speaking
- Thesis Guidance
- Distance Learning Tools
- Prompt Engineering in AI
- Tech-Savvy in Various AI Tools
Languages
English, Urdu
First Language
Punjabi
Advanced
C1
Chinese (Mandarin)
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Visiting Lecturer
Al-Hamd
09.2020 - 02.2021
Lecturer (BPS-17)
Punjab Higher Education Department (GoP)
04.2018 - Current
Language Analyst / Team Lead
Localogic Media
03.2017 - 04.2018
Visiting Lecturer
RISE School of Accountancy
08.2016 - 04.2020
Lecturer
MACS Institute
06.2015 - 01.2017
Visiting Lecturer
Quaid-e-Azam Law College (QLC)
01.2015 - 03.2015
Content Writer
Freelancer
07.2013 - Current
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) - Linguistics (ongoing)
Superior University
Master of Arts - Literature And Linguistics
Government College Township
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication, Economics, Arabic
Government College of Gulberg
F.Sc (Intermediate) - Engineering (Pre-Engineering)
Government College of Township
Matriculation - General Science
Divisional Public School
Language Diploma - Basic Mandarin Language
Green-Red Institute of Language
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