Nayab Akhtar
Lahore
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate educator with over five years of experience teaching and mentoring primary-level students in both private and community settings. Skilled in classroom and group management, designing engaging lesson plans, and adapting teaching strategies to diverse student needs. Demonstrates a genuine passion for helping young learners achieve academic growth and personal confidence. Committed to creating positive, supportive learning environments, and contributing meaningfully to the education sector.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Teaching (Paid & Volunteer)
Self-Employed / Community Initiatives
01.2013 - Current
- Delivered instruction in Math, Science, English, and other core subjects to students in grades 1–5, both one-on-one and in group settings of 4 to 20 students.
- Supported exam preparation, homework assignments, and the development of effective study skills.
- Designed lesson plans and group activities to address diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Provided paid services to private-school students and charity-based support to underprivileged children.
- Maintained regular communication with parents to discuss student progress and address challenges.
Operations Coordinator
OctiLearn
05.2023 - 12.2024
- Coordinated day-to-day operations at an EdTech startup specializing in IGCSE learning resources for secondary students worldwide.
- Facilitated collaboration between content, technical, and marketing teams to ensure project alignment.
- Supported the educational team in reviewing and refining learning materials for clarity.
- Helped implement streamlined processes that improved project delivery and team efficiency.
Primary School Teacher (Math & English)
Aabroo Educational Welfare Organization
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Taught Math and English to students in grades 1–3, designing interactive and engaging lessons to promote active participation.
- Created a positive, inclusive classroom environment to support students of varying abilities.
- Developed classroom activities and resources to make learning enjoyable and effective.
Education
B.S. -
Media Studies
08-2013
A Level -
National Grammar School
08-2007
O Level -
National Grammar School
08-2005
Skills
- Student-centered teaching strategies
- Lesson planning and student assessment
- Classroom and group management
- Exam preparation coaching
- Team collaboration and support
- Parent engagement
- Organizational skills
- MS office, G-workspace
Accomplishments
- Contributed to OctiLearn’s rapid growth from 200 to over 3,000 users and expanded the platform’s reach from 10 to 70 countries.
- Successfully facilitated collaboration between multiple teams, resulting in improved efficiency and project outcomes.
- Developed tailored lesson plans that led to notable improvements in student academic performance.
- Provided free educational support to underserved communities, helping dozens of children achieve learning milestones.
- Recognized for consistently building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
References
Available upon request.
Languages
French
First Language
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
OctiLearn
05.2023 - 12.2024
Primary School Teacher (Math & English)
Aabroo Educational Welfare Organization
01.2018 - 01.2019
Private Teaching (Paid & Volunteer)
Self-Employed / Community Initiatives
01.2013 - Current
B.S. -
Media Studies
A Level -
National Grammar School
O Level -
National Grammar School
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