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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
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Nuzhat Sultana

Nuzhat Sultana

Urdu Teacher
Karachi, Sindh

Summary

Accomplished Urdu Teacher at Lilies Montessori and High School, renowned for innovative curriculum development and fostering a learner-centered environment. Expert in language pedagogy and classroom management, I significantly enhanced student engagement and academic performance. My collaborative teamwork and creative teaching strategies have set a benchmark in educational excellence.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Urdu Teacher

Lilies Montessori and High School
08.2016 - Current
  • Continuously reflected on personal teaching practices to identify areas of improvement and pursue professional growth opportunities.
  • Contextualized linguistic characteristics and developments within religious and ethnic background.
  • Assisted in curriculum development, resulting in a more cohesive and engaging learning experience for students.
  • Required mastery of basic vocabulary derived both from utility in teaching grammatical paradigms and from practicality due to frequency of use.
  • Led professional development workshops for fellow educators on culturally responsive teaching strategies within the Urdu language classroom.
  • Adapted lesson plans based on student needs and interests, promoting a learner-centered approach that fosters curiosity and motivation among learners.
  • Promoted active participation from all students during class discussions, ensuring an inclusive learning environment that values diverse perspectives.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents through open communication channels, increasing parental involvement in their child''s education.
  • Monitored student progress in Urdu through frequent formal and informal student evaluations recorded in portfolio assessments.
  • Taught knowledge and skills in grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary, word denotations and connotations, creative writing and speaking.
  • Collaborated with other teachers to share best practices, fostering a supportive and innovative educational environment.
  • Observed student progress to inform planning in arrangement of small groups, classroom set up, integrations of students' interests in learning activities and subsequent assessments.
  • Conducted ongoing assessment of student learning and progress, modifying instructional methods to fit individual student needs.
  • Fostered critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that pushed students beyond their comfort zones academically.
  • Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing creative teaching methods and incorporating real-life examples in lessons.
  • Provided individualized support to struggling students, leading to improved academic performance and increased confidence.
  • Evaluated student work using both formative and summative assessments to provide constructive feedback for continued growth.
  • Incorporated technology into lesson plans to engage students and enhance learning opportunities effectively.
  • Mentored new teachers on effective classroom management techniques, contributing to a positive school culture overall.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior and academic performance, creating a classroom culture of accountability and respect.

Urdu Secondary Teacher

School of Knowledge
02.2013 - 10.2013
  • Developed positive rapport with students of various and diverse backgrounds.
  • Created lesson plans in line with state curriculum and school curriculum standards.
  • Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
  • Served as a mentor to new teachers, sharing expertise and offering guidance for successful classroom management.

Office Administrator

Pak American Progressive Academy
01.2006 - 01.2013
  • Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through professional handling of inquiries and prompt resolution of issues.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong working relationships among colleagues.

Education

Bachelor of Education -

University of Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
04.2001 -

Skills

Teaching experience

Interests

Reading

Recitation

Fitness

Politics

Additional Information

I am a hard working person and I can work both as a team member as well as a leader.

Languages

English
Intermediate (B1)
Urdu
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Urdu Teacher

Lilies Montessori and High School
08.2016 - Current

Urdu Secondary Teacher

School of Knowledge
02.2013 - 10.2013

Office Administrator

Pak American Progressive Academy
01.2006 - 01.2013

Bachelor of Education -

University of Karachi
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Karachi
04.2001 -
Nuzhat SultanaUrdu Teacher