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Rafia Riaz

Rafia Riaz

Elementary Teacher
Lahore

Summary

Experienced educator with a strong background in early childhood and primary education, currently serving as a Grade 1 homeroom teacher. Committed to building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, continuously seeks professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date with the latest educational practices.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Grade 1 Homeroom teacher

Scarsdale International School
10.2021 - Current
  • Homeroom Teacher for Grade 1
  • Religious studies Teacher for grade 1& 3
  • Reading & Storytelling teacher for Kindergarten

Responsibilities

  • Designing and implementing engaging lesson plans aligned with CKLA curriculum to develop Foundation literary skills
  • Utilizing phonics based instruction to enhance reading fluency, comprehension and vocabulary
  • Assessing student progress through formative and summative assessments, adjusting instruction to meet individual learning needs.
  • Utilizing a variety of teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning style and needs, maximizing pupil engagement.


Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Beaconhouse School System
Lahore, Punjab
10.2018 - 10.2021
  • Designing and following a complete teaching plan according to scheme of work
  • Teaching alphabet and numeracy along with personal, social and emotional skills through CPA Approach
  • Using a variety of activities and instructional methods (songs, stories, structured games, art, outdoor activities, etc.) to motivate and stimulate children’s abilities
  • Using state-of-the-art technology for teaching including Eyeris, Beebot and smart boards
  • Conducting online classes through Google Meet and using different softwares like Jamboard live board and Awwboard
  • Maintaining an open line of communication with parents and provide appropriate information
  • Assessing students’ performance and progress to ensure they are mastering skills on a regular basis
  • Ability to think creatively and good interpersonal skills as well as ability to maintain an excellent relationship with children

Preschool Teacher

Lahore Grammar School
02.2016 - 07.2018
  • Introduction of floppy phonics and numbers through fun and play
  • Teaching colors, shapes, and different themes through flash cards, real objects and play to preschoolers
  • Reading story books to class, planning arts and crafts activities to make learning easy
  • Observing and evaluating children performance, behavior, social development and physical health

General Banking Officer Grade II

Habib Metropolitan Bank
04.2012 - 08.2014
  • Provided assistance in corporate and personal account opening process, cash deposit withdrawal, funds transfer, balance inquiries and other related bank services
  • Handling, scrutinizing and dispatching of export documents of corporate customers
  • Custodian of the bank’s locker register and in-charge for locker operations
  • Account closing and deceased accounts handling

Primary School Teacher

Beaconhouse School System
02.2012 - 03.2012
  • Taught English, Math and Social Studies to Grade 1
  • Planning & delivering well-structured lessons which engage & motivate students
  • Working in accordance with the school’s curriculum statement and policies

General Banking Officer Grade II

MCB Bank Ltd
03.2005 - 03.2010
  • Interim Operations Manager for three months
  • Supervision of all processes of account opening as per AML/KYC Policy, cheque book custodian and customer handling
  • Monitoring restraint, deceased account, zakat indicator and standing instructions pertaining to accounts
  • MIS and Reporting of branch including monthly, weekly report relating to WHT, expenses and accounts
  • Inward/Outward clearing, collection of local & FCY remittances and reporting to Regional Office ad SBP
  • Risk and compliance management and liaison with audit team

General Banking Officer Grade I

MCB Bank Ltd
04.2004 - 03.2004
  • Handling of documentation pertaining to loan request processing
  • Sending security documents for legal opinion and evaluation

Education

Masters of Commerce - Finance

Hailey College of Commerce
08.2003 - 03.2006

Bachelors of Commerce - Finance

Hailey College of Commerce
08.2001 - 03.2003

Skills

  • Google Certified Educator Level 1

  • Cultivating Public Speaking Skills in Early childhood

  • Revolutionizing Education Workshop

BSU Schooling Uninterrupted Learning Program

  • Various Courses on Couriers & Prism Beaconhouse

  • Emotional Intelligence Workshops

  • Conducting Baking & Cooking Club for 3 years

Timeline

Grade 1 Homeroom teacher

Scarsdale International School
10.2021 - Current

Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher

Beaconhouse School System
10.2018 - 10.2021

Preschool Teacher

Lahore Grammar School
02.2016 - 07.2018

General Banking Officer Grade II

Habib Metropolitan Bank
04.2012 - 08.2014

Primary School Teacher

Beaconhouse School System
02.2012 - 03.2012

General Banking Officer Grade II

MCB Bank Ltd
03.2005 - 03.2010

General Banking Officer Grade I

MCB Bank Ltd
04.2004 - 03.2004

Masters of Commerce - Finance

Hailey College of Commerce
08.2003 - 03.2006

Bachelors of Commerce - Finance

Hailey College of Commerce
08.2001 - 03.2003
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