Shamsah Muneer Rajan
Teaching
Garden East,Karachi.
Summary
Skilled Teacher with 18 of years teaching at elementary and middle school levels. Since Last 2 years working as English Language Coordinator. Well versed in developing and implementing core curricula. Provided safe learning environment that fostered growth of students both academically and emotionally. Optimized student performance by promoting goal-oriented activities and encouraging critical thinking.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English Language Coordinator
Habib Girls’ School
Karachi, Pakistan
2019.12 - Current
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Quickly learned new ICT skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Used MS Office, Google Docs, Google Sheet, Google Slides software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, faculty and management to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
English Language Trainner
Metroville Community School
Karachi, Sindh
2019.06 - 2019.08
- Trained the primary teaching staff for their language enhancement and introduced to them the effective pedagogies.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Collaborated between teachers and Management to achieve results.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
Teacher
Habib Girls' School
Karachi, Pakistan
2016.01 - Current
- Implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Explored and implemented innovative use of technology in language education.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Worked with administrators on behavioral issues to support needs of students.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Served as languages department member and attended meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Established appropriate deadlines and provided complete instructions for reading assignment and homework.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Coordinated theme days for classes to encourage interest in reading, resulting in significant increase in reading scores.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
Class Teacher & English Sub. Teacher
Aga Khan School Garden
Karachi, Pakistan
2013.01 - 2015.01
- For class VII & IV
- Member core committee, curriculum planning (National Level)
- Conducted and prepared students for Kangaroo Linguistic Contest of Ecolier and Benjamin Level.
- Conducted Middle School Assessment Program (MSAF) of AKU-EB for class VII.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Directed after-school tutoring and mentoring program serving elementary school students.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
class teacher
Education Trust Nasra School
2004.01 - 2013.01
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Head of Computer
ABC Public School
1999.01 - 2000.01
- Taught ICT to classes VII, VIII, IX & X
IT Lab Instructor
Noor College of Professional Education
Karachi, Pakistan
1997.01 - 1997.12
- To help students in preparing computer programs.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Voluntary Teaching Assistant
Institute of Computer Studies, VTA
1997.01 - 1998.01
- To teach Senior Citizens and House wives;
- MS PACKAGE
- INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS
- DOS
- INTERNET
- Conducted Summer Camp for Children of Classes 2 – 4.
Education
Master of Education - Education
2011.01 - 2013.01
- Completed professional development in Education
Bachelor of Education - Education
2009.01 - 2011.01
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
1995.01 - 1997.01
Diploma Comuter Science - Computer Sciences
1993.08 - 1997.05
Skills
Student-centered learning
Reading assignments
Grammar principles
Academic advisement
SmartClassroom Technology
Problem-solving skills
Lesson Planning
Accomplishments
- Attended workshop on Teaching History Creatively from TRC
- Attended workshop on Learn Strategies to manage your Classroom Effectively from AKU-IED
- Participated in Parents Educators Development Program
- Attended workshop on Positive Child Development
- Attended workshop on Motivation of Students
- Attended several in-house trainings.
Timeline
English Language Coordinator - Habib Girls’ School
2019.12 - Current
English Language Trainner - Metroville Community School
2019.06 - 2019.08
Teacher - Habib Girls' School
2016.01 - Current
Class Teacher & English Sub. Teacher - Aga Khan School Garden
2013.01 - 2015.01
Hamdard University - Master of Education, Education
2011.01 - 2013.01
Allama Iqbal Open University - Bachelor of Education, Education
2009.01 - 2011.01
class teacher - Education Trust Nasra School
2004.01 - 2013.01
Head of Computer - ABC Public School
1999.01 - 2000.01
IT Lab Instructor - Noor College of Professional Education
1997.01 - 1997.12
Voluntary Teaching Assistant - Institute of Computer Studies, VTA
1997.01 - 1998.01
Government Premier College For Women, Karachi University - Bachelor of Commerce, Commerce
1995.01 - 1997.01
Noor College of Professional Education - Diploma Comuter Science, Computer Sciences
1993.08 - 1997.05