SIDRAH SIDDEIQYE
Project Manager, Academic Lead, Schools Ambassador, Master Trainer, Subject Coordinator, English Teacher
Karachi
Summary
Charismatic leader with strong history of success in building relationships with team members, teachers and children promoting 21st century skills and representing organizations at local and international level.
Having a broader vision and insight into the national and international curriculum with immense experience in the teaching field.
Excited to collaborate and connect with like-minded people who have a broader vision of education like me. Believe in change and growth.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
Algorithmics International Programming School
Karachi
2023.04 - Current
- Manage projects from selection and hiring of teachers, training and onboarding
- Planning, designing, recruitment, sales monitoring, reviewing, marketing & budgeting
- Monitor teachers' performance, growth and assess teaching and learning
- Coordinating team, liaison with head and co-founders
- Strategize planning and resources required to meet project goals and objectives
- Update project reports to identify successful outcomes, insights and future targets
Academic Coordinator
Army Public School & College COD
Karachi
2018.01 - 2020.01
- Mentored new teachers and guided them about the curriculum and syllabi
- Observed teachers in the classroom and shared reports with the Principal
- Observed Coordination Meetings to assess teachers understanding about the curriculum
- Led Listening, Speaking and Read program related activities in the whole school
- Assisted teachers in developing Lesson Plans, Assessment Papers and Classroom Resources
- Assisted the principal to do reporting, monitoring and observation of classrooms, coordinators, teachers and Section heads
- Lead APSACS schools for International School Award, British Council projects in the region
- Observed Coordination Meeting on weekly basis to provide guidance and support on how to improve teaching and learning, assessment techniques, classroom activities, classroom management and how to apply teaching methodologies effectively
- Worked as Mentor and Master Trainer of Corp 5 to provide support to teachers in their professional growth
- Worked with Department heads, Coordinators and the School head in bringing change in school culture
- Worked on Teachers Improvement Plan, School Improvement Plan and School Evaluation Framework with the heads of the school.
APSACS Schools Ambassador
British Council
Karachi Region
2016.01 - 2021.01
- Created educational programs for youth, providing valuable career and life skills.
- Led several projects, collaborated with international schools, and promoted culture, history and languages, internationalism, SDGs, and school ethos in the schools of Karachi and Sindh.
- Connected classrooms, video conferencing, social media networking and shared the best classroom practices of Karachi and Sindh schools
- Served as organization ambassador at various workshops, promoting 21st century skills, global themes and SDGs.
- Formed partnership with national and international schools, heads, teachers, coordinators and pupils
- Won International School Award twice for the APS&C COD and seven ISA Awards for other campuses in the region.
English Teacher /English Subject Coordinator/ ELD
Army Public School & College COD
2011.02 - 2023.02
- Conducted coordination meetings on weekly basis with different levels for English Language and English Literature.
- Facilitated teachers in planning resources, to understand curriculum, National Learning Outcomes and Benchmark of English language and literature.
- Mentored teachers to understand and adapt different teaching methodologies.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Planned dynamic lessons to increase student comprehension of books and literary concepts.
- Prepared comprehensive English curriculum for multiple classes.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Developed innovative lesson plans to engage students in English language learning.
- Created and implemented activities to foster critical thinking skills of students.
- Worked with other teachers to support struggling students and provide thorough help to rectify comprehension issues.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on teaching best practices and enhance educator skills.
- Designed and facilitated group projects to foster teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Supported student skill development in alignment with personal and academic goals.
- Attended department meetings to develop and update course curricula.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback to improve performance and establish academic success.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and parents.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Encouraged students to take active role in learning and academic success.
- Provided guidance and mentoring to students regarding academic, social and emotional issues.
- Developed and implemented variety of instructional strategies to meet diverse needs of students.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
- Assisted in development of extracurricular activities and special events.
- Built variety of formative and summative assessments to measure student progress.
- Supported development of individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Utilized data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
English Teacher
The Educators Nipa Campus
2010.05 - 2011.02
- Taught English Language and English Literature to Class IV-VIII
- Worked as English Club House Committee In charge
- Arranged co-curricular activities
- Conducted theme based morning assemblies
- Monitored English related activities
Home Tutor
Private Academy
2006.05 - 2010.08
- Taught English Language and literature to O’ level students (City School, AES and Falcon house)
English Teacher, Subject Teacher
St. Solomon High School
2003.01 - 2005.01
- Taught English Language to Class IV-VIII
- Taught Science and Social Studies at Primary level.
Freelancer
Project Consultant/ Zaidi Academy Islamabad
2019.01 - 2020.12
- Created concise, eye-catching content for audience
- Created monthly Excel spreadsheets to manage client projects and deadlines.
- Wrote Keto recipes for international recipe journals.
- Drafted whole school's academic plan.
- Conducted extensive internet research to provide facts and statistics for social media posts.
- Proofread and edited blog posts to prepare for publication.
- Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials such as proofread non-fiction stories.
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
Education
M.Ed - Education
Hamdard University
2015.03 - 2017.02
B.Ed - Teaching English As A Second Language
Hamdard University
Karachi 2012.11 - 2014.03
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Karachi University
2003.06 - 2005.12
Intermediate - Commerce
Government College For Women, Saudabad
2001.08 - 2003.10
Science S.SC -
Airport Grammar School
1994.08 - 2001.05
Staff Development Diploma Course (SDDC) 10 Days Training - Education Administration
APSACS Secretariat
2014.08 - 2014.08
Professional Certification Staff Development Certificate Course (SDCC) 10 Days Training - Education Administration
APSACS Secretariat
Karachi 2013.06 - 2013.06
Skills
Excellent Communication
Problem-Solving
Planning and Coordination
Teamwork and Collaboration
Written Communication
Critical Thinking
Creativity
Leadership
Timeline
Project Manager
Algorithmics International Programming School
2023.04 - Current
Freelancer
Project Consultant/ Zaidi Academy Islamabad
2019.01 - 2020.12
Academic Coordinator
Army Public School & College COD
2018.01 - 2020.01
APSACS Schools Ambassador
British Council
2016.01 - 2021.01
M.Ed - Education
Hamdard University
2015.03 - 2017.02
Staff Development Diploma Course (SDDC) 10 Days Training - Education Administration
APSACS Secretariat
2014.08 - 2014.08
Professional Certification Staff Development Certificate Course (SDCC) 10 Days Training - Education Administration
APSACS Secretariat
2013.06 - 2013.06
B.Ed - Teaching English As A Second Language
Hamdard University
2012.11 - 2014.03
English Teacher /English Subject Coordinator/ ELD
Army Public School & College COD
2011.02 - 2023.02
English Teacher
The Educators Nipa Campus
2010.05 - 2011.02
Home Tutor
Private Academy
2006.05 - 2010.08
Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce
Karachi University
2003.06 - 2005.12
English Teacher, Subject Teacher
St. Solomon High School
2003.01 - 2005.01
Intermediate - Commerce
Government College For Women, Saudabad
2001.08 - 2003.10
Science S.SC -
Airport Grammar School
1994.08 - 2001.05