Syeda Marium Zara
English Specialist
Islamabad
Summary
Professional educator prepared for this role. Significant experience in developing and delivering comprehensive lesson plans that enhance student understanding and engagement. Reliable team player with focus on achieving academic excellence and adapting to evolving educational needs. Proficient in classroom management and curriculum design, valued for strong communication and organizational skills
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Islamabad Model School (I-V) G-9/3
08.2021 - Current
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans for a diverse group of students in grades K–5.
- Assess student progress using both formative and summative assessments, using data to inform instruction.
- Participate in school and district-level initiatives and committees to enhance the educational environment.
- Serve as the Focal Person of the school, liaising between staff, administration, and external bodies.
SEO Content Writer
Develop Together Pvt. Ltd.
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Improved organic search results by employing white-hat SEO techniques and best practices.
- Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality and consistency with AP style.
- Developed content for variety of topics, ranging from technical to lifestyle, for multiple websites.
English Teacher
Dr. A. Q. Khan School System
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Planned lessons which adhered to the objectives of the curriculum while utilizing a variety of teaching methodologies.
- Established positive relationships with students to facilitate learning.
- Used an effective teaching style to ensure students remained disciplined and attentive.
- Contact: Mrs. Hina Shahzad — mailto:info@draqkhanschoolsystem.edu.pk
Content Writer
StudyPooling
12.2018 - 12.2020
- Conducted online research on specific topics.
- Authored and provided educational essays, academic papers, research projects, and assignments.
- Writing research and academic articles for the clients.
- Contact: Alan Roth — roth.alan01@gmail.com
Education
Master of Arts - English Literature
National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad
Islamabad 04.2001 -
Bachelors - English
International Islamic University
10.2020
Secondary School Certificate - Sciences
National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad
06.2014
Higher Secondary School Certificate - Pre-Medical
Islamabad Model College For Girls F-10/2
06.2016
Skills
Lesson planning
Problem-solving skills
Organizational skills
Student records management
Curriculum development
Multitasking and organization
Student counseling
Time management
Publications
Zara, S. M. “Memory and Reality: Trauma Exploration of My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell”. Journal of Arts and Linguistics Studies, vol. 3, no. 2, June 2025, pp. 3413-32, doi:10.71281/jals.v3i2.378.
Zara, Marium. Project Illuminae. Auraq Publications, 20 May 2021.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Specialization In Academic Writing: English 2020, University Of California, Irvine 2020
- Bachelor's in Education, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, 2024
EXPERIENCES
- Member of English Literary Society, IIUI (02/2017 — 06/2020)
- Lead Organizer of Poetry Slam IIUI'17, 2018, and 2019 (04/2017 — 04/2019)
- Content Writer for TEDxIIUI 2019 (09/2016 — 11/2020)
- Experts International Model United Nations, Islamabad Pakistan. Best Delegate (UNSC) (11/2019)
- Microsoft Office Specialist- Word 2013 (12/2020)
- Member of Organizing Committee of The Second IIUI-
Accomplishments
Published Author of "Project Illuminae" under the pen name Marium Zara
(2021)
Microsoft Office Specialist- Word 2013
(12/2020)
Experts International Model United Nations, Islamabad Pakistan.
Best Delegate (UNSC)
(11/2019)
Member of Organizing Committee of The Second IIUI-UNCW International Conference "Local Foreign Capitals: Finding the Local Anchor in the Global Cultures
(10/2018)
Member of English Literary Society, IIUI
(02/2017 — 06-2020)
Lead Organizer of Poetry Slam IIUI'17, 2018, and 2019
(04/2017 — 04-2019)
Content Writer for TEDxIIUI 2019
(09/2016 — 11/2020)
References
References can be provided upon request.
Timeline
SEO Content Writer
Develop Together Pvt. Ltd.
01.2022 - 12.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Islamabad Model School (I-V) G-9/3
08.2021 - Current
English Teacher
Dr. A. Q. Khan School System
08.2020 - 02.2021
Content Writer
StudyPooling
12.2018 - 12.2020
Master of Arts - English Literature
National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad
04.2001 -
Higher Secondary School Certificate - Pre-Medical
Islamabad Model College For Girls F-10/2
Bachelors - English
International Islamic University
Secondary School Certificate - Sciences
National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad
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