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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
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Zahra Ghufran

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

A creative, resourceful team player with the proven ability to motivate students and create a stimulating classroom environment conducive to learning. A solid record of academic achievements, extensive classroom experience, along with a supportive and adaptable teaching style.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Lecturer of Biology

BEACONHOUSE COLLEGE DEFENCE CAMPUS
09.2020 - Current
  • Conducting Theory for AS-Level.
  • Conducting Practicals for AS-Level.
  • Designed and updated the lab according to the CAIE standards and requirements.
  • Designed the Yearly Manual for students.
  • Updated the Student's Manual every year.

Lecturer of Biology

TEACHING CIRCLE (ONLINE)
08.2020 - Current
  • Conducting Theory classes for AS-Level.
  • Live online demonstration of Practicals for the AS-Level.
  • Conducted Theory classes for A2-Level.
  • Conducted Past-Paper sessions for AS- & A2-Levels.

Lecturer of Biology

CEDAR COLLEGE
09.2018 - Current
  • Conducting Practicals for AS-Level.
  • Updated the Laboratory according to the CAIE standards and requirements.
  • Designed the Yearly Manual for students.
  • Updated the manuals every year.
  • Recorded Practical videos.
  • Managed and supervised he CAIE practicals for the June & November sessions conducted by the British Council.

Lecturer of Biology

SCEPTRE COLLEGE
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Conducting Theory for AS-Level.
  • Conducting Practicals for AS-Level.

Lecturer of Biology

NOON ACADEMY (ONLINE)
08.2020 - 04.2022

•Conducting GCSE O-Levels Theory classes.

Conducted A-Levels Theory classes.

Lecturer of Biology

SOUTHSHORE COLLEGE
09.2012 - 04.2020
  • Received an Appreciation Award for being the Judge at the Inter-School Science Exhibition.
  • Conducting Theory for AS-Level.
  • Conducting Practicals for AS-Level.

Lecturer of Biology

NIXOR COLLEGE
08.2012 - 04.2020
  • Conducted Theory classes for AS-Level.
  • Conducted Practicals for AS-Level.
  • Conducted Theory for A2-Level.
  • Designed and updated the Laboratory according to the CAIE standards and requirements.
  • Designed the Yearly Manual for the students.
  • Updated the Student's Manual every year.
  • Recorded Practical videos.

Lecturer of Biology

ST. PATRICK'S HIGH SCHOOL
08.2011 - 04.2020
  • Regional Distinction in 2014.
  • Conducting Theory classes for AS-Level.
  • Conducted Practicals for AS-Level.
  • Conducted Theory classes for A2-Level.
  • Updated the Laboratory according to the CAIE standards and requirements.
  • Designed the student's Work Manuals.
  • Updated the Student's Manual every year.
  • Supervised and managed the CAIE Practicals for the June & November sessions conducted by the British Council.

Lecturer of Biology

ST. MICHAEL'S CONVENT SCHOOL
09.2002 - 04.2010
  • World Distinction in 2007 and 2009.
  • Conducting Theory classes for AS-Level.
  • Conducted Practicals for AS-Level.
  • Conducted Theory classes for A2-Level.
  • Updated the Laboratory according to the CAIE standards and requirements.
  • Designed the student's Work Manuals.
  • Updated the Student's Manual every year.
  • Served as a Judge for the Spectrum Science Competition every year.
  • Supervised and managed the CAIE Practicals for the June & November sessions conducted by the British Council.

Professor of Physiology & Pharmacology

SIR SYED MEDICAL COLLEGE
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Conducted Theory lectures.
  • Conducted Practicals.

Education

MBBS -

SINDH MEDICAL COLLEGE
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
1995

Intermediate -

ST. JOSEPH'S CONVENT COLLEGE
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
1989

Matriculation -

ST. JOSEPH'S CONVENT SCHOOL
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan
1986

Skills

  • Teaching Excellence
  • Meeting objectives, deadlines with self-motivation
  • Active Learning
  • Team Management
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Student Mentoring & Counseling
  • Laboratory Management
  • Online Teaching
  • Bridging gaps

References

Available upon request

Hobbies and Interests

In my spare time, I take great interest in gardening and cooking. I also enjoy listening to Western and Asian music, both Classic and Modern and also possess a keen interest in books relating to medicine, documentaries and the art of teaching.

Timeline

Lecturer of Biology

SCEPTRE COLLEGE
08.2022 - 04.2023

Lecturer of Biology

BEACONHOUSE COLLEGE DEFENCE CAMPUS
09.2020 - Current

Lecturer of Biology

TEACHING CIRCLE (ONLINE)
08.2020 - Current

Lecturer of Biology

NOON ACADEMY (ONLINE)
08.2020 - 04.2022

Lecturer of Biology

CEDAR COLLEGE
09.2018 - Current

Lecturer of Biology

SOUTHSHORE COLLEGE
09.2012 - 04.2020

Lecturer of Biology

NIXOR COLLEGE
08.2012 - 04.2020

Lecturer of Biology

ST. PATRICK'S HIGH SCHOOL
08.2011 - 04.2020

Lecturer of Biology

ST. MICHAEL'S CONVENT SCHOOL
09.2002 - 04.2010

Professor of Physiology & Pharmacology

SIR SYED MEDICAL COLLEGE
01.2000 - 01.2002

MBBS -

SINDH MEDICAL COLLEGE

Intermediate -

ST. JOSEPH'S CONVENT COLLEGE

Matriculation -

ST. JOSEPH'S CONVENT SCHOOL
Zahra Ghufran