Erum Ashfaq Khan

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OBJECTIVE

To obtain a Teaching position in Physiology and/or Biology

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

18 years’ of teaching, research, mentor and quality assurance experience in public and private universities, colleges and high schools

Master’s in Cell and Molecular Biology/Physiology

PSW Certified

Certified in Instructional technology

Solid background in curriculum development, assessment, evaluation and guidance

Computer skills: MS Office, SAS, SPSS, Minitab, Post hac Tukey HSD, Delta Graph Program, Pulsefit Program Analyzer, DOS, eLMS, Virtual Learning Technologies SMART Board, Black Board, D2L, Lab Quest, Biopac

Multilingual: Fluent in English, Urdu and Arabic

Developed time management, multitasking and organizational skills

Vulnerable Sector Check - Level Three obtained from Peel Region Police

CANADIAN WORK EXPERIENCE

Physiology/Biology Instructor 07/2019 – present

Arctic College of Science and Technology (Full-time)

Ontario, Canada (www.accollege.ca)

Teach ‘Advanced Human Biology’, ‘Physiology’ and ‘Pathophysiology’ with laboratory sessions to undergraduate and diploma students

Syllabus covers systemic and general physiology and pathophysiology including cell physiology, neurophysiology, neuromuscular physiology, cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, renal, gastrointestinal, reproductive, integumentary and special senses

Follow set curriculum when preparing daily plans with support of reference material and other resources

Incorporate theoretical component with practical exercises during lab sessions

Plan and deliver presentations on current scientific topics to provide awareness to students

Teacher/Tutor – IB Biology, MCA, Chemistry and Social Sciences (Part - time) 07/2019 – present

Nucleus High School (MEN:0473-8-1249)

Ontario, Canada (www.nucleushs.ca)

Provide instruction on core sub-topics such as biochemistry, metabolic processes, molecular genetics and homeostasis

Teach diversity of living things, evolution, structure and function of animals, and anatomy of plants including growth and function

Administer quizzes, tests and exams to evaluate student’s proficiency level

Prepare report cards and met with the parents to discuss children’s performances

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Patient Co-Ordinator

New life fertility Center (Full - time)

Ontario, Canada (www.newlifefertility.com) 04/2019 – 08/2019

Promoted a learning environment within the clinic and community

Prepared patient cycles (stimulation sheets, Cycles program) included checking for and ordering all pre-treatment screening tests and preparing checklist as required

Taught patients about their treatment cycles

Taught self-administration of medications

Explained and ensured consents are given and signed by patients

Reviewed results of blood values and ultrasound, explaining results in menstrual cycle

Reported any critical incident in a timely fashion to the Medical Director and participated in a continuous quality assessment and risk management on an ongoing basis

Maintained Documentation of all ultrasound reports into OSCAR software, ensured accuracy including cycle day, treatment plan and injection day with dose

Performed IUI (intra uterine insemination) and swabbing

Reported directly to the Physician who oversees the patient

After doctor reports; called patient with any changes to their treatment plan

E-Chart all changes to treatment plan and call in prescriptions as needed for patients

Prepared IVF checklist

Pharmacy Assistant (Full - time) 11/2018 – 04/2019

Guardian Pharmacy, Ontario, Canada (www.Guardian-pharmacy.ca)

Reviewed medication profile and clinical order entries thorough understanding of prescription and operational practices

Comprehensive clinical awareness

Knowledgeable in Fill ware Rx Management system and Pharma Click Software

Graduate Teaching Assistant for Anatomy and Physiology I and II (Full - time) 09/2016 – 05/2017

St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA (www.stcloudstate.edu)

Instructed ‘Advanced Anatomy Human Dissection’ to 100 undergraduate students in Lab

Syllabus covered systemic and regional anatomy including bone anatomy, skeletal structure, muscular physiology, types of joints, types of connective tissues utilizing human cadavers, anatomical models and charts

Integrated technology into teaching by using Simulator and mannequins, Biopac and Lab Quest

Prepared course outlines, course materials, reading lists, assignments and lists of references to guide and enhance students’ academic skills and catalyze improved learning outcomes

Demonstrated leadership skills by helping students understand anatomical and physiological concepts

Supported and assisted 50+ students during open lab hours

Maintained lab equipment which included reporting any broken or damaged equipment

Prepared labs with all necessary equipment and materials for lab sessions

Conducted, Assessed and Reported performance of students lab exams

Erum Ashfaq Khan

36 Edsel Rd., Brampton, ON L7A 4K6 • 437-***-**** • adc69r@r.postjobfree.com

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Graduate Teaching Assistant for Biology (Full - time) 09/2015 – 08/2016

St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA (www.stcloudstate.edu)

Instructed ‘Human Biology’ with lab sessions and occasionally lectured in professor’s absence

Taught 90-120 students with aid of lectures, demonstrations and discussions

Provided instruction on core sub-topics such as biochemistry, cell and molecular genetics, various cellular processes in human systems, regulation of homeostasis

Performed cow, pig, rat and frog dissection

Demonstrated effect of various chemicals on frog heart rate

Recorded, analyzed and interpreted qualitative and quantitative data from experiments and in cooperated into research

Demonstrated strong attention to detail by supervising and evaluating student’s laboratory work

Displayed leadership skills by guiding students while using computerized simulator during experiments

Role-modeling professional behavior

Lecturer Physiology - Biology and Quality Assurance Coordinator (Full time) 03/2011 – 12/2014

Health Sciences, National Guard University, Jeddah, KSA (www.ksau-hs.edu.sa)

Lectured ‘Advanced Human Biology’, ‘Physiology’ and ‘Pathophysiology’ with laboratory sessions

Syllabus covered systemic and general physiology and pathophysiology including cell physiology, cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, renal, gastrointestinal, reproductive, integumentary, special senses

Described the role of homeostasis in maintaining normal bodily functions

Advised students on program curricula and career decisions

Facilitated proactive solutions by collecting and analyzing qualitative data

Coordinated academic and administrative processes within programs into the faculty

Kept records of reports, statistical reviews and relevant documentation

Co-developed questionnaires to measure curricular effectiveness of programs

Served as member on faculty committees: Scientific Committee, Graduation Committee

Supervised and mentored teaching assistants

Ensured policies and procedures were monitored and updated to include regulatory changes

Served as editorial member for alumni newsletter

Lecturer Physiology - Biology and Quality Assurance Consultant (Full time) 09/2007 – 01/2011

Batterjee medical college for sciences and technology, Jeddah, KSA (www.bmc.edu.sa)

Taught ‘Medical Physiology’ for college of medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy and physiotherapy with lab sessions

Syllabus covered topics from microscopic level to gross anatomy and physiology on human tissue materials, anatomical models, charts and prosected cadavers

Developed curriculum for medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, radiology, pharmacy programs

Prepared lab manual of physiology for the colleges of medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, radiology, pharmacy programs

Demonstrated an understanding of the structure, function, and interactions of the circulatory, respiratory and renal systems of mammals through computer simulation

Prepared policies and procedures of academic council

Worked as evaluation controller

Served as editorial associate for college newsletter ‘BMC Readers’

Served as Faculty Administrator of electronic learning management system (e LMS) software

Coordinated Pearson Project-Pearson Test Development

Erum Ashfaq Khan

36 Edsel Rd., Brampton, ON L7A 4K6 • 437-***-**** • adc69r@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/erumkhan

Lecturer Physiology (Part time) 09/2004 – 11/2007

Nursing Program-Dar Al Hekma University, Jeddah, KSA (www.dah.edu.sa)

Taught Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II (systemic and regional anatomy) and ‘Pathophysiology for nurses’ with lab sessions

Prepared, administered and recorded midterm and final exams

Coordinated departmental research hour

Organized events such as ‘Nursing Celebration Day’

Designed and maintained nursing website

Lecturer Physiology 09/2004 – 11/2007

Ministry of Health, Jeddah, KSA (www.moh.gov.sa)

Lectured ‘Clinical Physiology’ for Health Sciences Program

Designed and executed curriculum

Teacher Advanced Biology-A-Level (Full time) 09/2000 – 09/2004

Bangladesh International School, Jeddah, KSA (www.bisesjsa.com)

Taught Biology with lab sessions

MENTORING AND TUTORING EXPERIENCE

Mentor – Precollege Programs 06/2015 – 08/2017

St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA (www.stcloudstate.edu/precollegeprograms)

Appointed as Research Mentor for Advanced Program in Technology and Science (APTS) for international students

Appointed as Pipeline Summer Camp Programs Counselor and Biology Instructor

Taught mathematical topics to different groups of students ranging from grades 3 to 11

Appointed as Counselor and writing consultant for Science and Discovery Program (SDP)

Assisted and supervised summer camp students during their academic and recreational activities

Gained hands-on experience of providing necessary medications at specified times to campers with medical conditions

Acted as a role model during camp activities, including safeguarding camp equipment

Tutor Biology - Department of Biological Sciences 01/2016 – 01/2017

St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA (www.stcloudstate.edu)

Tutored undergrad students with assignments and Lab reports

Helped and guided on topics students have already learned during class session to facilitate independent learning

Provided academic assistance by reviewing course material and developed effective learning strategies

Tutor - Access Opportunity Program (AOP) 01/2015 – 01/2016

Apollo high school, Minnesota, USA (www.isd742.org)

Tutored high school students with assignments and science projects

Provided one-on-one academic support to students in Biology, Chemistry, Science

Helped tutee to identify their strengths and weaknesses in a subject area by giving practice questions and answers with rationale

Erum Ashfaq Khan

36 Edsel Rd., Brampton, ON L7A 4K6 • 437-***-**** • adc69r@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/erumkhan

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Research Associate 01/2015 – 11/2018

St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA (www.stcloudstate.edu)

Graduate Research Assistant 01/2016 – 12/2017

Laboratory of Reproductive Physiology and Endocrinology

Department of Biological Sciences, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA (www.stcloudstate.edu)

Conducted the Effect of Methanolic extract of Lepidium Sativum on hypothalamic and gonadotropic hormone secretion in ovariectomized, estradiol-implanted rats

Conducted the impact of Lepidium Sativum dietary feeding on growth and Reproduction in Sprague-Dawley rats

Excelled in measuring human and murine blood parameters, histo-sectioning, staining and morphometric analysis, protein purification techniques, spectrophotometer, bilateral ovariectomy, estrogen implantation in the rats, perifusion of hypothalamic explants and pituitary gland, Radioimmunoassay procedure, Iodination, soxhlet extraction

Trained undergrad researchers each quarter

Chemistry Lab Assistant 01/2015 – 12/2016

St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA (www.stcloudstate.edu)

Prepared reagents and solutions needed to conduct student lab sessions

Assisted 50+students in performing experiments

Improved multi-tasking and team work skills while working on the assigned tasks with coworkers

Developed organizational skills by carrying out office tasks (type correspondence, word processing, answer emails, phone calls and student queries) as directed by the supervisors

Checked in/checked out equipment from the laboratory

Maintained laboratory records and instrumentation

Endocrinology Research Assistant 08/1997 –10/1998

King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, KSA (www.kfmrc.kau.edu.sa)

Conducted the Effect of Cryopreservation on Fetal Pancreatic Islets

Conducted the effect of Treatment Adherence Among Diabetes Mellitus Type II Patients in National Guard Health Affairs Clinics in western region of Saudi Arabia

Proficiency in mammalian cell culture, tissue processing, sterile techniques, isolation, thawing, functional assessment, histological and morphological analyses, cryopreservation using DOS program, preparation of microbiological media

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Guest Speaker 03/2019 - present

Catholic Cross-cultural Services. Ontario, Canada (www.ccscan.ca)

Erum Ashfaq Khan

Edsel Rd., Brampton, ON L7A 4K6 • 437-***-**** • adc69r@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/erumkhan

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Teaching Effectiveness Certificate - 2020

Humber College, ON, Canada

Certified Clinical Nursing Assistant (MNAR:10804581) - Centra Care Health, 2018

Minnesota, USA

MSc Cellular and Molecular Biology/Physiology 2018

St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA

Minnesota Teaching License Examination Workshop ` 2016

St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA

Tutor Training Workshop 2016

St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA

Understanding Race and Anti-Racist Organizing Workshop- 2016

Community Anti-Racism Education (C.A.R.E)-

St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, USA

Certification of College Scientific Committee of the 5th Scientific Conference 2013

for Higher Education Students

National Guard University, Jeddah, KSA

Medical Terminology Course - National Guard University, Jeddah, KSA 2013

Health Communication Course Level 1 - National Guard University, Jeddah, KSA 2012

Innovative Concepts in Health Professions Education: Current trends (30CME) 2011

National Guard University, Jeddah, KSA

Pan-Arab Regional Group of Military Medicine 2 nd Int’l Conference 2010

Batterjee medical college for sciences and technology, Jeddah, KSA

M.Sc. in Physiology 1996

University of Karachi, Pakistan

Educational equivalent to Canadian Bachelor’s degree, according to World Education

Services Canada Credential Evaluation and Authentication Report

B.Sc. (Hons) Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pharmacology 1994

University of Karachi, Pakistan

Educational equivalent to Canadian Bachelor’s degree, according to World Education Services Canada Credential Evaluation and Authentication Report

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