English Education
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SHAISTA MANSOOR
Houston, Tx *****. (C) 832-***-**** *******.*******@********.*** **************@*****.***
EDUCATION
Master of Education Curriculum &Instruction – English as a Second Language ( 30 Credit Hours) UHV 2018 - 2019
Completed Courses : (1) Principles of Second Language Teaching,(2)Teaching Second Language Literacy, (3)Foundations of Educational Research,(4) Education in a Diverse Society,(5)Assessment Bilingual/ESL Education,(6) Foundations Bilingual /ESL Education, (7) Human Growth & Development,(8) Principal Curriculum Development,
(9)TeachingEnglish as a Second Language, and(10) Professional Research.
Master of Philosophy in Education (51 Credit Hours) Iqra University, Karachi, Pakistan 2008- 2011
Completed Courses: (1) Assessment of Learning Competency,(2) Readings in Education, (3)ICT in Education,(4) Introduction to Educational Research Methods, (5)Inclusive Education, (6)Sociology of Education, (7)Economics of Education,(8) Quantitative Research Methods,(9) Education in Pakistan,(10) Philosophical Approaches, (11)Educational Leadership and Management,(12) Advanced Educational Psychology, (13)Curriculum Development,(14) Qualitative Research Methods, (15) Research Proposal, and (16)Thesis.
Master of English Literature ( Total 60 Credit Hours with 18 Credit Hours in History) Jinnah University, Karachi, Pakistan 2004 - 2005
Completed Courses:(1) Drama - 1, (2) Drama - 11, (3 ) Poetry - 1, (4) Potery- 11, (5) Literature and Society - 1,( 6) Literature and Society- 11,(7) Fiction - 1, (8 ) Fiction- 11, (9) History of English Literature - 1, (10) History of English Literature - 11,
(11) Literary Criticism History and Theory - 1,(12) Literary Criticism History and Theory- 11,(13) Modern Literature - 1, (14) Modern Literature - 11, (15) American Literature -1, (16) American Literature- 11,(17 ) Practical Criticism History and Theory - 1, (18) Practical Criticism History and Theory - 11,(19) Poetry- 1, (20) Poetry- 11.
Bachelor of Science ( 60 Credit Hours) Karachi University, Karachi, Pakistan 1987 - 1989
CompletedCourses:English,PakistanStudies,Urdu,Chemistry1,Chemistry11,Zoology1,
Zoology11, Botany1,Botany11.
HONORS&AWARDS
Online Teaching Certification, Lone Star Colleg May 02,2017
Certification of Outstanding Service, Lone Star College April 29,2016
Adjunct Certification Program, Lone Star College May31, 2016
Capacity Building Seminar “Training of Teachers Program”,
Aligarh Institute of Technology SSUET September 16,2010
Educational Leadership and Motivation,
Aligarh Institute of Technology SSUET April 09,2010
Office Automation,Aligarh Institute of Technology SSUET August 14,2009
Opening New Vistas 23rd International ELT Conference,
British Council November 07,2007
English and Empowerment in the Developing World,
Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan June 10,2007
Practice and Total Quality Management,
Aligarh Institute of Technology April 12,2007
King Lear and Hamlet Presentation, Jinnah University May 28,2004
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Lone Star College Cyfair Houston Texas August, 2014 - present
Adjunct Instructor of English: Working as an Adjunct Faculty at CyFair College(Cypress Center), utilizing active instructional strategies and resource material to emphasize individual learning capabilities.
Key Achievements:
Teaching English Composition 1(1301),English Composition 11(1302).Taught NCBO for Reading OR Writing,American Lit Civil War Present, Int Reading & Writing 11.
Organize writing tests, assignments, class activities and group discussions to improve student’s performance and learning with and beyond the textbook.
Evaluated and revised lesson plan and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
Enhance student learning by optimizing wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.
Give one – on – one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on the entire class.
Attend workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging activities.
Emphasis on effective and ethical rhetorical inquiry, including primary and secondary research methods; critical reading of verbal, visual, and multimedia texts; systematic evaluation, synthesis, and documentation of information sources; and critical thinking about evidence and conclusions.
Aligarh Institute of Technology Karachi, (SSUET) Pakistan December, 2006 – October, 2013
English Lecturer : enhanced class room productivity and created a favorable learning environment for each of the student .
Key Achievements:
Observed student performance, providing extra help to children’s assignments and reinforce learning concepts
Improved academic and cognitive performance by working effectively with all content areas of teaching
Taught English,Technical English, Business Communication, Technical Report Writing and Communication Skill to under graduate students.
Indus University, Karachi, Pakistan January, 2006 – December, 2012
Visiting Asistant Professor of English: Utilized diverse instructional methods and resource materials to emphasize individual learning capabilities.
Key Achievements:
Used effective strategies to engage students in their learning
Taught English, Business Communication, Communication Skill, Technical Report Writing to graduate students .
Suria Girls College, Karachi, Pakistan January, 2006 – December, 2006
English Lecturer: Worked as an English faculty.
Key Achievement:
Taught English, Poetry, Drama, and society to under graduate students.
Designed a course plan according to the annual examination system.
Organized the seminars and workshop for better interaction between student and student.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Microsoft Program,Communication Skills,Time Management,Team Work,commitment to academic excellence and Strategic Planning .
Research Experience
Graduate Student Researcher
University of Houston
Department of Education August 2019 – Dec 2019
Advisor:Dr Barba Patton.
Topic:The textbook is the crucial tool of learning for college students.
Department of Education January 2019 – May 2019
Advisor:Dr.Hsin – Hui GraceLin
Topic:The importance of cognitive development in middle childhood.
Department of Education
Advisor:Dr.Paul Carlson January 2019 – May 2019
Topic:The role of individual in the society .
Department of ESL
Advisor:Dr.Lipping Wei August 2018 - Dec 2018
Topic:The impact of effective reading on English Language Learners.
Department of ESL
Advisor:Dr. Lynda Cavazos August 2018 – Dec 2018
Topic:The role of an adjunct in the real life .
Graduate Student Researcher
Iqra University
Department of Education
Advisor:Dr.Ismail Saad August 2009 – April 2011
Topic:Teachers’dissatisfaction about English Language Teaching in private English schools.
Graduate Student Researcher
Jinnah University for Women
Department of English
Advisor:Dr.Moona Kidwai 2004 – 2005
Topic:King Lear & Hamlet
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Karachi
Department of Chemistry
Advisor: Dr .Matten 1987 – 1989
Topic:GreenHouse Effect
High School Researcher
Department of Chemistry
Advisor:Dr.Rabia 1984 – 1985
Topic:Solar Water Heater
Publications
Bertrand Russell 20th Century, Researchers Analysis about English Language Teaching in Pakistan, Education can change the destiny of Pakistan, Food and our Weight and Air Pollution.
Many Poems are written: Bagair Parchi Kay, Life, Examination Paper, Mirror, Zindaghi ka safar( Real life journey), and Nisar Fatima in America.
REFERENCES
Prof.Leslie Morgan
Lone Star College Cypress Center
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Prof.John Telles
Lone Star College, Cypress Center
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Prof.Daniel Schramm
Lone Star College, Cypress Center
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