MUHAMMAD RIZWAN BUTT
ADDRESS:
New Pasrur City Housing Colony, Daska Road, Opposite to The Knowledge School Pasrur, Tehsil Pasrur, District Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan MobileNo. +923********* E-Mail ************@*****.****.*** D.O.B. 04/12/1988 ACADEMIC EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
I. UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB
Bachelor of Education (B. Ed), 2014
II. AIOU, ISLAMABAD
Diploma (TEFL) Teaching of English as a Foreign Language, 2012 III. UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB
M.A English (Language & Literature), 2007-2009
IV. UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB
Bachelor of Arts (B.A), 2005-2007
V. BISE Gujranwala
Faculty of Arts (F.A), 2003-2005
VI. BISE Gujranwala
Matric, 2001-2003
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Highly capable professional English teacher with a focus on student learning and engagement. Experienced teacher and facilitator with 11 years of service in the secondary and postsecondary academic setting. Dedicated to teaching students the principles of school and college-level writing, literature analysis, and close reading. Exceptional knowledge of delivering instruction with technology and empowering students to use valuable resources. Excellent understanding of curriculum development and assessment methods based on research and practice. SKILLS
• Excellent ability to facilitate and teach difficult concepts to students, including breaking down topics, re-teaching, and checking for understanding.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills when delivering lectures to students and communicating with staff or other members of the school and college.
• Ability to foster beneficial and supportive relationships with students and other faculty members.
• Motivated to work independently, achieve my personal best, publish valuable research, and be a contributing member of the educational community.
• Strength to persist despite obstacles, such as lack of resources, a limited amount of class time, and other challenges in the classroom. WORK EXPERIENCE
ESL Teacher at Superior College Pasrur
August 2011 – March 2015
• Develop a scope and sequence of learning activities using college course objectives, curriculum standards, and student learning goals.
• Evaluate student work, such as literary writing and analysis tasks, by using teacher-developed rubrics and holistic practices.
• Conducted lectures each day for undergraduate and graduate-level courses on a variety of topics related to English literature or language.
• Coached students in developing solid prose when writing literary analysis papers by going over drafts and suggesting revisions and edits.
• Led a committee to create a student writing center to assist students struggling with the basics of academic writing. ESL Teacher at Govt. High School Ban Bajwa
March 2015 – Present
Track record of consistently improving the standard of second language acquisition among secondary school students through effective implementation of modern research based education impartment methods. Fully up to date with latest research in effective teaching strategies applicable to ESL.
Effective skills in 21st century technology classroom integration.
Expert in beneficial instruction of the four language skills RWSL.
Proficient in objective driven lesson planning and execution.
Develop effective lesson plans for ESL classrooms
Incorporate technology in daily lessons
Initiate supportive learning activities for ESL students that aim at advancing their newly acquired L2 skills.
Assisted the ESL teacher in lesson planning and implementation
Facilitated the teaching process by ensuring availability of AV aids and communication of task and assignment instructions HOBBIES AND INTERESTS
After my teaching day has ended, I spend much of my free time working on writing and publishing my original poetry. When each poem has been completed, I share it with the community. In the university, I sponsor several poetry activities as a volunteer. I have organized a poetry night event that is held once a month in one of the dining halls for poetry reading and discussion. SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Elevated the language proficiency levels by 65% in the secondary learner’s class through leverage of modern, research based teaching techniques.
Identified a case of speech disorder and recommended timely speech therapy. SPECIAL SKILLS
WordPerfect
Short story writing
Microsoft Office Suite
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Improved spoken and written English of more than 5000 students till date
Reduced the number of college and school failures in English as a subject by 80% within 11 years
Resolved communication issues of English Second Language speakers
Coordinated effectively between students, families, and staff ADDITIONAL
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Creative thinker with great attention to detail
Able to maintain emotional control under stressful situations