English Language Teacher Full time
Resume:
Iram Nazir
Ibsens gate ***A,**** Bergen, Norway
Contact: +47 93962254
Email: **********@*****.***
Profile Summary
Over 14 years of English language teaching experience in secondary and university settings, with a CELTA certification. I have a track record of enhancing students' language competency through creative teaching strategies, and I specialise in student-centred learning. Lesson planning, curriculum development, and utilising technology to improve language acquisition are among my areas of competence. I am dedicated to developing dynamic, inclusive classrooms that meet a variety of learning needs, and I have strong cross-cultural communication skills as well as proficiency in English. I'm committed to professional growth and am enthusiastic about assisting students in achieving academic success and developing practical language skills.
Work Experience
1. Nov 2024-present Examination Invigilator
VICTVS Global,UK
2. Feb 2023-Feb 2025 English Language Teacher (Part-time) Ruysschaert Language Academy, Gent (Belgium)
3. Sep 2019-Dec 2020 Lecturer in English
University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
• Improved student pass rates in Functional English and Business Communication by 15% through interactive and communicative teaching methods.
• Mentored final-year students in developing effective business communication strategies, resulting in enhanced presentation and negotiation skills.
• Designed and delivered courses that integrated real-world business scenarios, improving practical language application.
4. Nov 2012-Aug 2019 Lecturer in English
Punjab College of Commerce, Lahore, Pakistan
• Increased the average academic performance in English by 25% through the use of multimedia tools and student-centred learning activities.
• Successfully coordinated the English curriculum for over 200 students, streamlining assessment processes and aligning them with national standards.
• Organized inter-departmental English competitions (debates, elocution) that enhanced students' public speaking skills and confidence.
• Organised welcome and farewell events, seminars, teacher training workshops and admission campaigns improving the admission rate to our campus by 20 % 5. May 2006-Oct 2012 English Subject Specialist
Garrison Academy for Girls, Lahore, Pakistan
• Enhanced student engagement by introducing project-based learning, resulting in a 30% improvement in language skills over the academic year.
• Developed and led professional development workshops for new teachers, significantly improving teaching quality and classroom management.
• Coordinated English language activities, including competitions, which saw a 40% increase in student participation.
• Prepared students for spelling bee and elocution competition leading to winning regional prizes
• 80% of my students scored an A in O-level English
• Worked as subject coordinator for middle school and received appreciation from the evaluation team
6. Aug 2010-Jan 2011 Visiting Lecturer in English
NUML, Lahore Campus, Pakistan
7. July 2018 Master Trainer-PGC Faculty Development Program PGC-Lahore Region
• Delivered training sessions to faculty members on modern teaching methodologies, significantly improving teaching quality
Educational Qualification
2024 CELTA (Certificate in
English Language
Teaching to Adults)
International House, Budapest,
Hungary
2021-2023 Master in Linguistics University of Bergen, Norway 2016-2018 M.Phil. Applied
Linguistics
University of Lahore, Pakistan Grade: A
2008 -2010 M.A. ELT NUML, Lahore, Pakistan Grade: A 2003-2005 M.A. English Literature Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
CGPA
3.47/4.00
2002-2003 B.Ed. Education College for Women,
Lahore, Pakistan
737/1100 1st
Division
1996-1998 B. A Garrison Post Graduate College
for Women, Lahore, Pakistan
1st Division
Summary of Skills
• Proficient in lesson planning and curriculum design tailored to student needs.
• Extensive experience with student assessment and feedback, leading to improved outcomes.
• Effective communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Expertise in using multimedia and digital tools for teaching, including MS Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, and MS Office.
• Knowledge of Python and R programming at a beginner level. Conferences
• Paper presentation “Cognate Facilitation Effect in Norwegian English Bilinguals” 7th Asian Junior Linguists Conference, 9-11 December 2022, International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan
• Paper presentation “Cognate Facilitation Effect in Norwegian English Bilinguals,” CogLing Days 2022-Language, Discourse and Cognition: Interdisciplinary Approaches, 8-9 December 2022, Tilburg University, Tilburg, Netherlands Publications
Abstract “Cognate Facilitation Effect in Norwegian English Bilinguals,” “Book of Abstracts” CogLing Days, Belgium Netherlands Cognitive Linguistics Association, p.22-23,
https://benecla.files.wordpress.com/2022/11/bookofabstracts_coglingdays2022-1.pdf
Research paper “Cognate Facilitation Effect in Norwegian English Bilinguals”,
“Proceedings of AJL7” as ICU Working Papers in Linguistics (ICUWPL24),13 September 2023, https://icu.repo.nii.ac.jp/records/2000011 Awards and Achievements
• Highest CGPA in M.Phil., M.A.ELT, M.A. English, B.A.
• 1st position and gold medal in intermediate
• 2nd position in school and scholarship from Lahore Board in matriculation
• Award of the best presenter of the Teaching Skills Workshop conducted at Punjab College.
All education from Pakistan is approved by HEC Pakistan and NOKUT in Norway. References Available Upon Request
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