Ayesha Umar
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SKILLS
Lesson planning- Curriculum development- Teacher Parent communication- Interactive method of teaching- Classroom management- Student-centered teaching-increased engagement and motivation- Excellent management skills-Critical thinking skills-Exceptional knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite-Effective written and verbal communication skills. Computer skills-Computer hardware and software knowledge (MS Office, MS WORD, MS POWERPOINT, MS EXCEL (2019) AND 365- Excellent Oral Communication-Friendly, approachable and able to effectively communicate with clients and staff-Problem Solving –Analytical ability- good team worker and excellent team builder- Delivered results without losing efficiency – Fast Learner. Employment:
Mentor and Career Guide for STEM Program. Ornaments of Grace and Virtue.
(2022-2023)
Madrassa tul Bannat. (September-2022).
Teaching Assistant SOSC 2342 at York University (Sept 2017- April 2018). Supply Teacher at Makki Masjid Learning Centre. (Jan-2016-April 2016). Assistant to Manager. Worldwide Stones. (June-2014- August 2014). Scorer EQAO Literacy Exams (2013- present).
Homeroom teacher. Al-Iman School. Brampton. (2010-2012). Contract Faculty (2006-2007). University of Education. Lahore, Pakistan. Education and Training:
Scratch Jr. (2022).
Data Visualization. Harvard University. (2022). Introduction to Bioeconomy. University of Padova. (2022).
Bioeconomy: How Renewable Resources Can Help the Future of Our Planet. University of York
and BioYorkshire. (2022).
Appeal Course on Digitalization. (2021).
2020 UNCTAD Summer School: From the Transformation of Economics to Economic Transformation: Pathways to a Better Future, (August 15 to August 23, 2020). M.A. Development Studies. York University. Toronto, Canada. (2016-18). B.A. (Hons). York University. Toronto, Canada. (2014-2016). M.A. (Elementary) Education. (2003-05). University of the Punjab. Lahore, Pakistan. Islamic Teacher Education Program. (January-December 2011). University of Toronto. Toronto,
Canada.
ESL Part (1). (2014). York University. Toronto, Canada. Professional Affiliation:
Ontario College of Teachers. (2011-present).
Achievements:
Chief Minister: Award for Academic Excellence (Institute of Education and Research. Punjab University. Lahore).
Grant for Paper Presentation by The Society for Social Studies of Science for EASST/4S Prague (Praha) 2020.
Journal Articles:
Umar, Ayesha, Going Green: Why Biofuels are for Pakistan? (July 19, 2024) at Journal of
Development of Science and Technology. https://online.1stflip.com/dzsc/3ph4/ Ayesha Umar: Assessing Social Inclusion Through Transgender Legal Reforms in Pakistan.
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4653055 and https://classic.iclrs.org/index.php?pageId=3&linkId=161&contentId=459& blurbId=110175
and
https://islamiclaw.blog/2019/08/23/islamic-law-law-of-the-muslim-world-ejournal-august- 23/
Opinion Piece:
Hindu Nationalism and Kashmir: Modi Inspired by Hitler. https://www.globalvillagespace.com/hindu-nationalism-and-kashmir-modi-inspired-by-hit ler/
Blogs:
When loss Rears its Head, we will Unite.
https://www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/volunteer-blog/49089/when-loss-rears-its-head- we-will-unite/
Book Reviews:
Before the Neoliberal Turn: The Rise of Energy Finance and the Limits to US Foreign Economic Policy by Simone Selva
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/lsereviewofbooks/2019/03/26/book-review-before-the-neoliberal-t urn-the-rise-of-energy-finance-and-the-limits-to-us-foreign-economic-policy-by-simone-s elva/
Money Power and Financial Capital in Emerging Markets: Facing the Liquidity Tsunami by Ilias Alami. http://www.economicissues.org.uk/Vol25.html Living Well At Other’s Expense: The Hidden Costs Of Western Prosperity by Stephen Lessenich.
https://direct.mit.edu/glep/article/21/3/196/106747/Living-Well-at-Others-Expense-The-H idden-Costs-of
Service and Community Involvement:
2017-18
Co-President & Treasurer, Development Studies Graduate Student Association
(DVST GSA),
York University, Toronto.
Graduate Student Representative (voting) for SOSC Council (September 2017- April 2018).
Graduate Student Representative, DVST for Ontario Council for International Cooperation
(2017-18).
Council Representative at YUGSA, DVST GSA, York University, Toronto. Canada. Volunteer at Clarke Blvd. Public School. Brampton, Canada. Volunteer at Greenpeace Toronto Local Group (May 2017-present). Content Developer of Biodiversity Workshop for Green Speakers Series. Green Peace Toronto.
Volunteer at High Park Nature Centre (July 2017-July 2017). Volunteer/Principle Investigator for Creating Zero Food Waste at Community Environment
Alliance (July 2017).
2015
Student Referee for Tenure and Promotion Committee, York University. Toronto. Invited Talks and Academic Presentations:
Invited Speaker (Oct-Nov,2017) AkhuwatFIRST, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Title of the Talk: “Going Green Pakistan: Are Biofuels for Pakistan?” Biomedical Rentiership in Pakistan. Abstract accepted for Binocular, 2020. (Conference cancelled due to COVID-19).
Revolving Door: Pure Science or Biomedical Rentiership in Pakistan. Society for the Social
Studies of Science (Virtual Meeting) August 18-21, 2020. Conferences and Workshops:
Co-Organizer and poster designer of Annual DVST Colloquium, York University, Toronto.
2017-18
Co-Organized: Annual DVST Colloquium, York University, Toronto. 2016-17. Co-Organized: Student Orientation, York University, Toronto. 2017 Organized:
Workshop on conservation and Origami with Region of Peel for Grade 3 and 4. Organized: Field trip to Heartland Conservation Area for Grade 3 and 4 students of Islamic
Private Board of Ontario. (June 2012).
Organized: Workshop on Origami and conservation for Grade 5 and 6 of Islamic Private Board of Ontario. (January 2011).
Attendee: Professional Development Sessions for Educators. The Prince Alwaleed- Bin- Talal.
Center for Muslim- Christian Understanding, Georgetown University. (OISE). Licenses and Certification:
Introduction to Sustainable Investing. Candriam Academy The Circular Economy. Candriam Academy
Tri-Council Policy Statement: Ethical Conduct for Research Involving Humans Course on
Research Ethics (TCPS 2: CORE). Interagency Advisory Panel on Research Ethics Workplace
Hazardous Materials Information Systems
G-Class Driver's License. Ontario Ministry of Transportation Languages:
Urdu (native proficiency)
English (Excellent proficiency)
Punjabi (native proficiency)
Hindi (native proficiency)