Aspiring Educator with Diverse Teaching Experience

LUBNA AZRAM

Email: ***********@*****.***, *** Riverview Drive Apt 32, Columbus, Ohio. 43202

Mobile: 380-***-****

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

Virtual University, Pakistan

Diploma in Education

June 2024-Aug 2025

Allama Iqbal Open University

Program: Bachelor’s in education

2013

Punjab University

Program: Bachelor’s in Arts

2011

WORKING EXPERIENCE

Lead Teacher at South Scioto Performance Academy

Columbus, Ohio, USA

Nov’24 to Present

Managing a Kindergarten class by implementing individualized and small-group instruction tailored to meet the Ohio Learning Standards and the diverse needs of students requiring intervention.

Designing specialized pedagogical strategies to support differentiated learning, ensuring accessibility for students at varied academic, developmental, and behavioral levels.

Introducing targeted remedial interventions to address learning gaps and promote equitable academic progress, fostering inclusion and reducing disparities among students.

Collaborating with parents and caregivers to create a supportive and cohesive learning environment, facilitating ongoing communication and shared strategies for the student’s holistic development. Lead Teacher at Sprout Early Childhood Education Center Columbus, Ohio, USA

Dec’22 to Aug’24

Facilitated targeted intervention sessions for a class of approximately 16 Pre-K students, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that supports developmental and academic growth.

Maintained consistent collaboration with parents and caregivers to align home and school strategies, fostering holistic development and improved student outcomes.

Monitored individual student performance through data-driven assessments and developed personalized intervention plans to address specific academic and developmental needs.

Contributed to organizational improvement initiatives, focusing on resource optimization, teacher training in intervention methods, enhanced family engagement, and implementing inclusive, age-appropriate curricula.

Designed and executed tailored lesson plans that incorporated engaging, multi-sensory activities to meet the diverse needs of students requiring intervention.

Co-Facilitator at The Kiran Foundation

DCTO School, Lyari, Pakistan

Oct’21 to June’22

Taught Urdu language and Social Studies to grade 7 students

Undertook daily and day-long observation of students to profile their performance and behavior to design individualized plan for improved student delivery

Designed and executed co-curricular activities to facilitate in-class and outside the class student learning

Kept regular contact with parents to ensure their engagement and support for their children’s education achievement

Introduced innovative pedagogical activities to inculcate innovation and independent thinking among students Pre-K Teacher at Inspire Academy

Bradford, UK

Dec’17 to June’19

Implemented the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, conducting ongoing assessments to track children's developmental milestones and personalize learning experiences.

Developed hands-on learning activities and sensory play experiences to foster cognitive, social, and physical development in children aged 3-5, promoting curiosity and creativity.

Utilized positive reinforcement techniques and social-emotional learning strategies to encourage positive behavior and peer interaction, cultivating a respectful and caring classroom environment.

Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by adhering to health and safety protocols, identifying potential risks, and promoting children's emotional well-being through attentive care and guidance LUBNA AZRAM

Email: ***********@*****.***, 688 Riverview Drive Apt 32, Columbus, Ohio. 43202 Mobile: 380-***-****

School Principal at The Citizens Foundation (TCF)

ST 14 School, Hawks Bay, Pakistan

May’16 to Sept’17

Managed a single unit primary school with 10 subordinates and 150 students in an underserved area of Hawks Bay

Supervised daily school activities covering academics, administration, finance and logistics

Conducted teachers' regular observations and provided timely feedback to ensure continuous quality lesson delivery in the class

Undertook community engagement to build supportive network for the school and the students

Improved Average Percentage Result (APR) by 40 percent in a span of almost one year during my tenure

Achieved all the set targets for School Improvement Plan in 2016-17 Secondary School Teacher at The Citizens Foundation (TCF) Cowasjee Campus, Kemari, Pakistan

Aug’15 to May’16

Taught Social Studies to grade 6 &7 and Urdu to Matric students through student-centered and participatory class activities

Prepared and delivered lessons to classes considering students ‘different abilities for collective learning and inclusivity

Prepared students for external examination in which the result class average was 73 percent

Developed students' creative & critical thinking, confidence, communication skills and conceptual knowledge Non-Formal Basic Education Administrator

Punjab Education Department, Government of Punjab, Pakistan Aug’9 to May’13

Single-handedly set up a home-based and government supported multi-grade school in a small village of Jherain, Rawalpindi District

Enrolled village children of varied ages and gauged their academic level for suitable educational interventions

Performed active community mobilization and engagement to encourage parental support for student enrolment

Introduced accelerated programs and bridged students’ academic gap for their quick transition to mainstream education system

Liaised with the government officials for continuous monitoring and regular program evaluation

Enabled almost 60 students to transition into mainstream education system RESEARCH

Conducted a field study on the mathematical identity of immigrant students (age 9 – 13) in Columbus, Ohio, US, 2023 (the study under submission to an academic journal)

A mixed-method approach to study student anxiety vis a viz teacher authority in public and private schools in Pakistan. The study is under progress with the Youth Center for Research CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

Hidayat, A., Abdulrahman, T., Qazi, M. Z. U. H., Abdi, K., Yin, C-H., Nurmalia, N., & Azram, L. (2025, April). Intersecting Identities: Exploring Mathematics Through the Digital Stories of Muslim Immigrant Girls. Poster presented at 2025 Annual Meeting of American Educational Research Association (AERA), Denver, Colorado, USA.

Yin, C.H., Abdi, K., Hidayat, A., Abdulrahman, T., Qazi, M. Z. U. H., Nurmalia, & Azram, L. (February, 2025). Re-imagining Mathematics Education: Empowering Transnational Muslim Girls through Digital Storytelling and Intersecting Identity. Paper. The National Council for Teachers of English Assembly for Research (NCTEAR) 2024 Conference, Columbus, OH.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Received Best Teacher Award for120 students’ stellar performance during board exams in 2015-16

Five Star Award for achieving pre-set targets of Average Percentage Report, School Improvement Plan, Student Strength Report and School Management Audit

TRAININGS & CERTIFICATIONS

CDA Prep courses 1 to 7

Ohio overview of Child Development

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