FARAH TABASSUM
Fond du Lac
Summary
A dedicated teaching professional with 20 years of experience in the University of Wisconsin System and private colleges. Adept at teaching hybrid and online courses as well as lecture-based courses Assistant professor with a passion for education and a commitment to academic excellence. Proficient in curriculum development, classroom instruction, and student mentorship. Skilled in fostering an engaging learning environment and conducting impactful research. Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and the success of students.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Lecturer
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Sheboygan
09.2010 - 05.2024
- Created comprehensive course materials, including syllabi, lectures, and assessments for diverse learning styles.
- Compiled workbook to enhance learning resources and support student comprehension.
- Facilitated discussion forums to encourage student engagement with course topics.
- Maintained regular office hours to offer academic support and career guidance.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment, promoting respect and collaboration among students.
- Taught Economics and Statistics courses, enhancing student understanding and participation.
Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Delivered lectures on Macroeconomics and Microeconomics, fostering critical thinking about economic issues.
- Facilitated discussion forums among students on topics related to course material.
- Explained concepts through variety of methods, utilizing visual aids and analogies for key material.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting respect, collaboration, and engagement among students.
- Promoted excitement among students in classroom through delivery of interesting topics.
Instructor
Huaqiao University
Quanzhou
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Course Taught: Logistics Management
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
Lecturer
University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley
Menasha
09.2007 - 05.2015
- Pioneered accelerated hybrid courses in Microeconomics and Statistics for Business & Economics.
- Instructed courses in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Intro to Economics, and Statistics.
- Designed engaging materials and assessments to enhance student participation.
- Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback for academic growth.
- Maintained regular office hours for academic assistance and career guidance.
- Cultivated a collaborative classroom environment promoting respect and engagement.
- Applied innovative instructional techniques to meet student learning objectives.
Lecturer
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
Platteville
09.2011 - 01.2012
- Courses Taught: Economics, Statistics (Online and in person)
- Developed comprehensive course materials, including syllabi, lectures, and assessments, tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Facilitated discussion forums among students on topics related to course material.
- Explained concepts through variety of methods, utilizing visual aids and analogies for key material.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive classroom environment, promoting respect, collaboration, and engagement among students.
- Promoted excitement among students in classroom through delivery of interesting topics.
Lecturer
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Marshfield
09.2009 - 12.2009
- Company Overview: formerly UW-Marshfield
- Developed and successfully taught Macroeconomics as an accelerated-hybrid course
- Formerly UW-Marshfield
Adjunct Faculty
Marian University
Fond du Lac
09.2002 - 05.2006
- Company Overview: Formerly College
- Courses Taught: Microeconomics and Statistics
- Formerly College
Lecturer
Lakeland College
Sheboygan
09.2003 - 12.2005
- Worked as an adjunct faculty member, teaching 'Probability and Statistics' and 'Visual Basics.Net' courses
Adjunct Faculty
Ripon College
Ripon
01.2005 - 05.2005
- Courses Taught: Economics and Business Forecasting
Customer Service Associate
Thayer Publishing
Mankato
08.1996 - 12.1996
- Received and processed orders from customers
- Filed customer complaints
- Handled customer-related data
- Performed credit checks
- Wrote monthly reports
Graduate Assistant/Project Coordinator
Minnesota State University
Mankato
09.1993 - 05.1994
- Coordinated seminars and workshops on issues relating to local businesses
- Organized a film series on various socio-economic issues
- Prepared and distributed information-bulletins for faculty
Research Assistant
Minnesota State University
Mankato
09.1992 - 05.1994
- Worked on a major research project with the graduate faculty
- Corresponded with the project coordinators and assisted them in SPSSx based data processing and analysis
- Coordinated and monitored such research activities as coding the returned questionnaires, entering and tabulating research data using Lotus 1-2-3
- Also, helped the faculty members in preparing and conducting exams
Graduate Assistant
Minnesota State University
Mankato
09.1992 - 05.1993
- Assisted graduate faculty
- Conducted research on 'Investment Opportunities for Multinational Corporations in Eastern Europe'
- Applied financial and forecasting tools to identify potential investment zones for Multinational Corporations
- Taught International Business 101 upon professor’s request
Education
DBA Program - Business
Edgewood College
Madison, WI12-2027
MBA - Statistics/Econometrics
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MNSkills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Canvas Learning Management System
- D2L (Desire2Learn)
- SPSS-X programming
- Networking essentials
- C programming
Additional Information
Worked alongside various religious groups to promote better understanding of different cultural/religious practices, Helping refugees, Recipient of Minnesota in-state scholarship, Organized fashion shows and cultural evenings for International Student Association, Two years of volunteer experience with Head Start Program, Assisted River Hills Mall (Mankato, MN) management in planning a three-day workshop for local businesses
References
Available upon request
Academic Activities
- CATL Advanced Training
- Pivotal Pedagogies course on Canvas
- Prepared a workbook for an introductory economics course
- Underwent an extensive UW-Madison training program to develop accelerated hybrid courses
- Successfully developed and taught three hybrid courses: Micro/Macroeconomics, and Statistics via the D2L platform
- Participated in academic conferences
Timeline
Instructor
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
09.2021 - 01.2022
Instructor
Huaqiao University
06.2018 - 07.2018
Lecturer
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
09.2011 - 01.2012
Lecturer
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
09.2010 - 05.2024
Lecturer
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
09.2009 - 12.2009
Lecturer
University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley
09.2007 - 05.2015
Adjunct Faculty
Ripon College
01.2005 - 05.2005
Lecturer
Lakeland College
09.2003 - 12.2005
Adjunct Faculty
Marian University
09.2002 - 05.2006
Customer Service Associate
Thayer Publishing
08.1996 - 12.1996
Graduate Assistant/Project Coordinator
Minnesota State University
09.1993 - 05.1994
Research Assistant
Minnesota State University
09.1992 - 05.1994
Graduate Assistant
Minnesota State University
09.1992 - 05.1993
DBA Program - Business
Edgewood College
MBA - Statistics/Econometrics
Minnesota State University
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