INSIYA ALI ASGHAR
Houston,U.S.A.
Summary
Strategic Director specializing in production planning and coordination. Expertise in script selection, writing, and directing support. Experienced in managing records, plans, and teams in fast-paced environments. Committed to enhancing employee engagement and performance through targeted training and morale-building initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
The Academy of Young Scholars
Houston, U.S.A.
01.2026 - Current
- Managed budgets and resources for multiple educational projects, ensuring alignment with program objectives.
- Created detailed project plans outlining timelines, goals, budgets, and staffing needs to facilitate successful project execution.
- Supervised staff, coordinated schedules, managed parent communication and conferences, and planned educational programs to enhance student engagement.
- Coach teachers in their professional growth.
- Managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with state childcare regulations.
- Managed admissions processes and student enrollments efficiently.
- Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
- Monitored compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Associate Director
The Academy of Young Scholars
Houston, TX
04.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted senior leadership team in developing long-term strategic plans for the organization.
- Oversaw day-to-day operations, managing personnel, and developing and implementing programs to align with organizational goals.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies, mitigating risks to the organization.
- Mentored staff in best practices and professional development, enhancing team skills and capabilities.
- Managed inventory and resources to ensure availability and cost-effectiveness.
- Managed students and taught ratio daily as per state childcare regulation laws
Headmistress
Shahwilayat Public School
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Cultivated positive learning environment, resulting in increased student engagement and improved school operations.
- Facilitated communication with parents and community, strengthening partnerships and enhancing student involvement.
- Provided professional development opportunities for teachers, strengthening instructional strategies.
- Oversaw staff recruitment and training programs to build a skilled team.
- Managed new admissions processes to ensure smooth enrollment experiences.
- Systematically observed children to assess needs and tailor support.
- Taught courteous behaviors and conflict resolution skills to promote a respectful atmosphere.
- Monitored safety protocols and conducted emergency preparedness training, ensuring a secure environment for students and staff.
Section Head (Pre-Primary)
Falconhouse Grammar School
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Managed curriculum for preprimary section across 11 campuses, ensuring alignment with educational standards.
- Oversaw faculty performance evaluations and developed professional development programs to enhance teaching effectiveness.
- Conducted regular evaluations of curriculum and class schedules to ensure compliance.
- Shared evaluation reports with managing directors and CEO; discussed strategies for student improvement.
- Planned diverse student celebration activities encouraging parental engagement.
- Designed students' course books utilizing various resource platforms.
- Coordinated with printing vendors for production of suggested course materials.
- Facilitated inter-departmental meetings to strengthen communication and collaboration among staff.
Montessori Teachers Trainer
Falcon Academy of Montessori Teachers Training
Karachi, Sindh
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Designed training programs that equipped aspiring Montessori teachers with essential skills and knowledge.
- Facilitated interactive workshops that enhanced understanding of Montessori teaching methods among participants.
- Instructed teachers on how to use Montessori materials such as puzzles and manipulatives.
- Mentored new trainers on instructional techniques, fostering their professional growth and effectiveness.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with Montessori principles.
- Facilitated individual and group activities to promote learning.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to maintain a positive atmosphere.
- Used Montessori philosophy, curriculum and techniques to develop full potential and treated each adult with dignity and respect.
- Evaluated modes of training delivery to optimize training effectiveness, training costs or environmental impacts.
- Evaluate performance and prepare results after completion of the program.
- Provide teacher opportunity to have internships in preprimary schools.
Center Director
Dr.Sofia Daycare and Learning Center
Karachi, Pakistan
05.2022 - 03.2023
- Supervised staff to ensure high-quality care and educational support.
- Managed daily operations of daycare and learning center environment.
- Coordinated communication among parents, staff, and community partners to foster collaboration and support.
- Organized training sessions that enhanced staff skills and knowledge, contributing to improved care and education.
- Facilitated meetings to identify program improvements and develop strategies for child development.
- Monitored safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for children.
- Planned special events such as seminars, workshops and conferences held at the center.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.
Montessori Teacher
Falconhouse Grammar School
Karachi, Pakistan
04.2010 - 04.2022
- Designed engaging lesson plans aligned with Montessori principles.
- Facilitated hands-on learning activities to enhance student independence.
- Observed and assessed student progress to tailor educational approaches.
- Collaborated with parents to create supportive learning environments at home.
- Maintained a prepared and organized classroom environment for exploration.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions.
- Guided students in developing social skills and emotional intelligence.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching practices.
- Used Montessori philosophy, curriculum and techniques to develop student's full potential and treated each child with dignity and respect.
- Delivered Montessori lessons with aim of promoting coordination, concentration, independence and order in safe and positive learning environment.
- Prepared environment where furnishings and materials corresponded to class needs and paid careful attention to maintaining clean, orderly and attractive Montessori learning area.
- Maintained detailed records of student progress to inform personalized educational strategies.
- Used various assessment tools to evaluate each student's capabilities.
- Participated in staff meetings to exchange ideas about instructional strategies and best practices.
- Adapted lesson plans for special needs students using appropriate modification techniques.
- Introduced audio and visual tools and technology to facilitate learning and delivered individualized instruction to each student by promoting interactive learning.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current with new techniques related to teaching methods.
- Read engaging stories to children and facilitated painting, drawing, and crafts activities.
- Organized creative activities that fostered children's physical, emotional, and social development.
- Collaborated with administrators and team members to develop curriculum and assessment strategies.
Education
CDA Certification Course -
CDA Council
Houston11-2025
Directors Credential -
Texas Association For Education of Young Children
07-2025
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) -
Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad, Pakistan06-2025
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management -
NED Academy
Pakistan01-2024
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan06-2019
Diploma in Montessori Teachers Training -
Falconhouse Academy
Pakistan01-2009
Diploma in Professional Life Coaching -
Skills Enchancement Academy UK Ltd
UKSkills
- Curriculum development
- Program planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Classroom management
- Child development
- Educational growth
- Staff training
- Staff evaluations
- Performance management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Operational oversight
- Vendor management
- Visionary leadership
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Creativity and innovation
- Leadership skills
- Employee development
- Parent communication
- Program administration
References
Can be provided upon request.
Training Courses Certifications
Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System, Clock-in Trainings, 38, 2025-2026, Currently Pursuing: Child Development Association (CDA) Course, Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity (Harris County), Early Childhood Learning Centre, AGA Khan, Early Childhood Education, Teachers Development Centre, Role of Emotion in Learning, Tiflee Education, Training on Google Classroom, Excellence Online, Workshop on Proud to be a Mother, Early Years Learning Association, Thinking Maps/Social Emotional Development, Early Years Learning Association, Oxford Reading Tee, Oxford University Press, Core Skills for Teacher & Safer Internet Day, British Council, Language Learning, British Council, Various Courses, MM Publications, The Neuroscience of Leadership, TECPDS, ITSN Certified Coaching Session, TECPDS, Strategies for Challenging Behaviors, TECPDS, Hosting Family Events - Language & Literacy or STEM, TECPDS, Developing Resilience Skill in Young Children, TECPDS, Developing Curriculum through Long Term Investigation, Early Reach Quarterly Training
Timeline
Director
The Academy of Young Scholars
01.2026 - Current
Associate Director
The Academy of Young Scholars
04.2025 - 12.2025
Section Head (Pre-Primary)
Falconhouse Grammar School
04.2024 - 12.2024
Headmistress
Shahwilayat Public School
01.2024 - 01.2025
Montessori Teachers Trainer
Falcon Academy of Montessori Teachers Training
04.2023 - 03.2024
Center Director
Dr.Sofia Daycare and Learning Center
05.2022 - 03.2023
Montessori Teacher
Falconhouse Grammar School
04.2010 - 04.2022
CDA Certification Course -
CDA Council
Directors Credential -
Texas Association For Education of Young Children
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) -
Allama Iqbal Open University
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management -
NED Academy
Bachelor of Arts -
University of Karachi
Diploma in Montessori Teachers Training -
Falconhouse Academy
Diploma in Professional Life Coaching -
Skills Enchancement Academy UK Ltd