Komal Bukhari
Carbondale
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished Graduate Assistant and Guest Lecturer at Beaconhouse National University and Lahore Grammar School, respectively. Excelled in mentoring students, enhancing creative writing and literary analysis skills. Proven track record in improving classroom engagement and student feedback mechanisms. Expert in poetry workshops and academic research, showcasing a blend of innovative teaching methods and effective communication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
08.2023 - Current
- Facilitated engaging discussions to enhance student understanding of complex concepts.
- Developed instructional materials tailored to diverse learning styles and needs.
- Assisted in evaluating student performance through assessments and feedback sessions.
- Coordinated group projects, promoting collaboration and critical thinking among students.
- Mentored undergraduate students, providing guidance on academic and career planning.
- Collaborated with faculty to align curriculum objectives with departmental goals.
- Checked assignments, proctored tests and provided grades according to university standards.
- Developed strong rapport with students through open communication channels, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
Graduate Assistant
Beaconhouse National University
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted professors in undergraduate creative writing and literature courses
- Provided feedback on student work, led discussions, and facilitated workshops
- Supported grading, lesson planning, and student engagement
Guest Lecturer / Workshop Leader
Lahore Grammar School
01.2018 - Current
- Conducted poetry workshops focusing on craft, structure, and revision techniques
- Guided students in developing their creative voices and analyzing poetic forms
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences and Liberal Studies
Beaconhouse National University
Lahore, Pakistan01.2021
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Creative Writing – Poetry
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-2026
Skills
- Original content creation
- Conducting poetry writing classes
- Academic Research
- Literary Analysis
- Student Mentorship
- Feedback
- Editing
- Proofreading
- Lesson Planning
- Classroom Engagement
- Public Speaking
- Lecture Delivery
- Course materials preparation
- Course materials development
Certification
Poetry in the woods workshop in saint loius
Languages
English
Professional
Urdu
Professional
Timeline
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Beaconhouse National University
01.2020 - Current
Guest Lecturer / Workshop Leader
Lahore Grammar School
01.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences and Liberal Studies
Beaconhouse National University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) - Creative Writing – Poetry
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Publications And Awards
- Poetry in the Woods Scholarship, 2024, Saint Louis, Unknown
- Poems published in Anthology A Mosaic of Musings