Masooma Siddiqui
Friendswood,TX
Summary
Performance-oriented independent contractor with proven attention to detail and experience. Accomplished professional offering great communication and customer service skills. Reliable and dedicated when working alone or as part of team. Hardworking professional experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Contractor
Self Employed Services
Friendswood, Texas
06.2009 - Current
- Delivered real-time, accurate oral translations and interpretations for clients of all ages in both Urdu and Punjabi in a wide range of settings including but not limited to: school, medical, legal
- Translated client documents between languages.
- Researched cultural differences related to language usage and provided contextual information in order to provide accurate translations that are well understood by clients.
- Adhered to ethical codes protecting information confidentiality.
- Collaborated with other care team members as needed (at schools, doctor's offices, etc)
Substitute Teacher
Pasadena ISD
Pasadena, TX
07.2009 - 05.2013
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
- Collaborated with regular teachers to ensure continuity of instruction.
Teacher
Darul Arqam School
Webster, TX
08.2008 - 04.2009
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Established positive relationships with parents (many who did not speak fluent English) to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
Instructional Designer
Agha Khan University
Karachi, Pakistan
01.2002 - 05.2002
- Developed and improved curricula, course formats, and lesson presentations for diverse topics to align with established learning objectives.
- Offered subject matter expertise on curriculum design, selection, and purchasing.
- Improved student learning by defining and articulating learning outcomes, analyzing performance metrics, and measurements.
Education
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX08-2002
Master of Science - Microbiology
University of Karachi
Karachi, Pakistan12-1987
Skills
- Live interpretations
- Detail-Oriented Accuracy
- Professional ethics understanding
- Cross-cultural communication
- Legal Document Preparation
- Reliable Deadline Adherence
- Quality assurance processes
Certification
High School Teaching Certification in Instructional Technology
Languages
English
Full Professional
Urdu
Native/ Bilingual
Punjabi
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Pasadena ISD
07.2009 - 05.2013
Independent Contractor
Self Employed Services
06.2009 - Current
Teacher
Darul Arqam School
08.2008 - 04.2009
Instructional Designer
Agha Khan University
01.2002 - 05.2002
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
University of Houston - Clear Lake
Master of Science - Microbiology
University of Karachi
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