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Md Sirajul Islam

Morgantown,WV

Summary

Systematic Teaching Assistant with success in creating environments to encourage active inquiry and foster individual growth. Works well with teachers to create purposeful lesson plans to accomplish learning goals. Thorough in measuring student progress through assignments, exams and standardized assessment tools. Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for effectively addressing concerns. Committed to improving customer satisfaction and driving positive outcomes. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Teaching Assistant

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
08.2024 - Current
  • Aid faculty with course content, including creating exam questions, assessments, and course lecture materials for Sociological Research Methods, Media and Society, Social Psychology, etc.

Associate Instructor

National Academy for Planning and Development
Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
02.2020 - Current
  • Designing and coordinating training programs; facilitating training sessions on research methodology, managing conflicts, agile leadership, public service innovation, Total Quality Management (TQM), Kaizen etc.
  • Exam scripts grading and preparation of exam questions, taking assignments, quiz and class tests etc.
  • Serving as a course coordinator and faculty advisor.
  • Contributing to the development of a high-quality course curriculum.

Research Officer

National Academy for Planning and Development
Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
01.2013 - 02.2020
  • Coordinated research projects; prepared research proposal; managed field level research activities; wrote research reports.
  • Served as a course coordinator of training courses and workshops, facilitated training sessions, worked as workshop rapporteur.

Program Officer

Ministry of Women and Children Affairs
Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh
10.2012 - 01.2013
  • Advice women and children survivors of violence regarding health care, sexual harassment etc.
  • Provided police assistance, legal support, rehabilitation/reintegration, psychosocial counselling and referred them to the relevant organizations.

Education

Master of Arts - Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies

University of Dhaka
Dhaka, Bangladesh
04-2022

Master of Science - Sociology

University of Chittagong
Chittagong, Bangladesh
09-2011

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Chittagong
Chittagong, Bangladesh
02-2010

Ph.D. - Sociology

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV

Skills

  • Leadership strength
  • Tutoring and mentoring
  • Video recording
  • Documentation skills
  • Student records management
  • Research and analysis
  • Assignment grading
  • Attendance tracking
  • Subject matter expertise
  • Group instruction
  • Materials preparation
  • Research expertise
  • Research support
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Classroom management
  • Lesson planning
  • Proficient in STATA, SPSS, MS Excel, MS Power Point
  • University standards

Affiliations

  • Islam, M. S. (2022). Exploring the Livelihood of the Flood Affected Families: A Study in the Haor Area of Netrokona, Bangladesh. (In progress)
  • Islam, M. T., Tarik, M. H. & Islam, M. S. (2018). Marketing Strategies of Planning and Project Management Related Training Courses: A Study of NAPD, Development Review, Vol. 27, (43-55).
  • Tarik, M. H. & Islam, M. S. (2017). Application of Project Formulation, Appraisal and EIA Courses: A Study on NAPD Stakeholders. Development Review, Vol. 26, (80-90)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Limited

Accomplishments

  • 2018: Research Grants from Research Division, National Academy for Planning and Development (NAPD)
  • 2017: Government Scholarship for Master’s Program under ‘Capacity Strengthening Project’ of NAPD
  • 2010: Annual Cultural Award (Song), University of Chittagong
  • 2008: General Knowledge Award, BNCC Training Camp, Chittagong

Certification

TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS

Attended a 16-days’ Governmental Experience Sharing Program in Japan and Thailand. Dated: 28 September - 12 October 2019.
 Attended a 40-days’ training program on ‘Management and Positive Leadership’ organized by Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI), India. Dated: 18 February - 29 March 2019.
 Attended a 38-days’ workshop of on ‘Basics in Traditional Yoga’ by Srestha Yoga, Hyderabad, India. Dated: 19 February-29 March 2019.
 Attended a 21-days’ training program on ‘Leadership and Governance’ organized by National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA), Jakarta, Indonesia. Dated: 30 Jan. - 19 February 2018.
 Attended a 24-days’ training program on ‘Project Management and Development’ organized by Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Bacnotan, La Union, Philippines. Dated: 20 March - 12 April 2016.
 Attended a 30-days’ training program on ‘Public Sector Administration’ organized by University of Philippines, Diliman, Philippines & Kasetsart University, Thailand. Dated: 6 June - 5 July 2015.

 Attended a 3-days’ training program on ‘Risk Management and Development’ organized by GED, Planning Commission, Bangladesh. Dated: 18-20 May 2021.
 Attended a 18-days’ training program on ‘Modern Office Management’ organized by National Academy for Planning and Development (NAPD), Ministry of Planning, Bangladesh. Dated: 25 June – 09 August 2018.

Attended a 2-days’ workshop of trainer’s on ‘Small Improvement Programs (SIPs)’ by the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Center (BPATC), Dhaka. Dated: 8-9 March 2017.
 Attended a 30-days’ training program on ‘Planning and Project Management’ organized by National Academy for Planning and Development (NAPD), Ministry of Planning, Bangladesh. Dated: April 2 – 25 May 2017.

Timeline

Graduate Teaching Assistant

West Virginia University
08.2024 - Current

Associate Instructor

National Academy for Planning and Development
02.2020 - Current

Research Officer

National Academy for Planning and Development
01.2013 - 02.2020

Program Officer

Ministry of Women and Children Affairs
10.2012 - 01.2013

Master of Arts - Disaster Management and Vulnerability Studies

University of Dhaka

Master of Science - Sociology

University of Chittagong

Bachelor of Science - Sociology

University of Chittagong

Ph.D. - Sociology

West Virginia University
Md Sirajul Islam