Saiqa Riaz
Sohawa,Punjab, Pakistan
Summary
Professional educator with strong expertise in Urdu language instruction, curriculum development, and cultural integration. Adept at fostering collaborative environments and achieving measurable educational outcomes. Skilled in lesson planning, classroom management, and adapting to diverse learning needs. Known for reliability and capability to navigate changing educational demands effectively.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Government Urdu Teacher
Punjab Education Department, Pakistan
04.2015 - Current
- Delivered Urdu instruction aligned with curriculum standards.
- Created differentiated lessons for mixed-ability learners.
- Organized debates, Mushairas, and Naat competitions.
- Improved literacy outcomes across multiple grades.
- Maintained disciplined, inclusive learning environments.
- Collaborated on curriculum improvement and staff training.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs and learning styles.
- Implemented engaging instructional techniques to enhance language acquisition and retention among students.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as language clubs and field trips, encouraging cultural immersion and appreciation among students.
- Mentored new teachers on effective classroom management techniques, contributing to a positive school culture overall.
- Coordinated and hosted cultural events within the school community to celebrate Urdu language and traditions, increasing overall awareness and appreciation for the culture.
- Taught knowledge and skills in grammar and syntax, sentence and paragraph structure, composition, vocabulary, word denotations and connotations, creative writing and speaking.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad, Pakistan01-2018
Master of Arts - Urdu
University of The Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan01-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Allama Iqbal Open University
Islamabad, Pakistan01-2010
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of The Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan01-2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Language pedagogy
- Creative teaching strategies
- Teaching experience
- Interactive learning
- Curriculum development
- Staff development
- Online teaching
- Multilingual communication
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Online Teaching Tools
- Digital Worksheets & Assessments
- Basic Educational Technology Integration
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills
- Native urdu proficiency
- Advanced grammar
- Collaborative teamwork
- Student engagement
- Lesson planning
- Behavior monitoring
- Grammar mastery
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self motivation
- Analytical thinking
- Adaptability
Languages
English
Professional Working
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Government Urdu Teacher
Punjab Education Department, Pakistan
04.2015 - Current
Master of Arts - Education
Allama Iqbal Open University
Master of Arts - Urdu
University of The Punjab
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Allama Iqbal Open University
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities
University of The Punjab