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Uzma Tahir

Flushing,NY

Summary

Skilled individual with passion for helping students reach academic goals. Creates engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual student needs. Smart candidate develops strategies to help students bolster academic performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Home Tutor

Self Employed
Flushing, New York
01.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
  • Supported students with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
  • Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.
  • Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
  • Monitored over 6 student progress and provided feedback and support.

Exam Proctor

Horizon Technical Consultants
Fresh Meadows, NY
02.2019 - 03.2020
  • Checked over 80+ candidates identification on daily basis and ensured that all candidates were authorized to take the exam.
  • Set up exam stations and ensured that all equipment was functioning properly. Secured testing materials and maintained confidentiality of all details
  • Explained exam rules and procedures to candidates and answered any questions they had.
  • Monitored candidates during the exam to prevent cheating and ensure that all testing procedures were followed.
  • Provided technical support to candidates who encountered issues with the testing software or equipment.
  • Collected and secured all exam materials after testing had concluded.
  • Reported any irregularities or incidents that occurred during the testing process.

Sales Associate

Macy's Inc.
Flushing, NY
11.2018 - 01.2019
    • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
    • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
    • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
    • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
    • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
    • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
    • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
    • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
    • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.

Substitute Teacher

Government Superior Science College Peshawar
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Completed documentation of attendance, grades, and other required details while upholding file compliance and ensuring accurate records for over 25+ students.
  • Proctored quizzes, tests, and standardized examinations while maintaining a secure testing environment and enforcing rules and regulations.
  • Managed day-to-day classroom activities and discipline to promote learning initiatives, upheld classroom routines to support student environments, and maintained consistent schedules.
  • Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with students, family members, and faculty to promote optimal student learning environments.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Enhanced student learning by optimizing a wide range of instructional approaches and innovative classroom activities.

Education

Master of Science - English Literature

City University of Science & Information Technology
Peshawar, Pakistan
11.2015

Skills

  • Elementary education
  • Classroom management
  • Organizational abilities
  • Student progress reporting
  • Discipline
  • Student records management
  • Creative problem solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Lesson implementation
  • Attention to detail
  • In-person tutoring
  • Homework assistance

Certification

  • Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATS) Training - Mar -2023

Languages

Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Pushtu
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Persian
Limited Working
Punjabi
Limited Working

Timeline

Private Home Tutor

Self Employed
01.2021 - Current

Exam Proctor

Horizon Technical Consultants
02.2019 - 03.2020

Sales Associate

Macy's Inc.
11.2018 - 01.2019

Substitute Teacher

Government Superior Science College Peshawar
01.2016 - 01.2017

Master of Science - English Literature

City University of Science & Information Technology

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