Asifa Qasim
Qassim
Summary
Seeking a meaningful and challenging position as a leader, instructor, teacher educator, curriculum developer, and researcher. I have over 15 years long experience of teaching English language, linguistics, and communication Skills to students of different subject areas and cultural backgrounds which has given me a vast experience of modifying my communication and teaching strategies to meet the needs of my students. Moreover, I have conducted sessions on teacher professional development, communication skills, and academic writing. My research is mainly based on my teaching and helps me find answers to the questions my teaching and context pose.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Professor of English
Qassim University
09.2019 - Current
- My duties include: Preparation and delivery of learner-centered instruction, supervision of bachelor and master thesis, student advising, preparation and delivery of career development workshops for school and college teachers under community service program
Coordinator, English Department/Assistant Professor of English
The University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus
07.2017 - 08.2019
- My duties include: Disseminating and receiving information related to planning and implementing departmental administrative activities; conducting faculty meetings, workshops, and seminars; scheduling time table, allocating courses, overseeing the selection and development of course outlines and instructional materials; overseeing faculty hiring process, advising students on a variety of academic and administrative matters; supervising research at M.Phil level, preparing and delivering learner-centered instruction at graduate and post-graduate level
Coordinator, English Language Center/Assistant Professor
COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Islamabad
09.2016 - 06.2017
- My duties included: Planning and organization of course contents, preparation and delivery of learner-centered instruction, supervision of research at MS level, development of teaching plans for spoken/functional English courses at ELC (English Language Center), developing teacher training modules for FDA (Faculty Development Academy)
Lecturer in English
University of Education, Lahore
09.2008 - 08.2016
- My duties included: Preparing and delivering meaningful and engaging lessons to graduate and Undergraduate students, devising and marking assignments, supervising the thesis of MA students, training pre-service and in-service teachers, providing a written report to the director of the campus on the progress of my class at the end of each semester
Instructor of English
The Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore
10.2007 - 06.2008
- My duties included: Developing course contents, developing and marking assignments and papers, monitoring and tutoring students through online discussion boards and e-mails
Education
Ph.D - Applied Linguistics
01.2016
Cambridge CELTA - undefined
07.2023
Bachelor of Education - undefined
01.2010
M.A - English Language & Literature
01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - undefined
01.2004
High School Diploma - Science
01.2002
Skills
- Teaching strategies
- Creative writing
- Academic writing
- Writing workshops
Affiliations
- Member of Society of Pakistani English Language Teachers (SPELT), August 2016-Present
- Member of American Association of Applied Linguistics (AAAL), August 2015-2020
- Member of English Graduate Organization, the University of Memphis, Aug 2012-2016
- Member of TESOL International Association, Sep 2013-2018
- Member of Linguistic Association of Canada and the United States (LACUS), June 2015-18
Work Availability
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Certification
Cambridge CELTA
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsTeam Building / Company RetreatsLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Assistant Professor of English - Qassim University
09.2019 - Current
Coordinator, English Department/Assistant Professor of English - The University of Lahore, Sargodha Campus
07.2017 - 08.2019
Coordinator, English Language Center/Assistant Professor - COMSATS Institute of Information Technology (CIIT), Islamabad
09.2016 - 06.2017
Lecturer in English - University of Education, Lahore
09.2008 - 08.2016
Instructor of English - The Virtual University of Pakistan, Lahore
10.2007 - 06.2008
Institute of Career Development - Cambridge CELTA,
University of Education - Bachelor of Education,
University Of Sargodha - M.A, English Language & Literature
University of Punjab - Bachelor of Arts,
Govt. College for Women - High School Diploma, Science
The University of Memphis - Ph.D, Applied Linguistics
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