Nosheen Asghar Mirza
Madina
Summary
A high-powered and an accomplished educator with over 18 years of university-level teaching experience across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Pakistan. A doctorate in TESOL from the University of Exeter, with research interests in curriculum design, language learner & teacher mentoring, and sociocultural influences on learning ensures inclusive, communicative, and student-centered learning. Adept at instructional design, assessment, academic writing, IELTS preparation and fostering learning environments aligned with current pedagogical and technological trends and wellness standards.
Educational professional with robust background in academic instruction and curriculum development. Proven ability to create impactful lesson plans and foster collaborative learning environment. Known for adaptability and dedication to achieving student success through innovative teaching methods and effective team collaboration.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lecturer, English Language
Taibah University
Al Madinah, Riyadh Region
09.2010 - Current
- Site Team Coordinator
- Exam Supervisor
- Delivered undergraduate English language instruction, academic writing, and communication skills.
- Conducted IELTS classes.
- Tutored for LTAP program.
- Presented at faculty development workshops
- Delivered study skill workshops to students
- Structured and executed classes on Business English; English for Engineering
- Teacher training and Mentoring
Lecturer, English Language Center
Al Ain University of Science and Technology
Al Ain
09.2008 - 08.2010
- Coordinated Level 2 and 3 programs; developed course materials and exams.
- Edited ELC newsletter and taught TOEFL and preparatory courses.
- Contributed to departmental meetings by sharing insights on effective teaching strategies and proposing solutions for addressing common challenges faced by faculty members.
Lecturer, Business Communication & English
Hamdard University
Karachi
02.2006 - 02.2008
- Taught BBA & MBA students.
- Member, Editorial Board, Hamdard Newsletter.
- Cultivated critical thinking skills through challenging assignments that required analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information from various sources.
- Increased student interest by incorporating real-world examples into lessons and connecting material to relevant experiences.
Visiting Lecturer, English Language
IQRA University
Lahore
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilizing various teaching methods and approaches tailored to individual learning styles.
- Increased student engagement by utilizing multimedia resources in lecture presentations and classroom activities.
English Language Teacher
Beaconhouse School System
01.1999 - 01.2005
- O’ and A’ Levels English instruction.
- Managed debating team
- Advisor for School Student Magazine
- Facilitated teacher development workshops.
- Held parent-teacher conferences to communicate sensitive issues with parents.
- Organized tutoring sessions for struggling learners after school hours, providing personalized assistance in areas requiring additional support.
- Planned lessons for classroom of 30-40 students.
Education
Ph.D. -
University of Exeter
Exeter, UK01.2018
M.A. - English Language Teaching (ELT)
Kinnaird College, University of Punjab
Lahore, Pakistan01.1999
Skills
- Curriculum Design & Syllabus Development
- Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
- IELTS/TOEFL Preparation
- Teacher Mentoring & Training
- Classroom Management Strategies
- Assessment Design & Rubric Development
- EdTech Tools: Moodle, Turnitin, Google Classroom
- Digital content integration in classroom
- Online teaching competencies
- Differentiated instruction
- Academic research
- Class management
Certification
- Train the Trainer – Cambridge Assessment English – 2021
- BaTT (Being a Teacher Trainer) – University of Sheffield – 2021
- Teaching English to Refugees and Displaced Learners- TeachingEnglish/British Council – 2024
- TEFL 2025
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
CEFR C2 Level
IELTS Band 7.5
References
Samar A., Aldhahri, Supervisor, English Language Unit, aldhahrisamar@gmail.com, Taibah University, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, Department of Languages and Translation
Affiliations
- TESOL Arabia
- SPELT (Society of Pakistan English Language Teachers)
Timeline
Lecturer, English Language
Taibah University
09.2010 - Current
Lecturer, English Language Center
Al Ain University of Science and Technology
09.2008 - 08.2010
Lecturer, Business Communication & English
Hamdard University
02.2006 - 02.2008
Visiting Lecturer, English Language
IQRA University
01.2005 - 01.2006
English Language Teacher
Beaconhouse School System
01.1999 - 01.2005
Ph.D. -
University of Exeter
M.A. - English Language Teaching (ELT)
Kinnaird College, University of Punjab
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