Nosheen Riaz
High School Biology Teacher
Abu Dhabi,أبو ظبي
Summary
Innovative High School Biology Teacher bringing 5-years background instructing students. Expertise in classroom oversight, course planning and behavior management. Successful at collaborating with teachers, administrative leaders and support specialists to meet individual student needs. Committed to encouraging higher-order thinking to increase student performance. Capable of teaching in different learning modes, face to face and distance learning. High expertise in Co-Curricular activities like Sustainable development goals and STEM activities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
High School Biology Teacher
Aldhafra Private Schools
Abudhabi, United Arab Emirates
08.2019 - Current
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Implemented new technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into biological concepts.
- Used Digital Campus/Eth to upload student grades and absence data into School digital systems.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Collaborated with specialists to meet needs of Gifted and Talented and SEN students requiring extra support.
- Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
- Organized laboratory activities, prepared lectures and design experiments for optimum learning.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and UAE's core educational standards.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
Middle School Science Teacher
Summit International School
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Prepared and implemented lesson plans covering required course topics.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
- Kept classroom organized, clean, and safe for students and visitors.
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Created hands-on activities to demonstrate scientific principles and highlight various topics.
- Kept laboratory environment neat, well-stocked and safe for students.
- Worked in team-based environment with junior teachers, specialists and administrators to provide best education for students of all skill levels.
- Cultivated relationships with parents for complete support network.
- Administered assessments and standardized tests to evaluate student progress.
- Built learning and citizenship skills to help with personal growth in addition to increasing academic knowledge.
- Understood critical development years for adolescent minds and structured lessons to meet cognitive abilities.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into scientific concepts.
- Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Provided student academic support outside class time to improve learning and performance.
- Demonstrated willingness to accept feedback and make corrections based on advice from peers, parents and principal.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Offered clear and constructive student discipline, discouraging inappropriate behavior and bullying.
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments and behavior.
- Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Maintained assignment grades and worked closely with students needing additional mentoring.
High School Biology Teacher
Newtons International School
Gaborone, Botswana
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
- Established positive and encouraging relationship with students and helped to foster appreciation for biology and science.
- Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
- Implemented technologies into classroom, boosting student understanding of subject matter.
- Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
- Developed materials for laboratory activities, homework assignments and handouts to facilitate learning.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into biological concepts.
- Taught subject matter based on information compiled from textbooks, online sites and other educational materials.
- Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
- Assessed student comprehension through regular quizzes, tests and assignments.
- Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
- Inspired academic success based on belief that all students can achieve excellence, regardless of background.
- Selected and requisitioned appropriate books and instructional aids to complement lesson plans.
- Planned, developed and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and Botswana's core educational standards.
- Talked with students in need of extra attention and made plans to assist with concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Sciences in Bio Informatics
International Islamic University
Islamabad Pakistan 08.2006 - 08.2010
Master of Science - Master of Philosophy in Virology & Immunology
National University of Science And Technology
Islamabad Pakistan 08.2010 - 08.2012
Post Graduate Diploma - Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDhE)
Botho University
Gaborone Botswana 02.2018 - 02.2019
Post Graduate Diploma - Professional Diploma in Teaching
Abu Dhabi University
Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 09.2019 - 12.2020
Skills
Instructional design
Educational research
Evolutionary biology
Molecular biology
Environmental science
Time management
Curriculum Development
Educational leadership
Common core standards
Technology integration
Recordkeeping
K-12 education
Differentiated instruction
SMART Boards
College preparation
Problem-Solving
Analytical and Critical Thinking
First Aid/CPR
Certification
AP College Board Training
Timeline
AP College Board Training
11-2021
Post Graduate Diploma - Professional Diploma in Teaching
Abu Dhabi University
09.2019 - 12.2020
High School Biology Teacher
Aldhafra Private Schools
08.2019 - Current
Middle School Science Teacher
Summit International School
02.2019 - 07.2019
Post Graduate Diploma - Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDhE)
Botho University
02.2018 - 02.2019
High School Biology Teacher
Newtons International School
08.2017 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Master of Philosophy in Virology & Immunology
National University of Science And Technology
08.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Sciences in Bio Informatics
International Islamic University
08.2006 - 08.2010