Hardworking and passionate job-seeker with strong academic and communication skills seeking entry-level academic position. Willingness to learn new skills, engage with new research areas and work both in a team and independently to achieve set goals.
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Shumaila Ahmed
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Overview
1
year of professional experience
Work History
University of Wollongong in DubaiDubai, UAE
Adjunct Lecturer
05.2015 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Lectured undergraduate students in mandatory year 1 course ‘Islamic Culture’, teaching about Islam through a historical, sociological and anthropological lens.
- Designed exams, assessments and course content, including lecture material and writing assignments.
- Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help.
- Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.
- Graded periodic exams, inputting marks and feedback onto computer system.
University of Wollongong in DubaiDubai, UAE
Undergraduate Tutor
02.2014 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Planned lessons to revise and review topics from the weekly lectures for undergraduate students.
- Facilitated reading and writing labs to develop writing, word processing, study, and other academic skills.
- Helped students with course assignments and exam preparation.
- Promoted academic success and enhanced learning experiences for students of varying capabilities.
- Assisted in other miscellaneous assigned tasks such as grading and exam invigilation.
- Maintained course records covering attendance, participation and grades.
Education
University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom
Doctor of Philosophy from Social Anthropology
10/2016 - 10/2021
University Overview
- Received European Social Research Council (ESRC) Scholarship.
- Conducted 18-month ethnographic fieldwork in the UK.
- Skilled in working independently as a researcher, meeting deadlines and problem solving.
- Excellent communication skills. Built and maintained contacts in the field, conducted interviews and focus groups.
- Excellent academic skills for conducting extensive research, writing literature reviews and interpretive memos and coding qualitative interviews.
University of CambridgeUnited Kingdom
Master of Arts from Social Anthropology
10/2015 - 10/2016
University Overview
University of Wollongong in DubaiUnited Arab Emirates
Master of Arts from International Studies
02/2012 - 02/2014
University Overview
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- MS Office
- Self-Motivated
- Written Communication
- Cultural Awareness
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
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Timeline
Adjunct Lecturer
University of Wollongong in Dubai
05.2015 - 07.2015
Undergraduate Tutor
University of Wollongong in Dubai
02.2014 - 07.2015
University of Cambridge
Doctor of Philosophy from Social Anthropology
10/2016 - 10/2021
University of Cambridge
Master of Arts from Social Anthropology
10/2015 - 10/2016
University of Wollongong in Dubai
Master of Arts from International Studies
02/2012 - 02/2014
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