Professional Certifications
July – August 2023
CTL-ASTHLE-0029: Art & Science of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
This certification focused on innovative teaching strategies in higher education, emphasizing interactive and student-centered learning environments. It also addressed the effective integration of technology and assessment methods to track and enhance student outcomes. University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
September 2023
CTL-FDP-0221: Faculty Development Program (FDP)
Completed 15 hours and 30 minutes of specialized training aimed at improving teaching effectiveness, curriculum design, and academic leadership. The program equipped me with practical strategies to boost student engagement and facilitate successful learning outcomes. University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
April 2022
Learnlight Internal Training Program
This training program was designed to strengthen my skills in virtual language instruction, classroom management, and the use of digital tools for online learning. It refined my ability to deliver engaging, culturally immersive lessons in a remote setting, catering to the needs of professional learners. Learnlight Netherlands
October 2020
Cambridge CELTA
CELTA is an internationally respected qualification for teaching English to adults. Through this course, I gained practical experience in lesson planning, classroom management, and effective teaching strategies, with direct feedback and real-time assessments of my teaching performance. Cambridge English Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA), Oxford House College, Teaching House London, UK
September 2014
Certificate of Completion – Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA) Program
I successfully completed the Fulbright FLTA Program, where I taught Pashto and Urdu to undergraduate students. This program, presented by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board and the U.S. Department of State, provided me with invaluable experience in cross-cultural exchange and enhanced my skills in language instruction.
May 2014
Certificate of Achievement – University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA
I was awarded this certificate for exemplary service in the Department of Languages and Cultures of Asia at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It recognized my ability to thrive under challenging conditions, including sharing office space with 10 colleagues, and successfully completing my first year as an Instructor for Less Commonly Taught Languages, specifically Pashto and Urdu.