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CURRICULUM VITAE
AZRA YUSUF
Contact no: +965 – 65534919 / 98762015,
E-mail: [email protected] /[email protected] .
PERSONAL OBJECTIVE:
Enthusiastic, Effective, Passionate innovative Science Teacher with an innate ability to bring lesson plans to life from
beyond the pages of textbooks. A proven record of helping children progress, providing positive learning experiences
as well as building and maintaining effective behavior management systems. Enjoys sharing knowledge, inspiring both
children and adults. Experienced in leading, adept at training, motivating and developing others. Widely experienced
with pupils who have special needs.
My objective is to provide general support to Children-focused, meticulous teaching professional with rich
hands-on experience in managing the overall activities of classrooms. Demonstrated ability to prepare/impart lessons
and perform teacher-support tasks efficiently. Well versed in dealing with children of different ages and backgrounds.
Compassionate, analytic-thinker with a genuine love for children. Skilled in grading students and charting out exam
papers.
I also aim for continuous enrichment of my knowledge and abilities. I am confident that I can be a beneficial
member of the Teaching team and look forward to contributing towards professional and commercial growth.
EDUCATIONAL QUALFICATIONS:
➢ BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.Sc in Microbiology, Genetics & Chemistry).
➢ BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.Ed in Natural Science).
➢ MASTER OF SCIENCE (Pursuing MSc in Applied Psychology).
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
➢ Certified in LDPA-Learning Disabilities Harnessing the power of ADHD, The Decision Comprehensive
Therapeutic Model my Recipe for success by Dr. Huda .N.Shaaban
➢ Certified in Designing Individual Educational Program for Students with Special Needs.
➢ Certified in Participation PEAK-2017.
➢ Registered Behavior Therapist. (RBT Certified)
WORK EXPERIENCE IN KUWAIT:
Employer: NEW GULF INDIAN SCHOOL– MAHBOULA-KUWAIT.
Position Held: Currently working as a SCIENCE TEACHER.
Period: September-2019 – Till now
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❖ Excellent ability to write and implement lesson plans.
❖ Deep knowledge of basic science-related concepts.
❖ Introduced new techniques in teaching science subjects.
❖ Initiated the use of PowerPoint in class reports and presentations.
❖ Communicate the objectives of the curriculum to the students.
❖ Prepared daily lesson plans and scheduled engaging classroom activities.
❖ Effectively devised and delivered lessons which fulfilled needs of both native and 2nd language speakers.
❖ Provided periodic feedback to students and provided after school tutoring as needed.
❖ Created interested and educational experiments to capture students’ imaginations.
❖ Liaised with parents to encourage continued learning at home.
❖ Set realistic goals for students and tracked progress.
❖ Administered practice exams to enhance students’ skills.
❖ Developed appropriate skills and social abilities in children according to age, ability and aptitude.
❖ Incorporated PowerPoint presentations into lessons to reinforce key points.
❖ Broke the class into study groups to facility learning and comprehension.
❖ Provided encouragement to students and recognized individual achievements.
❖ Utilized a variety of methods to facilitate analytical thinking.
❖ Limitless passion for teaching and unfailing patience for children.
❖ Exceptional ability to bring lessons to life and engage a room of students to become an interested and eager
audience.
❖ Great talent for formulating well-balanced lesson plans that will adequately prepare students for various
assessments and the working world.
❖ Ability to express or impart instructions and lessons using various strategies including visual presentations,
audio presentations, actual experiments, and a multitude of other methods.
❖ Excellent organizational skills with a certain talent for prioritizing, multitasking, and time management.
❖ Extraordinary leadership and interpersonal skills necessary to foster a strong relationship with colleagues and
students alike.
❖ Willingness to go beyond what is expected to ensure that each student grasps the materials given and
concepts taught.
❖ Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
❖ Upbeat, compassionate, and resilient personality.
❖ Knowledge of how to use latest technology to enhance learning experience.
❖ Outstanding ability to track student progress.
❖ Communicate with the parents regarding the class standing of each student.
❖ Negotiated with the laboratory staff for lab schedule.
❖ Proposed the inclusion of educational trips to students.
❖ Arranged schedule with the Science Club President to be a moderator in class debates.
❖ Demonstrated the use of microscopes, measuring devices, and other lab tools to the students.
❖ Maintained the orderliness of the classroom.
❖ Ensured the safety and protection of the students in using the equipments and other facilities in laboratory by
giving clear instructions.
❖ Conducted educational film viewing about the evolution of the world.
❖ Ability to provide constructive feedback.
❖ Solid communication & Strong analytical skills.
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Employer: APPLIED BEHAVIOR CENTER (ABC- KUWAIT).
Position Held: Home Room Teacher.
Period: September 2018 – May 2019.
❖ Taught a multitude of primary school science subjects Biology, Environmental Sciences, and various
advanced Placement science courses.
❖ Collaborated with colleagues in providing a well-rounded education for students.
❖ Mentored two teaching interns Responsible for creating engaging lesson plans based on approved curriculum.
❖ Responsible for creating and administering effective lesson plans for each class.
❖ Responsible for creating class materials that students would use as enhancements to textbooks.
❖ Planned lessons which adhered to curriculum objectives and utilized a range of teaching methodologies.
❖ Sourced and obtained resources for planned lessons both in the short and long term.
❖ Developed an effective teaching style to maintain both attention and discipline.
❖ Effectively devised and delivered lessons which fulfilled needs of both native and 2nd language speakers
❖ Assessed and prepared students for tests/ examinations, motivating them to progress further.
❖ Developed appropriate skills and social abilities in children according to age, ability and aptitude.
❖ Applied individualized teaching techniques to accommodate students with special needs and disabilities
❖ Served in a panel that was responsible for creating curricula, providing modifications, and developing methods
of evaluation.
❖ Held a monthly science competition that became extremely popular among the students.
❖ Teaching students science vocabulary.
❖ Planning and implementing lab-based science lessons based on school standards.
❖ Teaching students about the role of science in economics and society as a whole.
❖ Using knowledge of the latest instructional technology to support teaching.
❖ Updating the Science department’s notice board.
❖ Engaging students in active learning and organizing science trips and experiments
❖ Highly organized and able to meet deadlines.
❖ Extracurricular classes and clubs. Incorporated engaging and fun activities into lessons to reinforce hands-on
learning and lively student participation.
❖ Set clear guidelines and high expectations for students to do their best and to succeed.
❖ Conferred with parents and encourage education in the home.
❖ Provided feedback to parents at scheduled meetings.
❖ Used Applied Behavior knowledge & behavioral methods to help student living with intellectual or
developmental disabilities, especially those with autism spectrum disorders.
❖ Spearheaded science fairs and projects.
❖ Prepared and developed lesson plans and instructional programs to special individual and group needs.
❖ Adapted a wide range of techniques to promote scientific thinking and hone scientific skills.
❖ Incorporated educational and entertaining experiments to engage students’ interest and imagination.
❖ Classroom and behavior management ensuring all students are developing.
❖ Communicating clearly with others so that they know what to do to perform their role in behavioral therapy
plans.
❖ Improved functional skills, promoted emotional health and physical wellbeing, increased independence, and
facilitated full community participation.
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❖ Worked with children on documented direct goals and objectives.
❖ Completed daily applicable paperwork and teaching plans & goals.
❖ Promoted emotional health and physical wellbeing, increased independence, and facilitated full community
participation through behavior modeling, psycho education and intervention.
❖ Independently worked with group of students to develop language, academic, social, and self-help skills
through the implementation of individualized education and behavior plans.
❖ Independently observed students on the job to assess strengths and areas for growth and completed
assessment reports used by support team to create individualized support plans (ISP).
❖ Maintained personal and professional demeanor during stressful situations.
❖ Communicated child’s progress in team meetings.
❖ Teaching and modeling of ABA techniques to child and Line Therapist, intended to increase language and
communication skills, social skills, daily living skills, appropriate play skills, and cooperation skills.
❖ Helped develop and implement individualized teaching plans as directed by Behavior Analyst.
❖ Progress reporting based upon the child’s goal, and accurately recorded data on the child's progress through
charting and graphing.
❖ Maintained professional knowledge by attending educational workshops and trainings.
KEY SKILLS & QUALITIES:
➢ Lesson, Term & Resource Planning.
➢ Working knowledge of managing student behavior & Behavior Management.
➢ Assist students in using special aids to help them learn new or difficult concepts.
➢ Exam Preparation, Assessment & Feedback.
Employer: FUTURE BILINGUAL SCHOOL-FAHAHEEL, KUWAIT.
Position Held: Teacher’s Assistant
Period: August 2017 –August 2018.
❖ Assisted teachers in managing classroom activities.
❖ Design and implement lesson plans and curriculum.
❖ Tutor students and assist with assignments and concepts.
❖ Organize and distribute learning resources.
❖ Monitor students during class work and exams.
❖ Plan and develop teaching aides as instructed.
❖ Provide assistant to teachers in terms of preparing lesson outlines.
❖ Prepared lesson outlines and created worksheets for teachers to hand out to students.
❖ Planned and prepared teaching aids, such as worksheets, short stories, puppet shows, group projects, and
audio-visual components to assist with daily lessons.
❖ Tutored students with special needs, including those with learning disabilities or who had language
disadvantages.
❖ Communicated with parents on behalf of the teacher when necessary, answering questions, addressing
concerns, and scheduling parent-teacher conferences.
❖ Manage student behavior as appropriate and supervise students during lunchtime, recess, and assemblies to
ensure safety of students and staff members.
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KEY SKILLS & QUALITIES:
➢ Working knowledge of managing student behavior.
➢ Assist students in using special aids to help them learn new or difficult concepts.
Laboratory Assistant
Period: Jan 2017 – June 2017
❖ Performed chemical and microbiological analysis of samples.
❖ Labeled and sorted samples accurately.
❖ Maintained lab equipment in good working condition.
❖ Washed glassware and cleaned work station on regular basis.
❖ Maintained inventory of lab supplies and reported any shortages to management.
❖ Assisted in laboratory set-up and maintained laboratory organized.
❖ Performed laboratory tests and recorded the results.
❖ Prepared lab equipment and specimen for tests.
❖ Utilized charts and graphs to show the results.
❖ Ensured to follow safety guidelines at all times.
❖ Performed general cleaning and maintenance of laboratory.
❖ Reported any repairs and replacements to Manager.
KEY SKILLS & QUALITIES:
➢ Hands-on experience in working as Laboratory Assistant.
➢ Good knowledge of laboratory practices and techniques.
➢ Deep knowledge of laboratory information system.
➢ Skilled in operation of automated lab equipment.
➢ Ability to safely handle & use lab equipment’s, tools & store samples.
WORK EXPERIENCE IN INDIA:
Employer: M/s. American Techno High School, Hyderabad, India.
Position Held: Home Room Teacher (SCIENCE)
Period: Jan 2009 – Dec 2013
Experience Details & JOB Responsibilities:
❖ Responsible for creating engaging lesson plans based on approved curriculum.
❖ Responsible for creating and administering effective lesson plans for each class.
❖ Responsible for creating class materials that students would use as enhancements to textbooks.
❖ Planned lessons which adhered to curriculum objectives and utilized a range of teaching methodologies.
❖ Sourced and obtained resources for planned lessons both in the short and long term.
❖ Developed an effective teaching style to maintain both attention and discipline.
❖ Effectively devised and delivered lessons which fulfilled needs of both native and 2nd language speakers.
❖ Assessed and prepared students for tests/ examinations, motivating them to progress further.
❖ Developed appropriate skills and social abilities in children according to age, ability and aptitude.
❖ Held a monthly science competition that became extremely popular among the students.
❖ Teaching students science vocabulary.
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❖ Planning and implementing lab-based science lessons based on school standards.
❖ Teaching pupils how to properly use, care, and handle chemicals and scientific equipment.
❖ Teaching students about the role of science in economics and society as a whole.
❖ Using knowledge of the latest instructional technology to support teaching.
❖ Updating the Science department’s notice board.
❖ Engaging students in active learning.
❖ Organizing science trips and experiments.
❖ Highly organized and able to meet deadlines.
❖ Extracurricular classes and clubs.
❖ Provided feedback to parents at scheduled meetings.
Computer Skills:
MS-office: word, excel, PowerPoint and Internet.
Interests:
Art Teaching and Learning
Recycling
Languages Known:
English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi, Arabic and Telugu.
Personal Details:
Date of Birth: 20-11- 1985
Marital Status: Married
Nationality: Indian
Address: Fahaheel, Kuwait
Passport Details:
Passport no: K1842970
Date of expiry: 01-03-2022
Civil id no: 285112007444
Residence: Transferable Visa (Article no-18)
Declaration:
I hereby declare that the above information given by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Place: Kuwait,
Date: May 2020. AZRA YUSUF
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