Aqsa Akhter
Birmingham,UK
Summary
Experienced educator and trainer with a background in teaching History, Geography, and English, alongside coordinating professional development for teachers and school staff. Proven ability to plan and deliver engaging lessons, organise educational events, and support student wellbeing through academic advising and personal counselling. Skilled in training facilitation, content development, and cross-cultural communication, with a strong commitment to inclusive education and learner-centred practice. Currently pursuing the Specialist Support for Teaching & Learning Diploma (Level 3) to further align with UK school expectations and strengthen classroom support skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lecturer and Trainer
Habib Public High school
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Designed and delivered engaging training sessions for teaching and administrative staff, covering topics such as pedagogy, classroom management, safeguarding, and communication.
- Delivered subject-specific lectures in History and English Language to secondary school students, adapting teaching strategies to support diverse learning needs.
- Planned and delivered CPD sessions for teaching staff on topics such as differentiated instruction, classroom management, and assessment strategies, aligned with school improvement goals.
- Planned and supervised field visits and experiential learning activities, promoting cross-disciplinary engagement and real-world application of curriculum content.
- Led and coordinated in-house conferences including HPS ED Talks and CPPL Events, fostering a culture of continuous professional learning.
Lecturer and Councillor
AES School for girls
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Delivered engaging and well-structured lessons in History and Geography to secondary school students, using differentiated strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
- Provided pastoral and emotional support to students through 1:1 and small group counselling, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Advised students on academic and personal challenges, promoting confidence, emotional resilience, and positive behaviour.
- Informed students on academic and personal challenges, promoting confidence, emotional resilience, and positive behaviour.
- Conducted student skills assessments to help learners identify their strengths, learning styles, and future pathways.
Internship
AIESEC — International NGO focused on youth leader
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Contributed to the planning and delivery of youth-led volunteer exchange programmes, empowering young people to engage in socially impactful projects.
- Collaborated with international teams to recruit, train, and coordinate volunteers for community development initiatives.
- Promoted cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship by supporting international participants through onboarding and mentoring.
- Assisted in delivering leadership development workshops aimed at improving soft skills, confidence, and civic engagement.
- Developed strong project management and communication skills, working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
Education
Masters - International Relations
University of karachi
Karachi, PakistanSkills
- Leadership & Training – Led workshops, school events, and staff development sessions
- Academic Advising – Supported student growth through one-on-one guidance and mentoring
- Public Speaking & Communication – Delivered lectures, CPD sessions, and presentations confidently
- Event & Workshop Planning – Organised educational events, talks, and teacher training programmes
- Research & Content Writing – Created training materials, academic content, and research papers
- Creative & Strategic Thinking – Adapted content and teaching to suit diverse learning needs
- Online Teaching Tools – Experienced with remote lesson delivery and virtual platforms
- MS Office Proficiency – Skilled in Word, Excel, PowerPoint for teaching, reporting, and planning
Certification
- Berlitz Professional English Proficiency course, 2011, English Language proficiency to enhance professional communication skills.
- British Council - Engaging with SEN, 2018, British council online course - Engaging with SEN - social, emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Accomplishments
- AIESEC, Represented Pakistan in Tanzania for cultural exchange.
- ED-TALKS, Successfully organized Pakistan's 1ST Educational talks and had 3 major episodes till date, contributing to professional growth of educationalist in the region.
Languages
English
Urdu
Timeline
Lecturer and Trainer
Habib Public High school
01.2018 - 08.2022
Lecturer and Councillor
AES School for girls
01.2016 - 01.2018
Internship
AIESEC — International NGO focused on youth leader
01.2015 - 12.2015
Masters - International Relations
University of karachi
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