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Maria Kibtia Zinnurine

Maria Kibtia Zinnurine

Glasgow,United Kingdom

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong patience, critical thinking, and creativity foundation. Demonstrates exceptional communication and energetic collaboration skills, fostering a balanced, open-minded approach to classroom management and conflict resolution. Committed to drawing on these competencies to achieve excellence in educational environments while pursuing opportunities for growth and development.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Customer Assistant (Clothing & Home)

Marks & Spencer
Glasgow
04.2024 - 06.2025
  • Dealt effectively with customer complaints, resolving issues professionally and amicably.
  • Communicated daily offers to customers, promoting in-store deals and discounts.
  • Increased sales through suggestive selling techniques.
  • Assisted customers with product selection to ensure satisfaction.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, enhancing trust between business and clientele.
  • Stocked shelves regularly for easy access to products by customers.
  • Ensured health and safety regulations complied within work premises at all times.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure repeat business.
  • Maintained a clean, organised workspace for the efficient operation of checkout area.

Grade Level coordinator & Teacher

CIDER International School
Chittagong, Bangladesh
09.2018 - 08.2023
  • Performed as a Grade Level Coordinator (Grade Play Group to Grade One) and Teacher at CIDER International School Chittagong
  • Working as Team Leader
  • Building Leadership Skills
  • Monitoring day to day activities of Teachers and Students
  • Teaching Phonic sound and Reading
  • Guiding new Pre-primary Teachers
  • Organizing Pre-primary Events
  • Report Writing for Monthly School Perspective
  • Conducting GLC meetings
  • Preparing Lesson outline, Syllabus, Learning Engagement, Term reports and Mini reports
  • Enhanced team productivity with efficient delegation of tasks.
  • Handled administrative tasks, freeing up time for senior staff members.
  • Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge base.

Assistant Teacher

Bangladesh Elementary School
09.2015 - 01.2018
  • Worked as a Teacher at Bangladesh Elementary School from 2nd November 2015 to 9th January 2018
  • Monitoring day to day activities of students
  • Preparing Weekly lesson, Syllabus, worksheets, Term reports

Education

MSc - Education Studies

University of Strathclyde
United Kingdom
09.2023 - 08.2024

Master of Arts - English Language and Literature

International Islamic University Chittagong
Chittagong, Bangladesh
03.2014 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature

International Islamic University Chittagong
Chittagong, Bangladesh
02.2010 - 09.2013

Skills

    Patience

    Critical Thinking

    Creativity

    Communication

    Energetic

    Collaboration

    Balance

    Open-minded

    Classroom management

    Conflict resolution

    Conflict mediation

Certification

*Certified I Can Read Trainer (Phonemic awareness of early literacy),

I Can Read University, Singapore.

*Certificate from Book Reading Competition,

British Council Chittagong, 2011,

*Certificate for participation in the daylong seminar on English Studies in Bangladesh, Department of English Language & Literature, International Islamic University Chittagong, 02/14/12

Training & Workshops

*Types of Literacy in 21st Century, Ms. Neeti Tripathi, CIDER International School Chittagong,

*Learning Limitations – NLP Success, Ms. Neeti Tripathi, CIDER International School Chittagong,

*Learning Disabilities, Ms. Neeti Tripathi, CIDER International School Chittagong, Leading *Effective Teaching and Learning, Ms. Neeti Tripathi, CIDER International School Chittagong,

*Leadership – Leading and Managing Change, Ms. Neeti Tripathi, CIDER International School Chittagong,

*Learning Barriers and Style, Ms. Neeti Tripathi, CIDER International School Chittagong, *Activities to Improve Memory Skills of Children with Special Needs, Dr. Marie Grace Gomez, University of Philippines-Diliman,

*Techniques to Improve Self-Regulation and Impulse Control in Children with ADHD, Ms. Shivani Wadhwa,

*Making Successful Transitions with Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary, Cambridge International Speakers, Mapping Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary to other curricula, Cambridge International Curriculum team,

*How to Help Children Overcome Academic Stress (Effective strategies and techniques), Ms. Lama Majaj, How to identify Early Sign of Academic Difficulties in your Classroom, Ms. Lea Gracilla,


Accomplishments

    Teacher of the term 2020, Cider International School.

Languages

English
Fluent
Bengali
Native

Timeline

Customer Assistant (Clothing & Home)

Marks & Spencer
04.2024 - 06.2025

MSc - Education Studies

University of Strathclyde
09.2023 - 08.2024

Grade Level coordinator & Teacher

CIDER International School
09.2018 - 08.2023

Assistant Teacher

Bangladesh Elementary School
09.2015 - 01.2018

Master of Arts - English Language and Literature

International Islamic University Chittagong
03.2014 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Arts - English Language and Literature

International Islamic University Chittagong
02.2010 - 09.2013
Maria Kibtia Zinnurine