Rizwana Shabbir
Manchester
Summary
Linguist specializing in Translation and Interpreting services, providing precise translations and interpretations in English, Urdu, Punjabi, and Hindi. Expertise in developing engaging ESOL lessons tailored to diverse student groups, enhancing language proficiency and confidence. Proven ability to integrate technology into teaching, fostering interactive and supportive learning environments. Strong background in curriculum development and classroom management, committed to student engagement and cultural awareness.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
TESOL Volunteer
St. John's centre, A Charity Organisation
Manchester, lancashire
01.2024 - Current
- Volunteering as an ESOL support teacher to adult learners whose first language is other than English.
Freelance Interpreter
DA Languages
Manchester, Stretford, lancashire
10.2022 - 02.2023
- I worked as a freelance interpreter at DA Languages, a local translation agency here in Manchester, providing services in both Urdu and Punjabi.
Volunteer Teaching Assistant in Reception Class
St Andrews C of E Primary School
Levenshulme, Manchester
09.2010 - 07.2011
- I worked as a support teaching assistant at St Andrews C of E Primary School, Levenshulme, Manchester, in 2010, and helped teachers in the classroom setting by organising activities for children, both indoors and outdoors.
- Abroad, I taught English as a foreign language for many years, both at school and college level from 2001 to 2008.
Bank Staff Outreach Worker
Longsight Surestart Children Centre
Manchester
10.2010 - 03.2011
- As an outreach worker, I very effectively planned and developed stay-and-play sessions for little children, mostly under 5 years of age.
- Actively involved parents from all communities, especially non-native parents from my background (Urdu and Punjabi speakers), in Sure Start services.
Education
Professional Development course - Teaching ESOL Literacy Learners (TELLS) course
Learning Unlimited
online2025
Masters - TESOL
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, MAN2017
Diploma - Phonetics and Phonology in English Language
Notting hill College Salford
Manchester, MAN03.2023
Level 2 Certificate - Adult Literacy English
Ofqual
Manchester, MAN01.2011
Volunteer Training Program -
Sure Start Children Centre
Manchester, MAN01.2010
Masters - English Language and Literature
Fatima Jinnah Women University
Rawalpindi, Pakistan01.2001
Skills
- Active listening
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication proficiency
- Patience and tolerance
- Cultural awareness
- Language fluency
- Translation accuracy
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Student engagement
- Technology integration
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Telephone interpreting
- Simultaneous interpretation
- Video remote interpreting
- Public speaking confidence
- Community interpreting
- Consecutive interpreting
- Remote interpreting
- Medical interpretation
Timeline
TESOL Volunteer
St. John's centre, A Charity Organisation
01.2024 - Current
Freelance Interpreter
DA Languages
10.2022 - 02.2023
Bank Staff Outreach Worker
Longsight Surestart Children Centre
10.2010 - 03.2011
Volunteer Teaching Assistant in Reception Class
St Andrews C of E Primary School
09.2010 - 07.2011
Professional Development course - Teaching ESOL Literacy Learners (TELLS) course
Learning Unlimited
Masters - TESOL
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Diploma - Phonetics and Phonology in English Language
Notting hill College Salford
Level 2 Certificate - Adult Literacy English
Ofqual
Volunteer Training Program -
Sure Start Children Centre
Masters - English Language and Literature
Fatima Jinnah Women University