Nwa Abbas Rizvi

Experience

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  LACAS School Network

  Aug 2017 - Jun 2021

  Educator - IGSCE English Literature
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  The City School Official

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2025

  Curriculum developer, researcher, and manager for an interdisciplinary project that includes English as a First and Second Language at The City School Network, Pakistan – reporting directly to the Director of Studies and Chief Academic Officer. Responsibilities include:1) Management of interdepartmental and interdisciplinary meetings to create effective alignment of learning objectives. 2) Creation of horizontal and vertical management grids that track alignment and progression within a particular grade level as well as across multiple grade levels. 3) Research, development, and implementation of resources to support learning on all levels. 4) Research and development of educational policy to improve impact of interdisciplinary learning as a pedagogical approach. 5) Design and implementation of assessments for learners and teachers to analyse impact and inform updates to the project. 6) Design and conduction of training sessions and workshops for higher management and school staff.7) Design and conduction of introduction and orientation sessions for onboarding of clients across various levels. Show less Curriculum developer, researcher, and assistant manager for English as a First and Second Language at The City School Network, Pakistan – reporting directly to the National Curriculum Council, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Pakistan, to align the Single National Curriculum with the with the UK National Curriculum and Cambridge Aims and Objectives. Responsibilities include:1) Research and development of English Language and Literature curricula for middle, secondary, and higher secondary grades at a national level.2) Alignment of national student achievement with international standards, college readiness, and career pathways. 3) Annual review and evaluation of based on stakeholder and client feedback. 4) Officiation and management of projects such as the “Large Scale Assessment” project for analysis of standardized education. 5) Management and retention of clients such as Oxford Publishing Press for textbook procurement and Cambridge International Education for assessments. 6) Inclusion of technological integration and sustainable development in learning, instructional design, and educational policy. 7) Integration of inclusive practices targeting ADHD, Autism, and Asperger’s, as well as hearing and speech impediments. Show less

  • Manager - Interdisciplinary Curriculum for English

    May 2023 - Jan 2025

  • Manager - English Curriculum

    Feb 2023 - Jan 2025

  • Deputy Manager - English Curriculum

    Jun 2021 - Jan 2023
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  National Curriculum Council Secretariat

  Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

  Subject Expert - English

  Subject expert for grades 9 to 12, working directly for the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training for the development of the Single National Curriculum, Pakistan. Responsibilities include: 1) Comparative research of international curricula to inform creation of learning objectives for first as well as second language acquisition. 2) Comparative research of international standards for education and educational policy to generate learning benchmarks for education in the local context.3) Construction of teaching methodologies to accommodate the implementation of the curriculum in public and private schools. 4) Reviewing the curriculum documents for Grades 1 to 8 to ensure smooth progression and high-quality language acquisition standards. Show less

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  Humaira Riaz Schools

  May 2022 - now

  Researcher, trainer, and manager for ESD, reporting directly to the BOD. Responsibilities include: 1) Leading initiatives that integrate sustainability principles into educational programs at various levels. 2) Overseeing the development and implementation of curricula, training modules, and educational materials that focus on environmental, social, and economic sustainability. 3) Design and implementation of educational materials to incorporate sustainability concepts across disciplines, ensuring alignment with educational standards and learning objectives4) Development of strategies and long-term plans to integrate sustainable development principles into the policy framework of the institution. 5) Promotion of key focus areas and fostering of partnerships with stakeholders and international investors. 6) Provision of guidance and training to educators, the higher administration, and staff to effectively deliver sustainability-focused education7) Advocating the importance of sustainability in high-impact areas through community engagement, partnerships with local organizations, and raising awareness among students, parents, and the broader community. Show less

  • Manager - Education for Sustainable Development

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Course Lead - English (ESL)

    May 2022 - Sept 2023
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  Global Schools Program

  Aug 2022 - now

  Mentor and cohort lead for the Global Schools Program, reporting directly to the Global Schools Advocacy Team. Responsibilities include:1) Facilitate communication between Global Schools Advocates from Kenya, Nigeria, and Ethiopia. 2) Manage on-ground implementation of advocate KPIs and the Sustainable Development Goals. 3) Provide solutions to contextual issues of low resources and geographical hinderances. 4) Run comparative analysis between private and public schools, the availability of their resources, and impact of ESD. 5) Formulate reports summarizing monthly progress for the benefit of the program. Show less

  • Global Schools Program Mentor

    Sept 2023 - now

  • Global Schools Program Mentor

    Aug 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Global Schools Program Advocate

    Aug 2022 - Aug 2023
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  The Missing Slate

  Jan 2024 - now

  Editor in Chief

  Chief editor, owner, and team lead for The Missing Slate, an international literary magazine based on inclusivity and promoting written and visual art all across the globe. Responsibilities include: 1) Creation of working and publishing policy, core values, and guidelines for internal team members, employees, as well as contributors. 2) Management of an editorial team that is focused on generating outreach, sorting, reviewing, and editing contributions. 3) Management of a social media and graphic design team that is focused on creating promotional content and design layouts for the magazine. 4) Alignment of creative expression with federal and international publishing as well as censorship law. 5) Review and consultancy-based editorship of submitted manuscripts. 6) Officiation and management of projects such as the “The Missing Link” project for episodic publishing. Show less

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  Cambridge University Press & Assessment

  Jan 2025 - now

  Assessment Specialist

  Assistant Examiner and Assessment Specialist for GCE AS & A Level Literature in English (Prose & Unseen).