I am writing to apply for the post, as advertised. With my extensive experience in training and development which is very much related to communication skills, tied with a deep understanding of the education system in Pakistan, I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to your team.
Having dedicated over 17 years to education, I have honed my skills in delivering engaging training sessions, adapting content to diverse audiences, and fostering interactive learning environments. My experience as a Program Training Specialist at American Board of Certification for Teacher Education (ABCTE) under (Professional Teaching knowledge) PTK Project Where I am responsible for training 800 Govt teachers, principals, and vice principals of ICT to enhance their pedagogy skills and Training Officer at organizations such as Right To Play, JICA and Secours Islamique France and other organizations has equipped me with the expertise needed to excel in this role.
In my previous roles, I have successfully conducted 8 days of training sessions for Govt teachers, principals, and vice principals to enhance their pedagogy skills and professional teaching knowledge, TOTs on various topics, developed training materials, and facilitated discussions to ensure effective communication among participants, not only in TOTs but advocacy in hard tough rural areas of Pakistan for women empowerment through education and skills. I have also engaged with government stakeholders across Pakistan. I worked with DCTE, DPD (PITE), and other organizations for NFE curriculum, teaching-learning material development, assessment and certification mechanisms, and teachers training, demonstrating my ability to collaborate with diverse partners and navigate complex environments.
Report writing is always part of my job and in a personal capacity, I write English/Urdu articles thats why I have strong writing skills along with effective communication skills in English, Urdu, and Pashto. I am excited about the prospect of contributing to your mission and leveraging my skills to support the program's expansion and success.
With LLB, Master, and MPhil degrees in education (with research on peace education and conflict resolution skills), and well-equipped to meet the requirements of the role. Additionally, my familiarity with the National Curriculum of Pakistan and Education Sector Plans further complements my qualifications for this position.
Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my background, skills, and enthusiasm align with your organization's needs.
Sincerely,
Fatima Shah
· Deliver 8 days of training sessions to Govt teachers, principals and vice principals at Islamabad on Professional Teaching Knowledge (PTK)
The Eight Modules which I teach are:
1. Understanding the Curriculum,
2. Classroom Management,
3. Nurturing Parental and Community Support,
4. Characteristics of a Successful Teacher,
5. Pedagogy and Instructional Design,
6. Assessment,
7. Statistics for Educators,
8. Teacher’s Leadership and Professional Learning.
(ABCTE-PTK Course contents can be accessed at https://www.americanboard.org/ptk/ )
· Meetings with government officials, agencies, NGOs, and prospective clients to explore American Board training opportunities.
· Prepare comprehensive reports on training progress, participant engagement, and outcomes.
· Conducts needs assessments and aligns training programs with project goals.
· Leads child protection, soft skills, and life-skills development through sports training sessions.
· Supports field facilitators in community needs identification and project alignment.
· Develops detailed training reports and ensures certification processes for coaches.
· Establishes and maintains partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders.
Conducting Training & Awareness Sessions:
· conducting training sessions with communities on different topics including nutrition, health and hygiene, CBDRM, agriculture, climate change and others topics.
Developing All Kind of Materials for Trainings:
To develop a training and session plan for training participants.
To develop training manuals for the trainings.
Counseling and motivation to trainees for optimal learning and sensitization.
Preparing and conduct pre and posttests for the cash for training activities.
Documentation and Report Writing:
Documentation and record keeping of ongoing activities, identify/suggest potential training interventions at grassroots level.
Documentation of every training session with visuals according to the designed template.
Identify and document the most significant cases (case studies);
Writing all kind of reports (training report, TNA report, Cycle completion report etc)
Monitoring & Evaluation:
Pay regular field monitoring and supporting visits as well ensuring proper implementation of planned activities, especially on job support to individual at workplace.
Conducting Training & Awareness Sessions:
• Organizing and Conducting TOTs and trainings for counterpart staff and teachers of NFE centers and madrassahs in selected target / pilot area for quality delivery of ALPs adult literacy and skill programmes as well as provide on job continued professional development support to teachers.
Administration & Logistic Support:
• Manage office accounts, administrative functions and all logistic support of the activities.
Developing All Kind of Materials for Trainings:
• Designing training manuals for ALPs (Primary and Elementary and adult literacy and skill programmes as well as other course such as remedial and digital learning programmes.
• Establishment of teachers of teachers training units/cells at provincial, district and local level.
• Development of Pre and Post evaluation questionnaire / tools and administer the said tools during trainings and TOTs.
• Organizing training of trainers (TOT) and trickle-down training of teachers in Province.
Documentation and Report Writing:
• Develop training reports and build capacity of counterpart staff in development such report.
Monitoring & Evaluation Visits:
• Provide support in conducting baseline surveys and research studies in piolet areas.
• Regular monitoring and mentoring visits to ALP center and Middle Tech centers to identify the gaps and further redesign trainings.
Conducting Trainings & Awareness Sessions:
• Support provincial training manager in conducting all kind of ALP trainings including PSEA, GBV & Health and hygiene.
• To provide on job training and mentoring support to the ALP teachers in the district/field.
• Conducting Professional Developments Days on monthly basis.
Monitoring & Mentoring:
• Regular Monitoring and mentoring visits to all ALP Centers to ensure quality education and effectiveness of trainings.
Documentation & Reports Writing:
• Regular preparation of training and monitoring reports.
Documentation and checking event reports, monthly reports, quarter reports and annual reports.
Trainings & Awareness Workshops:
• Conduct Teacher Training Workshops for School Teachers (Formal Education, Pre-Primary, Primary and secondary Level).
• Conduct Certified Courses Trainings (CPPT and CPT).
• Parents Awareness Workshops regarding education, child psychology, photo memory, learning and development.
• Classroom and School Management trainings.
Monitoring & Evaluation:
• Monitoring and Evaluation of schools to ensure the quality education (Pre-Primary, Primary and Secondary Level)
Documentation & Report writing:
• Regular preparation of training and monitoring reports. Documentation and checking event reports, monthly reports, quarter reports and annual reports.
• Prepares or approves manuals, guidelines, and reports on best educational practices.
Material Development for trainings & Classrooms:
• Design and develop material for Modern Classroom Setup (MCS) and school setup.
• Providing trainings to the newly hired employees.
• Training and mentoring of the newly hired employee during their probation period.
• Reviews and evaluates curricula for use in schools and assists in adaptation to local needs.
• Studies and prepares recommendations on instructional materials, teaching aids, and related equipment.
Consultancy:
• Tasks at private schools of KPK as independent consultant in area of expertise.
Consultant in specific area, such as reading development, language development, child’s psychology and effective learning, modern classroom setups, psychological and social problem solving of students, standard handwriting, phonics, and activity-based learning with perfection.