Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Roles And Responsibilities
Personal Information
References
Affiliations
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline
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Shagufta Shaheen

Dandenong

Summary

Resourceful career counselor and a teacher , focused on building successful education paths in support of career goals with a deep understanding of students' needs and market trends ; brings a decade of experience in teaching . Specializes in cultivating relationships with companies and community resources that meet student needs. Decisive leader and strategic planner with a passion for helping students achieve their goals and be independent.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Beaconhouse School System

Career Counselor
2023.11 - 2024.05 (6 months)

Job overview

Many Guidance sessions conducted for A-Level Students & Parents

Processed Applications of A-Level students Successfully with making them with millions of Scholarships.

Prepared recommendation letters

Assisted administration

Conducted several Volunteer Internships

Supervised Events

Conducted Orientations & Meetings for Parents & Students

Used Canva & Powerpoint to design trainings for students and increase company retention and productivity rates.

English Skills Academy

Language Instructor
2016.01 - 2024.05 (8 years & 4 months)

Job overview

  • Established a positive classroom environment that promoted respect, collaboration, and open communication among students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Assisted students in preparing for standardized language exams, resulting in higher scores and improved academic standing.
  • Developed personalized lesson plans for individual students to address their specific needs and improve overall performance.
  • Organized extracurricular activities such as language clubs or cultural events, enhancing students'' connection to the target culture outside of the classroom setting.
  • Enhanced student understanding of complex linguistic concepts through the use of real-world examples and engaging materials.
  • Organized detailed list of resources to help students go beyond classroom environments and delve into topics of interest.
  • Employed diverse teaching approaches to help students of all abilities understand material.
  • Expanded student understanding of texts by spearheading in-depth discussions and assigning exploratory essays to help students articulate knowledge.
  • Continuously expanded personal knowledge of linguistic trends and research, ensuring instruction remained relevant and up-to-date.
  • Developed and maintained effective record keeping system for tracking learner attendance, participation and progress.
  • Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
  • Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
  • Employed variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.
  • Enhanced their abilities and made them believe in themselves.

The City School Quetta Campus

CAREER COUNSELOR
2019.01 - 2023.10 (4 years & 9 months)

Job overview

  • Trained by British Council, Turkey Onsite Counselor's Training Experience for Career Guidance & Scholarships, Global University Admission Consultant, Proficient in all International University Admission Portals, National University Admission Consultant, Standardized Test Consultant, Student's Profile Building Expertise, Top Tier University Acceptances and Procedure Experience, Scholarship Criteria's Guidance Knowledge, Pakistan's Senior Counselor's Training Received, Organizing National & International Universities Fair, Conducting 1-1 & Group Counseling Sessions, Annual Counselor's Training attended, Aptitude Test proficiency, Community Service Opportunities & Internships Organized, Counseling Data Maintenance, Fully Funded International Students' Exchange Programs applications and Successful Placement Done (UK, TURKEY & USA)
  • Enhanced student career development by conducting individual counseling sessions and group workshops.
  • Assisted administration by analyzing job placement outcomes data contributing to accreditation reports.
  • Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
  • Provided one-on-one coaching sessions focused on interview preparation, boosting student confidence during employer interactions.
  • Enhanced community outreach to bring in new candidates, highlight programs and meet targets.
  • Created engaging presentations and workshops addressing relevant employment topics such as networking strategies or salary negotiation skills.

Herald Public High School (HPHS)

PRINCIPAL
2005.03 - 2019.01 (13 years & 10 months)

Job overview

  • As a principal, providing strategic directions for school system, developing standardized curricula, mentoring Teachers along with students, Counselling staff & parents, administer the budget, hire & Evaluate Staff, Organizing Events such as Science exhibition, Training Workshops & Seminars for Faculty, Cooperating and coordinating with teachers and students for better performance, Being ESL instructor, conducting Advance, professional Advance, Oral Communication, IELTS, Four Skills Classes, Event Organizer & Program Director for several Debate Competitions, Scrabble Contests, Spelling Bee Competitions, Speech Contest, Recycling & Writing Competitions held in different Academies, Colleges & Schools, Conducted Seminar on Personality Development, Class Management, Debating Methods & Surveying Techniques, Affiliation with AFAQ (Association for academic Qualification), Career Counselling, Teachers Training & Leaders Club Workshops, supervised MUN debates held in Mohammad Mussa Boys College, Quetta, Supervised Periodic Test of the Classes, promoted
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.

Education

University of Balochiistan , Quetta, Pakistan

Master of Arts from English
05.2009

University of Balochistan , Quetta, Pakistan

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology
12.2004

Girls College, Balochstan Board , Quetta, Pakistan

Higher Secondary School Certificate from Psychology
09.2001

Govt Girls Sardar Essa Khan High School , Quetta, Pakistan

Secondary School Certificate from Arts
07.1999

University Overview

Other Courses:
. IELTS (7.5 Band) in July 2009
. Computer Courses: Ms. Word, Ms. Power Point, CS (Basic)
. English Language Diploma (Center of Excellence English Language institute)
. Vocational Training (PEARL Institute & Technology & AFAQ Organization Pak)
. Distant British Council Courses Done for core Skills development as a leader and a communicator Online (2019-2020)
. Online Trainings attended from Canada, USA, UK, Hong Kong, Australia & Germany (2019-2024) for skills development

Skills

  • Trained by British Council
  • Turkey Onsite Counselor's Training Experience for Career Guidance & Scholarships (Top 10 Turkish Universities Visited & Received Onsite Training)
  • Global University Admission Consultant
  • Proficient in all International & National University Admission Portals
  • Standardized Test Consultant
  • Student's Profile Building Expertise
  • Top Tier University Acceptances and Procedure Experience
  • Scholarship Criteria's Guidance Knowledge
  • Pakistan's Senior Counselor's Training Received
  • Organized University Fairs
  • Conducting 1-1 & Group Counseling Sessions
  • Annual Counselor's Training attended
  • Aptitude Test proficiency
  • Community Service Opportunities & Internships Organized
  • Data Maintenance
  • Fully Funded International Students' Exchange Programs applications and Successful Placement Done (UK, TURKEY & USA)
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Community Collaboration
  • Classroom Management

Accomplishments

  • Won the National Level Best Counselor Award for the year 2023 from Education USA Organization.
  • Received 2,209,542 $ Scholarship with securing admissions in Ivy League, and Russell group universities (Cornell, Princeton, Toronto etc) in 2024
  • 90% UNIVERSITIES ACCEPTANCE RECORD WITH BILLIONS OF SCHOLARSHIP GLOBALLY
  • EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-FOUR THOUSAND USD SCHOLARSHIP RECEIVED ONLY IN 2023 WITH ACCEPTANCE FROM RUSSELL GROUP UNIVERSITIES, USA, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, PAKISTAN, TURKEY etc.
  • EARNED MANY CERTIFICATES OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & APPRECIATION FOR TRAINING SESSION, COUNSELING, TOP ACCEPTANCES etc.
  • NISA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE & ARTS ONSITE CAREER COUNSELING TRAINER APPRECIATION CERTIFICATE RECEIVED
  • HABIB UNIVERSITY WORKSHOP PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATE RECEIVED
  • RECEIVED APPRFECIATION CERTIFICATE FOR STUDY GROUP PRESENTATION CAPS DEPARTMENT
  • HARD WORK AND DILIGENCE CERTIFICATES RECEIVED FROM TCS
  • IDSP UNIVERSITY APPRECIATION CERTIFICATE RECEIVED
  • STUDY UK - BIRTISH COUNCIL APPRECIATION CERTIFICATES RECEIVED
  • COMMUNITY SERVICE APPRECIATION CERTIFICATES WON
  • Received Certificate by 'GABA PUBLISHERS' for Professional Excellence
  • Presented Certificate of Appreciation by 'APSACS AL-HADID' for judging the speech Contest & Mega Dramatic Competition
  • Achieved several certificates of Approbation by Multiple Academies like Excellence, HPHS, HAI, along with SMART ACADEMY & PEARL Institute of Management, Alamdar Road, for being eminent Program Director, Event Organizer, and Professional Instructor & Principal
  • Received lots of Appreciation Certificates for being The Head of a Debating Society, Compere and Stage Setup Organizer
  • Certificates of Achieves in Debates & Speech Contest
  • Mentored students as guidance counsellor to help resolve student educational issues.
  • Encouraged debate-style classroom setting to increase student active participation and critical thinking & analytical abilities.

Languages

Persian (Native language)
English (Fluent in Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking)
Urdu (Fluent)
Punjabi (Fluent in Listening & Speaking)
Darrai (Fluent in Listening & Speaking)

Roles And Responsibilities

  • As a principal, providing strategic directions for school system, developing standardized curricula
  • Mentoring Teachers along with students
  • Counseling staff & parents
  • Administering the budget, hiring & evaluating staff
  • Organizing Events such as Science exhibition, Training Workshops & Seminars for Faculty
  • Cooperating and coordinating with teachers and students for better performance
  • Being ESL instructor, conducting Advance, professional Advance, Oral Communication, IELTS, Four Skills Classes
  • Event Organizer & Program Director for several Debate Competitions, Scrabble Contests, Spelling Bee Competitions, Speech Contest, Recycling & Writing Competitions held in different Academies, Colleges & Schools
  • Conducted Seminar on Personality Development, Class Management, Debating Methods & Surveying Techniques
  • Affiliation with AFAQ (Association for academic Qualification), Career Counselling, Teachers Training & Leaders Club Workshops
  • Supervised MUN debates held in Mohammad Mussa Boys College, Quetta
  • Supervised Periodic Test of the Classes
  • Promoted 'Haq Haqdar Tak' Community Engagement program organized by Ministry of Information in collaboration with SBK Women University
  • Organized & provided voluntary counseling services on the event of 'The future Begins Here' Career Counseling forum, Established by Ummat Public School Quetta
  • Counseled students including faculty members reading SAT & GRE courses

Personal Information

Title: CAREER COUNSELOR & PEDAGOGUE

References

M. Ahad Gul

Senior Counselor & Head of CAPS:  

Mobile: +92-3335152433

Email: mohammadahadgul@gmail.com


Maryam Imran

Beaconhose A-Level Coordinator

Mobile: +92-3228154848

Email: maryamimran.97413@bh.ed.pk

Affiliations

  • I have been affiliated with internationally recognized College & School Systems of O-Level & A-Level
  • Had Affiliations with YES Scholarships & Education USA

Certification

Received Nationally Recognized Best Career Counselor award from Education USA for 2023

Got Training Certificates from British Council

Several Best Performance Certificates and letters received

Additional Information

I am highly motivating, benevolent , optimistic, determined, confident, and responsive with having energy to adapt quickly to changing environment and like meeting deadlines. An effective team member, with a proven ability to achieve results with a team while also skilled at using own initiative. Enjoy challenges with opportunity to improve, and working with people from diverse backgrounds. Passionate about whatever I do besides being reliable and approachable.

Timeline

Career Counselor

Beaconhouse School System
2023.11 - 2024.05 (6 months)

CAREER COUNSELOR

The City School Quetta Campus
2019.01 - 2023.10 (4 years & 9 months)

Language Instructor

English Skills Academy
2016.01 - 2024.05 (8 years & 4 months)

PRINCIPAL

Herald Public High School (HPHS)
2005.03 - 2019.01 (13 years & 10 months)

University of Balochiistan

Master of Arts from English

University of Balochistan

Bachelor of Arts from Psychology

Girls College, Balochstan Board

Higher Secondary School Certificate from Psychology

Govt Girls Sardar Essa Khan High School

Secondary School Certificate from Arts

Received Nationally Recognized Best Career Counselor ward from Education USA for 2023


Got Training Certificates from British Council


Several Best Performance Certificates and letters received


Shagufta Shaheen