Contact Khurram Shahzad Mobile : 0321-5231894 Assistant Professor (NUML) e-mail : Citizenship: Pakistani Date of birth : 4th January, 1980 [email protected] [email protected] Research fellowship from the University of North Texas, USA

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Profile University teacher with 16 years of experience teaching 18-30 year olds in classroom setting of up to 40 students. An organized professional with proven teaching, guidance and counseling skills. Possess a strong track record in improving test scores and teaching effectively. Ability to be a team player and resolve problems and conflicts professionally. Skilled at communicating complex information in a simple and entertaining manner. Looking to contribute my knowledge and skills in the university that offers a genuine opportunity for career progression.

Education 2013 – 2018 (March) Ph D in English (linguistics) from International Islamic University

Thesis Title Analyzing English Language Teaching And Testing Praxis In Developing Discourse Competence In Essay Writing

2009 -- 2011 MS / M Phil (linguistics) from International Islamic University

Thesis Title

2001-- 2003 Masters in English language & literature from National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad

Jan, 2004 – Dec, 2004 B. Ed from National University of Modern Languages

August 2000-- 2000 December

Diploma in English Language from National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad

1998- 2000 Bachelor’s degree from the Govt. Gordon College, Rawalpindi

1996- 1998 Intermediate from BISE, Rawalpindi

1993- 1995 Matric from BISE, Rawalpindi

Core Competencies  Creative Lesson Planning  Instructional Best Practices  Classroom Management & Discipline  Standardized Testing / Scoring  Learner Assessment  Experiential Learning  Books compiling & article writing  Guiding students in identifying appropriate research topics to ensure successful research projects

IT Skills Familiar with an array of programmes, concepts and technologies, including: Computer Skills: Proficient in Windows 8 & 10 Monoconc, Microsoft Office Antconc and SPSS, Zoom, online teaching

Teaching Experience 2003 – 2004 English language teacher at Pakistan Institute of Modern Languages

2003 – 2006 English language teacher at Mr. Cabin Public High School

August 2006- January 2007

English Language teacher at The City School

September 2010- January 2011

English Language teacher at International Islamic University

January 2005 – 2015 Lecturer, National University of Modern Languages

June 2015 -- to date

Assistant professor, National University of Modern Languages

Research Articles 1. Khalid, M., Shahzad, K. (2019c). The Transcendental Signifier in The Reluctant Fundamentalist. Erevna: Journal of Linguistics and Literature, 3 (2) ISSN: 2521-5078 [Y Category] 2. Asghar, J., & Shahzad, K. (2020b). Muslim Theolinguistic Perspectives on Publishing Qur’anic Translation without the Original Arabic Text. Research Journal Al Basirah, 9 (1) ISSN: 2520-7334 (P) 2222-4548. [X Category]

3. Asghar, J., & Shahzad, K. (2020a). Predicaments of Contemporary Art and Iqbal’s Aesthetic Metaphysics. Journal of Research in Social Sciences – JRSS, 8 (1) ISSN: (E) 2306- 112X (P) 2305- 6533. [Y Category] 4. Asghar, J., Iqbal, M. & Shahzad, K. (2019b). The Challenge of Quranic Translation and the Question of Gender Accuracy. Pakistan Journal of Languages and Translation Studies, UOG, Issue 7, No. 2. ISSN: 2410-1230 [Y Category]

5. Shahzad, K., Asghar, J. & Janjua, F. (2018). Genre analysis of MA ELT theses: A case study of National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad. Kashmir Journal of Language Research, 21 (2). 93-106. ISSN: 1028-6640 [X Category] 6. Shahzad, K., Janjua, F., & Asghar, J. (2019a). Assessing testing practices with reference to communicative competence in essay writing at undergraduate level in Pakistan. Journal of Research in Social Sciences – JRSS, 7 (1) ISSN: (E) 2306-112X (P) 2305- 6533. [Y Category]

7. Asghar, J., & Shahzad, K. (2018d). Globalization and the sociolinguistic challenge of the 21st century critical pedagogy: A case for language/culture minority students. NUST Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 4 (2). 222-239. [Z Category]

8. Habib, A., Shahzad, K. & Uzair, M. (2018c). Coverage of pronunciation: An analytical study of English textbooks in Pakistan. Journal of Research in Social Sciences – JRSS, 6 (2). 47-63 ISSN: (E) 2306-112X [Y Category]

9. Shahzad, K. (2108b). Spoken language testing practices in National University of Modern Languages. Journal of Research in Social Sciences – JRSS, 6 (1). 291-314. [Y Category]

10. Jamil, A. & Shahzad, K. (2018a). Media portrayals of transgender people in Pakistan - A case of mis-gendering and marginalization. Journal of Education & Social Sciences – JESS, 6 (1). 23-39. [Y Category]

11. Shahzad, K. (2017). Designing a question paper: A critique of essay type questions constructed to assess written discourse of English language students. Pakistan Journal of Languages and Translation Studies, 5 (1). 24-39 [Z Category]

12. Shahzad, K. & Janjua, F. (2016). Formalist and feminist stylistic study of Love Song of J Alfred Prufrock and Soliloquy of a Misanthrope. Journal of Institute of Social Sciences- JISS, 2 (1).

13. Shahzad, K. & Habib, M. (2016). Portrayal of females as second-rate citizens: A feminist study of Wedding of Sundry and The Fair Way. Journal of Research in Social Sciences- JRSS, 4 (2) [Z Category]

14. Asghar, J. & Shahzad, K. (2015). The rewiring of the human brain: A critique of cyber- culture and its effects on our thinking abilities. Journal of Institute of Social Sciences -- JISS, 2 (2).

15. A Plea for the Introduction of Critical Pedagogy in Pakistani Classrooms (IN PROCESS, 2016) Journal of Research & Reflections in Education (JRRE) 16. Evaluating Teaching Practices with Reference to Discourse Competence in Essay Writing at Undergraduate Level in Pakistan. Pakistan Journal of Social Issues (PJSI) 21/12/18 in process [Y category] 17. Analyzing the Provision of Feedback to the Learners of Essay Writing in Pakistan (IN PROCESS, 2018) Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences. Multan 18. Analyzing Formative Assessment Practices of English Language Teachers in Pakistan (in process, May, 2109)

Papers presented at Conferences 1. Developing Spoken Language Test for the Undergraduate Students in Pakistan at Garrison University, Lahore. February, 2019

Supervised Students at M. PhiL/MS Level 1. A Marxist Humanist Study of George Bernard Shaw’s Pygmalion and Heartbreak House by Hajra Masroor (August, 2017) 2. A psychoanalytical Study of Ambivalent Identity in English Fiction of Abdullah Hussain by Mudasser Khalid (September, 2017) 3. Psycho-Socio Study of Maniza Naqvi’s I’ll Find My Way and Daniyal Mueenuddin’s In other Rooms, other Wonders by Maria Nawaz (October, 2018) 4. Politics of Exclusion: A Comparative Analysis of The War of the Worlds and Siyaron Ki Jang by Maria Aziz (November, 2018) 5. An Analysis of English Lexical Stress Patterns by Pashtun EFL Learners by Sulaiman Ahmad (November, 2018) 6. An Analysis Of Strategies Used In The Translation Of Selected Short Stories Of Ghulam Abbas by Aqleem Ejaz (June, 2019) 7. Power Dynamics Vis-À-Vis Identity crisis in Taboo: A Stylistic Study by Hajra Akhlaq (Octber, 2019)

Books 1. Promise Guide to BA English 2. Promise Guide to BSc English 3. Excellent grammar (compiled and edited) level, 3,4,5,6,7 & 8 (not in market now) 4. Language & Linguistics (compiled and edited) 5. Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (compiled and edited) 6. Discourse Analysis

Online courses

1. How To Teach Online: Providing Continuity For Students Future Learn April 17, 2020 Three-Week Massive Open Online Course 2. Professional Development for Teacher Trainers Arizona State University November, 19, 2018 Five-Week Massive Open Online Course

Workshops Attended . Attended a workshop organized by Oxford University Press on the introduction of books like Oxford Reading Circle, etc. . Attended a workshop on ELT organized by SPELT Pakistan . Attended a workshop organized by HEC on CALL . Attended a workshop organized by NUML on Promoting Research Culture: Application of Research Tools in Social Sciences and Research Ethics. From 12 May to 16 May, 2014 . Attended a workshop organized by University of North Texas, America & NUML on Writing for Research Publication. From June 19 to June 20, 2014 . Got research fellowship from the University of North Texas, USA. 2015 . Attended and organized a teacher training workshop at NUML, 2016 . The Role of Supervisors workshop attended at NUML, 2017 . NUML faculty development programme at NUML, 2018

Key contribution

 Taught general English language & literature students as well as individuals with learning challenges and special needs within a mainstream, inclusive classroom.

 Consistently commended for ability to redirect students exhibiting behavior problems by replacing disruptive, unproductive patterns with positive behaviors. Good classroom management skills.

 Actively served on a variety of school and university committees and task forces focused on curriculum development, textbook review and anti-bullying efforts.

 Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school/university administrators/staff.

Languages Urdu English (fluent) Punjabi

References

Will be furnished upon request