Rabia Shahzad

Education and Learning Specialist with experience across academic, vocational and professional learning environments. Skilled in instructional design, curriculum and faculty development, and creating inclusive, differentiated learning provision that responds to diverse learner needs and barriers to achievement. Experienced in developing learning resources and assessments, using educational assessment data to inform learner support and progression, and contributing to SEND, safeguarding and wellbeing provision.

Brings a strong focus on digital learning, assistive technology, AI and data-informed approaches to improving educational outcomes, alongside experience connecting education with employability, industry and real-world practice.

Learning Support Practitioner - Bedford College - United Kingdom

(2025-12)

• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group learning interventions, using differentiated approaches, assistive technology and tailored strategies to support learner progression, independence and individual outcomes.
• Design and adapt learning resources, support strategies and development activities, documenting and monitoring interventions through ProMonitor, Grofar and ProSuite to improve engagement, participation and learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with tutors, curriculum teams, DSL and SENCOs to monitor SEND learner progress, using GL Assessment products and learner data to inform support; implement and review ILPs and EHCPs, support SEMH needs and address barriers to achievement.
• Act as a Job Coach supporting learners in workplace placements, liaising with employers and curriculum teams to develop employability skills, workplace behaviors and independence.
• Provide pastoral and behavioral support, applying de-escalation and positive behavior strategies; coordinate examination access arrangements and contribute to safeguarding, learner wellbeing and a safe learning environment.

Teaching & Learning Facilitator - Tick Education - United Kingdom

(2025-10)

• Support lesson planning and classroom delivery across primary and secondary settings, adapting activities and resources to lesson objectives, schemes of work and individual pupil needs.
• Prepare and adapt differentiated learning activities and teaching resources, supporting individual, small-group and whole-class learning and promoting pupil engagement and participation.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs, contributing to and implementing IEPs, individual care plans and support strategies, with experience using Makaton and AAC to support communication, alongside appropriate behavior and learning strategies.
• Maintain British safeguarding and prevent standards, KCSIE, confidentiality and professional conduct requirements, contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Manager Corporate Communication & Linkages - University of South Asia - Pakistan

(2024-01 - 2025-08)

• Led corporate communication, stakeholder engagement and external relations to strengthen campus visibility and institutional reputation.
• Developed corporate partnerships and secured sponsorships, creating opportunities for internships, training and industry–academia collaboration.
• Planned and delivered institutional events, branding initiatives and marketing campaigns across digital communication channels.

Lecturer, Business Management - University of South Asia - Pakistan

(2022-09 - 2025-08)

• Designed, developed and delivered undergraduate Business curriculum across Accounting, Digital Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, Economics, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business Ethics and Research Methods, aligning content with industry practice and graduate employability.
• Designed and applied formative and summative assessments, using learner performance data to adapt teaching and monitor academic progress; supervised student projects and contributed to curriculum development, learner support and academic progression.
• Led faculty training, enrichment workshops and blended-learning activities, integrating AI tools and digital platforms into curriculum design and assessment to develop digital skills in data analysis, reporting and AI-assisted research.

Visiting Faculty - Govt College Township - Pakistan

(2021-04 - 2022-08)

• Taught college-level courses in Economics, Business Communication, Accounting, Business Law, Business Research and Psychology, delivering structured lectures, tutorials and coursework aligned with prescribed curricula and learning outcomes.
• Contributed to the college's examination and assessment processes, including examination invigilation, supervision of students, maintenance of examination discipline and attendance records, and supporting the assessment and documentation of students' academic performance.

Learning & Resource Coordinator – Primary Section - Lahore Grammar School - Pakistan

(2020-01 - 2021-03)

• Coordinated the design and development of curriculum-based teaching resources, including lesson materials, worksheets, classroom activities, assessment tasks and teacher support materials, aligned with schemes of work and lesson objectives.
• Worked with Primary teachers to identify resource and curriculum requirements, developing subject-specific and differentiated activities to support different levels of ability, reinforce key concepts, extend higher-attaining pupils and provide additional practice.
• Supported teachers in selecting, adapting and using teaching resources effectively, contributing to curriculum planning and resource quality improvement through teacher feedback, pupil performance and classroom needs.

Middle School Teacher - United Charter Schools - Pakistan

(2016-03 - 2019-12)

• Planned and delivered lessons within the UK-based curriculum, following the school's schemes of work and learning objectives.
• Prepared lesson plans, worksheets, classroom activities and assessments to support pupil learning.
• Used INFINITY digital learning platform to support interactive learning, homework and assessment.
• Assessed classwork, homework, quizzes and tests, providing feedback and monitoring pupil progress.

MSc - International Business with Data Analytics - Ulster University (2025-09 - 2026-09)

PhD - Management Sciences - University of Management & Technology (2023-09 - 2027-09)

MS - Management Sciences - University of Management & Technology (2020-09 - 2022-09)

MCom - Finance - University of Lahore (2009-09 - 2011-08)

BCom - University of the Punjab (2006-09 - 2008-08)