Aneeza Ismail

PhD in Finance with extensive experience teaching Business Studies, Economics, and Accounting to O/A Level and IGCSE students, complemented by experience in expert-network research consulting and visiting university-level lecturing. Skilled in curriculum development, exam preparation, student mentoring, and classroom management. Experienced in academic planning, administrative coordination, research-based teaching, and primary research support for institutional clients, with a strong readiness to contribute to higher education teaching.

Research Consultant at Silverlight Research Co. (2026-09 – Present)

• Support clients of a global expert network — including private equity firms, hedge funds, and strategy consultancies — from the initial research question through to identifying and coordinating conversations with relevant experts.
• Clarify client information requirements and define the most useful expert profiles for each engagement.
• Identify and screen professionals with first-hand experience of the specific market, product, or business model in question against client criteria.
• Coordinate expert engagements end-to-end to ensure each conversation delivers the perspective the client needs.
• Deliver research support across a range of sectors and geographies, with a focus on sourcing specific, directly relevant experience for niche markets and complex commercial questions.

Visiting Lecturer, Finance & Business Management at Arid Institute of Sciences (2026-09 – Present)

• Deliver lectures in Business Management to undergraduate students as a visiting faculty member.
• Design course content, lecture materials, and assessments aligned with university curriculum standards.
• Apply doctoral-level research expertise in finance and quantitative analysis to enrich classroom teaching.
• Support student learning through mentoring, feedback, and academic guidance.

Lecturer / Business Studies & Economics Teacher at YC Solutions — Your Cloud Campus (2023-09 – 2024-12)

Delivered English-medium instruction in Business Studies, Economics, and Management Sciences to BBA and O & A Level students through an online learning environment.

• Designed and delivered interactive online lessons using real-world business cases, economic examples, questioning techniques, and discussion-based teaching to maintain student engagement.
• Used digital teaching methods such as online presentations, quizzes, case-study discussions, assignments, and activity-based learning to encourage student participation.
• Prepared structured lesson plans, topic-wise explanations, assignments, and academic support material aligned with students' learning levels.
• Participated in academic planning, curriculum coordination, and administrative tasks.
• Supported students in projects, coursework, exam preparation, and research-oriented academic tasks.

Subject Specialist / Senior Teacher, Business & Economics at Headway Escuela Junior and High School (2014-08 – 2020-12)

• Designed and delivered lessons in Business Studies, Economics, and Accounting for O Level students.
• Prepared students for Cambridge/O Level examinations through concept-based teaching and exam-focused practice.
• Developed lesson plans, worksheets, assessments, classroom activities, and revision material.
• Improved students' analytical thinking, case-study writing, business decision-making, and subject mastery.
• Monitored student progress and provided individualized support to improve academic performance.
• Maintained classroom discipline and created an interactive learning environment.
• Participated in academic planning, examination preparation, and parent-student progress discussions.

Mathematics Teacher at Roots Millennium School, Chaklala Scheme 3, Rawalpindi (2013-09 – 2014-06)

• Taught Mathematics and Science to higher secondary students.
• Delivered English-medium lessons with a focus on conceptual clarity and examination preparation.
• Organized academic activities and supported faculty in improving student engagement.
• Prepared classroom material and supported students through regular academic feedback.

PhD in Finance in Finance – COMSATS University Islamabad (2026)

Master of Project Management in Project Management – COMSATS University Islamabad (2018-11)

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration – International Islamic University Islamabad