Nadia Akhtar

Compassionate and results-driven artist and educator with 8 years of experience in early childhood education. Combines a deep understanding of preschool development with a strengths-based approach to unlock every child's potential and foster a lifelong love for learning.

Homeroom Teacher, Montessori and Kindergarten - Madrasatul Ihsan Junior & Preschool (MSI) - F-8/2, Islamabad

(2018-01)

• Led Montessori and Kindergarten homeroom for 8 years, balancing structured foundational academics with self-directed learning.
• Designed and executed holistic lesson plans that advanced early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth while catering to individual learning speeds.
• Built strong school-home partnerships through proactive communication, parent consultations, and regular classroom newsletters.
• Maintained a safe, structured, and highly nurturing learning environment, ensuring smooth transitions for students moving into primary education.
• Directed annual school plays and reading theatres, utilising performance-based learning to accelerate early literacy, language acquisition, and public speaking confidence.
• Designed and led diverse arts, crafts, and multi-medium artwork projects, fostering sensory exploration, creativity, and essential fine motor skill development.

Arts Teacher Primary Grades - MSI School - Islamabad

(2025-01)

Delivered an engaging primary-years art and craft curriculum covering drawing, painting, and diverse mediums, systematically building students' fine motor skills and spatial awareness.

Master of Arts - History - Punjab University (2015-01)

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Sociology, Geography - FG Margalla College F-7/4 (2009-01)

Intermediate - Sociology, Health and Physical Education, Islamic Studies - FG Margalla College F-7/4 (2006-01)