Sawaiz Riaz

I hold an MPhil in English Literature and a BS in English Literature and Linguistics. Additionally, I am TESOL Certified from Arizona State University and have specialized in Creative Writing. Over the years, I have acquired various professional certifications and licenses, enhancing my expertise in English instruction. Currently, I am seeking an opportunity to contribute to your esteemed institution as an English Instructor.

Language & Soft Skills Trainer - RIPHAH University, Lahore - Lahore

(2025-12)

• Conducted online sessions for the PSDF Program.

Visiting Lecturer - NUCES-FAST, Islamabad - Islamabad

(2024-08 - 2025-06)

• Taught Functional English and Communication Skills Courses to students of Computer Science, Business Analytics and Accounting & Finance.

Visiting Lecturer - Rawalpindi Women University - Rawalpindi

(2024-09 - 2025-06)

• Taught Classical Novel Courses to students of English Majors.

Visiting Lecturer - Fatima Jinnah Women University - Islamabad

(2024-02 - 2024-08)

• Taught Expository Writing course to undergraduate students.

English Teacher - Red Oak High by The Treehouse

(2023-08 - 2024-01)

• Taught English Language and Literature to over 80 children, of Grades 6 & 7 ensuring student satisfaction and improvement of grades.

Author - RangeInn News & Media

(2021-05 - 2021-08)

• Wrote over 70 articles on topics ranging from social and current issues to lifestyle, fashion, beauty & literature.
• Became fully proficient in SEO Analysis & Content Writing

Friend of Corner - SBARR, Lincoln Corner, U.S. Embassy

(2020-10 - 2021-06)

• Hosted discussions with book authors, organization representatives & U.S. Diplomats.
• Worked as a voice-over artist & scriptwriter for the videos produced.
• Marketed live and virtual events/webinars hosted by them and also worked as a book-club coordinator.

Eco-Intern - WWF, Pakistan

(2021-06 - 2021-07)

• Pitched a business plan of an athleisure brand in which the synthetic fibers used in the fabric will be derived by fishnets and plastic bottles found in the sea dump in Karachi.
• Completed 30 hours of Community Work towards a cleaner and plastic-free environment.

Membership Coordinator - Read Pakistan

(2021-09 - 2022-03)

In the core team of 5 people from FJWU, I functioned as liaison between the members and the organization.

• Responsibilities included answering queries, providing information, devising monthly communication activities for their book-club meetings, and maintaining membership records.

Master of Philosophy - English Literature - Fatima Jinnah Women University (2022 - 2024)

Bachelor of Sciences - English Literature & Linguistics - Fatima Jinnah Women University (2018 - 2022)

GCE A' Levels - Sciences & English Language with French - Beaconhouse School System, BMI (2016 - 2018)

GCE O' Levels - Pre-Medicine Subjects - Beaconhouse School System, BQH (2014 - 2016)