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Syeda Malika Zahra

Contract Lecturer

Ph.D English Linguistics (in progress) Riphah International University Islamabad

M.Phil. (English Linguistics) in First Division National University of Modern Languages Islamabad,
Masters in English (Literature & linguistics) in First Division National University of Modern Languages Islamabad

B.Ed. in First Division Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad

National University of Modern Languages Islamabad 15.09.2020 - till date

· Taught a range of courses including Business Communication, Presentation Skills, Functional English, Literature, and Linguistics.

· Participated in Teachers’ Professional Development Workshops to enhance instructional skills.

· Completed online training on Transparent Teaching Online, strengthening digital and interactive teaching practices.

· Performed all academic and official responsibilities with efficiency, professionalism, and timely execution.

· Serving as Program Coordinator, assisting in academic planning, student guidance, and departmental coordination.

· Working as Coordinator for Extra-Curricular Activities, organizing, supervising, and managing campus-wide student events

Working as a member of exam committee ensuring smooth planning and conduction of various type of exams, including Mid-semester, Final-Semester, and entrance Examinations.

Air University, Islamabad. 06.09.2018 - 10.09.2020

· Taught English for Specific Purposes (ESP) courses across multiple programs.

· Taught Communication Skills, Skillful Reading and Writing, and Business Communication for BSCS, BBA, BSAF, BSMTS, and BSPHY students.

· Encouraged meaningful classroom discussions by proposing relevant topics, demonstrating analytical approaches, and guiding students’ participation.

· Designed and delivering instructional content on selected periods of English Literature and core areas of Linguistics.

· Assessed student learning through structured quizzes, assignments, presentations, and written papers throughout the semester.

· Evaluated students’ research writing and academic work in alignment with departmental and university guidelines.

International School, Sharjah 11/2014-28/2018

English Teacher/Coordinator

· Applied the Direct Method to enhance students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing proficiency.

· Planned, organized, and delivered classes, maintaining consistency and high instructional quality.

· Led, motivated, supported, and challenged students at varying proficiency levels to help them achieve academic success.

· Ensured that learning outcomes and achievement standards for all English courses were consistently met.

Siddique Public School - Rawalpindi, Pakistan 02/2011 to 08/2013

· Developed and implemented an English curriculum covering grammar, composition, and reading skills for middle-grade learners.

· Applied varied and innovative instructional strategies to foster motivation, creativity, and student-centered learning.

· Designed instructional units that effectively integrated available technology and classroom resources.

· Provided individualized support to students performing below grade level, helping them improve academic performance.

· Maintained professional communication with parents, recorded student progress, and managed attendance efficiently.

· Volunteered for multiple committees and extracurricular activities, contributing to the broader school community.

· Built strong classroom management skills and gained a deep understanding of diverse educational styles within the institution.

S #	Name of Author	Complete Name of Journal and Address with ISSN (Print) No.	Title of Publication	Vol. No. & Page No.	Year Published
1	Faiz Mahmood, Syeda Malika Zahra, Aimun Noor	Journal of Arts and Linguistics Studies ISSN: 2959-0957	A Semiotic Analysis of Billboards in Islamabad's I-8 Markaz: Exploring Visual Communication and Cultural Representation https://jals.miard.org/index.php/jals/article/view/235	vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 514 - 561	2025
2	Syeda Malika Zahra, Eram Jameel, Zahoor Hussain	GUMAN ISSN: 2709-4154/2709-4162	The Influence of Generative AI on Academic Writing: A Qualitative Study of Teachers' Perspectives and Digital Literacy in Pakistani Universities https://www.guman.com.pk/index.php/GUMAN/article/view/905/900	vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 148 - 172	2025
3	Faiz Mahmood, Saima Pervaiz, Syeda Malika Zahra	GUMAN ISSN: 2709-4154/2709-4162	Generative AI in Academic Writing: Opportunities and Challenges for Students https://www.guman.com.pk/index.php/GUMAN/article/view/920	vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 319 - 338	2025
4	Maryam Hadi, Muntazar Mehdi, Syeda Malika Zahra	Journal of Arts and Linguistics Studies ISSN: 2959-0957/2959-0965	Unraveling Trauma: A Cross-Cultural Comparative Study of “Do Patti” and “My Sister, the Serial Killer” in Film and Literature https://jals.miard.org/index.php/jals/article/view/297	vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 1577 - 1597	2025
5	Ameer Nawaz, Saqib Sheeraz, Syeda Malika Zahra	JOURNAL OF ARTS AND LINGUISTICS STUDIES ISSN: 2959-0965	Evaluating the Outcomes of Digital Technologies on Translation Quality: A Comparative Analysis of Machine Translation VS. Human Translation https://jals.miard.org/index.php/jals/article/view/196	vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 2101 - 2120	2024
6	Momina Ejaz, Minna Ahmad, Syeda Malika Zahra	Pakistan Research Journal of Social Sciences ISSN: 2959-1996	Understanding Feminist Rhetoric: A Socio-Cognitive Study of Women’s March Slogans https://prjss.com/index.php/prjss/article/view/147	vol. 3, no. 2, pp. 656 - 672	2024
7	Shan E Batool, Areej Ishtiaq, Dr. Muntazar, Samreena, Syeda Malika Zahra	Journal of Applied Linguistics and TESOL (JALT) ISSN: 2709-8265	The Evolution Of Islamic Values And Family Dynamics In Pakistani Television Dramas: A Comparative Multi-Modal Discourse Analysis Of Classic And Contemporary Narratives https://jalt.com.pk/index.php/jalt/article/view/27/20	vol. 7, no. 4, pp. 85 - 98	2024
8	Minnaa Ahmad, Muhammad Shoaib Tahir, Syeda Malika Zahra	Pakistan Research Journal of Social Sciences ISSN: 2959-1996/2959-2003	A Comparative Study of Manual and Automated POS Tagging: Insights into Accuracy, Scalability, and Application Contexts https://prjss.com/index.php/prjss/article/view/156	vol. 3, no. 3,	2024
9	Muhammad Shoaib Tahir, Minnaa Ahmad, Syeda Malika Zahra	Pakistan Research Journal of Social Sciences ISSN: 2959-1996/2959-2003	Adaptation and Development of Universal Dependencies for Punjabi (Shahmukhi) Script: Challenges and Linguistic Insights https://prjss.com/index.php/prjss/article/view/157	vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 95 - 107	2024
10	Faiz Mahmood, Syeda Malika Zahra, Afia Mehdi	Policy Research Journal Issn: 3006-7022/3006-7023	The Role Of Social Media In Amplifying Hate Speech: A Qualitative Analysis Of Imran Khan And Nawaz Sharif's Rhetoric On Youtube https://theprj.org/index.php/1/article/view/226	vol. 2, no. 4, pp. 1913 - 1924	2024
11	Syeda Malika Zahra, Muntazar Mehdi, Afia Mehdi	Journal of Arts and Linguistics Studies ISSN: 2959-0965	The Social Media Landscape: A Multimodal Discourse Analysis of Representations of Women Characters https://jals.miard.org/index.php/jals/article/view/122	vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 641 - 671	2024
12	Syeda Malika Zahra, Muntazir Mehdi, Rozina Bibi	Journal of Arts and Linguistics Studies ISSN: 2959-0965	Effect of English for Specific Purposes Programme on Professional Growth of Pakistani Graduates working abroad-A Survey Study *https://jals.miard.org/index.php/jals/article/view/22*	vol. 1, no. 3, pp. 345 - 371	2023
13	Kainat Zahra, Muntazar Mehdi, Syeda Malika Zahra, Afia Mehdi	Pakistan Journal of Society, Education and Language (PJSEL) ISSN: 2521-8123	An Exploration of code-switching in Umera Ahmad’s ‘Peer e Kamil’ (PBUH): A Sociolinguistic Perspective https://pjsel.jehanf.com/index.php/journal/article/view/1326	vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 370 - 382	2023
14	Rozina Bibi, Arooj Sarfaraz, Syeda Malika Zahra	Panacea Journal of Linguistics and Literature ISSN: 2958-8596	Exercise of Power-Stretches and Ideology: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Imran Khan’s Speech on Freedom of Media and Corruption https://journals.airsd.org/index.php/pjll/article/view/331	vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 302 - 316	2023
15	Motashma Habib, Muntazar Mehdi, Syeda Malika Zahra	Social Science and Humanity Research Review. ISSN Online: 3007-3170. ISSN Print: 3007-3162	Cultivating Innovators: Planting the Seeds of a STEAM Curriculum at Primary School Level https://sshrr.online/index.php/4/article/view/355	Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025)	2025

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