Linguistics Lecturer: National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Karachi               Sep 2023 - to date

• Teaching Linguistics, Literature, and Functional English courses to undergraduate students

Linguist/Intern: The Language Conservancy, Bloomington, USA                                      July 2022 - Aug 2022

• Investigated the archives of newspaper articles of the 18^th  century, Siouan language (Lakota, Dakota, Nakota)
• Worked on revising Stoney's language dictionary for indigenous languages and vocabulary builder apps for the indigenous languages (Wolastoqey and Tsimshian)     

English Language Teacher:

• Topean Spirit Trust Academic Campus, Rashidabad                                                        March 2021- Aug 2021
• The Educators - Hyderabad Campus (The Project of Beacon House)                             August 2018 - Sep 2019
• Community-Based Secondary School -Tando Jam                                                   October 2016-March 2017

• Created lesson plans aligning with curriculum objectives, managed classroom behavior and discipline
• Taught rules of English grammar and vocabulary through multiple activities, and exercises
• Following international teaching methods using modern digital resources to engage students in developing all four language skills: writing, reading, listening, and speaking
• Designed and administered various assessments, such as quizzes, written tests, different projects, and activities; evaluated the progress of students and adapted teaching methods accordingly
• Maintained effective communication with parents regarding the progress and emerging challenges of their children

Mahraj, R. & Covey, L. (Accepted). “Receptive Language Switching Costs in Urdu-English Bilinguals: A Partial Replication Study.” Linguistic Society of America (LSA) Annual Meeting. New York, NY. January 4-7, 2024.

Education

M. S. in Applied Linguistics                                                                                                                May 2023

Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ, USA

• Fulbright Scholar (2021-2023)
• Master’s Thesis: “Language switch costs in Urdu-English bilinguals: A behavioral study”

 

M.A.  in English Languages and Literature                                                                                       February 2020

National University of Modern Languages, Hyderabad Campus, Pakistan                             

B.S. in Applied Linguists (Honors)                                                                                                      December 2013

University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan                    

Experience

Linguistics Lecturer: National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Karachi               Sep 2023 - to date

• Teaching Linguistics, Literature, and Functional English courses to undergraduate students

Linguist/Intern: The Language Conservancy, Bloomington, USA                                      July 2022 - Aug 2022

• Investigated the archives of newspaper articles of the 18^th  century, Siouan language (Lakota, Dakota, Nakota)
• Worked on revising Stoney's language dictionary for indigenous languages and vocabulary builder apps for the indigenous languages (Wolastoqey and Tsimshian)     

English Language Teacher:

• Topean Spirit Trust Academic Campus, Rashidabad                                                        March 2021- Aug 2021
• The Educators - Hyderabad Campus (The Project of Beacon House)                             August 2018 - Sep 2019
• Community-Based Secondary School -Tando Jam                                                   October 2016-March 2017

• Created lesson plans aligning with curriculum objectives, managed classroom behavior and discipline
• Taught rules of English grammar and vocabulary through multiple activities, and exercises
• Following international teaching methods using modern digital resources to engage students in developing all four language skills: writing, reading, listening, and speaking
• Designed and administered various assessments, such as quizzes, written tests, different projects, and activities; evaluated the progress of students and adapted teaching methods accordingly
• Maintained effective communication with parents regarding the progress and emerging challenges of their children

Publications

Mahraj, R. & Covey, L. (Accepted). “Receptive Language Switching Costs in Urdu-English Bilinguals: A Partial Replication Study.” Linguistic Society of America (LSA) Annual Meeting. New York, NY. January 4-7, 2024.

Interests

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