AZKA KIRAN

Contact number: +15404496420

azka@vt.edu

Bio
I am excited to express my interest in this position. My background in science education aligns
perfectly with the requirements of the role, and I am eager to bring my skills and passion to your
team. I have extensive teaching experience that has refined my skills, particularly in
implementing inquiry-based science learning through the 5E instructional model. My mission
goes beyond the classroom; I’m committed to helping future teachers, especially those seeking
teaching licenses, to enhance their teaching methods and make science education more
engaging and effective. ​I look forward to any opportunity to connect and discuss our shared
interests in advancing science education!

EDUCATION
MA.ED (EXPECTED FALL 2023)
Virginia Tech
MS, BIOTECHNOLOGY
Virtual University Lahore, Pakistan
M.ED
Commerce College Chakwal affiliated with University of Sargodha, Pakistan
B.ED
Chakwal College of Education affiliated with University of Sargodha, Pakistan
M.SC, ZOOLOGY
PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
B.SC (BOT, ZOOL, CHEM)
Post graduate College for Women affiliated with Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2022-Present
GRADUATE TEACHING AT VIRGINIA TECH
2011-2021
SCIENCE TEACHER
Government Elementary and High Schools-Pakistan
PROJECTS
2017-2019
British Council pakistan
Worked as an expert Trainer in Punjab Education & English Language Initiative Project to provide CPD
to teachers.
2019
U.S. Embassy Pakistan
Participate in the TEA-Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program. It was a cultural
exchange program of 45 days in the state of Virginia and Washington DC, funded by the US
state department. Certification was awarded by Language and Culture Institute of Virginia Tech.

AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

5TH DECEMBER 2018
TEACHER EDUCATOR AWARD 2018 (BRITISH COUNCIL)
3RD DECEMBER 2019
TEACHER EDUCATOR AWARD 2019 (BRITISH COUNCIL)
JULY 2020
ACTION RESEARCH REPORT PUBLICATION
My action research on HOW TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE CLASSROOM ENVIRONMENT BY INCREASING STUDENTS'
PARTICIPATION got selected among top 5 nominees for teacher educator award and published in British
Council Annual Report 2020.