Dr. Rana Muhammad Bilal Anwar (Ph.D) Flat 4, 96 Goldstone Villas, Hove, BN3 3RU, UK

ranabilal15@gmail.com, Cell No. +44 74 2893 9363

CAREER OVERVIEW

Energetic and goal-focused education professional with solid qualifications in English

Language Teaching. Track record of consistently improving the standard of second language

acquisition among students through effective implementation of modern research-based

education impartment methods. An active member of the British and American ESL societies.

Fully up to date with the latest research in effective teaching strategies applicable to

ESL. Using effective skills in 21st-century technology classroom integration. Expert in the

beneficial instruction of the four language skills RWSL and proficient in objective driven lesson

planning and execution.

AREA OF EXPERTISE

– Classroom management – Lesson planning – Student coaching

– Language development – Program Evaluations – Creative writing

– Activity planning –Educational Management – Public speaking

– Curriculum Development – Teacher Training – Material Development

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS 2016 Ph.D. (English Language Program Evaluations)

Business and Management Research Institute (BMRI)

The university of Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, UK

2011 MA in English Language Teaching (ELT)

School of English, University of Sussex, UK

2009 MS in Applied Linguistics

Specialization in (English Language Teaching, Psycho Linguistics, Speech

Therapy, Language Analysis)

University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, PK

2006 PGD in English Language Teaching

Department of English Language and Literature

Punjab University, Lahore, PK

2004 MA in English Language & Literature Department of English Language and Literature

Punjab University, Lahore, PK

2002 BA in English Literature & Human Rights

Government College University

Lahore, Pakistan

1999 F.Sc (Pre- Medical)

Government College, Lahore Pakistan

1997 Matric with Science

Kasur Public School, Kasur

Pakistan

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2015 Level 4 Award in “The Delivery of Positive Behavior Support Training.”

Scottish Group of Education and Testing Services, UK

2015 BTEC Level 3 Award in “Delivering Cultural Diversity and Cultural Harmony Training at Work.”

Pearson Education Ltd, UK

2014 BTEC Level 3 Award in “The Delivery of Conflict Management Training.”

Pearson Education Ltd, UK

2012 BTEC Level 3 Diploma in “Managing Violence and Aggression in Education”

NFPS & Pearson Education Ltd. UK

2011 BTEC Level 4Diploma in “Delivering First Aid Training at Work.”

NFPS & Pearson Education Ltd. UK

2008 Bachelor of Legislative Law (L.L.B.)

Punjab University, Lahore, PK

KEY SKILLS AND ABILTIES

Teaching ability

Able to develop interactive, tailored and stimulating lesson plans and programs for students

and consistently receive positive student evaluations and feedback. As a result, students

perform exceptionally well in their English language learning and professional programs/work.

Customer service

Able to relate well to people from diverse backgrounds and deliver the highest standards of

customer service.

Relationship management and development

Adept at developing and maintaining relationships with students and colleagues, I am a team

player and a supportive manager with an open and communicative approach.

Leadership

When managing staff training at Rookery Hove, UK, implemented staff and structural changes

with minimal disruption, evaluated the whole training program and employee needs, and

provided support to other instructors both with teaching and establishing themselves in a

foreign country.

EXPERIENCE

Director (Trainings and Evaluations)

Intercultural Frontiers TERMS

(Training, Education, Research and Material Design Services), UK December 2016 to Date

Responsibilities:

My responsibilities include:

identifying training and development needs within the client organization through job

analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultation with educational directors,

business managers, and human resources departments;

designing and expanding training and development programs based on the needs of the

client organization and the individual;

working in a team to produce programs that are satisfactory to all relevant parties in an

organization, such as line managers, education consultants, and senior managers at

board level;

considering the costs of planned programs and keeping within budgets as assessing the

return on investment of any training or development program is becoming increasingly

important;

developing effective induction programs;

conducting appraisals;

devising individual learning plans;

producing training materials for in-house and out-house courses;

managing the delivery of training and development programs and, in a more senior role,

devising a training strategy for the organization;

monitoring and reviewing the progress of trainees through questionnaires and

discussions with managers;

ensuring that statutory training requirements are met;

evaluating training and development programs;

amending and revising programs as necessary, in order to adapt to changes occurring

in the work environment;

helping line managers, educational directors , and trainers solve specific training

problems, either on a one-to-one basis or in groups;

keeping up to date with developments in training by reading relevant journals, going to

meetings and attending relevant courses;

having an understanding of e-learning techniques, and where relevant, being involved

in the creation and/or delivery of e-learning packages;

Researching new technologies and methodologies in workplace learning and presenting

this research.

Deploy a wide variety of training modules and methods

Resolve any training problems and tailor them as per need and requirements

The PRIORY Group / PRIORY EDUCATIONS Brighton and Hove, UK

January 2011 to September 2016

Responsibilities:

At PRIORY (Rookery Hove) my job responsibilities were following:

To conduct and arrange staff training for the following modules as a staff trainer

• Conflict Management and Conflict Resolution

• Managing violence and aggression in educational institutes.

Positive Behavior support

• Cultural Diversity and Cultural Harmony

• Emergency First Aid at Work

• Communication Skills

My responsibilities also include:

Working with students with learning disabilities and their families and friends to

enable them to take control of their lives.

Focusing on the students with reference to their language learning development.

To create in conjunction with other members of staff a caring, the safe and acceptable

atmosphere in which growth and independence are fostered by the maintenance of a

supportive and positive role.

To provide continuity and consistency of support to the relevant line manager thereby

facilitating the student’s access to and progress in any educational, social, therapy or

developmental programs that are being applied.

To undertake specific tasks with individuals or groups as directed by the line manager

or other senior staff members.

To ensure all relevant information relating to the residential students (e.g. concerning

behavior, personal development, medical incidents, etc.) is relayed to appropriate staff

members and recorded in accordance with Young Epilepsy’s policy and procedures.

To follow and act upon Behaviour Management guidelines, advice, and programs in line

with the philosophy of positive reinforcement and the Behaviour Management policy at

Young Epilepsy.

To provide the residential clients with encouragement, reassurance, and comfort, and

when necessary to help in the management of those clients who may be aggressive,

distressed or disruptive, in accordance with skills and training.

To lead and participate in various recreational, educational and social activities and to

accompany residential students either to other areas of the site or off site.

Assistant Professor in Humanities (English)

Forman Christian College (An American Chartered University) Lahore, Pakistan

2007 to 2011

Responsibilities

At Forman Christian College University, my responsibilities were:

Taught English language skills to Baccalaureate students

Member of Curriculum review committee

Administrative responsibilities at Dean of Humanities office as a staff secretary

(additional responsibility).

Developed effective lesson plans for ESL classrooms and incorporated technology in

daily lessons

Initiated supportive learning activities for ESL students that aim at advancing their

newly acquired L2 skill.

Assisted other ESL teachers in lesson planning and implementation.

Charted each student’s progress periodically by maintaining portfolios.

Facilitated the teaching process by ensuring availability of AV aids and communication

of task and assignment instructions

Conducted training sessions for in-service teacher training programs

Achievements:

Received consistently positive feedback 3.8/4 from students on my teaching ability.

Received a letter of appreciation from Rector, FC College University to appreciate my

services for helping Dean of Humanities at his office.

Lecturer in English (BPS-17) Department of English, GC University, Lahore

August 2005 to August 2007

Responsibilities

Prepared English language lessons for students of varying levels of ability.

Teaching English language and literature to undergraduate classes.

Evaluated student progress and tailored lessons accordingly

Provided additional tutoring to students requiring extra help

Assisted with university administration and organized student social events

Achievements

Received consistently positive feedback from students on my teaching ability and the ‘fun’

classes

Peer Teacher/ Teacher Assistant

Department of English Language and Literature, Punjab University, Lahore 2003 to 2004

Visiting Lecturer

Department of English/ Communication Skills

Punjab University College of Information Technology Punjab University, Lahore

To 2010

Visiting Lecturer

Department of English Language Teaching and Linguistics

University of the Punjab Lahore, Pakistan 2008 to 2010

Officer Trainer

Department of Communication Skills (MPDD)

Punjab Professional Development Department

Govt. of the Punjab, Lahore

Responsibilities

Specializes in teaching business English to HR Managers at Punjab Government.

Teaching English writing skills (Report writing, CV writing, Drafting emails) to the

officers of Punjab Government, Pakistan

Conducted five-day intensive training courses (On different dates throughout the year)

Taught clients business communication skills, including presenting, negotiating and

socializing

Developed teaching materials tailored to individual clients

Prepare progress reports and conducted in-house testing

ACADEMIC RESEARCH PAPERS/ THESIS/PAPER READING IN CONFERENCES Published Research Articles:

Anwar, Rana (2006) ‘William Golding’s novel “Lord of the Flies” as a study of Modern

Capitalistic Society’ Journal of Arts and Humanities, Punjab University, Pakistan, vol.4,

no.2, pp 38-44

Anwar, Rana (2007) ‘ Location of Evil in A Passage to India and Lord of the Flies:

Landscape Versus Mindscape’ Journal of Literature and Linguistics, Islamia University

Bahawalpur, Pakistan, vol 14,no 4, pp 56-61

Available at http://www.bilalanwar.com/?cat=5

Anwar, Rana & Dubash, C.J (2011) ‘The Integration of Literature in Second Language

Acquisition and Learning’ British Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, vol1, no 1, pp 35-

40

Available at http://www.bilalanwar.com/?cat=5 and

http://bjournal.co.uk/BJASS_1_1.aspx

Anwar, Rana & Khan, Lubna (2012) ‘Collocations and Second Language use: Errors

made by advanced learners in Pakistan’ Scottish Journal of Arts and Scientific Studies,

vol 01, no 2, pp 47-73

Available at http://scottishjournal.co.uk/paper/SJASS_Vol.1_No.2.pdf

Anwar, Rana (2013) " The Beauty and the Beast: A Content analysis of Gender Portrayal

in the Pakistan Television Advertisements" JELLS (Journal of English Literature and

Linguistics) Vol 03,No.3,pp 66-83, FC College University, Pakistan

Anwar, Rana & Zegarac,Vlad (2015)"ESP Program Evaluation: ESP Program for Engineers

" Journal of Universidad de la Amazonia, Florencia. De cada texto, su autor. ISBN: 978-

598-8770-444 , pp 51-64

Forthcoming Research Article

I presented my paper entitled “An evaluation of Engineering Universities’ English

Language Program (A Case Study) at the 3rd 21st Century Academic Forum Conference

at Harvard University held on September 20-22, the Martin Conference Centre, Harvard

University, USA (Paper will be published soon in Journal of Modern Education

Review (ISSN 2155-7993), I have received confirmation on 26/7/2016

Published Book

Anwar, Rana & Rana, Abdul (2010), “Perceptive Study: Teaching English Language

through English Literature”, Lambert Academic Publishing, Europe.

Available at http://www.amazon.co.uk/Perceptive-Teaching-English-Language-

Literature/dp/3843373817

Curriculum Development

.

Developed an English Language Course for the Officers of Punjab Government,

Pakistan

Developed a Communication Skills course for Road Research and Building Department,

Government of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan

Conference Presentations:

I presented a paper “Teacher as a communicator” at 4th International Teacher’s training

conference held at Forman Christian College University, Pakistan in 2008.

I presented a paper “Suspension of Disbelief as a pedagogical skill” in 7th International

Asian EFL Conference held in South Korea (Busan) on April 10th & 11th, 2009.

I presented a paper “First Road to Learning: Teaching through stories and Dramas” at

5th International Teacher’s Conference held at Forman Christian College University on

March 28, 2009

I presented a paper “Learning through Short Stories” at SPELT (Society for Pakistani

English Language Teachers) Conference held in December 2009.

I presented a paper “Helpful Ideas for Innovative Teaching” at 19th MELTA Conference

on June 07 & 08, 2010 at KaulaLum Pur, Malaysia.

I presented my paper “ Language Teaching and Body language” at 2nd ELT Conference

at Jaipur, India held on April 15, 2013

I presented my paper “ Evaluation of an ESP program :A Case Study of Engineering

English” at Language Testing Forum (2013) held at University of Nottingham , UK,

http://www.norbertschmitt.co.uk/language-testing-forum-2013.html

I presented my paper entitled "The Use of English as the Medium of Teaching and

Learning" in The Fourth International ELT Students Conference (6-8 May 2013) at

Adana, Turkey.

Available at The Fourth International ELT Students Conference at www.eltcu.com

I presented my paper entitled "The Importance of Engineering English: A case study of

ESP Program" in The Professional Communication for Business, Engineering, and

Technology Conference (7-9 October 2014) at Institut Teknologi, Brunei Darussalam

I presented my paper entitled " ESP program for engineers and ESP program evaluation

in Pakistani context” at the Second International Conference on Teaching English for

Specific and Academic Purposes, University of Niš, Serbia, 22-24 May 2015,

http://esp.elfak.rs/.

I presented my paper entitled "ESP Program Evaluation: ESP Program for Engineers " at

2nd International EFL Congress (14-15May, 2015) at University De La Amazonia,

Florencia, Colombia .(to be published soon), Available at

http://www.mineducacion.gov.co/cvn/1665/w3-article-351001.html

I presented my research paper entitled “An evaluation of Engineering Universities’

English Language Program (A Case Study) at the 3rd 21st Century Academic Forum

Conference at Harvard University held on September 20-22, the Martin Conference

Centre, Harvard University, USA.

All available at http://www.bilalanwar.com/?cat=6

WORKSHOPS AND TRAINING CONDUCTED

1. Short Term Training Programme on “Curriculum Development and Needs Analysis” at

Forman Christian College University, Lahore, Pakistan conducted by Department of

Humanities, FCCU, Lahore. July 2009

2. One day workshop on Advanced Research Methods, conducted by Center for Learning

and Teaching, FCCU, held at Forman Christin College University, Lahore, Pakistan.

April 2010

3. A workshop session on “ELT Management” held at University of Sussex, UK . March

2011

4. A series of training on “Emergency First Aid at Work” Conducted at PRIORY

Educational Institutes and Hospitals in Europe and UK. Since 2011 to date

5. Series of training on “Preventing and Managing Violence and Aggression “at different

PRIORY Educations sites since 2012 to date.

6. One Day workshop on “Effective Writing Skills,” held at Cambridge Testing Services,

UK. September 2010

Topic Covered:

o Focus

o Organization

o Support and Elaboration

o Style

o Conventions

7. Short Term series of lectures, held at Mohammad V university at Agdal , Morocco on

“Modern Practices in Concrete Technology Education” June 23-27, 2014

8. Two days’ workshop @ Brighton and Hove City Council “Make Teaching More Effective

& Exciting” April 02-04, 2013

Topic Covered

Multiple Bits of Intelligence* - Using MI to make classes more interactive

& interesting

Learning Styles - Understanding Learning styles and how we can

maximize learning using this understanding

Thinking Skills - What are they and how we can use them inculcate

them through our classroom

Active Learning * - Methodologies to make teaching more interactive,

involving & more meaningful

Cooperative Learning - How to get the get best out of peer to peer

interactions and to multiple learning using groups

Organizing Learning -What to use where - to enable effective

understanding and recall.

If they're laughing, they're learning - Effective strategies towards Using

humor in classroom

9. One day work @ St. John’s College, Brighton “Thinking Higher, Creating Higher” July

26, 2013

Topic Covered

Understanding and working with Higher order thinking skills

Developing and using Creativity in learning

10. Two days training at PRIORY Educations, UK on “ Cultural Diversity and Cultural

Harmony” May 16-17, 2014

11. One Day workshop on “Language Development,” held at West Hove Infant school.

August 2014

Topic Covered:

The natural way

The joy of knowing and using a language is the key to learning the language.

Geniekids approach is to simply follow the natural way in which we use the

language and learn it on the go

12. A series of Teacher Training workshops on “Teacher (Self) Development.” One session

each month. Held at Scottish Group of Education and Testing Services, UK. Sep, Oct,

Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar 2014-15

Topic Covered:

Discovering one’s potential as a teacher

Developing effective Facilitating Skills

Conducting Effective Sessions

Developing and Adding MY creativity to my teaching

Developing communication skills that make teachers more effective

Frameworks of my mind - helping me relax, enjoy and give the best to

children.

Becoming the favorite teacher of children

13. One Day workshop, held at University of Bedfordshire on “Developing framework for

Language Program Evaluations” April 2015

14. One day Workshop Session @ University De La Amazonia , Colombia on “ Language

Program Evaluations” May 2015

15. Two days training at PRIORY Educations, UK on “ Cultural Diversity and Cultural

Harmony” July 19-20, 2015

16. Two Days workshop held at Rali Hall @ Hove, UK “Brain Based Learning” August 27-28

2015

Topic Covered

Language Development in Early Childhood / Middle School*

Brain-based learning & Study Skills

Understanding Activity Design

Using Experiential and Integrated design

17. Three Days Workshops for Effective Classroom Management, held at Universidade de

São Paulo (USP), Brazil, March 17-19 2016

Topic Covered

Cooperation - Effective Methods to solicit cooperation from children in the

classroom

Disciplining in the classroom - Alternative to punishment that work

Communicating to motivate children: Bring the best out of students by simple

changes in our communication

Circle Time - using group dynamics for learning

Creating stimulating yet enjoyable physical, Mental and Emotional environment

in the classroom

18. One Day workshop, held at Romanian Consulate @London, UK “Teaching and Learning

through Art” April 29, 2016

Topic Covered

Using Art, color, clay & sand for effective learning

Using Theater for effective Learning

Using Music for learning

Using Storytelling / doing in learning

19. Three days training at PRIORY Educations, UK on “ Cultural Diversity and Cultural

Harmony” May 16-18, 2016

20. Three days’ workshop, held at University of Antioquia, Colombia on “Challenges and

demands posed on teachers of next generation” June 02-05 2016

21. One Day workshop, held at PRIORY Hospital, Southampton, UK “Understanding Child”

July 2016

Topic Covered

Understanding Emotional needs of a child

Working with acceptance and Intentions

Understanding and Developing high Self-esteem

Developing Life skills or success skills

22. Two Days workshop on “Effective Writing Skills,” held at The American University in

Cairo, Egypt. August 2016

Topic Covered:

Think About Your Readers' Needs

Remember Basic Rules for Good Written English

Write Regularly to Develop Confidence and Quality

Have a Structure for Drafting and Re-Drafting

Get Feedback on Your Writing and Use It

Be Realistic About What You Can Achieve

EDUCATION CONSULTANCIES

I evaluated the English language program at University De La Amazonia, Florencia,

Colombia.

I worked with University De Pirua , Peru to evaluate their English language program

and devised language teaching methodologies to improve the English language program.

I am also working with The American University in Cairo, Egypt to evaluate their

English language program to standardize their English language curriculum.

I provided education consultancy services to The Lahore School, Lahore, Pakistan

I provided education and training consultancy services to PIRT (Professional Institute

for Research and Training) to establish a link between research and training for their

staff and students.

PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND PASSES ASSESSMENTS

1) Protection of Vulnerable Adults from Abuse 2) Child Protection

3) Introduction to Health and Safety 4) Moving and Handling

5) Mental Health Act 6) Managing Aggression

7) IT security 8) Infection Control

9) Fire Safety 10) Emergency Procedures

11) Disability Discrimination Act 12) Confidentiality and Data Protection.

13) Managing Violence and Aggression: An introduction to Law.

14) Crises Management 15) Basic Life Support Assessment

16) Communication Skills 17) Office Administration

18) Customer Support Skills 19) Security Guard Training

20) Communication Skills 21) Positive Behavior Support

22) Data Analysis 23) Cultural Diversity

24) Cultural Harmony 25) Human Right Act 1974

26) Preventing and Managing Violence and Aggression at workplace

HIGH-TECH SKILLS

Microsoft Word – Advanced

Excel – Intermediate

PowerPoint – Advanced

Outlook – Advanced

Interactive whiteboard – Advanced

CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning) – Advanced

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2005: A comprehensive In-Service Teachers Training Program conducted by HEC held at GC

University, Lahore.

2006: A Comprehensive Teacher Training program conducted by Directorate of Staff

Development, Government of the Punjab, Pakistan,

2007: A comprehensive Teacher Training program conducted by American consulate held at

Forman Christian College.

2008: A comprehensive Teacher Training program conducted by American consulate held at

Forman Christian College.

2010: Teaching Science, Learning @ Forman Christian College

2010: Teaching Learning Congruence @ Forman Christian College

2011: First Aid Training @ St .Johns, Brighton and Hove, UK

2013: The Role of Technology in Education, Cambridge Testing Services, UK

2014: The Past, Present & Future Implications Searching and Finding Information, Cambridge

Testing Services

2014: NVIVO software for qualitative research, University of Bedfordshire, UK

2014: HEC video conference Academic Integrity and Plagiarism,

2015: Developing your teaching (online) Indiana University, USA

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Member Advisory committee Center for Learning and Teaching ,FCC, Lahore

Advisor Hiking and Mountaineering Club, GC University, Lahore

Deputy Coordinator, British Council University Student Project (session 2006-2007)

Member Board of Governors (Faculty Panel),FCC, Lahore

Staff Secretary ,Department of English language and literature, FCC, Lahore

CERTIFICATE OF MERIT

Certificate of Merit for the convener Hiking and Mountaineering Club

GC University, Lahore (Session 2000-2001)

Certificate of Merit for the President Hiking and Mountaineering Club, GC University,

Lahore (Session 2001-2002)

Certificate of Merit for the President Social Welfare Society,

Department of English Language and Literature, Punjab University, Lahore.

Certificate of Merit for the Best Drama Director (Drama Competition)

Held at English Department, Punjab University, Lahore (2004)

MEMBERSHIP

Member SPELT (Society for Pakistani English Language Teachers)

Member NGO (BARGAD)

Life Time Member Hiking & Mountaineering Club, GC University, Lahore

Life Time Member Adventure Foundation of Pakistan

Executive member British Linguistic Society

Member American Linguistic Association

REFERENCES

Dr. Vlad Zegarac CEO (Intercultural Frontiers TERMS)

Training, Education, Research and Material Design Services, UK

vz@talk21.com +44 7889 883286

Dr. Waseem Anwar Professor of Humanities

Forman Christian College University

Lahore, Pakistan waseemanwar@fccollege.edu.pk

+92 300 4397675

Ms. Jenny Wilkes Deputy Manager

Rookery Hove, The PRIORY Group (Craegmoor)

JennyWilkes@priorygroup.com +44 1273 202520