Syeda Unzela Absar

SYEDA UNZELA ABSAR Admin & Program Coordinator | Educator-linkedin.com/in/unzela-syed-84860b200 - F.B. Area, Karachi SUMMARY A dynamic professional with a strong background in administration, program coordination, and education. Experienced in managing program logistics, stakeholder engagement, and reporting, with a focus on educational and community-based initiatives. Proven track record in coordinating high-impact programs such as the U.S. Embassy’s OPEN Program at Evolution, where responsibilities included participant engagement, event planning, alumni networking, and documentation. As an educator and freelance IELTS instructor, skilled in delivering tailored instruction to diverse learners and facilitating teacher training. Adept at building partnerships, developing content, and supporting inclusive, research-based educational reforms. Passionate about empowering marginalized communities through structured mentoring, leadership development, and advocacy for equitable learning opportunities. EXPERIENCE • Freelance Online IELTS Trainer Evolution-Igniting Potential Mar 2025 – Present • Program Support Officer OPEN Program Pakistan, Evolution-Igniting Potential Jan 2025 – Feb 2025 • Admin Coordinator Dr. A. Q. Khan School System Aug 2021 - Dec 2024 SKILLS • • • Team Management Language Instruction Content Development • • • Professional Development for Teacher Trainers – OPEN Cubed Course by RELO Pakistan English for Business and Entrepreneurship MOOC Teaching English to Large Classes MOOC • TESOL Methodology MOOC • English for Career Development MOOC COURSE • Visiting English Language Instructor World Memon Foundation Community Centre Trust Mar 2024 – May 2024 RESEARCH THESIS • Content Writer Contentilo Advertising Company Sep 2022 – Oct 2023 VOLUNTEERING WORK EDUCATION • Master of Arts in English Literature University of Karachi- (1st Division) • • Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication University of Karachi 2015 – 2016 (1st Division) Intermediate in Pre-Engineering (BIEK) Sir Adamjee Institute 2013 – 2014 (A+ Grade) • Matriculation in Computer Science (AKU-EB) Shahwilayat Public School 2011 – 2012 (A Grade) Communication Relationship Building Mentorship OPEN Courses (Sponsored by U.S. Dept. of State) • Founder, Trainer The Learning Loop Sep 2021 – Dec 2024 • Content Writer Job Support Program Private Limited Nov 2019 – Nov 2021 • • • Academic Writing - February 2025 Coursera – University of California Changing Perspectives: Orientalism and the Case Study Of Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi (M.A. Final Year Thesis) • Mentor–The Citizen Foundation • Mentor – Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI, U.S. based NGO) • Volunteer–The Leading Foundation LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE IELTS Academic- Band 8.0 (October 2024) INTERESTS • Research • Social Welfare • Cultural Awareness • Personal Development CERTIFICATE • Freedom to Remember campaign, Toronto, Canada • Sindh Science Fair, Intel Education Initiative and the Pakistan Science Foundation ACHIEVEMENTS • Full Academic Scholarship, Sir Adamjee College • Principal's Award, Sir Adamjee College • Highest Marks in Physics, BIEK