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- English
- Reading
- Creative writing
- Test Prep
Experienced Senior O Level English Teacher with 17+ years teaching Cambridge, IGCSE, and A Level students
- English
- Reading
- Creative writing
- Test Prep
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About Shamsa
I'm a Senior O Level English Educator and Academic Coordinator based in Karachi, with over 17 years of experience in teaching, curriculum design, and school leadership. I currently head the English Department at Al-Hadi Academy, where I teach Cambridge O Level English Language (1123) and oversee curriculum consistency across Grades VI–XI.
I hold an M.A. and B.A. (Hons) in Sociology from the University of Karachi, and I've built my career around a genuine passion for fostering critical thinking, strong communication, and academic excellence in students. Beyond the classroom, I've served as Vice Principal at Rosary Grammar School, supervising academic planning and examination management, and I regularly mentor fellow teachers to strengthen instructional quality across departments.
I stay current through ongoing Cambridge (CAIE) professional development, having completed multiple certifications and workshops through 2024, ensuring my teaching always reflects the latest syllabus standards and assessment strategies. Married, and a proud, longtime Karachi-based educator, I bring both classroom discipline and warmth to every student I work with.
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My lessons are tailored to Cambridge O Level English Language (1123), A Level English (9093), IGCSE (0510 & 0511), and AKU-EB/SSC English, covering Grades IX through XII. Each session focuses on building strong reading comprehension, writing technique, and exam strategy using proven methods like the PEEL technique, ICE strategy, and SQ3R — the same frameworks I've used to help students achieve consistently strong O Level results over the past several years.
I structure lessons around each student's specific weaknesses, whether that's directed writing, summary writing, or comprehension mastery, and adjust pacing based on how they're progressing rather than following a rigid one-size-fits-all plan. With 8 years of dedicated online coaching alongside my classroom experience, I focus on practical exam technique as much as core language skills, so students walk in prepared for exactly what examiners are looking for.
Lessons are available for individual students at all levels from IX to XII, with flexible scheduling to fit around school commitments.
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Ms. Shamsa is an amazing teacher. She taught me English from 9th grade all the way through Intermediate. Thanks to her detailed explanations, essay writing tips, and encouraging nature, my language skills improved tremendously. I would highly recommend her to someone who is looking for a good English teacher.
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- $9
Pack rates
- 5h: $45
- 10h: $90
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This first lesson offered with Shamsa will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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