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Norrizah Jaafar Sidik
Norrizah Jaafar Sidik
Shah Alam
Summary
Passionate Associate Professor with [Number] years of experience administering education and classroom procedures both autonomously and in collaboration with department faculty and leaders. Building foundations for next generation of academics and workforce pioneers.
Overview
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam
Associate Professor Dr
06.1995 - Current
Job overview
- Kept abreast of advances in pedagogy and work to continuously improve teaching methods and introduce new approaches to instruction.
- Developed students'' critical thinking skills through interactive classroom activities and discussions.
- Mentored students and advised on career paths, degree requirements and post-graduate education options.
- Integrated real-world examples into lessons, making course content more relevant and engaging for students.
- Advised student groups, assisting learners in educational programs both on and off campus.
- Collaborated with colleagues to share best practices, refine instructional strategies, and improve overall teaching quality.
- Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educational experience while also promoting community involvement.
- Enhanced effectiveness of curriculum and lectures using computer-assisted instruction programs and audio-visual equipment.
- Improved student retention rates by providing timely feedback, tailored support services, and close monitoring of progress throughout the semester.
- Mentored new faculty members, offering guidance on effective teaching techniques and classroom management strategies.
- Enhanced student comprehension by implementing innovative teaching methods and strategies.
- Managed interpersonal conflict situations requiring tact, diplomacy and discretion, supporting culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with students, employees, alumni and other stakeholders.
- Proctored mid-term and final examinations, assisting students with assignment comprehension and monitoring for indications of cheating.
- Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills or develop new ones.
- Identified research opportunities for students, assisting with gathering data and drawing conclusions for projects.
- Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.
- Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
- Built strong rapport with students through class discussions and academic advisement.
- Reviewed program materials and coordinated updates to keep department materials relevant and accurate.
- Impartially evaluated papers, projects and homework assignments of students, delegating grading to teaching assistants when appropriate.
- Designed and implemented various educational activities and programs to meet student needs.
Skills
Advanced research skills
Curriculum development
Collaborative faculty engagement
Commitment to student success
Timeline
Associate Professor Dr
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam
06.1995 - Current