Areebah Kashif

Specialized Tutor for O and A levels & Marking scheme analyst
September 27, 2004

About Candidate

I am an experienced tutor specializing in O & A Levels, with a strong track record of helping students achieve top grades and develop a genuine understanding of their subjects. I offer personalized lessons in English, Business Studies, Urdu, Islamiyat, Sociology, and Economics, tailoring my teaching style to suit each student’s needs and learning pace. My approach combines clear explanations, exam-focused strategies, and engaging discussions to build both knowledge and confidence. Whether you’re aiming to strengthen your fundamentals or excel in exams, I provide the guidance and resources to help you reach your academic goals.

Summarized Profile

Adaptable tutor with experience from early grades to O & A Levels, specializing in personalized, engaging lessons that build understanding, critical thinking, and exam readiness. Skilled in CIE exam preparation, interactive teaching methods, and confidence-building activities, with experience supporting both mainstream and marginalized students.

Classes Taught
  • Grades 1, 2, 4, 5, and 7.
  • O & A Levels.
Subjects taught

Junior & Middle school grades:

  • All subjects.

O Level:

  • English
  • Urdu
  • Islamiyat
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Sociology

A Level:

  • Urdu
  • Sociology
Tutoring rates

Varying depending on grade level and the number of subjects.

Time Availability

Afternoon, evening, and night time.

Note: Morning slots are subject to availability, keeping my university schedule in mind.

Achievements
  • Amaan ur Rehman: Grade 1, Learning Alliance. Passed with 90%.
  • Saif ur Rehman: Grade 2, Learning Alliance. Passed with 87%.
  • Mohsin Amir: Grade 4, Lacas. Passed with 92%.
  • Ahsen Amir: Grade 7, Lacas. Passed with 89%.
  • Muhammad Taha: Grade 7 and 8, Army Burn Hall Cadet College. Passed with 91% and 88%.
  • Amna Zubair: O Level, Garrison Academy for Cambridge Studies. Passed with 2 A*s (Islamiyat and Urdu) and 4 As (Business, Economics, Sociology, English).
  • Shahzaib Ali: A Level, private candidate. Passed with A* (Urdu) and A (Sociology).
  • Muhammad Ayaan: A Level, ISL. Passed with A (Urdu) and 2 Bs (Sociology, Business).
My A+ Achieving Strategy

My A+ Achieving Strategy is a proven formula for top results, built on the principle that lasting success comes from mastery, not memorization. I focus on concept-building and critical thinking so students truly understand the “why” behind every answer. Through the Socratic method, I ask carefully structured, thought-provoking questions that guide students to find answers themselves—boosting confidence, analytical ability, and independent thinking. Lessons are kept lively with playful discussions that make even complex topics easy to grasp. To ensure exam readiness, I integrate time-based practice of past papers and frequent quizzes, reinforcing concepts while training students to perform under pressure. This combination consistently transforms understanding into high scores.

Teaching methods
  • The Socratic teaching method.
  • Heuristic teaching.
  • Differentiated instructions; personalized lesson plans.
  • Hands-on activities.
  • Storytelling and visual aids.
  • Past paper practice (O and A Level).
tutor\'s teaching philosophy.

I believe learning should be engaging, thought-provoking, and tailored to each student’s needs. By focusing on concept-building over memorization and using the Socratic method to spark independent thinking, I help students understand the “why” behind every answer. Playful discussions and relatable examples keep lessons lively while building the confidence and skills needed for academic success.

Suitable Areas
  • Askari 10
  • Askari 11
  • Defence Phase 5-9
  • Paragon City

Note: The areas mentioned above are relatively close to my location, as I reside in Askari 11 and can provide home tuition if the student is willing to travel.

Education

O
O Level 2020-2021
Semi-private

I appeared for my O-II exams through my school and my O-III exams as a private candidate. My electives included Business, Economics, and Sociology. I attained 4 As, 3 Bs, and 1 C (mathematics).

A
A Level 2022-2023
Private Candidate

I appeared for my A Levels as a private candidate in Economics, Sociology, and Urdu. I was able to score 1 A and 2 Bs.

U
Undergraduate B.S. Psychology 2025-Present
Lahore Garrison University

I am currently pursuing my Bachelor's in Psychology with a GPA of 3.73.

Work & Experience

P
Private Tutor for Junior grade students January, 2020 - March, 2021
Private Tutoring

I tutored two students in grades 1 and 2, respectively. My teaching methods included, but were not limited to: 1. Use of real-life examples and engaging word-play to help the students better grasp the concepts. 2. Frequent breaks and playful activities to maintain their interest in learning despite the short attention span of adolescents. 3. Use of storytelling and visual aids to introduce new concepts and ideas, subsequently making abstract ideas more concrete.

P
Private tutor for middle school students February, 2023 - April, 2025
Private Tutoring

I tutored two students in grades 4 & 7, respectively. The teaching methods included: 1. Personalized lesson plans to accommodate each child's cognitive needs. 2. Prioritizing critical thinking rather than rote memorization. 3. Reducing the burden of homework by compartmentalizing tasks to reach daily goals. 4. Self-assessment of concepts to ensure that the child is keeping up with the school's curriculum. 5. Quizzes taken personally by the teacher (in class) & individually by the students (at home) to solidify concepts and eliminate any queries regarding the topic.

P
Private tutor for O & A levels + Marking scheme analyst December, 2023 - May, 2024
Private tutoring

I provided a crash course for the upcoming CIEs. The teaching methods included: 1. Encouraging open discussions while quoting several resource materials. 2. Emphasizing concept-building and storytelling rather than rote memorization. 3. Utilizing engaging videos & other informative media to help solidify concepts. Exam paper preparation: 1. Analyzing the marking scheme to understand the demands of the question. 2. Attempting past papers of the last 5-10 years to perfect the answer submission. 3. Understanding how to achieve a higher marking band by ensuring certain pre-requisites are present in the answers. 4. Providing resource materials such as apps to ensure self-assessment.

C
Community Service June, 2023 - August, 2023
Bunyaad

I got the opportunity to work with the marginalized community of Pakistan as a teacher at Door of Awareness (DHA Campus, Lahore). I was assigned to polish the students' public speaking skills. By the end of the community service, they were able to debate on topics given to them on the spot with an enhanced word bank and newfound confidence. I was able to achieve 40 hours of volunteer work out of this internship.

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