Shehnaz Gul

Publications

Location: Hunza, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan | Email: [email protected] | Phone: +92 311-5808313

Profile Summary

Dynamic academic leader with 7+ years of progressive experience in educational leadership, curriculum development, international collaboration, and gender empowerment initiatives. Adept at driving institutional growth, building faculty capacity, and contributing to international development goals. Committed to advancing education, youth, and gender development in alignment with global sustainable development priorities.

Education

MS Educational Leadership & Management
Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology (SZABIST), Pakistan | 2018–2020
– Chancellor’s Honor Roll Award for outstanding academic performance.

B.Ed. (Hons) Elementary
Karakoram International University (KIU), Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan | 2010–2014
– US-AID Pre-Step Scholarship recipient for academic excellence.

Professional Experience

Head of Department
Department of Educational Development, Karakoram International University (Hunza Campus) | Nov 2020 – Present
– Led strategic planning, curriculum development, and faculty mentorship initiatives.
– Supervised student research and master’s theses.
– Organized cross-functional workshops.
– Implemented academic quality assurance standards.

Visiting Faculty Member
University of Baltistan, Skardu | Sep 2019 – Dec 2019
– Delivered courses on Educational Leadership and Teacher Development.
– Mentored graduate students in research methodologies.

Technical Assistant
Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Mirpurkhas | Jan 2018 – Aug 2019
– Supported examination planning and academic evaluation.

Academic Coordinator
Dellsons Associates, Karachi | Oct 2016 – Jul 2018
– Coordinated educational programs and faculty training.
– Implemented learner-centered strategies.

Vice Principal
Shaheen Higher Secondary School, Gilgit | Feb 2014 – Mar 2016
– Supervised academic operations and faculty development.
– Led student engagement programs.

International Development & Volunteer Experience

Honorary Counselor – Anti-Harassment Initiative
Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network (PUAN), Gilgit Chapter | 2022–2024
– Promoted safe, inclusive environments.
– Collaborated with international partners on policy advocacy.

Girls Guide Leader
Pakistan Girls Guides Association, Gilgit-Baltistan | 1998–2011
– Mentored and empowered young girls in leadership.

Trainer & Speaker
Various Educational Organizations | Ongoing
– Conducts workshops on pedagogy, curriculum design, and leadership.

Certifications & Professional Development

-Research & Capacity Building workshop for humanities & social sciences Faculty (Lahore University of Mangment Sciences | LUMS | May 6thy-10^th 2025

-Instructional Skills Workshop (ISW) Certification. Teaching & Learning Enhancement Workshop (TLEW) | Aga Khan university-KIU | 2023

Research Publications

– Gul, S. et al. (2025). English Language Anxiety Among Pakistani University Students. Journal of Social & Organizational Matters.
– Gul, S. et al. (2025). Parental Engagement and Primary Education Outcomes in Low-Income Countries. Journal of Political Stability Archive.
– Gul, S. et al. (2025). Gender Equality in Education: Structural Barriers and Norms. Critical Review of Social Sciences Studies.
– Gul, S. et al. (2023). Supervisor Support and Job Performance. Journal of Applied Research in Higher Education.
– Gul, S. & Shah, D. (2019). Challenges in Teacher Education in Pakistan. Education Journal.

Key Skills

– Educational Leadership & Policy
– International Development Project Management
– Curriculum Design and Quality Assurance
– Faculty Capacity Building
– Gender & Youth Empowerment
– Research & Evaluation
– Stakeholder Engagement
– Cross-Cultural Communication
– Islamic Finance Awareness (Basic Level)