Department of English

Profile

Lecturer

Fatema Begam

Designation: Lecturer

Qualification: MA & BA in English from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology

Mobile: 01729592235

E-mail: ranufafatema@gmail.com

Part time English lecturer and research aspirant with a strong background in literature, linguistics, and English Language Teaching (ELT). Currently teaching undergraduate students and actively engaged in developing learner-centered teaching approaches, fostering critical thinking, and improving language proficiency. Actively engaged in academic research with interests in ELT, applied linguistics, and literary studies. Committed to contributing to effective teaching, curriculum development, and academic excellence in higher education

Education

 

Master of Arts (MA) in English Literature

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Bachelor of Arts (BA Honours) in English Literature with Linguistics

Shahjalal University of Science and Technology, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Teaching Experiences

 

Adjunct Lecturer (part time)

Department of English,

University of Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh

July 2025-Present

Responsibilities:

Teaching undergraduate courses in English literature and linguistics.

Preparing lesson plans, course materials, delivering lectures, and assessing student performance.

Participating in seminars, workshops, and departmental academic activities.

 

Private Tutor (2018-2025)

Sylhet and Brahmanbaria, Bangladesh

 

Delivered personalized English language and literature tutoring for secondary and higher secondary students.

Enhanced students’ academic writing, exam strategies, and language proficiency, leading to consistent top performance.

Successfully mentored students to achieve excellent results in Board exams, with many scoring among the highest in their cohort.

Experienced in teaching English medium students across both British and Cambridge curricula, adapting methods to diverse learning needs.

Research Experience and Interests

 

Aspiring researcher in English Studies with a strong foundation in academic writing, literary analysis, and ELT. Experienced in conducting undergraduate research and presenting seminar papers. And, currently seeking opportunities for supervised research and academic collaboration.

Undergraduate Dissertation: The Cost of Glory: Depiction of Violence in Homer’s The Iliad.

(explored the nature of the war and human-life going through the Trajan War and Homer’s The Iliad along with studying relevant literature reviews, critical theory, and discussions as well)

MA Dissertation:  Investigating the Motivation of the Students of the Department of English at SUST in Bangladesh

(Explored factors influencing English majors’ motivation and learning outcomes and developed research methodology, data collection, and analysis skills.

Seminar Papers:

Presented multiple seminar papers on literature, linguistics, pedagogy, and language education.

Publications and Creative Writing (Early Achievements)

 

Published Bengali rhymes and artwork in national daily newspapers during childhood.

Developed early writing skills through composing essays and short stories in English at secondary level.

Leadership and Volunteering 

 

Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) – (Cadet) Lance Corporal

(2017-2021)

Participated in national/regional cadet training programs under

Bangladesh Army,

Served as Lance Corporal Cadet during International Conference for Vice Chancellors (ICVS) 2019, ensuring ceremonial security for 23 VCs from Bangladesh and India

Participated in Guard of Honour for the newly appointed Vice Chancellor at SUST

Developed leadership, discipline, teamwork, and event management skills

Model United Nations (MUN)

Participant – Regional and Annual Conferences (2017), SUSTMUNA

Session Coordinator – Divisional MUN Conference (2018), SUST.

Cultural Organization – Maavoi Abritti Shamshad

Vice President (2020–2022), Organizing Secretary (2019),

Assistant Treasurer (2018)

Coordinated cultural events, recitation competitions, and public speaking activities

National Population and Housing Census 2022 – Supervisor

Supervised a team of 11 enumerators in Brahmanbaria Sadar, ensuring accurate data collection

Skills

 

Academic writing and research

Classroom instruction and student engagement

Leadership and Teamwork

Communication and public speaking (stage performance: poetry recitation and competitive debating)

Event and program management.

Languages

 

Bangla – Native

English – Advanced (Academic and Professional)

Updated On: March 29, 2026