Hi. My name is Shafaat and I am an experienced High School and college/university level writing, business and economics teacher. I also teach some courses in technology and computing.
I am an ex-employee of Procter & Gamble, the company behind popular brands like Tide, Pampers and Gillette. In my 11 years at P&G I developed passion for economics and business-related subjects.
I am in my teaching career since 2019. I have privately tutored business and liberal arts students from various universities. My core expertise is in (1) business subjects (business, economics, commerce etc.), (2) liberal arts subjects (history, philosophy, political science, etc.) and (3) thesis writing.
My experience includes teaching and coaching students from: Babson College (MA), Harvard University (MA), Penn State University (PA), Drew University (NJ), The New School New York (NY) and many more.
My education includes multiple trainings and certifications from P&G; and my formal university education is in electrical engineering and business management.
Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I spend the first class to know more about my student on a personal level so that I understand the challenge and hurdle in clear understanding of concepts as well as in getting good grades. I often like having conversations with the student, and sometimes even with the parent, to discuss how to work together as a team. From then on we delve into core academics.
Financially, I give one free demo class so that both the teacher and the student can evaluate if the chemistry matches and required capability and capacity is worthy for the investment.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have hands on business management training and experience of 11 years at Procter & Gamble, a Fortune 500 company.
I have education from IBA, Karachi, Pakistan. You can check more about the university at https://www.iba.edu.pk/
I also have 11 As from University of Cambdrige General Certificate of Examinations in O levels, with Pakistan level best 9 A combination in the year of my graduation.
I also have 4 As from University of Cambdrige General Certificate of Examinations in A levels.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
As of filling this form I charge 25$ per hour. I take weekly payments in advance.
How did you get started teaching?
I used to teach during my university times. I then took a hiatus from teaching while I was building a business management career at Procter & Gamble. I have restarted teaching from 2019. Since then it is now my fourth year at teaching professionally.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have mostly dealth with undergrad students and high school students. Currently I also teach a differently abled, slow learning candidate. It has been a unique and rewarding experience so far.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Recently I privately tutored an undergraduate course at Drew University on Startups. I really enjoyed teaching the course as the course design was immersive and impressive. The projects were exciting and fresh and there was genuine learning vs mundane theories or calculations.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
I think answers to any exam get concise and crisp with solid real life examples. Real examples help us grasp the concept and reproduce the same in a timely manner during an exam. I think my extensive business experience helps in making these examples shine.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
I think I am comfortable in having a fluid conversation.