I am an artist and research scholar based in Dubai, with a Master of Fine Arts and over five years of teaching experience as a lecturer at a prestigious institution in Pakistan. My academic journey led me to pursue a Ph.D. in Art History, where I completed coursework and gained approval for my research proposal titled 'Figure Painting in Pakistan_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_): A Comparative Analysis of its Aesthetics and Symbolism.' Living in Dubai has enriched my artistic perspective through exposure to diverse cultures and communities. I continue to engage in freelance creative projects to nurture my practice, and I recently completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International), which broadened my pedagogical insight and strengthened my passion for teaching.

Saira Safwan

I am an artist and research scholar based in Dubai, with a Master of Fine Arts and over five years of teaching experience as a lecturer at a prestigious institution in Pakistan. My academic journey led me to pursue a Ph.D. in Art History, where I completed coursework and gained approval for my research proposal titled 'Figure Painting in Pakistan_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_): A Comparative Analysis of its Aesthetics and Symbolism.' Living in Dubai has enriched my artistic perspective through exposure to diverse cultures and communities. I continue to engage in freelance creative projects to nurture my practice, and I recently completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International), which broadened my pedagogical insight and strengthened my passion for teaching.

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I am an artist and research scholar based in Dubai, with a Master of Fine Arts and over five years of teaching experience as a lecturer at a prestigious institution in Pakistan. My academic journey led me to pursue a Ph.D. in Art History, where I completed coursework and gained approval for my research proposal titled ‘Figure Painting in Pakistan_Phone details not available. Sign in: https://www.twine.net/signup_): A Comparative Analysis of its Aesthetics and Symbolism.’

Living in Dubai has enriched my artistic perspective through exposure to diverse cultures and communities. I continue to engage in freelance creative projects to nurture my practice, and I recently completed the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International), which broadened my pedagogical insight and strengthened my passion for teaching.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer Art Teacher at Aquila School, Dubai, U.A.E
April 1, 2025 - September 4, 2025
Conducted interactive sessions on creative expression and design fundamentals for Key Stage 3 and 4 (IGCSE) students.
Lecturer | Fine Arts at Lahore College of Women University
March 1, 2008 - September 4, 2025
Delivered graduate and post graduate courses in Fine Arts and Design. Organized workshops on personality development, art therapy, and healing through meditative exercise.
Volunteer Art Teacher at Aquila School
April 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Conducted interactive sessions on creative expression and design fundamentals
Lecturer at Lahore College of Women University
March 1, 2008 - September 10, 2025
Delivered graduate and post graduate courses in Fine Arts and Design; Organized workshops on personality development, art therapy, and healing through meditative exercises
Volunteer Art Teacher at Aquila School
April 1, 2025 - September 10, 2025
Conducted interactive sessions on creative expression and design fundamentals
Lecturer at Lahore College of Women University
March 1, 2008 - September 10, 2025
Delivered graduate and post graduate courses in Fine Arts and Design. Organized workshops on personality development, art therapy, and healing through meditative exercises
Volunteer Art Teacher at Aquila School, Dubai, UAE
April 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Conducted interactive sessions on creative expression and design fundamentals
Lecturer at Lahore College of Women University (LCWU)
March 1, 2008 - September 24, 2025
Delivered graduate and post graduate courses in Fine Arts and Design; Organized workshops on personality development, art therapy, and healing through meditative exercises
Volunteer Art Teacher at Aquila School, Dubai, UAE
April 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Key stage 3 and 4 (IGCSE). Conducted interactive sessions on creative expression and design fundamentals.
Lecturer, Fine Arts at Lahore College of Women University (LCWU)
March 1, 2008 - September 24, 2025
Delivered graduate and postgraduate courses in Fine Arts and Design. Organized workshops on personality development, art therapy, and healing through meditative exercises.
Volunteer Art Teacher at Aquila School
April 1, 2025 - September 24, 2025
Conducted interactive sessions on creative expression and design fundamentals for Key Stage 3 and 4 (IGCSE).
Lecturer at Lahore College of Women University
March 1, 2008 - September 24, 2025
Delivered graduate and postgraduate courses in Fine Arts and Design; organized workshops on personality development, art therapy, and healing through meditative exercises.

Education

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) at University of Nottingham University, UK
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Cache level II at British Orchard Nursery Dubai
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Master of Arts at Lahore College of Women University
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts at Lahore College of Women University
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) at University of Nottingham
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Cache Level II at British Orchard Nursery Dubai
January 1, 2003 - September 10, 2025
Master of Arts at LCWU Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor in Arts at LCWU Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) at University of Nottingham
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Cache Level II at British Orchard Nursery Dubai
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Master of Arts at LCWU Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts at LCWU Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
PGECI at University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
CACHE Level II at British Orchard Nursery Dubai
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Master of Arts at LCWU Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts at LCWU Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) at University of Nottingham
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Cache Level II at British Orchard Nursery Dubai
January 1, 2003 - September 24, 2025
Master in Arts at LCWU Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor in Arts at LCWU Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) at University of Nottingham, UK
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
CACHE Level II at British Orchard Nursery Dubai
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Master of Arts at LCWU Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Arts at LCWU Lahore, Pakistan
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Cache level II
January 1, 2003 - September 4, 2025
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International) - PGECI
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Cache Level II
January 1, 2003 - September 10, 2025
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Cache Level II
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Roll of Honor – Master of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Finalist – Zargalli Jewelry Design Contest (Earrings Category)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2000
3rd Position – Amnesty International Art Exhibition
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International)
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Cache Level II
January 1, 2003 - September 24, 2025
Master in Arts
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor in Arts
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001
Roll of Honor – Master of Fine Arts, LCWU
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003
Finalist – Zargalli Jewelry Design Contest (Earrings Category)
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000
3rd Position – Amnesty International Art Exhibition
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2006

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services