Zeeshan Mahmud
@zeeshanmahmud
Experienced instructor and tutor specializing in writing, languages, and education.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m an experienced instructor and tutor with a long track record of helping learners build confidence and measurable skills. From “first year undergraduates” to high school students, I’ve assessed needs, set learning goals, and executed individualized plans.
Most recently, I served as a “Senior Instructor and Tutor,” training novice tutors for online classrooms and modernizing curricula. I also taught Urdu to 100+ undergraduate and graduate students, improving fluency from beginner to intermediate, and coached learners on “college applications and essay writing.”
I bring a strong documentation and research background as well—creating training materials, user manuals, and installation guides, and supporting academic work through “long research projects,” manuscript editing, and labeled/annotated interview-based data. I focus on clear communication, structured instruction, and practical outcomes for every learner.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Private Tutor
Private Tutor
May 2012 - Present (13 years 11 months)
Assessed student needs, set learning goals, and delivered individualized lesson plans to help students achieve academic objectives. Taught analytical and writing skills to first-year undergraduates abroad and in the US and developed syllabi to address subject-specific deficits.
Retirement Representative
Corestaff Services
Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 (4 months)
Used phone applications and a web user portal to assist customers with website and IT issues. Provided financial education to callers regarding retirement accounts.
Language Tutor
Self-Employed
May 2017 - Mar 2022 (4 years 10 months)
Taught Urdu language classes to 100+ undergraduate and graduate students, improving fluency from beginner to intermediate. Delivered Urdu-English and English-Urdu translation instruction to support language and comprehension skills.
Journalist, Sub-Editor
MAG Weekly
Aug 2005 - Aug 2006 (1 year)
Served as the youngest editor and reporter, covering events and books and reporting at press conferences, film, and literary/cultural events. Translated senior journalists’ reporting into English and performed sub-editing for publication.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Johns Hopkins University
Master of Arts
2012 - 2016
Earned a Master of Arts from Johns Hopkins University. Served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant & Doctoral Department Fellow during the same period.
Amherst College
Bachelor of Arts, Literature
2010 - 2012
Earned a Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College. Worked in the Department of Literature during this period.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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