IPN Spotlight: Nilofer Bharwani (Teacher Trainer, US Peace Corps)
Nilofer is a passionate life mentor and a teacher by profession. Her hobbies include traveling, exploring various culinary cuisines, dance, music and sports. Currently, she is TEFL Volunteer in the United States Peace Corps.
What skills have helped you in your career?
The skills that have been extremely helpful as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador include fluency in Spanish, experience teaching English, adaptability, resilience, humility and good sense of humor.
What do you wish you had known or done differently throughout your career?
I firmly believe that languages open doors therefore I wish that I had studied more languages in my youth.
What do you do for continuing education and improvement?
Teaching is not a financially lucrative career; however, I try to teach in different countries as a means of increasing my social knowledge, which leads to greater cultural capital.
What is next for you in your career?
My next goal is to work at one of the Aga Khan Universities as a way of contributing my knowledge to the AKDN.
What advice would you offer to others?
Set a goal and do not be afraid of failure. Challenge yourself to grow in an aspect of your life every year.
Areas where you can help other Ismailis:
• Teaching English abroad
• Working for the US Peace Corps, providing teacher training
• Becoming a Spanish instructor
Please provide the link to your LinkedIn profile:
Nilofer Bharwani
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