Linira Ghazali
No.131, Jln Blkg SMK Kubang Kerian 2
Taman Makmur, Chicha, Kubang Kerian
16150 Kota Bharu
Kelantan Darul Naim
TEL:+60199821331 E-mail: linira@gmail.com
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
MA in Applied Linguistics
Universiti Utara Malaysia
Sintok, Kedah 2011
B Edu TESL (Teaching of English as a Second Language) (Hons)
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, 1997
Matriculation Centre
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, 1993
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
Sekolah Menengah Zainab
Kota Bharu, 1990
PERSONAL DATA
IC Number
Place of Birth
Religion
Race
Nationality
730617-03-5700
Kelantan, Malaysia
Islam
Malay
Malaysian
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Transferable Skills
University of Malaysia Kelantan (UMK)
Center for Language Studies and Generic Development
ACADEMIC ROLE
Lecturer
Jan 2013 - present
Senior Language Teacher
Jan 2011 – Dec 2012
Language Teacher
June 2007 – December 2010
I was the first language teacher appointed by the university when it first opened in 2007. I was
given the task to come up with the syllabuses and produce all the modules for the English courses
offered by the center.
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Course Coordinator of UBI 2022 (2008 – present)
Coordinator for English & 3rd language Division (2007 – 2009)
Teach courses such as UBI 1012, UBI 1022, UBI 2012, UBI 2022 & UBI 2032 (compulsory
university courses)
Produce modules and teaching materials for all the English courses
Prepare the class schedules for all the language teachers and lecturers (2007 – 2010)
Prepare the final examination papers for the all the English courses (2007 – 2012)
Vet the Final Examination papers
Do editing and translation work for the university
Budget Committee for PBPI Center (2007 – 2010)
Academic Quality Committee UMK (2007 – 2009)
Attend seminars or workshops to further improve the teaching and learning methods (Training)
As Head Invigilator or Invigilator for the final year examinations
Plan and propose staff projections for the center during each academic session (2007-2010)
Prepare and complete the teaching portfolio for the courses taught during each academic
session
As the academic advisor to all students enrolled in courses taught during each academic
session
Conduct training, seminars & talks on Public Speaking and Interpersonal Skills to academic
and non-academic staff of the university (2007 – 2012)
Conduct training, seminars & talks on Public Speaking and Interpersonal Skills as part of Staff
Development Programs for the NGOs, government institutions, schools and private colleges
(2007 – 2012)
Director for the 'Fun with English Camp (2007 – 2008)
As lecturer for MUET Extra Class and the Communicational Skill Class (KKK) (2007 – 2009)
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ADMINISTRATIVE ROLE
Chancellory
Special Officer to the Vice Chancellor
April 2012 - present
Department of Sports, Culture and Co-Curriculum (JSKK)
Head of Cultural Unit
Jan 2011 – Mac 2012
Students Affairs Division
Coordinator for Cultural Unit
June 2007 – Dec 2010
I initiated and set up the first cultural club at the university. This cultural club is called ‘Lestari
Warisan’ or ‘Le’Waris’ in short. Under Le’Waris, we had successfully organized a lot of cultural
performances and activities at the university and national levels. The Cultural Unit was then
established in 2009 and was given two full time staff to help and train the students and staff for any
cultural events or activities.
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Responsible for leading and planning the development of arts & cultural programs or events of
the unit
Prepare policy papers, concept papers and proposals for the needs and interests of the
university (Culture)
Responsible for managing, running and staging all the arts and cultural activity of the university
Prepare the annual reports to report JSKK Culture Unit, Student Affairs and University
Provide advisory and consultancy services to the related party (travel cultural program or
purchase of equipment)
Attend meetings, briefings, discussions, seminars, workshops for Culture Unit
In cooperation with bodies, Jabatan2, unit2 Culture and Arts at the universities, State and
National
Sits and represented the university in Malaysia Universiti2 Cultural Council (MAKUM)
Provide annual and management bujet Culture Unit
Carry out duties related to arts and culture on the direction of the university from time to time
Represent the university to the Implementation Committee meetings as organized by the
Ministry of Higher Education and UTM MyLine for session 2008/2009 (Admin)
University of Management Committee Meeting (Administration)
Committee Week 3 M (Admin Presentation - colorful night UMK)
Workshop participants TOT (compilation) 2009 - 13 - May 15, 2009
Adviser, Sustainable Heritage Club 2009 (Culture)
Adviser, Club Softball UMK 2009 (Sports)
West Dikir Workshop Series Coordinator I (Culture)
Coordinator of Basic Dance Workshop Series I and II (Culture)
Night Coordinator for Independence Threshold 2009 (Culture)
Workshop Coordinator Boria 2009 (Culture)
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Coordinate student to MAKUM Dance Festival 2009 (Culture)
Coordinate student to keroncong MAKUM Festival 2009 (Culture)
Coordinate student to MAKUM Dance Festival 2009 (Culture)
Coordinate and accompany students to the Universities of Culture Festival Malaysia 2009
(FEStKUM '09) (Annual)
Chairman of University Council (fixed host)
PTPL College, Kota Bharu Kelantan (PTPL)
Asst. Head of School Unit
Nov 2005 – May 2007
I was the Assistant Head of School Unit in Pusat Teknologi Pengurusan Lanjutan Malaysia (PTPL)
Kota Bharu and was also teaching English subjects at the diploma and certificate levels.
School Unit
 Coordinating promotions & presentations to schools and for road shows.
 Conduct training, seminars & talks on non-technical matters for JPA and other government
officers such as school teachers, counselors & admin staff.
 Build and enhance relationships with schools all over the state through talks, visits and special
projects.
Short Courses & Professional Programs
 Do timetabling for the tutors involved
 Do proposals for courses & subject offers for the new student intake
 Issues certificates for students
 Teach some of the subjects offered under Short Courses
Tutor
 Teach all English & Public Speaking Subjects:
 Setting exam papers
 Conduct moderation and vetting of exam questions
 Coordinating audio and textbook selection
 Coordinating student testing and placement
 Coordinating exams and monitor student grades
 Maintaining liaison with English Department of PTPL, Head Office on behalf of the college
Project Advisor and Organizer
 As one of the event managers for college activities
 As advisor for students’ projects under the college
 Organize students’ activities such as competitions, orientation programs etc.
Mentoring Program
 Preparing each student’s study pathway
 Maintaining students’ records
 Monitoring students’ discipline & grades
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Submits monthly report on mentoring meetings
Do consultations with students
PTPL
Program Manager – Languages & Fundamental Studies (LFS)
October 2004 – November 2005
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Handled short courses & professional program
Coordinated course offerings and schedule
Supervised & monitored 3 tutors of LFS
Coordinated presentations at schools and Universities
Coordinated promotion events such as Communication Skills & Public Speaking Workshops
Taught all the English & Public Speaking subjects
Project Advisor & Organizer for students & staff activities
Mentor for mentoring program
PTPL
English Tutor
April – October 2004
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Taught all the English & Public Speaking subjects
Project Advisor & Organizer for students & staff activities
Mentor for mentoring program
Did marketing & promotions to schools
Work Experience – Employer Relations, Trainer, Marketing & Promotions
ACCA
Senior Executive for Education, Training & Services (ETS)
Oct 2003 – April 2004
I assisted my manager and teammates in providing services such as educational services,
consultations and training to 28,000 ACCA members, affiliates and students in Malaysia. Please
find below a description of the role that Education, Training & Services undertake.
Promote ACCA’s brand and its relevance to the local accounting profession
ETS mainly provide timely services and maintain close relationships with the members, affiliates &
students in-order to improve ACCA’s position and prestige with employers and other key target
publics:
 Do event reporting and provide the relevant parties with ACCA’s stand or response on a series
of issues affecting the profession.
 Provide input for the ACCA Malaysia website and updates on the past and upcoming activities
which is accessible to all.
 Conduct training, seminars, talks & Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs on
technical & non-technical matters for ACCA members, affiliates & students.
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Do presentations and promotions to the public and stakeholders on the progress and the
development of the ACCA qualifications and services.
Build and enhance relationships with ACCA stakeholders, and other influential groups
connected with the accountancy profession such as local regulatory bodies, universities,
kindred bodies and relevant government agencies:
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Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA)
Other Professional Bodies
Universities/colleges
National Accreditation Board (LAN)
Ministry of Education
Malaysian Examination Syndicate
Supported the work of the various divisions in the Malaysia Office as well as HQ
Apart from ETS Division, I also supported the work of the other divisions by assisting and
participating in the events or projects organized by them. The divisions were:
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Marketing & Promotions
Corporate Communications
Corporate Services
Assisted HQ in ad-hoc special assignments, for instance
 Employer relations
 Universities/Colleges Registration Scheme & activities
 Members & Students events
 Special Projects
Operations:
Education Services
 Exam Review Meeting
 Tuition Providers review & annual visits
 Exam Center visit
 Student Meetings
 Teachers Conference
 Examination Technique Workshop
CPD Programs
 Technical & soft skills
 Training collaboration- MASB, RIIAM, British Council, Malaysia Institute of Taxation,
Management Institute of Malaysia etc.
 In house training programs for employers
Members, Affiliates & Students Services
 Members Reception and Forums
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Career Day for members
Clinic & Counseling for students & affiliates
Dinner Talks
Charity events
Graduation Ceremonies
Orientation Programs for tuition providers, students & affiliates
Committees – ACCA MAS committee, ACCA (KL) Toastmasters Club, Regional Networks &
Student Ambassadors
ACCA
Senior Officer, Employer Liaison:
Sept. 2002 – Oct. 2003
I managed a portfolio of ACCA Accredited Employers all over Malaysia under the ACCA Employer
Accreditation (EA) Scheme. Through this scheme, I helped to establish beneficial working
relationships between ACCA and the employers from various sectoral representations by
introducing them to ACCA qualifications and assist in setting up training programs for the
companies involved.
Employer relations:
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Provided support and guidance to employers to help them achieve the best possible training
environment through the EA Scheme.
Assisted and advised the employers on the recruitment matters, practical training and other
employer issues.
Organised employers’ activities and projects such as dinner talks, forums, dialogs and
certificate presentation ceremonies for all the accredited employers throughout the whole
country.
Did presentations and consultations to employees of the organisations on the various
qualifications offered by ACCA as part of the services to employers under the EA scheme.
Did regular updates on the website on the past & upcoming events.
Helped to build commitment of both organisations and its staff in order to develop competent &
productive finance professionals needed in improving the quality and productivity of the
workplace.
Visited more then 120 accredited employers throughout the country for renewals, updates &
other services.
I have managed to bring in more then 40 companies onto the EA Scheme, among them are:
 Sarawak Shell Berhad
 Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad
 Ernst & Young (Kota Kinabalu)
 DMIB Berhad
 AMDB Berhad
 Island & Peninsular Berhad
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Tenaga Nasional Berhad
PNE Micron (Johor Bahru)
ACCA
Senior Promotions Officer :
Sept. 2001 – Sept. 2002
Daily Operations
I was responsible to oversee and coordinate four counsellors under the Promotions: Students &
Employers division to carry out the following functions such as:
 Admissions & registration.
 Students’ records & filing.
 Attending to general correspondence and telephone/ faxes/ letters/ e-mail inquiries from
students/ tuition providers/ ACCA,Glasgow Office.
 Assigned all counsellors to designated core portfolios and each will be responsible for them
e.g.; Computer Based Examination (CBE), University & College Registration Scheme (UCRS),
Student Ambassadors, ACCA Library and sales of ACCA text books.
Marketing & Promotions
In this section, I monitor and coordinate the counsellors to deal with the following tasks:
 Recruitment of students.
 Maintain close contact with universities, colleges, polytechnics, schools and other educational
institutions.
 Presentations to universities, schools and college students informing them of ACCA’s
qualifications and the opportunities that they can offer.
 Participation in educational roadshows and career seminars in distributing information on
ACCA’s qualifications to the public.
 Distribution of promotional literature- brochures, handbooks, leaflets, posters- to the public,
students and tuition providers.
 Stock control on promotional literature and materials.
 Distribution of the Student Accountant magazine to students and tuition providers.
 Organize students’ activities under the Student Ambassadors’ Program and also having
collaborations with other institutions, universities, schools and college students.
Exam Syndicate
 Liaised and worked closely with the Malaysia Exam Syndicate board in conducting the ACCA
Exams in Malaysia, distribution of answer scripts, arrange for payments for Exam invigilators
and Supervisors.
 Worked with the Exam Syndicate in organizing, the Invigilators and Supervisors Meet to
discuss the issues pertaining to the ACCA Exams.
ACCA
Student Counsellor:
May 1999 – Sept. 2001
Core Administrative work
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Recording and tracking of the application forms send through the ACCA Malaysia Office to
ACCA UK.
Dealt with general correspondence through phone calls, faxes/ letters, emails and walk-in
inquiries by students /tuition providers /ACCA,Glasgow on pre-admission, registration, reregistration, fees, exemptions, exams, study materials, Students Accountant Magazine and
maintaining students’ records.
Did presentations and promotions to schools, colleges, universities and tuition providers on the
qualifications offered by ACCA.
Did event reporting and website updates on the activities and projects conducted.
Portfolio:
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Organised Student Orientation Program to new students of ACCA twice every year.
UiTM Academic Mission - collaboration between ACCA with UiTM. Went on a roadshow, held
twice a year (in early March and August) to all the UiTM campuses in Malaysia.
Responsible for the daily operations of the library.
In charged in ordering the BPP and Local publications of the ACCA textbooks from the
respective agents and to oversee the sales of the books.
Monitored the Students’ Inquiries Record.
Organised & facilitated the Dynamic Public Speaking Workshop for the local universities and
colleges.
Coordinated the performances for the ACCA Graduation Ceremony in PWTC yearly.
Work Experience – Academic
Institut Profesional Baitulmal (IPB)
Lecturer
Jan. 1997- April 1999
Franchise Programs between ITM (now known as UiTM) & IPB
(Diploma in Accounting & Diploma in Business Studies)
Duties and responsibilities
Responsible for student population of 300 – 400 :
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Taught English & Public Speaking Subjects
Set exam papers (both subjects) for the Franchise Program students
Coordinated audio and textbook selection
Coordinated student registration, testing and placement
Coordinated course offerings and schedules
Coordinated exams and monitor student grades
Coordinated student activities
As advisor for all students’ projects under the Franchise Programs
Maintained student records
Monitored student discipline
Recruited trained and orientated new staff
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Maintained liaison with English Department of ITM on behalf of IPB
OTHER DETAILS
Given Notice
On going development
2 months
Has been offered to pursue masters program in Education at the
Open University Malaysia (OUM), Kota Bharu Branch which will
start in January 2007
REFERRALS
Associate Professor Hjh Faridah Ahmad
Lecturer
Faculty of Accountancy
Universiti Technology MARA (UiTM)
Main Campus
40450 Shah Alam Selangor
019-3246360
iwahab@tm.net.my
Associate Professor Dr Mohd Zainul Fithri Dato’ Othman
Vice President for Organizational Linkages and Career Development
Dean – School of Flexible Learning
Kolej Universiti Teknologi Pengurusan Malaysia (KUTPM)
Seksyen 10, Shah Alam Selangor
012-3725093
fithri@kutpm.edu.my
Ms Ainul Rofidza Ibrahim
Manager – Corporate Communications
ACCA Malaysia Sdn Bhd
27th Floor 86 Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur
019-2869068
ainul.ibrahim@my.accaglobal.com
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