Aliza's Akmal's Lifelong Learning Portfolio

About Me

I am a future-focused, 21st century learner. I am a strong young Pakistani woman who wants to make a positive impact on my family, my school, and our global community.

I can proudly say that I was the first student to join the International School of America, a student grateful for the opportunity based learning approach offered at ISA.

Having lived in Malaysia, Thailand, and currently living in my home country of Pakistan. I am fluent in English, Thai, and Urdu; and I use my love of languages to share my story with others from around the world.

I have made it my life goal to become a caring, compassionate 21st century health professional, one who assists communities with the skills I've learned along the way, and to help communities improve their health through education and training.

This portfolio showcases my passions for education, kindness, diversity and the natural world.

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

Connect the Past to our Future

View my projects and progress from ISA's Global Classrooms, including STEM-UN Global Goals, Historical Perspectives.

INSPIRE OTHERS

Serving Others and Our Planet

I strive to make my community and our planet a better place through service learning opportunities, with learning playlists aligned to Kind Academy and Attenborough University. Read character references from some of my mentors, educators, and others who helped create these meaningful life experiences.

NEVER GIVE UP

Career Exploration

With a future-focused curriculum delivered by Define Careers, I practice a growth mindset in exploring career pathways that align to my vision. Through independent project-based courses based on my own interests, values and study preferences, I prepare myself for the college or career of my choice.

DIVERSITY IS STRENGTH

Experiential Learning

Showcasing a diverse blend of experiences and opportunities in my life that demonstrate my passion and love for cultural diversity in the arts, music, and athletics. Learn more about me by exploring the amazing places I have visited through

SHARING MY STORY AT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF AMERICA

Career Focused

This article, published in 2022, focuses on my role in the development of both International School of America and our Career Awareness course designed by Defined Learning. I was able to share my opportunity-based learning experience, alongside ISA Founder Brian Tupper with the Chief Academic Officer of Defined Learning, Dr. David Reese, and the founder of Edjacent, Ms. Meghan Raftery.

Leveraging Technology to Engage Students in Meaningful Career-Focused LearningDefined Careers allowed Brian Tupper to focus on individual learners’ goals, providing a personalized learning experience with a global perspective. Brian's international student, Aliza, is the case model and gives Tupper the opportunity to teach, and she gives him the opportunity to learn. Together, they want to be a model for students who want an inexpensive, private, international education.

DescHis first student, Aliza Akmal, has been a part of the school since May 2019. A trilingual Pakistani girl who has learned in parts of Pakistan, Malaysia, and Thailand, she has thrived under the Florida International School banner. Now 18 years old, Aliza is on pace to become International School of America's first graduate on July 1, 2022. She’s committed to being an integral part of the school as she leaves her home in Thailand and returns to her home country of Pakistan, where she will honor one of her own inspirations, Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, in hopes of bring International School of America to other Pakistani girls who are willing to invest their time and efforts into learning and preparing for their future.

My Covid Learning Experience

These two videos showcase my first attempts at distance learning during the pandemic from 2020-2021. I took advantage of the time that CoVid offered to better myself through education. With collaborative and individual project based learning opportunities, I grew as a person and a learner.

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