Farzana Karim

Mathematics (MYP, IB, GCSE and A-level) Teacher, Age 39, British Passport Holder

Apt 108, Al Fajr Building, Dubai, UAE

Lime Close, Harrow, HA3 7JG, London United, Kingdom

adfecm@r.postjobfree.com

+971-**-*******

SUMMARY

Versatile and highly accomplished Educational professional offering 7 years of experience as a MYP and IBDP as a Mathematics teacher, Homeroom teacher and Personal project supervisor at Greenfield International School (Taaleem), Dubai, UAE. Prior to this I was teaching the GCSE and A-LEVEL Curriculum in a state school in London United Kingdom for 10 years. During my teaching period I have implemented the 12 IB Learner profile and the ATL skills in the areas of student motivation, team building, student learning, and multicultural awareness within the education sector.

EMPLOYMENT

Aug 2013 – Current

Greenfield International School (IB – Curriculum) MYP and IBDP, Dubai, UAE

Teaching mathematics through E – learning using Microsoft TEAMS, One Note, Zoom

Using E- learning to assess student performance.

Recognized E-Learning as Developed by KHDA June 2020

Teaching Time – Mathematics 100%

Skilled in building Curriculum Outline for MYP and DP

Applying individual student data (CAT 4, PISSA, TIMMS) to plan differentiated lessons and designing curriculum to improve student performance.

Invested time in curriculum enhancement and curriculum alignment with IB standards to improve the departments Math programme. (Yearly Course Outline Grade 6 -12)

Taught MYP Mathematics Grades 7 – 10

Taught Grade 9 and 10 Extended Maths

Taught Math Studies and Math SL, (94% pass rate in 2017 in Math studies with 67% level 5 and above and 88% pass rate in 2019 in Math Standard Level)

Collaborating planning and with colleagues every week.

Very Good GL progress test for Grade 8 2019

Personal project, 2013 – present

Extended Essay supervisor

Fully involved with Accreditation of IB, CIS-NEASC with the Department

Extra-Curricular Activities Teacher

Week Without Walls supervisor

Working cooperatively with the entire staff whilst positively relating to parents in regular parents meetings.

Sep 2003 – July 2013

Brondesbury Park School, (GCSE and A-level), London, United Kingdom

Teaching Mathematics to KS3 and KS4 and KS5

Head of Department in Mathematics (Sept 2010 – July 2013)

Math Examiner at Edexcel (2009); responsible for administering work as an Examiner

Discipline Coordinator; created a reward system for student performance

Taught year 7 – 13

Leader of Mathematics Innovation Team (2007 – 2010)

Form tutor for year 11, 12 and 13 for the 10 years.

Organising sports tournaments and interschool debate competitions.

Assisting the division coordinator of mathematics to ensure curriculum alignment with national curriculum standards.

Promoting the school curriculum through collaborative long-term and short-term planning and teacher coaching.

Facilitating use of successful, research-based instructional strategies, including differentiated instructions for diverse learners.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

2004 Received NQT status

01/09/2002 to 30/06/2003 PGCE with QTS in Mathematics

(Middlesex University)

01/09/1999 to 30/06/2002 BSc (Hons)in Mathematics And English Language

(Middlesex University, London)

01/09/1997 to 30/06/1999 A Levels in Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Accounting

(Coast Academy, Kenya)

01/09/1991 to 30/06/1996 O Levels in Maths

CONTINUED LEARNING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPEMENT

International Baccalaureate Professional Development, Dubai, UAE

April 2019 - IBDP Mathematics New syllabus

Analysis and Approaches CAT 2

October 2017 - IBDP Mathematics HL and SL CAT (Focus on Internal Assessment)

September 2016 - IBDP Mathematics SL CAT 1

April 2016 - IBDP Mathematical Studies CAT 2

September 2014 - IBDP Mathematical Studies CAT 1

March 2010

Other Trainings, London, United Kingdom

Safeguarding Training

Health and Safety Inset – use of fire extinguishers

September 2009

Child Protection Inset

July 2009

Anti Bullying Inset

INTEREST AND ACTIVITIES

Swimming, Table Tennis, Cycling, Reading Non – Fiction, Mindfulness, Developing My Growth Mindset, watching football (Premier league).

REFERENCES

Dr Allan Weston Fiona Mccaffery

Principal, Head of Mathematics, GIS (Current)

Greenfield International School (Current) Phone: (+9714)4 – 885 – 6600

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Sinead Kehoe Caoimhe Cashin

Deputy Head of Secondary, GIS (Current) Mathematics Teacher

Phone: (+9714)4 – 885 – 6600 Phone+971*-*-***-****

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Andy Wood

(Former principal GIS)

Principal, St. Andrew’s School, Nassau Bahamas

Phone: +27-823******

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