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NAZIA QUAMAR

    A professionally qualified teacher with over eight years of experience both in and out of the UK.  A good communicator with proven interpersonal skills and an ability to connect with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and culture.   Extremely creative and capable of motivating students through a friendly and dynamic approach.

    Employment History

    Dec 2011July 2016

    Teacher of Mathematics, Science and Health Studies (UAE)

    Abu Dhabi Vocational Education Training Institute
    • Contributed to the development of the maths and science curricula for the foundation program, thus making the content more culturally sensitive and accessible to the students by incorporating relevant imagery and simplifying the language in text books.
    • Devised a successful outdoor learning module, which allowed students to engage with the public for the first time as part of their vocational training.
    • Improved the assessment material for maths and science to ensure that it covered all of the learning outcomes for the college board.
    • Responsible for the organisation and execution of several excursions, ceremonies, exhibitions and clubs that enhanced students' team working abilities and community spirit.
    • ICT Campus Manager for online learning and technician for any glitches with the "live online," program.
    • Mentored students through personal problems and referred them to student services when necessary.
    Jun 2008Oct 2011

    Assistant Head - The Leader of the Formal Curriculum (UK)

    Values Academy
    • Developed professional yet meaningful relationships with every student that encouraged many of them to successfully engage with Mathematics and Science for the first time in their school careers.
    • Designed and implemented a series of maths study guides for students working on a one to one program that improved their statistical ability from entry level certification to GCSE standard.
    • Developed schemes of work and teaching materials for all courses being taught at the institute.
    • Organised several community group functions that encouraged positive relationships between students and staff, whilst simultaneously allowing the whole school to come together to better itself.  An OFSTED report highlighted one of these events as a strength of the institute.
    • Worked closely with The Leader of the Pastoral Care to write reports for agencies such as CAFCASS and regularly attended meetings with parents and social workers.
    Sep 2006Aug 2007

    Residential Project Worker (UK)

    Positive Pathways Ltd.
    • Implemented a tutoring scheme within 24-hour shift work that allowed the young people within our care to drastically improve their school grades.
    • Managed to successfully negotiate situations with violent service users in a manner that was beneficial to all involved.
    Jun 2006Aug 2006

    Laboratory Technician (UK)

    Bodycote Lawlabs
    • Ensured that samples were handled and tested aseptically and that specimens were cultured appropriately.
    Mar 2006Jun 2006

    Medical Laboratory Assistant (UK)

    Birmingham Women's Hospital
    • Received, separated and prepared samples for analysis and transport to relevant departments.
    Sep 2005Dec 2005

    Enroller

    Combined Benefit Services
    • Cold-called various industrial sites and successfully secured meetings with several branches.
    • Engaged customers with a friendly and sincere approach that resulted in sales targets being exceeded every month by at least 10%

    Education

    Sep 2007Jun 2008

    Postgraduate Certificate in Education:  Secondary School Science

    University of Birmingham
    • Qualified Teacher Status - 0753760
    Sep 2002Jun 2005

    B.Sc Biological Sciences (Microbiology)

    University of Birmingham
    • With Honours Class II (Division II)
    Sep 2000Jun 2002

    4 GCE A-Levels

    Great Barr Sixth Form
    • English Literature [B], Mathematics [C], Biology [C], Environmental Science [C]
    • AS-Level Psychology [C]
    Sep 1995Jun 2000

    11 GCSE's including Mathematics and English

    Great Barr School
    • Science (Double Award) [A*A*], Mathematics [A], English Language [B], English Literature [A], English Speaking and Listening [A], Information Technology [A], German [A], Textiles Technology [A], Geography [B], Drama [C]

    Certificates

    My various roles within education and care have also required the following mandatory training:

    • Child protection - Familiar with The Children Act 1989 amended in 2004
    • Safeguarding children - Familiar with Every Child Matters 2004
    • Conflict resolution - Completed a workshop on physically disarming violent service users without breach of appropriate conduct and child protection.
    • Medication – principles of administration and control
    • First aid (basic life support) - Three Stars awarded by St. Johns Ambulance

    Interests and Hobbies

    I am an avid music lover and regularly attend various live shows and concerts. However, my passion is quite simply the joy I feel from travelling and meeting new people. I have travelled all over the world and I have often been told that I am a great listener and possess a natural ability to put people at ease. It is for this reason why so many people confide in me and it is my honour to have been welcomed into an array of different cultures and gain an authentic experience of varying social norms. I believe that it is this personality trait of mine that has made me such a successful teacher today and I would love the opportunity to progress into a more pastoral role in the future.