Rania Khan
Doha
Summary
Dedicated science teacher offering more than ten years of teaching experience in GCSE, iGCSE and IAL Biology (Edexcel). Effective in driving students to work hard while boosting positive classroom culture. Excellent classroom management, lecturing, and behavior enhancement skills. Collaborative in working with teachers, administrators, and specialists. Outgoing, friendly with a strong drive to succeed.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher of Biology
Gems Wellington School
Doha
10.2020 - 08.2024
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students.
- Part of the well-being committee to encourage healthy lifestyle choices for students and staff. Implemented the Grow Well strategy to create an environment where children are healthy and achieve their fullest potential.
- Collaborated with the whole school strategies such as HPL (higher Performance Learning) and 8Billlion ideas
- Creating SOW and engaging lesson plans for IAL, iGCSE and KS3 students
- Organized the Biology Olympiad 2023 for AS Biology students, science fair and a field trip to Heenat Selma Farm.
- Always take part in extracurricular activities, such as school productions, sports days, and have created a Yoga curriculum for children's SOW for ECA (extra-curricular activity).
Teacher of Science
Stratford Academy School
London
07.2013 - 09.2020
- As deputy head of science I was responsible for the entire KS3 portfolio, leading and directing the team, undertaking gap analysis, planning tailored resources to ensure target grades are met, covering and setting work in the absence of any teachers, guiding NQT and PGCE student teachers, dealing with challenging students for the entire department and being the face of department in the absence of head of department.
- Involved in raising attainment of EAL (English as Second Language) students across the school, arranging science fairs for year groups, planning and conducting whole school GCSE science revision classes and mock exams.
- Implemented engaging programs to encourage student participation across all groups including autistic and EAL pupils.
Teacher of Science and Maths
Sarah Bonnell School
London
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Adapted teaching methods and instructional strategies to promote learning in students of differing skill levels.
- Organised many extra-curricular activities, such as setting up the school ECO club, series of events during IWW (International Women’s Week) and Refugee Week.
Teacher of Science
Brampton Manor School
London
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Managed consistent, learning-focused classroom environments by establishing and communicating clear objectives for all students.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss student progress and areas for improvement.
- Assessed student progress with course material through routine quizzes, final examinations and standardised assessments.
Education
Deptford PGCE - Biology and secondary science
University of Goldsmiths
2007
BSc - Biology with Computing
University of Surrey
2005
A Level - English, Biology And RE
North West London College
London, UK2002
GCSE - 10 GCSEs (A*-C)
Aylwin Girl’s Secondary School
London, UK1998
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Parent and student communication
- Student engagement
- Educational leadership
- STEM Project-Based Learning (PBL)
- Formative Assessments
- Experience in teaching iGCSE & IAL Biology
- HPL trained
Languages
English, Bengali
First Language
Urdu and Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Arabic
Beginner
A1
Affiliations
- Member, British Wheel of Yoga (2017-present)
- Member, Muslim Women's Cycling (2018-2020)
- Participant, Brazilian Jujitsu (2023-current)
Skype
@raniakhan
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
- Local elected Councillor and Cabinet member for Culture, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, London, UK (2006-2012)
- Part of ODA (Olympic Development Committee)
- Interim Executive Board (IEB) of St Paul’s Way School, London establishing a National Challenge Trust School
- Trustee for Kinglsey Hall (Ghandi Hall) (2006-2010)
Certification
Qualified Yoga & Mindfulness Coach (2019, Level 4)
Next Generation Leadership Programme (2010, LCCLG)
Timeline
Teacher of Biology
Gems Wellington School
10.2020 - 08.2024
Teacher of Science
Stratford Academy School
07.2013 - 09.2020
Teacher of Science and Maths
Sarah Bonnell School
07.2010 - 07.2013
Teacher of Science
Brampton Manor School
01.2008 - 07.2010
Deptford PGCE - Biology and secondary science
University of Goldsmiths
BSc - Biology with Computing
University of Surrey
A Level - English, Biology And RE
North West London College
GCSE - 10 GCSEs (A*-C)
Aylwin Girl’s Secondary School
Qualified Yoga & Mindfulness Coach (2019, Level 4)
Next Generation Leadership Programme (2010, LCCLG)
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