Arifah Aftab Khan
Lead Features Editor at DESIblitz | UK's Award Winning British Asian Web Magazine- Claim this Profile
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Urdu Professional working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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MHFA Adult Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England -
MHFA Youth Mental Health First Aider
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England
Experience
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DESIblitz® | UK's Award Winning British Asian Web Magazine
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Features Editor
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Feb 2021 - Present
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Feature Writer
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Jan 2021 - Present
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Contributing Writer
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Nov 2020 - Feb 2021
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Copywriter
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Nov 2019 - Present
Improved wording to make the listing appear more compelling.Checked B&B's online listings for spelling and grammar as well as consistency.Delivered timely results to my client. Improved wording to make the listing appear more compelling.Checked B&B's online listings for spelling and grammar as well as consistency.Delivered timely results to my client.
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Waverley School
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United Kingdom
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mathematics Teacher
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Jan 2018 - Oct 2019
Developed mathematics mastery for new mathematics GCSE specification – linking mathematics topics. Taught a range of classes – top set, bottom set and SEND- and effectively challenged each. Range of strategies to encourage progress- relationship building through praise and parental engagement. Developed mathematics mastery for new mathematics GCSE specification – linking mathematics topics. Taught a range of classes – top set, bottom set and SEND- and effectively challenged each. Range of strategies to encourage progress- relationship building through praise and parental engagement.
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BMet
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Education Administration Programs
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300 - 400 Employee
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Lecturer In Mathematics
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Taught a range of learners – 16-18s and adult fast-track courses. Implemented ‘cognitive load theory’ – simplifying information for students to absorb. Taught a range of learners – 16-18s and adult fast-track courses. Implemented ‘cognitive load theory’ – simplifying information for students to absorb.
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Mathematics Teacher (Placement 2)
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Jan 2017 - Jul 2017
Built on techniques learnt from first placement- differentiation and behaviour management.Gained experience with sixth form as well as year 10 and 11.Learnt to effectively communicate and bond with students with wide range of backgrounds- over50% being EAL students. Built on techniques learnt from first placement- differentiation and behaviour management.Gained experience with sixth form as well as year 10 and 11.Learnt to effectively communicate and bond with students with wide range of backgrounds- over50% being EAL students.
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North Leamington School
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mathematics Teacher (Placement 1)
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Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
Learnt how to take responsibility for a class, where I taught year 7s and year 8s.Adapted my teaching methods to differentiate suitably my ability of class-from low ability year 7 to accelerated year 8. Gained confidence to try new methods of teaching and bring creativity into the classroom e.g. maths puzzles and challenges. Learnt how to take responsibility for a class, where I taught year 7s and year 8s.Adapted my teaching methods to differentiate suitably my ability of class-from low ability year 7 to accelerated year 8. Gained confidence to try new methods of teaching and bring creativity into the classroom e.g. maths puzzles and challenges.
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Mathematics Teacher (Placement Experience)
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Feb 2016 - May 2016
Learned the most effective techniques to help pupils learn through my 'Mathematics Education' module. Learned the most effective techniques to help pupils learn through my 'Mathematics Education' module.
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The University of Manchester
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Pass(Peer Assisted Study Sessions) Leader
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Aug 2013 - Jun 2014
Helped first year Actuarial Science and Mathematics students fully comprehend material.Organised study sessions and shared step-by-step solutions. Helped first year Actuarial Science and Mathematics students fully comprehend material.Organised study sessions and shared step-by-step solutions.
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PASS Leader Personal Development and Effectiveness Training
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Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
•Improved my team working skills since being selected for the seven-week training course has greatly benefited my interactions with my PASS co-leader. •Through the programme, my confidence has increased in teaching my PASS attendees. •The course enabled me to effectively network with PwC employees and gain a deeper insight into events of the financial industry. •Improved my team working skills since being selected for the seven-week training course has greatly benefited my interactions with my PASS co-leader. •Through the programme, my confidence has increased in teaching my PASS attendees. •The course enabled me to effectively network with PwC employees and gain a deeper insight into events of the financial industry.
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Education
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University of Warwick
Master of Education, Educational Evaluation and Research -
MHFA England
Youth Mental Health First Aider, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions -
MHFA England
Adult Mental Health First Aider, Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions -
University of Warwick
PGCE Secondary Mathematics, Secondary Education and Teaching -
The University of Manchester
Mathematics Bsc. -
Hutchesons' Grammar School
English; Mathematics; Economics; Spanish., A