Farah Ahmed
DP Teacher of English and Theory of Knowledge, DEI Curriculum Lead at Halcyon London International School- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Halcyon London International 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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DP Teacher of English and Theory of Knowledge, DEI Curriculum Lead
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Aug 2020 - Present
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Renaissance College Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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IB MYP and DP English and Theory of Knowledge Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2023
Applied IB MYP standards to current units resulting in a greater focus on dynamic speaking and listening skills, cross-curricular concept-building and genuine inquiry learning Introduced new assessment systems for discursive pedagogyIntroduced new technology (such as iPads, collaborative learning technology) into department culture - to create a more student-centred classroomPromoted international mindedness by incorporating culturally responsive strategies to unit planning and encouraging a diverse range of voices in texts taughtCollaborated with Design and Art departments to plan, deliver and review concept-based interdisciplinary units Differentiated all assessments following Tomlinson’s (2008) scaffolding modelsReceived continually superlative feedback on mixed-ability classroom management skills. Show less
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Curriculum Project Leader & Head of Year
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2020
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University of New England (AU)
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Tutor and Marker for "Critical Multiculturalism in Education"
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2019
Acted as online mentor and tutor for postgraduate-level students in the UNE online course on “Critical Multiculturalism in Education” Graded university-level coursework on recent education theory around multicultural, inclusive classrooms Acted as online mentor and tutor for postgraduate-level students in the UNE online course on “Critical Multiculturalism in Education” Graded university-level coursework on recent education theory around multicultural, inclusive classrooms
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UNSW
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Australia
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant
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Jan 2015 - Aug 2016
Performed a literature review of culturally responsive schooling research for Dr. Greg Vass' culturally responsive schooling project Created teacher-training materials in culturally responsive strategies through an online platform Performed a literature review of culturally responsive schooling research for Dr. Greg Vass' culturally responsive schooling project Created teacher-training materials in culturally responsive strategies through an online platform
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NIST International School
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Thailand
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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English and Individuals and Societies Intern
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2016
Independently planned and taught four Year 9-11 MYP English and Individuals and Societies classes Worked closely with four teachers to provide in-class support and differentiated activities for learning support students, including differentiated and EAL-accessible assessments. Taught Year 9 Integrated Studies class, designing activities to develop self-advocacy and academic excellence Planned weekly extended learning activities for exceptional learners in English and Humanities Show less
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NSW Department of Education
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Australia
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Secondary Teacher (English and Society and Culture)
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Jan 2014 - Jul 2015
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Marketing and Communications
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Mar 2014 - Nov 2014
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Media Executive
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Mar 2013 - Nov 2014
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2ser
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Australia
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer
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Jun 2009 - Jan 2014
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Communications Assistant
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Apr 2008 - Dec 2011
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Education
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Wellesley College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English (Honors) and Women's and Gender Studies -
University of Sydney
Master's degree, Media Practice -
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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UNSW
Masters of Teaching, Secondary Education and Teaching -
UNSW
Masters of Teaching, Whole-School Education Frameworks, Teaching EALD Learners