Farah Ahmed

DP Teacher of English and Theory of Knowledge, DEI Curriculum Lead at Halcyon London International School
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(386) 825-5501
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London, England, United Kingdom, UK

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • DP Teacher of English and Theory of Knowledge, DEI Curriculum Lead
      • Aug 2020 - Present

    • Hong Kong
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • IB MYP and DP English and Theory of Knowledge Teacher
      • 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

    • Curriculum Project Leader & Head of Year
      • Aug 2016 - Jul 2020

    • Australia
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Tutor and Marker for "Critical Multiculturalism in Education"
      • 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

    • Australia
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Research Assistant
      • 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

    • Thailand
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • English and Individuals and Societies Intern
      • 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

    • Australia
    • Education Management
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Secondary Teacher (English and Society and Culture)
      • Jan 2014 - Jul 2015

    • Marketing and Communications
      • Mar 2014 - Nov 2014

    • Media Executive
      • Mar 2013 - Nov 2014

    • Australia
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Producer
      • Jun 2009 - Jan 2014

    • Communications Assistant
      • Apr 2008 - Dec 2011

Education

  • Wellesley College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English (Honors) and Women's and Gender Studies
    2007 - 2011
  • University of Sydney
    Master's degree, Media Practice
    2011 - 2012
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • UNSW
    Masters of Teaching, Secondary Education and Teaching
    2014 - 2016
  • UNSW
    Masters of Teaching, Whole-School Education Frameworks, Teaching EALD Learners
    2014 - 2016

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