Mehrunnisa Salim Shaikh

• Subjects Taught: Math, Science and Robotics (AI)

2024 – 2026

• Appointed as the Primary Subject Coordinator - Science: Managed curriculum mapping and assessment schedules for 500+ students; oversaw skill development and quality assurance for internal science examinations.
• Innovation Head - Serving as the AI Stakeholder for the School Committee, drafting Generative AI policies and data protection frameworks. and Spearheaded the integration of Generative AI policies and data protection frameworks across the primary department. Mentoring students for various Innovation projects and training teachers for integrating Computational Thinking and AI across subjects and Lesson
• Assessment Design & Data Collection – Developed standardized testing tools and performance indicators; analyzed quarterly progress datasets to identify learning gaps and propose remedial strategies.
• Research & Development Leadership (RDC): Lead specialized RDC Development classes for Grades 10–12; mentor senior students in academic research methodologies, including data collection design, hypothesis testing, and the synthesis of evidence-based findings.

2021-2024

• MUN Coordinator - Facilitated student research and position paper development based on UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ensuring all outputs met rigorous international diplomatic and academic standards.
• Spearheaded the planning and execution of annual Interhouse and Interschool competitions; managed logistics, scheduling, and stakeholder communication for events involving 100+ participants.
• Lead - Acted as the primary liaison between school leadership, external institutions, and vendors to ensure all competitions aligned with organizational standards and UAE educational guidelines.
• Outstanding teaching and learning practices delivered while teaching using inquiry based learning.
• The pandemic era helped me step up as a Technical Lead, training other educators on digital platforms.
• Collaborated across departments for strategic planning purposes.
• Facilitated cross-departmental meetings for improved collaboration efforts.
• Streamlined team communication by implementing effective coordination strategies.
• Tailored instructional program to cater individual student needs.
• Fostered students' curiosity and interest in learning through flipped learning.
• Prepared and administered regular subject tests to students with a detailed quarterly progress report for parents.
• Regular meetings with parents, guardians, administrators, and counsellors to address and resolve students' behavioral issues.
• Trained students for various STEM programs.
• Developed and taught Wellbeing and Enrichment lessons simultaneously.

• Subject Taught: Math, Science and Computers / ICT

2019-2021

• Institutional Accreditation & Quality Assurance: Orchestrated the documentation and academic auditing process for the ICSE school affiliation and inspection, ensuring 100% compliance with national educational standards.
• Digital Systems Leadership: Spearheaded the institutional shift to hybrid learning; designed and delivered technical training programs for staff on LMS platforms and academic portals to ensure continuity of data-driven instruction.
• Academic Data Management: Managed school-wide portals and websites for academic reporting, ensuring the security, accuracy, and accessibility of student progress records and institutional data.
• Standardized Test Preparation: Engineered targeted reinforcement strategies for students sitting for standardized national exams, resulting in a measurable improvement in core competency scores.

• Subject Taught: Math, Science and Computers / ICT

2016-2019

• International Assessment Evaluation: Appointed as External Examiner for Cambridge Year 6 Checkpoint examinations; conducted rigorous evaluations of student portfolios and exam scripts to ensure alignment with international IGCSE standards.
• Olympiad Operations Management: Served as External Exam Incharge for Silverzone Olympiad Exams, managing the logistics, student data registration, and secure implementation of standardized competitive testing for the institution.
• Curriculum Mapping & Framework Design: Developed comprehensive PYP and IGCSE curriculum maps; designed unit plans and assessment tools that bridged Math, Science, and ICT to create evidence-based learning frameworks.
• Academic Project Mentorship: Acted as Lead Facilitator for the Grade 5 PYP Exhibition; managed the project lifecycle for student-led research initiatives, implementing rubrics and performance scales to measure critical thinking and inquiry outcomes.