Sana Khan
London,UK
Summary
As a confident and accomplished primary school teacher and leader, I excel in classroom management, fostering students' achievement and progress. I prioritise innovative and technology-driven learning experiences to maximise children's potential. Passionate about sharing effective teaching practices, I actively contribute through the latest technology and on social media. With a proven track record as a Deputy Head of E-Learning and as Head of Computing in a British curriculum school, I am highly organised, maintaining a clear focus on elevating learning and teaching standards to enhance student attainment and progress.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Computing
Gems Founders School
Dubai
08.2023 - Current
- Spearheading the development and continuous improvement of the computing curriculum, aligning it with the latest advancements in technology and the British curriculum standards
- Collaborating with Senior Leadership team to design engaging and interactive lessons that foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and coding skills among students
- Conducting regular meetings and performance evaluations to maintain departmental excellence
- Oversee the allocation and utilization of computing resources, including hardware, software, and educational tools, optimizing the learning environment
- Implementing rigorous assessment and evaluation processes to monitor student progress, identify areas of improvement, and adjusting teaching strategies accordingly
- Promoting the integration of technology across the school curriculum, collaborating with other department heads to enhance cross-curricular learning opportunities
- Introducing innovative teaching methods, including coding clubs, robotics competitions, and hackathons, to foster students' passion for technology
- Staying current with educational trends and emerging technologies, attending conferences, workshops, and earning certifications to ensure the department remained at the forefront of educational innovation.
Deputy Head of E-Learning
Gems Founders School
Dubai
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Established clear vision of E-Learning in the school through CPD and training sessions with student leaders across the school for teachers and students
- To effectively liaise with class and form tutors regarding E-Learning programmes
- Supported in Organising parent workshops on how to effectively use technology at home and for productive learning
- Monitor consistency and develop opportunities for E-Learning within the curriculum including ECA’s
- Supported in developing Digital device policies to reflect school’s commitment to safeguarding and high Standards
- Organised Enrichment days to raise awareness amongst teachers and students regarding the wider curriculum and the opportunities for developing students in external and in school activities
- Supported curriculum leaders to Incorporate STEAM activities within the curriculum
- Contributed towards the induction of all new members of staff including the supervision of NQTs in accordance with school policy
- Part of the working party to introduce the new observation system in the school.
Primary Teacher Key stage 1 and 2
Gems Founder School
Dubai
08.2017 - Current
- Coaching and mentoring colleagues in order to support and develop practice
- Monitoring, planning and leading Innovation and E-learning for Key stage 2
- Tailor learning to meet individual needs for remote learning and children in class simultaneously
- Plan, implement and assess a wide range of stimulating and challenging lessons
- Support my team in incorporating innovative technologies in lessons
- Peer observations to support team to develop their current practices
- Mentoring and tutoring for PGCEi, QTS and NQT teachers
- Team teaching to share ideas for development
- Create a positive classroom environment and promote an ethos of respect and positivity in the class
- Carrying out formative and summative assessments to adapt planning to cater the needs of learners including challenges for Gifted and Talented
- Achieving mastery in Maths lessons through use of Power Maths
- Planning and delivering Extra- curricular activities across the school
Graduate Teacher
Gems Wellington Academy
Dubai
01.2014 - 07.2017
- I worked as a Graduate Trainee Teacher for Year 3 in Gems Wellington Academy
- Providing clear and direct instructions
- Always encouraging positive behaviour in class
- Supporting in making observations and assessments
- Incorporate questioning techniques in guided reading sessions
- Increasing use of Blooms Taxonomy for questioning
- Use of visual, auditory or tactile cues and ability to be flexible.
Supply Teaching assistant
St. Christopher’s School
Bahrain
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Preparing continuous and outdoor provision
- Stimulating environments to motivate children to learn and create connections in their learning to deepen understanding
- Thorough use of assessment to plan next steps to ensure progression.
Education
NPQSL (National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership) -
Best Practice
United Kingdom 10.2024 -
Masters in Educational Leadership in Practice (ELiP) - Educational Leadership
University of Manchester
United Kingdom 08.2020 - 12.2022
TES Institute: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - undefined
01.2019 - 04.2019
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCEi) - Education
University of Nottingham
United Kingdom 08.2016 - 12.2017
MSc Business Management -
Brunel University London
United Kingdom 09.2008 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Institute Of Business Management
08.2002 - 12.2005
ALevels -
The City School
08.2000 - 08.2001
GCSE’s: - 8 GCSE’s -
The City School
08.1998 - 07.2000
Skills
- Pastoral care
- Classroom behaviour management
- Communication skills
- Team building
- Leadership
- Time management
- Educational research
- Professional development
- Curriculum development
- Project-based learning
- Educational leadership
Personal Information
- Title: Primary School Teacher and Leader
- Nationality: United Kingdom
Custom
References available upon request
Timeline
NPQSL (National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership) -
Best Practice
10.2024 -
Head of Computing
Gems Founders School
08.2023 - Current
Deputy Head of E-Learning
Gems Founders School
08.2022 - 07.2023
Masters in Educational Leadership in Practice (ELiP) - Educational Leadership
University of Manchester
08.2020 - 12.2022
TES Institute: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - undefined
01.2019 - 04.2019
Primary Teacher Key stage 1 and 2
Gems Founder School
08.2017 - Current
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCEi) - Education
University of Nottingham
08.2016 - 12.2017
Graduate Teacher
Gems Wellington Academy
01.2014 - 07.2017
Supply Teaching assistant
St. Christopher’s School
01.2011 - 01.2013
MSc Business Management -
Brunel University London
09.2008 - 07.2009
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Institute Of Business Management
08.2002 - 12.2005
ALevels -
The City School
08.2000 - 08.2001
GCSE’s: - 8 GCSE’s -
The City School
08.1998 - 07.2000
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