Abdihakin Kahin
London,ENG
Summary
A dedicated educator with extensive experience in maths tutoring and classroom management, skilled in maintaining strong subject knowledge and planning well-sequenced lessons. Proven ability to work effectively with pupils from deprived areas, employing explicit instruction and questioning techniques to enhance learning outcomes. Expertise in data analysis following assessments, creating targeted plans of action and support. A motivational leader relatable to the everyday student, currently pursuing an NPQ in Leading Behaviour and Culture, expected completion in October 2026.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Maths Teacher and Head of Year
Saracens High School
London, Barnet
2021.07 - Current
- Worked with key groups to achieve above +0.5 P8 progress in Maths over 2 different cohorts.
- Lead on planning of curriculum within maths team
- Lead on T&L whole school with focus behaviour and culture within the school.
- In charge of Y8 pupils, supporting the pupils to make academic achievement, improving whole school attendance with the year group and support the pupils from a pastoral perspective
- Utilised differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate varying levels of ability within the same class.
- Assisted struggling students during after-school tutoring sessions to improve their understanding of complex mathematical concepts, with targeted intervention
Online tutoring - Maths (Y7 - Y13)
Self-employed
- Worked with pupils either 1-2-1 or in small groups to support with maths
- Various year groups.
- Teaching high quality lessons tailored to the needs of the pupil
- Support with exam techniques of the pupils with strategies that have been developed over years of working towards GCSE and A-level Maths exams
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Statistics
Queen Mary University of London
London, England 2015.09 - 2018.07
Masters Education - PGCE in Maths education
UCL university of London
London 2020.09 - 2021.07
Skills
- Maths tutor experience
- Maintaining up-to-date strong subject knowledge
- Classroom experience
- Plan well-sequenced lessons
- Worked with pupils from deprived areas
- NPQ in Leading Behaviour and Culture (Finishing in Oct 2026)
- Skilled at explicit instruction and Questioning techniques
- Data analysis following assessments with targeted plan of actions/support
- Motivational leader
- Relatable to everyday student
Timeline
Maths Teacher and Head of Year
Saracens High School
2021.07 - Current
Masters Education - PGCE in Maths education
UCL university of London
2020.09 - 2021.07
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Statistics
Queen Mary University of London
2015.09 - 2018.07
Online tutoring - Maths (Y7 - Y13)
Self-employed