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Danisa PP Abiel

Watford,UK

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in climate and sustainability education strategy, curriculum and assessment innovation, and global education within cultural contexts. Demonstrates strong leadership in organisational change management, governance, policy development, and quality assurance. Proven track record in programme design and evaluation, educational research, impact measurement, and partnership development. Adept at stakeholder engagement and thought leadership through effective communication skills. Committed to advancing professional development and capability building while maintaining calm under pressure. Career goals include driving strategic planning initiatives that foster resourcefulness and team building across diverse educational environments.

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.

Hard-working with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.

Organised and dependable with 30 years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work history

School Governor

Willow Tree Primary School
2025.09 - 2026.02
  • Provide strategic oversight and accountability for curriculum, standards, and school improvement.
  • Contribute to policy development, safeguarding, and long-term planning.
  • Support leadership in embedding inclusive, future-focused education aligned with sustainability and community needs.
  • Strengthen governance through data-informed decision-making and stakeholder engagement.

Lead Practitioner – Teaching & Learning

Westfield Academy School
Watford
2024.09 - 2026.02
  • Lead strategic development of teaching, learning, and assessment across departments, supporting curriculum leaders, mentors, and trainee teachers.
  • Drive innovation in curriculum design, ensuring alignment with future skills, sustainability themes, and inclusive pedagogy.
  • Support senior leadership in evaluating curriculum impact, quality assurance, and whole-school improvement planning.
  • Design and deliver professional development programmes, strengthening internal capability and promoting best practice.
  • Uphold institutional standards and contribute to the school’s reputation for excellence.

Science Teacher & STEM Ambassador

Alperton Community School
London
2022.01 - 2026.02
  • Embed climate science, sustainability, and real-world problem-solving within Biology and Science curricula.
  • Champion STEM engagement through national initiatives, student projects, and outreach activities.
  • Support students to achieve improved outcomes in public examinations through innovative teaching strategies.

Biology & Science Lecturer

West Thames College
London
2016.12 - 2026.02
  • Design and deliver curricula across Biology and Applied Science programmes, integrating sustainability, environmental science, and scientific literacy.
  • Lead assessment, internal verification, and quality assurance to meet awarding body and regulatory standards.
  • Mentor and induct trainee teachers, supporting professional growth and teaching excellence.
  • Contribute to course leadership, curriculum review, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Teaching, Learning & Assessment Coach / Course Leader

Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
2008.09 - 2014.08
  • Led institution-wide Teaching, Learning and Assessment strategies, supporting innovation and pedagogical improvement.
  • Designed and delivered CPD on curriculum design, assessment, and inclusive teaching practices.
  • Supported recruitment, induction, and professional development of teaching staff.
  • Coordinated course delivery, assessment planning, and internal verification as Course Leader and Lead Internal Verifier.

Additional Teaching & Leadership Roles

1996.01 - 2008.01
  • Science Teacher (Biology Specialist), Queen’s College Bahamas
  • Acting Head of Department (Biology), Latimer Education Centre
  • Science Teacher, multiple secondary schools (UK & Zimbabwe)
  • Consistently supported improved learner outcomes, curriculum development, and staff mentoring across diverse international contexts.

Education

MBA – Business Administration -

Rome Business School
Italy

NPQLTD – National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development - undefined

University of Northwest London
UK

PGCE with QTS - undefined

The Open University
UK

Diploma in Education - undefined

Belvedere Technical Teachers’ College
Zimbabwe

Bachelor of Science - undefined

Solusi University
Zimbabwe

Skills

  • Climate & Sustainability Education Strategy
  • Curriculum & Assessment Innovation
  • Global Education & Cultural Contexts
  • Professional Development & Capability Building
  • Educational Research & Impact Measurement
  • Partnership Development & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Organisational Leadership & Change Management
  • Governance, Policy & Quality Assurance
  • Programme Design & Evaluation
  • Communication & Thought Leadership
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Public speaking
  • Team building
  • Strategic planning
  • Leadership
  • Resourcefulness
  • Public Relations
  • Social media marketing
  • Quality Assurance
  • Google Workspace
  • Troubleshooting
  • Marketing

Professional Impact & Added Value

  • Extensive experience leading educational change at scale
  • Strong understanding of assessment, qualifications, and curriculum frameworks
  • Proven ability to build internal capability and external partnerships
  • Deep commitment to climate education, sustainability, and future-focused learning
  • Confident communicator able to represent organisations at national and international forums

Timeline

School Governor

Willow Tree Primary School
2025.09 - 2026.02

Lead Practitioner – Teaching & Learning

Westfield Academy School
2024.09 - 2026.02

Science Teacher & STEM Ambassador

Alperton Community School
2022.01 - 2026.02

Biology & Science Lecturer

West Thames College
2016.12 - 2026.02

Teaching, Learning & Assessment Coach / Course Leader

Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
2008.09 - 2014.08

Additional Teaching & Leadership Roles

1996.01 - 2008.01

NPQLTD – National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development - undefined

University of Northwest London

PGCE with QTS - undefined

The Open University

Diploma in Education - undefined

Belvedere Technical Teachers’ College

Bachelor of Science - undefined

Solusi University

MBA – Business Administration -

Rome Business School
Danisa PP Abiel