Hamzah Iqbal
Sheffield,North Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated educator with expertise in pedagogical strategies and specialization in science and advanced mathematics. Proficient in promoting science literacy and critical thinking through hands-on learning experiences. Skilled in lesson planning, student safeguarding, and integrating STEM into curricula while adhering to OFSTED standards. Experienced in collaborating with parents and teachers to support special education needs and enhance student outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Teacher of Science (Physics)
Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
2024.09 - Current
- Prepared engaging lesson plans for effective teaching.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular links in lessons.
- Promoted a positive learning environment with clear behaviour expectations.
- Kept up-to-date with latest research and maintained proficiency in subject matter knowledge by attending professional development courses regularly.
- Established strong relationships with parents during parent-teacher meetings, promoting an open line of communication regarding student progress.
- Developed differentiated instruction methods to cater for varying student needs and abilities.
- Incorporated real-world applications of scientific theories into lessons, making material more relevant and interesting.
- Taught complex scientific concepts to students of all abilities.
- Participated actively in departmental meetings, contributing ideas for curriculum improvements and sharing best practices with colleagues.
- Implemented classroom management strategies for effective discipline and control.
- Encouraged critical thinking through open-ended discussion sessions.
- Provided guidance to students on science projects, ensuring their adherence to safety protocols whilst conducting experiments.
- Assisted weaker students after school hours, offering personalised support for better understanding of topics covered in class.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment that respected diversity and promoted mutual respect amongst students.
- Administered tests, identified learning gaps and provided comprehensive feedback.
- Facilitated learning with hands-on activities.
- Used technology effectively to enhance the learning experience.
- Encouraged student participation by creating a lively and interactive teaching atmosphere.
- Evaluate student performance on tasks using observation, performance-based tasks and other standard test practices.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 2019.09 - 2023.06
PGCE with QTS - PGCE Physics with QTS
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 2023.09 - 2024.06
Skills
- Pedagogical expertise
- Subject specialisation
- Student-Centered approach
- Parent-Teacher collaboration
- Hands-On learning implementation
- Advanced mathematics application
- Research guidance
- Experiential learning facilitation
- Science fair organising
- Critical thinking promotion
- Knowledge of ofsted standards
- Scientific literacy enhancement
- Laboratory equipment handling
- STEM integration
- Special education needs experience
- Education technology utilisation
- Student safeguarding
- Comprehensive Key Stage 3, 4 and 5 expertise
Timeline
Teacher of Science (Physics)
Outwood Grange Academies Trust
2024.09 - Current
PGCE with QTS - PGCE Physics with QTS
Sheffield Hallam University
2023.09 - 2024.06
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Sheffield Hallam University
2019.09 - 2023.06