Madiha Khan
Reading,UK
Summary
Dedicated social researcher and ethnographer with 4 years of experience in qualitative and quantitative research within government, education, and community sectors. Proficient in analytical tools such as SPSS, Stata, and NVivo for policy assessment. Skilled in stakeholder management and workshop organisation, promoting collaborative environments and inclusive teaching methods.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Social Impact Ethnographer and Researcher
Bare Analysis
Chester
2025.11 - 2026.03
- Conducted fieldwork and interviews to identify accessibility barriers, informing policy recommendations for Chester Council.
- Facilitated stakeholder engagement to ensure effective communication and collaborative policy development.
- Delivered comprehensive findings to support community-driven initiatives.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Reed Education
Reading, United Kingdom
2026.02 - Current
- Supported SEN students through tailored activities that foster social interaction and independence.
- Collaborated with educators to implement personalized learning plans, resulting in measurable progress.
- Utilized alternative communication methods (Makaton, PECS) to enhance non-verbal students' engagement and understanding.
- Ensured safety during trips and supervised classroom activities, maintaining a supportive environment.
SEN Teaching Assistant
Value Education
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2024.03 - 2025.05
- Developed and monitored Individual Education Plans to optimize student support.
- Promoted inclusivity and respect within the school community.
- Delivered adaptive learning resources and facilitated social and emotional development.
- Supported classroom activities, personal care, and behavioral management.
Teaching Assistant
University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
2022.01 - 2022.06
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to investigating various forms of structural inequality defining modern British society. This course translated sociological theory into empirical questions, exploring how class, education, gender, ethnicity, and disability impact everyday life and opportunity in UK.
- Led seminars and workshops to develop critical thinking skills.
- Assessed student work, providing constructive feedback and tailored support for diverse learning needs.
Teaching Assistant
University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
2024.09 - 2025.02
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to leadership, social responsibility, and multinational business strategy. The course provided students with theoretical understanding of corporate ethics to help them navigate complex moral dilemmas and become responsible, fair decision-makers in multinational organisations.
- Conducted assessments, supported inclusive learning, and contributed to curriculum design.
- Provided targeted guidance for students with additional needs, fostering confidence and engagement.
Teaching Assistant
University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
2025.01 - 2026.06
- Marked exams and graded assignments to provide feedback for student improvement.
- Facilitated group discussions that enhanced student engagement and participation.
- Recommended additional materials and resources to improve student skills.
- Assisted in lesson planning for effective curriculum delivery.
Teaching Assistant
University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
2023.09 - 2025.02
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to exploring the relationship between educational institutions and social inequalities. This course takes a critical (pedagogical) approach into how schools and universities shape and are shaped by class, power, and cultural reproduction.
- Supported students through tutorials, assessments, and resource recommendations, ensuring academic success.
Teaching Assistant
University of Manchester
Manchester, United Kingdom
2023.09 - 2026.02
- Prepared and delivered lectures on diverse topics related to using a historical approach to investigate the historical development and application of forensic investigation techniques such as toxicology, psychiatry, crime scene investigation and DNA profiling, and how they were presented to the public in various media outlets (e.g. detective fiction, newspaper reports, forensic television dramas).
- Facilitated seminars to develop analytical skills, providing tailored feedback to enhance student understanding.
- Performed administrative activities such as taking attendance and maintaining student records.
Education
PhD - Sociology
University of Manchester
Manchester, England, United Kingdom 09/2020 - 04/2025
MPhil - Sociology of Education
Tata Institute of Social Science
Mumbai, India 06/2018 - 08/2020
Masters - Sociology
Jamia Millia Islamia
Delhi, India 05/2016 - 04/2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
University of Kashmir
Srinagar, India 05/2013 - 04/2016
Skills
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Research & Data Analysis: SPSS, Stata, NVivo, ATLASti, Python
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Methodologies: Qualitative & Quantitative Research, Fieldwork, Ethical Practice
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Communication & Facilitation: Workshop Design, Stakeholder Engagement, Inclusive Teaching
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Technical Skills: MacOS, Windows, Project Management, Team Leadership
Seminars, Conferences & Presentations
- Presented on:
"Understanding Identity Construction through Conflict and Education" (Indian Association for Women's Studies, 2020)
"Navigating Diasporic Identities in India" (Coventry University, 2024)
"Education as Resistance" (University College London, 2024)
"Impact of Militarization on Migration" (Queen Mary University, 2025) - Panelist on ‘Federalism and Kashmir's Special Status' (2019)
- Organized and led the Sociology Conference on ‘Social Movements in a Changing World' (2022)
- Guest Chair at the British Sociological Association (2023)
- Lead mentor in International Center for Peace Psychology mentorship program (2023–2025)
- Lead of the Communications team for School of Social Sciences (SoSS) Conference, University of Manchester, England, United Kingdom (2025).
Research Experience:
- Lead Ethnographer & Interviewer: Chester Project (2025): Conducted fieldwork, interviews, and analysis on accessibility issues, informing policy.
- Soss Writing Fellow: Focused on arts-based research methods as resistance and identity assertion in militarized/occupied regions, University of Manchester.
- Theses:
"Sociology of Lies" (Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, India)
"Voices from a Land in Conflict" (Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India)
"Kashmiri Youth's Pursuit of Education" (University of Manchester, United Kingdom) - Literature Reviews:
"The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus,"
"Labor in the Transition from Ape to Man,"
"Prejudice and Pride,"
"Ants among Elephants"
- Data Analysis Projects:
Relationship between conflict and economic growth in Kashmir
Conflict and learning outcomes in Kashmiri schools - Contributions:
Writing sections for "Kashmir Civil Disobedience: A Citizen's Report" (2019)
Publications & Research
- Currently working on ‘Beyond the Barricades: Art and Creativity Behind Military Lines' which focuses on the use of creative methodological approaches in militarized or repressive contexts. This will be published in 'International Journal of Qualitative Methods' by the end of this year.
- Currently working on ‘The University as a Political Infrastructure: Kashmiri Students' Activism in the UK and the Securitization of Diaspora Politics' which will be focusing on Kashmiri diaspora students participating and making sense of activism while in the UK. This will be published in CfA for the BJSE Special Issue ‘Students and Politics'.
Affiliations
- Sports and Physical Activities (gym, running)
- Reading (books, blogs)
- Surfing the internet (watching documentaries, docu-series)
- Cooking and Culinary Arts
- Mentoring and Coaching
Languages:
English (Advanced Level)
Fluent
Urdu (Intermediate Level)
Fluent
Kashmiri (Intermediate Level)
Fluent
Hindi (Intermediate Level)
Fluent
Arabic (Basic Level)
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
SEN Teaching Assistant
Reed Education
2026.02 - Current
Social Impact Ethnographer and Researcher
Bare Analysis
2025.11 - 2026.03
Teaching Assistant
University of Manchester
2025.01 - 2026.06
Teaching Assistant
University of Manchester
2024.09 - 2025.02
SEN Teaching Assistant
Value Education
2024.03 - 2025.05
Teaching Assistant
University of Manchester
2023.09 - 2025.02
Teaching Assistant
University of Manchester
2023.09 - 2026.02
Teaching Assistant
University of Manchester
2022.01 - 2022.06
PhD - Sociology
University of Manchester
09/2020 - 04/2025
MPhil - Sociology of Education
Tata Institute of Social Science
06/2018 - 08/2020
Masters - Sociology
Jamia Millia Islamia
05/2016 - 04/2018
Bachelor of Arts - Social Science
University of Kashmir
05/2013 - 04/2016