Mahsa Ghanbari
London
Summary
Dedicated and reflective PGCE Secondary English teacher trainee with a strong academic background in Politics and International Relations and a genuine commitment to making a positive difference in students’ lives. Passionate about inclusive, quality-first teaching and experienced in planning and delivering adaptive lessons in schools with high proportions of SEND and EAL learners, ensuring all students feel supported, challenged, and valued. Confident in behaviour management and committed to creating safe, respectful, and engaging learning environments where students can succeed both academically and personally. Trained through university-led study, weekly mentor observations, and reflective practice, with a strong focus on continual improvement. Actively involved in supporting literacy development through one-to-one interventions. Preparing to begin a second four-month school placement, eager to continue developing as an inclusive and impactful English teacher.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
PGCE Secondary Teacher Trainee (English)
Middlesex University
London
09.2025 - Current
- PGCE Secondary Teacher Trainee with extensive classroom experience gained through university-led training and school-based placements.
- Completed a 4-month teaching placement at Whitefriars Secondary School, delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4, developing confident classroom presence.
- Planned and taught adaptive and inclusive lessons, differentiating effectively to support pupils with a wide range of abilities, SEND needs, and EAL backgrounds.
- Demonstrated flexibility and responsiveness by adapting teaching strategies in real time to meet pupil engagement and learning needs.
- Undertook multiple school visits across a range of secondary settings, gaining insight into varied school cultures, behaviour policies, and teaching approaches.
- Developed strong subject knowledge, pedagogy, and assessment skills through university-based training, including behaviour management, safeguarding, and inclusive practice.
- Collaborated with mentors and teaching staff to reflect on practice, respond to feedback, and continuously improve teaching effectiveness.
- Preparing for an upcoming 4-month placement at St. Joan of Arc Catholic School, building on previous experience to further develop teaching practice and professional confidence
English Trainee Teacher
Whitefriars Secondary School
Harrow
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Completed a 4-month teaching placement at Whitefriars Secondary School, teaching across KS3 and KS4 in a diverse school context.
- Delivered key areas of the AQA English curriculum, including Power and Conflict poetry, AQA English Language Papers 1 and 2, A Christmas Carol, and Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
- Planned and taught adaptive, inclusive lessons to meet the needs of classes with a high proportion of SEND and EAL learners, using scaffolding, modelling, and targeted support.
- Demonstrated effective behaviour management strategies, establishing clear routines and expectations to create a positive and purposeful learning environment.
- Committed to quality-first teaching, ensuring lessons were well-structured, engaging, and accessible for all learners.
- Took part in weekly mentor observations, using detailed feedback to reflect on practice and improve lesson planning, delivery, and classroom management.
- Supported whole-school literacy priorities through 1:1 literacy intervention sessions, helping pupils develop reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
- Built strong professional relationships with pupils and staff, contributing positively to the wider school community.
Sales advisor
EE
London
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Provided comprehensive after-sales support, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Suggested suitable products to customers for enhanced shopping experience.
- Established rapport with potential buyers to foster repeat business.
- Educated customers on warranties and return policies for transparency.
- Participated in team meetings contributing valuable ideas for sales improvement.
- Built rapport with new and existing customers from diverse cultural backgrounds to maximise sales opportunities.
Personal tutor
Online
London
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Taught weekly lessons for KS3 and KS4 English students, through recommendations of friends, family and colleagues
- Both online and in person
- Developed personalised lesson plans, ensuring comprehensive coverage of curriculum topics.
- Encouraged active participation during sessions for more effective learning outcomes.
- Generated interest in learning by tailoring lessons to individual student needs.
- Improved comprehension of challenging concepts by breaking down information into digestible parts.
- Enhanced students' confidence through consistent encouragement and constructive feedback.
Global Team Intern
Think Pacific
London
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Participated in a global team internship in Bali, collaborating with international peers on community-focused initiatives
- Actively engaged with local Balinese culture, building meaningful relationships with families and community members
- Supported English language learning by informally teaching English to local families and children, adapting communication to different ages and abilities
- Contributed to multiple local development projects aimed at education, creativity, and community engagement
- Worked on a school-based project promoting creative learning, helping to promote curriculum activities such as clay and hands-on art for children
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity, adaptability, and teamwork while working in a cross-cultural environment
Events Representative
Middle Eastern and North African Society
Southampton
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Consistently met and exceeded attendance targets, collaborating with marketing and PR teams to plan and execute pre-event strategy.
- Successfully managed several events under budget while maintaining to deliver exceptional event management services.
- Recommended and implemented live polling software, increasing attendee engagement by 30%.
- Worked closely in team of 10 to coordinate logistics of event set-up.
- Oversaw dismantling of event and clearing of site, producing post-event evaluation to inform future events.
- Facilitated smooth running of events, leading pre-event team briefings to present final action plan and provide updates on last-minute details.
Salesperson
REAL
London, London
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Enabled accurate sales forecasting by generating weekly key reports for senior management.
- Improved sales potential, developing and updating product knowledge through frequent training.
- Optimised closing rates, demonstrating sample products to explain characteristics and benefits.
- Scored in top 10% of team sales
- Coached and mentored 3 new hires to consistently exceed monthly sales quota by 10%
- Completed and submitted sales documentation with zero error, using Salesforce.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Politics and International Relations
University of Southampton
Southampton 09.2021 - 7 2024
Higher National Diploma - Teaching
Middlesex University
London, England 09/2025 -
A-Levels -
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
London 09.2019 - 6 2021
High School Diploma - GCSE's
Claremont High School
London 09.2014 - 7 2019
Skills
- Effective Time Management
- Active Listening
- Product and service knowledge
- Bilingual
- Customer Service
- Differentiated Instruction
- Behaviour management strategies
- Lesson adapting
- Interactive presentation delivery
- Inclusive classroom practices
- Lesson planning
- Student motivation
Languages
English
Native
Persian
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
English Trainee Teacher
Whitefriars Secondary School
10.2025 - 02.2026
PGCE Secondary Teacher Trainee (English)
Middlesex University
09.2025 - Current
Sales advisor
EE
09.2024 - 01.2026
Global Team Intern
Think Pacific
05.2024 - 07.2024
Personal tutor
Online
11.2023 - 12.2024
Events Representative
Middle Eastern and North African Society
09.2023 - 05.2024
Salesperson
REAL
05.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Politics and International Relations
University of Southampton
09.2021 - 7 2024
A-Levels -
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
09.2019 - 6 2021
High School Diploma - GCSE's
Claremont High School
09.2014 - 7 2019
Higher National Diploma - Teaching
Middlesex University
09/2025 -