Naim Umarji
Aylesbury,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Educator with expertise in history curriculum development and innovative teaching strategies. Proven ability to design engaging lesson materials and implement interactive tools that enhance critical thinking. Successful in mentoring students and integrating technology for inclusive education, resulting in improved historical analysis skills. Committed to advancing educational practices that foster a deep understanding of history among secondary school students.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4028
4028
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Teacher of history in secondary school
Rhyddings
Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire
09.2023 - Current
- Offered extra support sessions for students needing additional help,.
- Assisted struggling students, leading to improved academic performance.
- Promoted respectful debates about contentious historical issues, fostering critical thought,.
- Encouraged critical thinking and debate for deeper understanding of historical events.
- Collaborated closely with colleagues to design cross-curricular projects.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environment, promoting respect for diverse viewpoints.
- Prepared students effectively for public examinations, ensuring high pass rate.
- Developed tailored teaching materials to accommodate various learning styles.
- Coordinated after-school study groups for exam preparation success.
- Celebrated academic successes and implemented interventions to meet all targets.
- Modified educational courses to account for exam and curricula changes.
Teacher of religious education in high school
Rhyddings
Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire
09.2023 - 07.2025
- Assessed student understanding through regular quizzes and assignments ensuring effective learning.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding student progress and behaviour issues.
- Managed class discipline effectively, maintaining conducive atmosphere for learning.
- Facilitated group projects encouraging teamwork and cooperation among students.
- Encouraged interfaith dialogue, promoting mutual respect and understanding.
- Fostered inclusive classroom environment respecting diversity of beliefs among students.
- Coordinated with other subject teachers, integrating cross-curricular learning opportunities where possible.
- Encouraged ethical discussions within classes fostering moral values among students.
- Stayed updated with current research in religious education to provide relevant instruction.
- Provided pastoral care, supporting emotional well-being of students.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques, boosting student interest in religious education.
- Adapted teaching methods for diverse learning needs resulting in improved comprehension.
Unqualified Teacher
Rhyddings
Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire
09.2021 - 07.2023
- Took part in parent-teacher meetings discussing pupil progress and potential areas for improvement.
- Organised school events such as sports day or concerts showcasing student talents beyond academics.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Worked closely with colleagues for implementing cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Utilised ICT tools, enhanced interactive learning experience in classrooms.
- Integrated technology into lessons to make subjects more appealing to today's tech-savvy students.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
Cover Support Teacher
Cover Support (within High School)
Blackburn, Darwen, Rotherham
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Covering lessons from an array of subjects
- Engaging with students to help explore their own talents
- Supervising work that has been set by class students ensuring it is completed within a constructed teaching environment
- Managing student behaviour and following the correct behavioural policies and procedures
- Assisted students with their work, enhancing understanding of the subject matter.
- Kept records of pupil attendance accurately, assisting in administrative tasks.
- Implemented lesson plans provided by absent teachers for uninterrupted learning.
- Delivered individualised support for special needs students.
- Supported extracurricular activities, promoting well-rounded development of students.
- Assisted in lesson preparation to streamline teaching process.
- Set up classroom equipment, contributing to seamless lesson execution.
- Maintained up-to-date records of student progress to facilitate efficient tracking and reporting.
Education
GCSE - English, English Literature, Mathematics, Religious Studies, Science, French, BTEC - Retail, ICT
Beardwood Humanities College
Blackburn06.2010
A Level - Sociology, Religious Studies, English Literature, Psychology - AS
St Marys College
Blackburn06.2012
BA (Hons) - Social Science
University Centre @ Blackburn College
Blackburn 09.2012 - 06.2015
PGCE Cert Ed - Teacher Training
University of Bolton
Bolton 09.2016 - 06.2017
ITT SCITT - QTS Status - ITT
Ripley St Thomas C of E Academy
Lancaster, Lancashire 09.2022 - 07.2023
Skills
- Effective feedback delivery
- Pedagogical expertise
- Historical analysis
- Adaptive teaching methods
- History curriculum innovation
- Interactive learning tools use
- Historical events interpretation
- Inclusive teaching strategies
- Critical thinking promoter
References
Reference are given upon request
Additional Information
Hobbies – I enjoy a wide range of hobbies i.e. football, cricket, basketball, swimming, reading etc. I also attend the local gym to sustain a healthy lifestyle.
Additional information
- Level 6 Football Referee - I have been a referee for the past three years and now working towards the next level. With my calm temperament and my ability to work with children, men and women of all ages, I was selected to referee tournaments in Scotland and Wales.
- Enthusiasm for knowledge – I have the ability to speak more than one language i.e. English, Gujarati, Urdu and French. I have implemented these bi-lingual skills in my GCSE trip to France. ICT plays a very big part in all organisations and I am always updating my knowledge of computers to help me and others in everyday life.
- My outside interests also include working within the community, with people and also socialising with friends and family, from different ages and ethnic background giving me the experience to understand individuals and learn new aspects of certain age groups. In college I was part of the tutor group-mentoring scheme where I undertook tasks to assist new academic year 12 students, teachers, fellow peers and outside visitors that may attend parent’s evenings and other informational evenings. This has improved my confidence, problem solving and socialising skills etc.
Affiliations
- Sports
- Film
- Community Cohesion
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teacher of history in secondary school
Rhyddings
09.2023 - Current
Teacher of religious education in high school
Rhyddings
09.2023 - 07.2025
ITT SCITT - QTS Status - ITT
Ripley St Thomas C of E Academy
09.2022 - 07.2023
Unqualified Teacher
Rhyddings
09.2021 - 07.2023
Cover Support Teacher
Cover Support (within High School)
03.2018 - 07.2018
PGCE Cert Ed - Teacher Training
University of Bolton
09.2016 - 06.2017
BA (Hons) - Social Science
University Centre @ Blackburn College
09.2012 - 06.2015
GCSE - English, English Literature, Mathematics, Religious Studies, Science, French, BTEC - Retail, ICT
Beardwood Humanities College
A Level - Sociology, Religious Studies, English Literature, Psychology - AS
St Marys College