Sahar Ali
Twickenham, London,United Kingdom
Summary
Accomplished middle-tier manager with over five years of experience in leading teams and projects to consistently meet or exceed key performance indicators. Demonstrates expertise in management and leadership, with a strong background in teaching and tutoring Chemistry at O Levels and Middle School Science. Proficient in curriculum development, instructional design, and digital pedagogy, leveraging online learning platforms to enhance student engagement. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva for creating professional documents and presentations. Committed to providing mentorship, constructive feedback, and result-driven instruction to foster student success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
After School Club Lead
Sporting Champs at Darell Primary & Nursery School
Richmond, United Kingdom
2025.10 - Current
- Current role
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Led after-school clubs, facilitated students' participation in extracurricular activities.
- Developed engaging lesson plans by applying knowledge of educational theories and methods.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Adjusted teaching methods according to individual student's needs, ensured inclusive learning environment.
- Created inclusive classroom setting to ensure all students felt accepted and valued.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through effective classroom management.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
Chemistry Tutor
Private/Personal
Pakistan and United Kingdom
2021.01 - Current
- Enhanced student understanding of complex chemical concepts by utilising engaging teaching methodologies.
- Incorporated practical experiments into lessons, enhancing students' interest in the subject matter.
- Encouraged independent thinking among pupils by posing thought-provoking questions during tutorials.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to facilitate better grasp of subject matter.
Senior Student Resident
St Mary's University
Twickenham, United Kingdom
2025.09 - Current
- Current role
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Improved emotional resilience in mentees through mindfulness training exercises.
- Enforced safety regulations to reduce workplace accidents.
Career Advisor
Beaconhouse College Programme-Karakoram Campus
Islamabad, Pakistan
2022.01 - 2025.09
- Explored various career paths with clients, helping them make informed choices about their future.
- Directed clients to relevant resources for more job opportunities.
- Stimulated career development by conducting informative workshops.
- Simplified complex higher education options for prospective university students; made easier the decision-making process.
Cambridge Certified Chemistry Teacher (O Levels)
Beaconhouse School System-Karakoram Campus
Islamabad, Pakistan
2017.01 - 2024.01
- Utilised differentiated instruction techniques to cater to diverse learner needs, ensured inclusive classroom environment.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem-solving exercises, helped develop analytical abilities in students.
- Incorporated technology into lessons to engage students and enhance learning experience.
- Utilised visual aids and practical demonstrations, made abstract concepts accessible to students.
Instructional Coach and Subject Lead for Science (Middle School)
Beaconhouse School System-Metropolitan Campus
Islamabad, Pakistan
2013.01 - 2017.01
- Supported successful classroom management practices for better student behaviour, performance, and attendance rates.
- Conducted regular assessment of teacher performance; identified areas needing improvement or additional support.
- Reviewed and revised curriculum materials in line with national educational standards resulting in improved lesson content accuracy.
- Advocated for best educational practices resulting in school-wide adoption of innovative teaching methodologies.
Level Coordinator and Science Teacher (Middle School)
Beaconhouse School System-Metropolitan Campus
Islamabad, Pakistan
2013.01 - 2017.01
- Explored new opportunities whilst maintaining focus on core responsibilities.
- Managed logistics of company events, resulting in smooth operations.
- Coordinated staff training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge base.
- Maintained all project documentation, guaranteeing accuracy and accessibility.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
St Mary's University
London, United KingdomCertified Cambridge Program Leader-Certificate - Teaching with Digital Technology
Cambridge University
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom 2022.01 - 2024.01
Diploma - Teaching with Digital Technology
Cambridge University
Cambridge, England, United KingdomBachelor of Science - Honors
University of Wah
Wah Cantt, PakistanHigh School - Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Government Degree College
Gujrat, PakistanIGCSE - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Urdu, English, Pakistan Studies
Beaconhouse School System
Gujrat, PakistanSkills
- Management & Leadership: Worked as a successful middle-tier manager for 5 years Successfully managed teams and projects from ideation to completion, consistently meeting or exceeding key performance indicators
- Teaching & Tutoring: Chemistry (O Levels), Middle School Science, Curriculum Development, Instructional Design, Differentiated Instruction, Student Assessment, Online Learning Platforms, Digital Pedagogy, Student Engagement, Classroom Management
- Technical & Software Proficiency: Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Canva for creating professional documents, presentations, and visual content
- Virtual learning tools use
- Identifying students' strengths
- Mentorship and guidance
- Online learning platforms usage
- Constructive feedback
- Result-Driven instruction
- Chemistry pedagogy
Certification
- Enhanced DBS: Check available
- Pediatric First Aid- Level 3 by Safehaven Training Limited-UK
- Advanced Safeguarding Children- Level 2 by High Speed Training-UK
- Food Hygiene and Safety for Catering- Level 2 by High Speed Training-UK
- Cambridge Teaching: Extension Cambridge O-levels Chemistry
- Cambridge Mentorship: Effective and Supportive Mentor to Candidate of Cambridge Professional Development Qualification
Languages
English (Fluent)
Urdu (Native)
References
- Ms. Alicia Hosein, HR Department, St Mary's University, Twickenham, London, My resident mentor, alicia.hosein@stmarys.ac.uk
- Mr. Sonny Black, Founder of Sporting Champs after school club, Darrell Nursery and Primary School, Richmond, London, info@sportingchamps.co.uk
- Ms. Rifat Iqbal, Headmistress, Beaconhouse Karakoram Campus, Islamabad, Pakistan, My recent line manager, rifat.iqbal@bh.edu.pk
Affiliations
- Reading, Travelling, Home decor
Accomplishments
- Teacher of the Year (3-Year Consecutive Recipient): Recognized for excellence in pedagogy, student engagement, and classroom management (Years).
- Highest Academic Standing in Chemistry: Achieved the top GPA in the Chemistry Department among [Number] peers.
- Global Institutional Ambassador (USA): Selected to represent the school at prestigious U.S. universities in 2025 to foster international academic partnerships.
- Employee of the Year (2024): Awarded for outstanding professional contributions, reliability, and [mention a specific skill, e.g., curriculum innovation].
- MA Education – Distinction (First Semester): Maintained a high-honors academic standing during graduate studies.
Timeline
After School Club Lead
Sporting Champs at Darell Primary & Nursery School
2025.10 - Current
Senior Student Resident
St Mary's University
2025.09 - Current
Career Advisor
Beaconhouse College Programme-Karakoram Campus
2022.01 - 2025.09
Certified Cambridge Program Leader-Certificate - Teaching with Digital Technology
Cambridge University
2022.01 - 2024.01
Chemistry Tutor
Private/Personal
2021.01 - Current
Cambridge Certified Chemistry Teacher (O Levels)
Beaconhouse School System-Karakoram Campus
2017.01 - 2024.01
Instructional Coach and Subject Lead for Science (Middle School)
Beaconhouse School System-Metropolitan Campus
2013.01 - 2017.01
Level Coordinator and Science Teacher (Middle School)
Beaconhouse School System-Metropolitan Campus
2013.01 - 2017.01
Diploma - Teaching with Digital Technology
Cambridge University
Bachelor of Science - Honors
University of Wah
High School - Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Government Degree College
IGCSE - Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Urdu, English, Pakistan Studies
Beaconhouse School System
Master of Arts - Education
St Mary's University