Sajida Ghafoor
Cheetham Hill
Summary
Dedicated Islamic Studies Teacher with a solid history of teaching and imparting knowledge of Islamic studies, English and History to students. Adept in designing and implementing lesson plans, assessing student progress and providing guidance and support. Committed to providing comprehensive understanding of my subject and its impact on the world.
Offering strong cultural insights and deep understanding of Islamic studies. Knowledgeable about engaging diverse student groups and fostering a respectful learning environment. Ready to use and develop communication, leadership, and organisational skills in a teaching role.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Islamic Studies Teacher
Self-employed
MANCHESTER
12.2000 - Current
- Taught Islamic studies to mature learners for deepened understanding of the religion.
- Prepared and delivered engaging lectures to stimulate interest in Islamic history.
- Made effective use of multimedia resources to support varied teaching approaches.
- Cultivated a respectful learning environment by fostering open discussions about Islam.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of Islamic rulings and cases by attending relevant seminars and workshops.
- Used different teaching techniques to develop students' Arabic literacy.
Online Quran and Islamic Studies Tutor
Self-employed
MANCHESTER
01.2000 - Current
- Created a warm and welcoming environment to nurture the eagerness to learn in students.
- Assessed and provided detailed feedback of recitation and memorisation.
- Simplified complex ideas using practical examples and analogies in teaching approach to teach tajweed rules and Quranic translation.
- Supported with memorisation techniques.
- Created detailed lesson plans tailored to student strengths and targets.
- Adapted teaching style for individual learning capabilities, including SEN needs.
- Enhanced student comprehension by utilising interactive teaching methods.
- Collaborated with parents, aligning tutoring approaches with students' homeschooling targets and expectations.
Homeschooling Teacher
Self-employed
MANCHESTER
09.1999 - 07.2018
- Adhered strictly to syllabus guidelines whilst teaching various subjects across different grade levels.
- Fostered a positive learning environment for student engagement through innovative teaching styles and activities.
- Researched implementation of cross-curricular projects that engaged students in comprehensive learning experiences.
- Boosted students' reading comprehension with creative teaching strategies.
- Assessed student progress, provided constructive feedback for improvement.
- Fostered strong relationships with students by displaying genuine interest in their personal growth and achievements.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Created lesson plans and scheduled each day to promote maximum student engagement.
- Planned and organised lesssons that consistently facilitated positive learning experience.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Arts and Humanities, First Class Honours
The Open University
Manchester 07.2025
Skills
- Promoting inclusive learning environment
- Effective discipline strategies
- Arabic language proficiency
- Fiqh principles familiarity and fiqh understanding
- History of islam knowledge
- Providing constructive feedback
- Assessment design
- Lesson planning
- Qur'anic Recitation
- Critical analysis
- Classroom management
- Lesson plan development
- Hifdh (Memorization)
Timeline
Islamic Studies Teacher
Self-employed
12.2000 - Current
Online Quran and Islamic Studies Tutor
Self-employed
01.2000 - Current
Homeschooling Teacher
Self-employed
09.1999 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Arts and Humanities, First Class Honours
The Open University
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