SHAAIRA ALEXIS
Kent,United Kingdom
Summary
1) Education professional with expertise in Ofsted regulations, curriculum design, and inclusive education principles.
2) Proficient in English language, committed to school improvement, accountability, and teacher training.
3) Experienced in managing parent-teacher relations, implementing behavioural strategies, and ensuring compliance with educational legislation.
4) Focused on advancing inclusive education practices and enhancing classroom management and school safety procedures.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of Education and Training - Lead IQA
SCCD Training Ltd
London
2019.11 - 2026.06
- I currently hold the position of Lead IQA.
- My responsibilities include but are not limited to working closely with awarding bodies, ensuring all policies are relevant, current and fit for purpose.
- I have managed a team of five IQAs and four Assessors and have worked with various lecturers shaping lesson delivery that meet assessment criteria.
- Devised strategic plans for continuous improvement in education quality.
- Implemented progressive teaching methodologies enhancing student engagement.
- Enhanced student performance through implementation of innovative learning techniques.
- Developed robust academic curriculum aligned with national standards.
- Improved teacher-student relationships by organising regular meetings and feedback sessions.
- Led successful institution inspections resulting in favourable ratings.
- Led and motivated teaching and support staff to continuously improve knowledge and abilities for optimum student education and support.
Lead IQA
Schools Courses and Career Development
London, London, England
2005.01 - 2019.10
- As Head of Education and Training for Pearson Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.
- I delivered full time sessions on the Level 5 Diploma in Education and training and my role includes assessing and/or verifying (IQA) and storing, monitoring and documenting data.
- I also experienced a close work relationship with various Another role is the close working with awarding bodies to to maintain internal and external standards in education and training. This allowed me to monitor and mentor assessors and other IQAs.
- As Head IQA, I engaged with both primary and secondary head teachers and senior management teams in planning workplace experience and having learners meet the requirements of the changing curriculum
- I maintained a full timetable as lecturer to deliver lectures to trainee teachers
- I assessed and verified different cohorts’ portfolios and worked closely with the Head lecturer in that department
- I standardised practice in different departments to ensure that learners met the curriculum requirements.
A'Level English lecturer
NewVic Sixth Form College
London
2005.09 - 2007.07
- In this position, I delivered AS and A Level English to learners
- I also provided added support to less-able learners and assisted in curriculum development.
- Here I was able to demonstrate and maintained a high level of professionalism and composure in a high-pressure environment. I was able to work with learners who were previously weak in GCSE English to improve comprehension ability, depth and scope of analysis. literature and writing skills and levels of participation.
- I was also able to use subject relevance to increase interest in literature.
- As an avid reader, much of my focus in teaching English is to use social norms to literature content and relevancy to everyday life and its challenges.
- Implemented technology into classroom environment, made lessons more engaging for digital natives.
- Enhanced students' comprehension skills by employing innovative teaching methods in lectures.
- Developed strong understanding of contemporary literature by researching and studying new publications.
- Fostered a love for English literature amongst students with passionate presentations.
- Prepared comprehensive feedback and revision plans for students.
- Assessed students' progress to create and implement action plans.
- Prepared lesson content and delivery in line with curriculum guidelines.
Key Stage 4 Coordinator and English teacher
Brampton Manor school
London, England
2000.11 - 2005.07
- As a full QTS holder teacher, I monitored English across the key stages including the
- Preparation and deliver of lessons
- Working as part of the English Department Team to standardise practice
- Working with AQA as Head of Key Stage four by attending standardisation and quality control meetings
- Preparation of resources, guidance and advise to other teachers in Key Stage Four.
- Collaborated across departments for strategic planning purposes.
- Improved workflow efficiency by developing process improvements.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential issues.
- Build and maintained strong relationships with partners and key stakeholders.
Education
Master - Education
Cambridge University
Cambridgeshire 2005.01 - 2007.09
Bachelor Degree - English
Concordia University
Montreal, Canada 1990.09 - 1992.05
Doctorate - Education
South Bank University
London 2010.01 -
Bachelor Degree - Political Science
Concordia University
Montreal, Canada 1988.09 - 1990.07
Skills
Knowledge of Ofsted regulations
Proficiency in English language
School safety procedures
Special Education Needs provisioning
Parent-Teacher relations
School improvement accountability
Teacher training and development
Knowledge of GDPR
Inclusive education principles
Teacher training
Inclusive education
Curriculum design
Behavioural strategies
Learning Management Systems
Multicultural education
Classroom management
Educational legislation adherence
School improvement strategies
Experience with SEND
Certification
- Level 3 QCF Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, City and Guilds, December 2015
- Level 4 Certificate of Leading the Internal Quality Assurance, City and Guilds, July 2018
- QTS, General Teaching Council, September 2004
References
Khaliyl, Guevera, khaliyl_guevera@sccdtraining.co.uk, 0203 827 7872, SCCD Training
Extra-curricular activities
Reading Research and documentaries Reading Research and documentaries
Affiliations
- Creative writing, Reading, historical documentaries
Languages
English
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Education and Training - Lead IQA
SCCD Training Ltd
2019.11 - 2026.06
Doctorate - Education
South Bank University
2010.01 -
A'Level English lecturer
NewVic Sixth Form College
2005.09 - 2007.07
Master - Education
Cambridge University
2005.01 - 2007.09
Lead IQA
Schools Courses and Career Development
2005.01 - 2019.10
Key Stage 4 Coordinator and English teacher
Brampton Manor school
2000.11 - 2005.07
Bachelor Degree - English
Concordia University
1990.09 - 1992.05
Bachelor Degree - Political Science
Concordia University
1988.09 - 1990.07