SHUMAILA DANISH
United Kingdom
Summary
British-qualified Secondary Business Studies and Economics teacher with PGCE and QTLS, offering strong Accounting expertise and over ten years’ combined experience across secondary and post-16 education. Proven record of preparing students for externally assessed qualifications through structured teaching, exam-focused instruction, and robust progress tracking. Particularly suited to British and IB-aligned international secondary schools in Middle East, with strong curriculum knowledge, professional classroom practice, and high expectations for learner achievement.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Accounting Lecturer & Course Lead (Business & Accounting)
Tresham College
01.2017 - Current
- Delivered Business, Economics and Accounting concepts aligned with secondary and post–16 progression, including finance, enterprise, ethics, profit, budgeting, and financial analysis.
- Prepared learners for externally examined qualifications through structured revision programmes, mock examinations, and targeted academic intervention.
- Designed schemes of work, lesson plans, assessments, and differentiated learning resources.
- Successfully delivered AAT Levels 2–4, ensuring adherence to awarding body standards, accurate assessment and achievement of high pass rates.
- Embedded real-world business and accounting contexts to strengthen conceptual understanding and exam performance.
- Maintained high expectations, clear routines and professional classroom management.
- Experience directly transferable to GCSE, A-Level, and IB Business/Economics teaching environments.
Mathematics Teacher (IGCSE)
Hira Foundation School
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Taught IGCSE Mathematics to Years 9–11.
- Planned and delivered differentiated lessons for mixed-ability classes.
- Prepared students for external examinations and supported academic progression.
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
P.E.C.H.S Girls’ School
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Taught Mathematics to lower secondary students (Grades 6–7).
- Developed lesson plans, assessments, and academic tracking systems.
- Supported internal assessment and verification processes.
Education
QTLS - Education
Society for Education & Training
01.2021
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate in Education
University of Bedfordshire
01.2019
BCom - Accounting & Economics
University of Karachi
01.2008
Foundation Certificate in Accounting - Accounting
ICAP
Karachi01.2007
GCSE O-Levels - O levels
British Council
Karachi01.2003
Skills
- Lecture planning
- Curriculum development
- MS office proficiency
- Student progress reporting
- Subject-Specific knowledge
- Teaching material development
- Student engagement
- Programme development and management
- Course preparation
- Virtual classroom technology
- Pedagogical expertise
- Social, Emotional or Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Individual Education Plan (IEP) support
- Special educational needs communication
- SEN interventions
- Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) compliance
Languages
English
Urdu
Training and Development
- Safeguarding & Prevent (UK compliant)
- GDPR for Education
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3)
- NCSC Cyber Security
- JCQ Invigilator Training
- CMI Level 5
References
Available on request
Timeline
Accounting Lecturer & Course Lead (Business & Accounting)
Tresham College
01.2017 - Current
Mathematics Teacher (IGCSE)
Hira Foundation School
01.2011 - 01.2013
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
P.E.C.H.S Girls’ School
01.2008 - 01.2011
QTLS - Education
Society for Education & Training
PGCE - Postgraduate Certificate in Education
University of Bedfordshire
BCom - Accounting & Economics
University of Karachi
Foundation Certificate in Accounting - Accounting
ICAP
GCSE O-Levels - O levels
British Council