UROOJ KAZIM
Aylesbury ,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated and skilled secondary mathematics educator with extensive experience in teaching KS3 and KS4. Proficient in lesson planning, differentiation, classroom management, and assessment for learning within the UK curriculum (GCSE). Demonstrates expertise in data tracking, progress monitoring, behaviour management strategies, and safeguarding. Adept at effective communication with parents and collaborative teamwork. Committed to promoting interactive learning through the use of educational technology and interactive whiteboards. Possesses strong competencies in numeracy, critical thinking facilitation, and digital resource development. Career goal: to continue enhancing student outcomes through innovative teaching methods and comprehensive support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Trainee / Early Career Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Insignis Academy Trust
Aylesbury United Kingdom., United Kingdom
2025.09 - 2026.01
- Plan and deliver engaging mathematics lessons across KS3 and KS4.
- Use differentiated strategies to support mixed-ability classes.
- Implement behaviour management techniques to create a positive learning environment.
- Assess student progress using formative and summative methods.
- Support pupils with additional learning needs.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve curriculum delivery.
- Maintain safeguarding standards and contribute to pastoral care.
- Adapted teaching style according to individual needs of pupils, achieving greater comprehension.
- Provided additional support to struggling students, enhancing their mathematical skills.
- Maintained detailed records of each student's progress throughout the academic year.
- Delivered engaging mathematics lessons, ensuring improved understanding of complex concepts.
- Implemented innovative teaching techniques to facilitate student learning.
- Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover all topics within the syllabus effectively.
- Coordinated parent-teacher meetings to discuss student progress and areas needing improvement.
- Created an inclusive classroom environment, promoting equal learning opportunities for all students.
- Updated curriculum to comply with the latest educational standards and trends.
- Utilised technology in classrooms to make lessons more engaging and effective.
- Prepared students for A-Level examinations, resulting in successful outcomes.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by adhering strictly to school policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers for better lesson planning and scheduling.
- Provided clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge.
- Completed training courses to keep up-to-date with new teaching methods and developments in the field.
- Worked collaboratively with other teachers to review data and develop instructional strategies to address student learning objectives.
- Identified clear teaching and learning objectives and determined appropriate delivery methods.
- Inspired interest and curiosity in mathematics through interactive games.
- Built comprehensive understanding of mathematical concepts, methods, and vocabulary.
- Raised standards and attainment levels with test-centric approach.
- Selected appropriate instructional resources and supplemented course texts with library resources and technological tools.
- Identified student strengths and weaknesses, providing constructive feedback to improve results.
- Established clear learning outcomes and targets for different abilities.
- Used varied resources and technologies to maximise student engagement and understanding.
- Participated actively in professional development programmes, keeping abreast with current education trends.
- Promoted commitment to school's safeguarding processes to ensure paramount student safety and wellbeing.
- Implemented Assessment for Learning strategies and encouraged self-assessment.
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Local tutor at Woking UK
Unit 22, Boundary Business Centre, Woking.
2023.07 - 2025.08
- Boosted student confidence for successful exam results.
- Introduced alternative solving methods when pupils struggled with conventional techniques, aiding their understanding.
- Coached GCSE students in preparation for examinations, leading them towards achieving higher grades.
- Fostered a love for maths by creating engaging lesson plans.
- Scheduled extra revision classes around examination periods reducing pre-exam stress among pupils.
- Tailored tutoring sessions to improve individual student performance.
- Utilised multi-media materials in lessons making mathematics more accessible and enjoyable.
Education
PGCE with QTS - Education
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 2017.09 -
Bachelor’s Degree - Mathematics
Islamia college
Peshawar, Pakistan 2013.09 - 2017.06
Skills
- Secondary Mathematics (KS3 & KS4)
- Lesson Planning & Differentiation
- Classroom Management
- Assessment for Learning
- UK Curriculum (GCSE)
- Data Tracking & Progress Monitoring
- Behaviour Management Strategies
- Safeguarding & Pastoral Support
- Effective Communication with Parents
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Constructive feedback giving
- Interactive learning promotion
- Aptitude for information technology
- Differentiated instruction application
- Numeracy competency
- Educational technology use
- Use of interactive whiteboards
- Critical thinking facilitation
- Parent-Teacher liaison
- Expertise in probability
- Algebra teaching
- Knowledge in calculus
- Mastery of mathematics syllabus
- Exam marking
- Lesson planning
- Progress target monitoring
- Complex problem-solving
- Digital resource development
- Behaviour management
Affiliations
- Sports
- book reading
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Native
Punjabi
Fluent
Pashto
Native
Certification
- Child protection fundamental.
- Safeguarding.
- National Numeracy challenge.
- SKE (Subject enhancement course)
- GCSE English equivalency level4
Additional information
- British National – eligible for international employment.
- Willing to relocate for international teaching opportunities.
- Strong interest in working within multicultural environments.
- References available upon request.
Timeline
Trainee / Early Career Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Insignis Academy Trust
2025.09 - 2026.01
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Local tutor at Woking UK
2023.07 - 2025.08
PGCE with QTS - Education
Sheffield Hallam University
2017.09 -
Bachelor’s Degree - Mathematics
Islamia college
2013.09 - 2017.06