Usman Arshad FCCA
Ilford East London
Summary
Accomplished educator with extensive expertise in postgraduate and undergraduate teaching, curriculum design, and module development. Demonstrates proficiency in higher education teaching and learning, assessment design, and academic quality assurance, including internal verification and standardisation. Skilled in student mentoring, providing constructive academic feedback, and utilising e-learning platforms to enhance virtual learning environments. Committed to upholding Pearson and UK HE quality standards with a strong background in BTEC and HND programmes. Career goals include advancing educational methodologies to foster student success and institutional excellence.Experienced educator with a strong background in teaching BTEC and HND programmes. Proficient in curriculum design, assessment marking, and academic quality assurance. Committed to enhancing student learning through effective mentoring and the use of e-learning platforms.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4051
4051
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
BTEC HND Lecturer – Business Management
Mont Rose College
East London, UK
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Deliver engaging lectures and workshops for BTEC HND Business Management units.
- Prepare lesson plans and assessments aligned with Pearson specifications.
- Assess student work and provide constructive feedback to support their academic growth.
- Participate in quality assurance processes to uphold educational standards.
Postgraduate Lecturer – Business, Accounting & Financial Management
Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham, UK
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Deliver lectures, seminars, and workshops for postgraduate Business, Accounting, and Financial Management modules.
- Design lesson plans and teaching materials aligned with programme and module learning outcomes.
- Set, mark, and moderate assessments in line with university regulations.
- Provide timely and constructive feedback to support student development.
- Engage in academic meetings, standardisation, and moderation activities.
A-Level & University Foundation Program Teacher – Accounting & Business Studies
David Game College
London
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Delivered engaging and interactive lectures on Accounting and Business Studies to A-Level and University Foundation students, ensuring complex concepts were simplified and understood effectively.
- Designed and implemented comprehensive lesson plans tailored to meet diverse student needs, focusing on both theoretical knowledge and practical application.
- Conducted regular assessments, quizzes, and mock exams to evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback.
- Organized workshops and group activities to develop critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills among students.
AAT Level I and II Teacher – Introduction to Bookkeeping
West Thames College & New City College
London, UK
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Deliver high-quality teaching for AAT Level I and II courses, focusing on Introduction to Bookkeeping, in line with AAT standards and qualifications.
- Develop course materials and lesson plans that are accessible, inclusive, and aligned with mindful learning practices.
- Foster a positive and respectful learning environment that supports the emotional and academic development of all learners.
- Attend team meetings, CPD sessions, and other professional development activities.
Assistant Accountant
E-Prospects Media
London
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Managed full-cycle accounting tasks including Bookkeeping, AP/AR, general ledger, payroll, and financial management.
- Filed VAT returns and advised clients on tax-saving strategies and company registrations in UAE Free Zones.
- Assisted in securing bank loans and managing cash flow to optimize business operations.
Education
MSc - Finance and Investment Banking
University of Hertfordshire
BSc (Hons) - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brooks University
Chartered Certified Accountants -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
United KingdomPGCert in Higher Education (PGCert HE) -
Newman University
Birmingham, England 09.2025 - 06.2026
Skills
- Postgraduate and Undergraduate teaching
- Curriculum Design & Module Development
- Higher Education Teaching & Learning
- Assessment Design and Marking
- Academic Quality Assurance (IV & Standardisation)
- Student Mentoring & Support
- Constructive Academic Feedback
- E-Learning & Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Pearson and UK HE Quality Standards
- Expertise in BTEC and HND Programmes
Certification
ACCA Fellow Member (Since 2024)
Fellowship of Advance HE (FHEA) in Progress
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
BTEC HND Lecturer – Business Management
Mont Rose College
10.2025 - 12.2025
PGCert in Higher Education (PGCert HE) -
Newman University
09.2025 - 06.2026
Postgraduate Lecturer – Business, Accounting & Financial Management
Birmingham Newman University
01.2025 - 12.2025
AAT Level I and II Teacher – Introduction to Bookkeeping
West Thames College & New City College
09.2024 - 06.2025
A-Level & University Foundation Program Teacher – Accounting & Business Studies
David Game College
01.2024 - 12.2025
Assistant Accountant
E-Prospects Media
10.2019 - 08.2023
MSc - Finance and Investment Banking
University of Hertfordshire
BSc (Hons) - Applied Accounting
Oxford Brooks University
Chartered Certified Accountants -
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants