Zara Daswani
London,Middlesex
Summary
Dynamic teaching professional with extensive experience in curriculum development, lesson planning and classroom management. Demonstrates strength in inspiring challenging students to achieve full potential. Committed to fostering positive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher of History
CHS South
Manchester, Lancashire
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Contribute to developing stimulating knowledge-based curriculum for history classes.
- Responsible for year 7 planning and Year 10 planning.
- Additional role as Achievement Lead, responsible for cultural capital incentives and planing trips.
- Edexcel examiner, high proficiency for GCSE and A Level assessments.
- Celebrated academic successes and implemented interventions to meet all targets.
- Reported progress to parents in line with school policy.
- Observed school Assessment and Feedback policies to support academic objectives.
- Set appropriate challenging targets to encourage student achievement.
- Worked with highly disadvantaged students.
- Developed strong pastoral relationships with students in class and also in Form Group.
Teacher of History
Archbishop Holgate's School
York, North Yorkshire
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Contribute to developing stimulating knowledge-based curriculum for history classes. Responsible for Year 7 and Year 12 planning and assessment.
- Responsible for extra curricular clubs.
- Reported progress to parents in line with school policy.
- Set appropriate challenging targets to encourage student achievement.
- Responsible for Pupil Premium students within Department, tracking data and creating interventions.
Academic Administrator
St Peter's School
NYork, North Yorkshire
01.2016 - 08.2017
- Liaised with parents and teachers to resolve enquiries.
- Collaborated with different departments to maintain positive rapport and smooth workflow.
- Supported Exams Officer in delivery of GCSE and A Level exams.
- Maintained high standards of accuracy and quality in data entry and recordkeeping.
Arts Administrator
Cultural Co-Operation
London, London
07.2014 - 12.2015
- Presented reports to interested groups or stakeholders and fielded questions.
- Assisted in running and organisation of major music events.
- Built positive relationships with local representatives to ensure smooth running of festivals and local events.
- Worked within communities to build trust and compile data for future events.
- Outlined recommendations in detailed reports founded on data-driven insights.
- Examined established policies to identify weaknesses and needed updates.
Education
PGCE - History
University of York
North Yorks, North Yorkshire 09.2017 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History and History of Art
The University of York
York 09.2011 - 06.2014
A-Levels - History
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford 09.2009 - 07.2010
A-Levels - Religious Studies
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford 09.2009 - 07.2010
A-Levels - History of Art
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford 09.2009 - 07.2010
A-Levels - Fine Art
Watford Grammar School for Girls
Watford 09.2009 - 07.2010
Skills
- Quality education
- Educational research
- Organisational ability
- Behavioural disorders knowledge
- Student engagement
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning expertise
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Teacher of History
CHS South
09.2021 - 10.2023
Teacher of History
Archbishop Holgate's School
09.2018 - 08.2020
PGCE - History
University of York
09.2017 - 07.2018
Academic Administrator
St Peter's School
01.2016 - 08.2017
Arts Administrator
Cultural Co-Operation
07.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - History and History of Art
The University of York
09.2011 - 06.2014
A-Levels - History
Watford Grammar School for Girls
09.2009 - 07.2010
A-Levels - Religious Studies
Watford Grammar School for Girls
09.2009 - 07.2010
A-Levels - History of Art
Watford Grammar School for Girls
09.2009 - 07.2010
A-Levels - Fine Art
Watford Grammar School for Girls
09.2009 - 07.2010
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