Alsha Sheikh, Head of STEM

Alsha Sheikh

Head of STEM

Victory heights primary School, Dubai

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Education and training,
Experience
10 years, 4 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :10 years, 4 Months

Head of STEM at Victory heights primary School, Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since November 2021

Designing STEM curriculum based on cross-curriculum links across Science, Maths, English and humanities.
Promoting a design mindset in students with STEM activities.
Analyse Pupil Case Studies, incorporating CAT4, GL assessments, and internal data.
Organising Interschool STEM events, Science/ Maths day activities, Science-based Magic Shows etc.
Encouraging and preparing students to participate in interschool competitions, FLL, STEAM Olympiad, etc.
Embedded use of technology through cross-curricular projects and CPD - I have led different CPD sessions based on the needs of class teachers, using simulations for more effectiveness in class.
Plan and supervise STEAM-based field trips or other experiential activities, and guide students in learning from those activities.

STEM Specialist at Sharjah American International School
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • January 2021 to November 2021

Integrating cross-curriculum links across Science, Maths, English and humanities, in STEM Program
Encouraging students to have a design mindset in students with STEM activities.
Incorporating CAT4 and internal data to fill any gaps in learning.
Embedded use of technology through cross-curricular projects and CPD.

STEM Facilitator and Content Developer at ATLAB® Middle East, Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • August 2017 to October 2020

Developing STEAM content across curriculums (CBSE, UK National Curriculum, IB, NGSS)
The teacher training program,
Ajman Academy for MYP- AI program; 2019.
Posted at Raffles International School (years 3 to 9); 2017-2019.
Conducted various Teacher training and Student training for LEGO Education and PASCO Scientific at GEMS Westminster School, Sharjah, Repton School, Abu Dhabi, Ministry Of Education, Ajman etc.
Organising 3D printing Olympiad, First LEGO League.

Science Teacher (Middle School) at Indian International School
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • April 2015 to June 2017

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student's varying needs and interests.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Biology Teacher (Secondary School) at Person School
  • India - Bengaluru
  • April 2012 to October 2013

Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet student's varying needs and interests.
Prepare objectives and outlines for courses of study, following curriculum guidelines.
Use computers, audio-visual aids, and other equipment and materials to supplement presentations.
Administer standardized ability and achievement tests and interpret results to determine student strengths and areas of need.
Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.

Education

Diploma, Education and training,
  • at TQUK _ ofqual
  • August 2022
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor Of Engineering, Biotechnology (2007 - 2011)
  • at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Bangalore.
  • July 2011

I was a top performer and achieved the 3rd highest rank at the university.

Specialties & Skills

Wellness Initiatives
Science
Robotics
Curriculum Development

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Native Speaker
Urdu
Expert
Kannada
Native Speaker
Tamil
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Special Educational Need Educator, KHDA (Training)
Training Institute:
National Academy