Understanding begins with belonging.
Over ten years of teaching across Pakistan and England, from university seminars to specialist secondary education.
My approach to the classroom.
Inclusive educationI see teaching as making knowledge accessible without losing its complexity. Whether I am introducing a theory of international relations or helping a class understand a geographical connection, I begin with what learners already know and the support they need to take the next step.
Adapting to individual needs means thinking carefully about resources, pace and the ways learners can show their understanding. Assessment is most useful when it provides evidence for what to do next, rather than simply a judgement of what has already happened.
My work in specialist social, emotional and mental health provision has strengthened my attention to wellbeing as a foundation for learning. Predictability, trust and an inclusive classroom are central to that approach.
I am interested in how research can inform these everyday decisions, and how reflection on practice can generate better questions.
Four roles, two countries.
- FEB 2025 – NOWNORTHAMPTONSHIRE
Geography & History Teacher · Form Tutor
Specialist SEMH school, Northamptonshire- Teach Geography and History across Key Stages 3–4, adapting lessons to pupils’ emotional and learning needs.
- Form Tutor for a designated group: pastoral care, wellbeing and daily routines.
- Work with the SENCO and pastoral colleagues; maintain progress records and contribute to termly reviews.
- Regular parent liaison on each pupil’s day: engagement, behaviour, achievements and concerns.
- FEB 2024 – FEB 2025NORTHAMPTON
Geography & Science Teacher
Abbeyfield School, Northampton · via Teaching Personnel- Planned and delivered secondary Geography and Science, adapting resources to pupils’ needs.
- Assessed work and used progress information to shape subsequent teaching.
- SEP 2019 – MAR 2022MANDI BAHAUDDIN
Visiting Faculty · International Relations
University of Gujrat, Mandi Bahauddin campus- Taught six undergraduate modules through lectures and seminars.
- Student Affairs Sub-in-Charge: student welfare, departmental liaison and student-facing policy.
- Led the Blood Donation Society, connecting students with the wider university community.
- SEP 2015 – MAR 2023MANDI BAHAUDDIN
Secondary Teacher · Humanities & Social Studies
Beaconhouse School System, Pakistan · held alongside the university role, 2019–22- Delivered secondary humanities and social studies across multiple campuses.
- Prepared student reports and contributed to curriculum planning.
Six undergraduate modules.
Including the modules above, taught through lectures and seminars between 2019 and 2022.
Inclusive, pastoral, planned.
Research-informed, inclusive education.
I am also interested in the relationship between research and practice in specialist social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) education, building on my experience in the classroom.
“She demonstrates independent critical thinking, regularly reflecting on her teaching practice and considering how evidence, research and professional experience can inform educational decision-making.”
Teaching alongside research.
I’m now seeking PhD supervision in International Relations for 2027 entry.