Hi, I’m
UPASANA SARMA
Teacher
Doha
Summary
With over 15 years of teaching experience, including more than 10 years in an international setting, I have developed a strong foundation in education. As a high-performance and dedicated achievement leader for both KS1 and KS2 for 5 years, I have honed my skills in team building, improving teaching quality, and driving positive student outcomes. My experience as a curriculum coordinator in Primary has further enhanced my expertise. Specializing in interactive and engaging lesson planning, I consistently lead to outstanding student progress. Creating a visual learning environment and fostering collaborative learning opportunities are strengths of mine. Additionally, my strong background in RWI teaching and excellent Talk for Write teaching experience contribute to my ability to deliver impactful instruction.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
25
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Al Jazeera Academy
Primary Subject Lead-Science
08.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Curriculum Development and Implementation Designed and implemented a comprehensive science curriculum aligned with national standards.
Developed curriculum materials, resources, and schemes of work for science.
Ensured lessons are interactive, inquiry-based, and accessible for all students.
Kept the curriculum up to date with scientific advancements and curriculum changes.
- Teaching and Learning Led by example by delivering outstanding science lessons and fostering an engaging learning environment.
Implemented differentiated teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
Integrated hands-on experiments, technology, and other resources to make science exciting and relatable.
- Assessment and Monitoring Established assessment criteria and methods for tracking student progress in science.
Regularly reviewed and analyzed student performance data to identify areas for improvement.
Used assessment insights to adjust teaching methods and support interventions.
- Staff Training and Development Mentored and coached fellow teachers to improve science teaching across the primary school.
Organized and led CPD sessions on best practices in science education.
Provided constructive feedback on teaching methods through observations and coaching sessions.
Aljazeera Academy
Achievement Leader
12.2014 - 07.2024
Job overview
- Have been teaching in international setting for 15+ years
- Experienced as a KS1 and KS2 high-performance and dedicated achievement leader for 5 years with expertise in team building, improving teaching quality and student outcomes
- Have work experience as a curriculum coordinator in Primary
- Area of expertise as a teacher includes interactive, fun lesson planning that results in outstanding progress of student, visual learning environment, collaborative learning, Strong RWI teaching experience, Excellent Talk for write Teaching experience
- Successfully led teams during WASC accreditation as well as WASC mid-review
- Experienced in delivering successful CPD
- Experienced in carrying out lesson observations successfully and giving constructive feedback
- Experienced in supporting teachers with inadequate feedback or poor student progress
- Experienced in data analysis using power Bi
- Led as Mathletics in-charge for Primary with the experience of training staff in AJA and Almaha
- Successfully implemented and used Power Maths and White Rose Maths in KS1 and KS2
- Successfully completed and implemented Read Write Inc Phonic training with impressive results in class
- Successfully completed and Implemented Talk for writing with brilliant class-based results
- Well trained in Tale’s toolkit
- Have been successful consistently with the development of children in academics as well as extra-curricular activities showing tremendous growth and results
- Teaching experience in both KS1 as well as in KS2
- One of the two experts chosen by Microsoft that helped put Aljazeera Academy on the global map as a Microsoft showcase school
- Brought Accolade to Aljazeera academy as the only representative from Qatar to participate and win the top position in Algorithmic thinking in the Microsoft E2 program held in Singapore in 2018
- Certified Microsoft Trainer with the experience of Training more than 80 teachers
- Led as CLG expert
- Had the privilege of training teachers on its usage together with working for the examination committee and has been awarded by Ta’allum for the same
- Led a group of students to compete in a national level competition held by scientific society of Qatar
Science Made Fun
Scientist
07.2014 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Worked as a scientist for 6 months
British Council
IELTS Exam Supervisor
03.2012 - 06.2014
Job overview
- Exam supervisor and invigilator for IELTS exams
- Led a team and trained new recruits
Tilak College of Science and Commerce
Professor at department of Biotechnology
03.2004 - 11.2008
Job overview
- Acting Head of the department
- Taught genetics, Molecular Biology, Biostatistics and Microbiology to undergraduate students
- Successfully conducted university exams under Bombay university
- Appointed visiting professor under Bombay university
- Successfully completed university exams as internal and external examiner of Practical exams under Bombay university
- Led examination committees, curriculum committees and successfully implemented reviews and provisions recommended by the team led by me
Bioscan Diagnostics (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Technical Expert
01.2000 - 01.2002
Job overview
- Successfully launched Bioscan Diagnostics (India) Pvt
- Ltd
- Trained marketing staff handled trouble shooting and QC/QA of diagnostic products
Education
Gauhati UniversityIndia
Master of Science from Master’s Degree in Biotechnology
04.1997 - 01.1999
Annamalai UniversityIndia
Bachelor of Education from Bachelor of Education / Teaching degree
04.2001
British Council
IELTS certificate from Academic
University Overview
GPA: Band 7
Best Practice NetworkUnited Kingdom
NPQSL
Skills
Leading teams both in KS1 and KS2
Data analysis using power Bi
Delivering CPD
Lesson observation and feedback
Outstanding teacher
Microsoft Expert with over 80 certification courses completed
Microsoft Trainer
Trained in Singaporean Maths
Excellent ICT skills
Read Write Inc trained
Fresh start trained
Talk for write Trained
Mathletics Trainer
Trained in Century tech
Trained in Tales’ toolkit
Power Maths Trained
Activelearn Trained
Activeinspire Trained
Completed leadership courses on optimus
Experienced in leading a team during WASC accreditation
References
- Ms Carrie-Ann, Ex-Asst Head of Primary, AJA, Doha, Qatar
- Ms Nadia Waja, Principal, Almaha Academy for girls, Doha, Qatar
- Hamish Devon, Asst. Head teacher, Al Jazeera academy, Doha, Qatar
Timeline
Primary Subject Lead-Science
Al Jazeera Academy
08.2024 - Current
Achievement Leader
Aljazeera Academy
12.2014 - 07.2024
Scientist
Science Made Fun
07.2014 - 11.2014
IELTS Exam Supervisor
British Council
03.2012 - 06.2014
Professor at department of Biotechnology
Tilak College of Science and Commerce
03.2004 - 11.2008
Annamalai University
Bachelor of Education from Bachelor of Education / Teaching degree
04.2001
Technical Expert
Bioscan Diagnostics (India) Pvt. Ltd.
01.2000 - 01.2002
Gauhati University
Master of Science from Master’s Degree in Biotechnology
04.1997 - 01.1999
British Council
IELTS certificate from Academic
Best Practice Network
NPQSL
Current