Azam Waseem

Experienced Headmaster and Teacher Trainer with a proven track record of academic leadership, faculty development, and driving student achievements. Skilled in implementing innovative classroom practices, promoting 21st-century teaching methodologies, and fostering a culture of excellence in education.

Headmaster - Crescent Model Higher Secondary School - Lahore, Pakistan

(2020-01)

• Led academic and administrative operations of the high and middle school sections, ensuring high teaching standards and discipline.
• Supervised and evaluated teachers, providing coaching and mentoring to enhance instructional quality.
• Implemented effective classroom management systems and lesson planning standards.
• Organized INSET (In-Service Education & Training) programs and professional development workshops for staff.
• Improved students' performance in board examinations — received honorariums and certificates for outstanding results.
• Promoted a positive and collaborative school culture focused on creativity, inquiry, and 21st-century learning.
• Managed Parents' Day interactions, academic events, and teacher induction programs.
• Represented the school at national and international educational conferences.
• Represented Crescent School and Pakistan at the Oxford University Training Session in Jordan (2018).

Teacher Trainer - Crescent Model Higher Secondary School - Lahore, Pakistan

(2018-01)

• Designed and conducted 20+ training workshops for educators on key topics such as: Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Growth Mindset, Effective Questioning, Visible Learning, and Time Management.
• Delivered Train-the-Trainer programs certified by the International Training Institute (ITTI).
• Coached teachers on 21st-century teaching methodologies, inquiry-based learning, and student-centered approaches.
• Supported new teachers through induction programs and continuous mentoring.
• Enhanced teachers' professional capacity through Oxford University workshops on English Language Teaching, Social Studies, and Teaching Teenagers.
• Encouraged innovation and reflective practice through sessions on enhancing creativity and interactive classrooms.

Academic Coordinator - Crescent Model Higher Secondary School - Lahore, Pakistan

(2015-01 - 2020-12)

• Designed and managed the school timetable, ensuring optimal allocation of teachers and subjects while balancing academic and co-curricular schedules.
• Supervised the preparation, review, and moderation of academic papers to maintain quality, reliability, and alignment with curriculum objectives.
• Planned and managed educational field trips, coordinating logistics, safety measures, and learning outcomes to enhance experiential learning.
• Conducted regular classroom observations and provided constructive feedback to teachers for continuous improvement in instructional delivery.
• Monitored and evaluated notebook checking procedures to ensure consistency, improvement, and adherence to school standards.

English Teacher - Crescent Model Higher Secondary School - Lahore, Pakistan

(1991-01 - 2015-12)

• Taught from Middle level up to Matric, O'Levels, Intermediate

Post Graduate - PGCERT - University of Strathclyde, Scotland (UK) (2018-01 - 2019-12)

M.A - English Language & Literature - University of the Punjab, Pakistan (1988-01 - 1990-12)

M.A - Islamic Studies - University of the Punjab, Pakistan (2015-01 - 2016-12)