Samia Saami

Award-winning Art & Design Educator with over 10 years of combined experience in Textile Design and Art & Design education, including 4 years of international school teaching experience delivering Cambridge IGCSE in Dubai. Holds a Cambridge CPD Certificate and is skilled in KS3, KS4, and KS5 curriculum planning, portfolio development, student exhibitions, and internal assessment. Passionate about fostering creativity, innovation, and student-centered learning.

Available for immediate joining for August 2026-2027 academic session.

Art & Design Teacher (Secondary) – IGCSE - The Apple International School - Dubai, UAE

(2022-01 - 2026-12)

• Delivered Cambridge IGCSE Art & Design lessons to KS3 and KS4 students across Years 8–11.
• Managed complete Cambridge submission cycle including Components 1 and 2, AO1–AO4 assessment objectives
• Guided student coursework, portfolios and exam components aligned with Cambridge criteria.
• Prepared students for exhibitions and school art events.
• Integrated textile, manual and digital art techniques into lessons.
• Contributed to curriculum development and internal assessment planning.
• Supported A-Level Art & Design students with portfolio development during a cover period at The Oxford School Dubai.

Textile Designer - Crescent Dyeing & Embroidery Pvt. Ltd.

(2020-01 - 2022-12)

• Developed textile designs and color stories for collections
• Created theme-based designs and guided production teams
• Ensured quality, trend alignment, and timely delivery

Manual Artist (R&D) - Sapphire Retail Limited

(2017-01 - 2019-12)

• Designed manual and digital textile artwork
• Developed seasonal color palettes and embroidery motifs
• Created designs for scarves, kidswear, and campaign visuals

Art & Craft Teacher - Crescent Model Higher Secondary School

(2015-01 - 2017-12)

• Delivered engaging Art & Craft lessons
• Taught painting and sketching techniques
• Supported student creativity and confidence
• Mentored students from Years 8–11 in developing strong portfolios meeting Cambridge assessment objectives
• Organized and curated student art exhibitions and displays
• Supported cross-disciplinary art projects and school events

Master of Arts - Painting - Punjab University College of Art & Design (2014-01 - 2014-12)

Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, B.Ed - The University of Education (2012-01 - 2012-12)

Intermediate - Fine Arts - Board of Intermediate, Lahore (2008-01 - 2008-12)

Matriculation - Science - Pak Angels Foundation School, Lahore (2006-01 - 2006-12)