Uzma Shabih
Academic Leader | IB-PYP & Cambridge Curriculum Specialist | Education Strategist | Student counseller | Master Trainer | Section Head - IGCSE
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Results-driven academic leader with 11+ years of experience in school leadership, Cambridge and IGCSE curriculum delivery, and teacher training. Proven record leading IGCSE/O-Level academic sections, ensuring curriculum implementation and assessment quality, mentoring teaching staff, and driving measurable improvement in learner outcomes.
Former Regional
Supervisor for Cambridge Assessment English Qualifications (YLE-A1 to C2 Proficiency) across a 22-campus network, with direct experience in Cambridge standards compliance, staff development, and parent and stakeholder engagement.
Experience
School Principal (Pre-School to O-Levels) - Bloomfield Hall Schools - Johar Town Branch - Lahore
(2025-06)
- Hold full executive leadership over academic delivery, staff performance, and student development from Early Years through O-Levels, ensuring curriculum alignment and institutional quality-assurance protocols.
- Conduct lesson observations, staff mentoring, and performance evaluations to maintain high teaching and learning standards.
- Led Career Counselling, Guidance & Student Development seminars for O-Level and A-Level students, supporting subject selection and university readiness.
Campus Head (Pre-School to O-Levels) - RILLS - Resource of Innovative & Lively Learning Skills
(2025-04 - 2025-06)
- Managed day-to-day academic operations and faculty leadership during a transitional period.
Principal - 2 Campuses (Early Years to Senior School) - Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools & Colleges
(2020-06 - 2025-02)
- Directed academic and operational functions across two campuses; led IB-PYP framework integration and inquiry-based learning.
- Oversaw afterschool STEM programming including Robotics, AI/Python, Web Development, and Coding.
- Organised Professional Development Programmes (TDP, INSET, Cambridge, International Trainings) and conducted teacher evaluations and mentoring.
- Monitored & evaluated educational programs to ensure high-quality standards.
- Managed budgeting, expense tracking, and operational oversight.
- Supervised Afterschool Programs (Remedial Classes, Coding, Robotics, Taekwondo, Football, Web Development, AI/Python, etc.)
- Organized & conducted Professional Development Programs (TDP, INSET, Cambridge, and International Trainings).
- Integrated AI & digital tools into classrooms to enhance instructional strategies.
- Conducted teacher evaluations, mentoring, and performance assessments.
- Strengthened community relations and fostered a positive learning environment.
- Oversaw student development & global learning opportunities.
- Led staff meetings, orientation programs, and policy updates.
Regional Supervisor - Cambridge Assessment English Qualifications - Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools & Colleges - Head Office
(2020-09 - 2025-01)
- Oversaw the full suite of Cambridge English Qualifications (YLE-A1 Starters through C2 Proficiency) across the network, ensuring compliance with Cambridge standards.
- Conducted orientation seminars for students, parents, and educators on global assessment frameworks, strengthening institutional and parental engagement.
Regional Head of Department - Mathematics - Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools & Colleges - Head Office
(2018-03 - 2020-11)
- Designed and led curriculum implementation and 3-day Teacher Training & Development Workshops three times per year across 22 campuses nationwide.
- Trained and mentored 100+ Mathematics teachers in evidence-based instructional strategies and differentiated teaching methods.
- Authored Study Guidebooks and Schemes of Work incorporating Bloom's Taxonomy and formative assessment checkpoints.
TEKNOFEST Regional Coordinator – Istanbul, Turkiye - Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools & Colleges – Head Office - Istanbul, Turkiye
(2019-02 - 2020-12)
- Coordinated 150+ STEM Advisors overseeing 274 engineering projects for the Space & Aviation Technology Festival in Istanbul.
- Managed all logistics from procedural registration to visa applications for participating teams.
- Teams achieved 4th, 6th, and 12th positions worldwide in the Technologies for Humanity category (year 2021).
MISMO Coordinator – International School Mathematics Olympiad - Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools & Colleges - Khayaban-e-Amin Campus
(2017-04 - 2020-02)
- Planned and executed the country-wide Mathematics Olympiad mega flagship event.
Academic Coordinator / Activity In-Charge - Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools – Khayaban-e-Amin Campus
(2017-04 - 2020-06)
- Planned and executed 50+ mega events including Annual Functions, Sports Days, Farewells, Graduation Ceremonies, and STEM Symposiums.
- Led coordinator and teacher-centred meetings for monitoring, evaluation, and data analysis.
- Managed supplier relations, activity cost records, and provided analytical recommendations to leadership.
Mathematics / STEM / Science Teacher - Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools - Khayaban-e-Amin Campus
(2016-05 - 2020-06)
- Taught Mathematics, Science, Physics, Social Studies and English at Middle School and O-Level with strong classroom management and exam results.
Architect - Raees Faheem Associates - Lahore
(2004-02 - 2005-01)
Principal Architect - Hudaibia Consultants
(2005-03 - 2015-10)
- Contributed to major projects including the President's Annex and GHQ; handled residential, commercial, and master planning assignments.
- Produced technical drawings in AutoCAD; consulted clients on functional and spatial requirements.
Education
Leadership Certification - Exercising Leadership: Foundational Principles - Harvard University (2026-06)
School Leaders' Development Programme (SLDp) - Leadership & Management: Theories of Educational Leadership, School Organization & Administration - Istanbul Üniversitesi Cerrahpaşa (2022-02 - 2022-06)
Bachelors of Architecture - Architecture - University of Engineering & Technology (UET) (1999-01 - 2004-02)
FSc Pre-Engineering - Pre-Engineering
Matriculation - Science Group
Elementary Schooling - Northfield Manor School
Elementary Schooling - Crescent Model Higher Secondary School
Elementary Schooling - Customs Public School