Uzma Shabih

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.

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.

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