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M. Hamza
STEM Teacher & Researcher | PGCE Candidate
Phnom Penh
Summary
Experienced educator and academic administrator with over 5 years of international school experience in Pakistan and Cambodia. Specialized in teaching Math, Science, and Social Sciences. Skilled in curriculum planning, faculty training, and academic operations to improve institutional efficiency. Extensive experience in guiding Qualitative and Quantitative research through a background in Research Methodology. Currently working as Senior EALD and Research Educator at the Westland International School. Collaborates with SCSA Principal Consultants to ensure curriculum alignment and oversee assessments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificates
3
3
Languages
5911
5911
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior English (EALD) & Research Teacher
Westland International School
09.2024 - Current
- Experienced in teaching English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) to Grades 8, 10, 11, and 12
- Planned lessons for the whole academic year aligned with SCSA standards.
- Taught Research Methodology to senior students, guiding them through both Qualitative and Quantitative research techniques
- Conducted research projects on Australian values and culture with Year 11 and 12 students, helping them develop analytical and academic writing skills
STEM Teacher (Elementary)
Harrods International Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Plan and conduct interactive and student-centered lessons in Math, ICT, and Science, aligned with Cambridge and IPC standards.
- Use ClassDojo to update parents on student progress, behavior, and classroom activities, while collaborating with colleagues for curriculum alignment.
STEM Teacher
KCE International School
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Design interdisciplinary STEM lessons with hands-on activities and real-world applications.
- Develop and implement formative and summative assessments to track student progress.
- Mentor students in STEM clubs, competitions, and real-world research projects.
Associate Research Fellow
Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace
01.2025 - Current
- Conducting in-depth research on the Journal of Great Mekong Studies, focusing on regional political, economic, and social dynamics
- Contributing to the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace's mission of fostering regional cooperation and peace
Education
PGCE - Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
University of Cumbria
England 04.2001 -
Master of Science - International Relations
National University of Modern Languages
Pakistan 09.2018 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Commerce
AJK University
Pakistan 09.2015 - 02.2018
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Biology
Pre-Medical
AJK Pakistan 05.2011 - 01.2013
Skills
Student engagement
Classroom instruction
Curriculum implementation
Classroom management
Lesson planning
Parent-teacher communication
Public speaking
Classroom management
Certification
Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) - UK
Accomplishments
- Designed and conducted a well-received professional development workshop for Westland International School staff in January, 2025.
- Won “Teacher of the Month” award at Westland International School in October 2024.
- Lesson Implementation - Met all assigned learning goals through the implementation of differentiation for SEND students
- Data Organization - Organized scores of over 80 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
- Research: - Values and Morals of Life in Australia. Xenophobia and its impact on Multiculturalism.
Interests
Video Editing
Youtube Content Creation
Reading Books
Quote
Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire
Languages
English
Urdu
Khmer
Timeline
Associate Research Fellow
Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace
01.2025 - Current
Senior English (EALD) & Research Teacher
Westland International School
09.2024 - Current
STEM Teacher (Elementary)
Harrods International Academy
08.2023 - 06.2024
STEM Teacher
KCE International School
12.2022 - 08.2023
PGCE - Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Education
University of Cumbria
04.2001 -
Master of Science - International Relations
National University of Modern Languages
09.2018 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Business And Commerce
AJK University
09.2015 - 02.2018
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Biology
Pre-Medical
05.2011 - 01.2013
Research & Publications
- Hamza M. 2022. US Withdrawal from Afghanistan – Implications on Pakistan. NUML, Master's Thesis.
- Hamza M. Upcoming, 2025. The Role of Regional Cooperation in Addressing Climate Change in the Greater Mekong. Journal of Greater Mekong Studies, Volume 07, Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace (CICP).