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Hareem Qureshy

@hareemqureshy

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Educator and curriculum designer specializing in inclusive, interdisciplinary learning and mentorship.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles designing inclusive, interdisciplinary curricula where I can mentor educators, lead programme innovation, and support diverse learners’ academic growth.

I am an educator, curriculum designer, and literary scholar committed to centering marginalized perspectives in teaching and learning. My research on diasporic identity and belonging informs curricula that foreground inclusive, interdisciplinary approaches.

I have led curriculum development and department-level initiatives across secondary and postsecondary contexts, including Head of English and Social Studies and Head of Specialist Department roles. I design programmes aligned with international standards and adapt instruction for diverse learners and remote environments.

As an independent consultant and graduate teaching assistant, I deliver academic coaching for IB, IGCSE, and university students, facilitate literary discussion, and provide detailed feedback to strengthen critical thinking and writing. I also coordinate community arts engagement and mentor educators through professional development.

My practice blends cultural knowledge, creative expression, and assessment-for-growth principles, supported by certifications such as Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) and UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). I am experienced with education platforms and creative tools that support student-centered, project-based learning.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Independent Consultant

Current

Independent Consultant

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Provide curriculum consultancy and programme innovation for schools and academies, deliver advanced academic coaching for IB/IGCSE/university students, and lead community arts engagement initiatives to strengthen arts-based education.

Curriculum Design IB IGCSE Coaching Community Engagement Instructional Design Assessment Design

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Queen's University

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Supported undergraduate instruction by facilitating discussions, evaluating assignments and exams, and providing detailed feedback and individualized academic support to strengthen student learning.

Grading Academic Feedback Facilitation

Head of English and Social Studies

ISNA Schools

Jan 2019 - Dec 2023 (4 years 11 months)

Led interdisciplinary curriculum development across six courses, mentored educators, coordinated cross-department collaboration, and adapted instruction for remote learning to ensure academic continuity during COVID-19.

Mentoring Assessment Design Academic Continuity

Head of Specialist Department

American Creativity Academy

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Developed an interdisciplinary Arts curriculum, organised IB art exhibitions, managed departmental budgets across Arts, Computer Science, and PE, and coordinated professional development for staff.

IB Visual Arts Budget Management Exhibition Planning exhibition planning

English Teacher

Slough and Eton College

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 (2 years 11 months)

Designed and delivered differentiated English lessons, implemented an intervention programme that improved Year 10 GCSE outcomes, and supported learners with diverse needs through targeted feedback and behaviour management.

GCSE Instruction Intervention Programmes Lesson planning

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Queen's University

Master of English Language & Literature, English Language & Literature

2023 - 2024

Activities and societies: Graduate Teaching Assistant; facilitated discussions and provided assessment and feedback for undergraduate courses.

Master of English Language & Literature with research on diasporic identity and experience supporting undergraduate instruction and facilitating literary discussion.

Queen's University

Bachelor of Education, Education (English and Visual Arts)

2014 - 2015

Completed Bachelor of Education specializing in English and Visual Arts at the Intermediate/Senior level with emphasis on inclusive pedagogy and assessment design.

OCAD University

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Fine Arts (Drawing and Painting)

2009 - 2014

Activities and societies: Minor in Creative Writing; engaged in interdisciplinary and community-based art projects.

Bachelor of Fine Arts majoring in Drawing and Painting with a minor in Creative Writing focusing on interdisciplinary and community-based art practices.