I am the Head of Science for a secondary school. I am also a published author of children's picture book and novel for young adults.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Author
published
01.2004 - Current
Author of children’s picture book and novel for Young adults.
Written and Published book titles:
1. Bobby the Spider and Cuddly the Koala by Sofia Begam - 2022
2. The Blue Summit by Sofia Begam - 2023
Coming Soon titles:
1. Do I have to Fly Mamma
By Sofia Begam
2. Hope to See Some Snow by Sofia Begam
Field of Writing
Malek Fahd Islamic
01.2019 - Current
Malek Fahd Islamic, based at Beaumont Hills Campus (2019 to date) Teaching Subjects - Science (YEARS 7-10) & Preliminary and HSC Biology
Field of Education
Head of Science
Malek Fahd Islamic School
01.2015 - Current
Head of Science Malek Fahd Islamic School for all the three Campuses (2015 to date)
Field of Education
Malek Fahd Islamic School
01.2005 - 01.2018
Malek Fahd Islamic School, based at Greenacre Campus, NSW – January 2005 – to 2018
Field of Education
Secondary Science Teacher
Khalsa College
01.2000 - 12.2004
Secondary Science Teacher, Khalsa College, Ba, Fiji Islands,– January 2000 – to December 2004 Teaching Science (Forms 3-4) & Biology and Chemistry to Forms 5, 6, 7 (years 10, 11 and 12) Coordinator Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme – 2004
Fiji Islands
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology and Chemistry
University of the South Pacific
01.1999
Graduate Certificate - Islamic Education
UNISA (University of South Australia)
12.2025
Master of Educational Leadership - undefined
UNSW (University of NSW)
01.2014
Certificate - Writing a Bestseller
Cengage Education
01.2008
Post Graduate Certificate - Education (Science)
University of the South Pacific
01.2003
Secondary School Education - undefined
Xavier College
01.1993
Skills
Nurturing
Empathetic
Adaptable
Team worker
Life long learner
Patience
Honor to preserve dignity and respect of others
Transformational leader
World-building
Grammar expertise
Creative writing
Character development
Accomplishments
Supervised team of at least 20 staff members across three campuses.
Achieved excellent HSC results through effectively listening, collaborating, engaging and investing in Team work.
Documented and resolved staff and student concerns which led to efficiency and efficacy of the Science Department intentions and aligned with the school mission and vision.
Achieved compiling and analysing academic data for Stage 4 -5 Science and Stage 6 Science subjects by completing Rap analysis and internal data analysis with accuracy and efficiency.
Collaborated with team of at least 20 educators in the development of Teaching and learning framework and curriculum document such as unit of work, assessment schedule, scope and sequence.
Role modelled the plan, redesign and implementation of assessments, programs and policies to align with the Islamic Pedagogy and Islamic Worldview.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets for academic data maintenance.
Used Sentral for maintaining, reviewing, storing and reporting academic markbooks and reports for the science department stage 4 to 6 subjects.
Resolved student appeals for marks or educator concerns.
Achieved diversity in resources for educator and student use by introducing Atomi, education perfect, and Core Science online resources and textbook resources.
Languages
Hindi
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Interests
Reading
I like looking at the stars and learning about constellations
Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in [sport]