Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Interests
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Sofia Begam

Pemulwuy,Australia

Summary

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]
  • Creative Writing
  • Digital Art and Animation

Timeline

Malek Fahd Islamic
01.2019 - Current

Head of Science

Malek Fahd Islamic School
01.2015 - Current

Malek Fahd Islamic School
01.2005 - 01.2018

Author

published
01.2004 - Current

Secondary Science Teacher

Khalsa College
01.2000 - 12.2004

Graduate Certificate - Islamic Education

UNISA (University of South Australia)

Master of Educational Leadership - undefined

UNSW (University of NSW)

Certificate - Writing a Bestseller

Cengage Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Education (Science)

University of the South Pacific

Secondary School Education - undefined

Xavier College

Bachelor of Science - Biology and Chemistry

University of the South Pacific
Sofia Begam