Said Mohamed

After completing his A-levels in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Physics in 2012, Said graduated from the University of Queen Mary with a First Class Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2015. Said’s love for teaching stemmed from being in the classroom as an Academic Coach in 2015, where he supported, motivated, and inspired students who were underachieving in their A-level Mathematics. Whilst in education, Said acknowledged the lack of Black African male role models and wanted to change the narrative. He believes that as educators, we play a vital role in inspiring, shaping, and leading future generations.
Whilst receiving outstanding results as an Academic Coach, the school offered Said a teaching opportunity where he completed the School's Direct programme with King's College London. Said then successfully acquired the position of Teacher of Mathematics in 2017, and soon after became Subject Driver for Mathematics in 2018 following his exceptional teaching and leadership abilities. Whilst leading and developing the provision of KS5 in Further Mathematics and Mathematics, in 2019 Said attained the current position of Subject Leader of Mathematics. Said takes pride in the relationships he builds with both students and staff, and through this, he can m motivate his team as well as ensure every child reaches their full potential.

Tutoring Experience

As a subject leader, Said has led on the curriculum design and implementation of the key stage 5 curriculum has been exemplary in creating robust strategic plans to challenge students learning and staff pedagogy and is continuously exploring changes to drive further improvement. Said has made an exemplary impact on learners and has contributed to the co-curriculum by leading on enrichment opportunities and introducing Mathematics beyond the classroom. This is through giving students exposure to renowned lecturers, seminars on careers in Mathematics as well as a specific focus on encouraging girls to take on Mathematics at higher education. Furthermore, Said shares his experience by formally and informally mentoring both early career teachers and teachers who are new to Key Stage 5, which is a testament to his exceptional subject knowledge and coaching skills.

Tutoring Approach

Said believes effective differentiation begins with the student in mind. It starts with knowing the students' academic strengths, interests, and perspectives. Formative assessments help construct lessons strategically to meet the needs of the students. With that in mind, Said plans lessons having a clear understanding of each student's needs and expectations and uses RAG rating to monitor student progress and understanding. Said is proud to say that his unwavering belief to see every child succeed, coupled with motivating students through daily interactions has enabled him to produce outstanding results and truly support students achieve their goals.