Teacher
Ministry Of Education
2014 - 2016
Farah Nasir
Nuremberg
Summary
Education leader with 10 years’ experience in student leadership, inclusion, and character development. Skilled in building leadership frameworks, implementing restorative discipline, and mentoring teachers to foster inclusive, positive learning environments. Committed to developing students’ social-emotional skills and future-ready mindsets.
Work History
Subject Head, Student Leadership & Discipline
Ministry Of Education
2017 - 2022
Head of Department Student Leadership & Discipline
Ministry Of Education
2023 - 2025
- Provided strategic leadership in Student Leadership and Discipline department, ensuring alignment with MOE’s Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) framework.
- Designed and implemented a progressive leadership curriculum, integrating The 5 Practices of Exemplary Leadership and school values (Respect, Responsibility, Resilience).
- Introduced restorative practices such as reflection sheets, peer mediation, and restorative conversations to nurture emotional intelligence.
- Collaborated with counsellors, parents, and external agencies through the Case Management Team to support at-risk students.
- Served as Special Educational Needs (SEN) Champion, bridging teachers with SEN Officers to adapt instruction and promote inclusion.
- Mentored department staff and new middle manager in curriculum design, facilitation skills, and teacher leadership.
- Led school-wide training camps and leadership workshops, fostering authentic leadership opportunities for students.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Education
National Technological University
Singapore01-2014
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Singapore`01-2010
Skills
- Student Mentoring & Pastoral Care
- Socio-Emotional Learning
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Programme Design & Implementation
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Communication & Collaboration
- Student Development & Well-being
- Strategic Planning
Accomplishments
- Established a 3-tier student leadership framework adopted school-wide, guiding over 1,100 students from self to community leadership.
- Reduced disciplinary recurrences through a restorative discipline approach that promotes accountability and empathy.
- Enhanced classroom inclusion by partnering with Special Educational Needs Officers (SENOs) to support diverse learners.
- Coordinated community partnerships delivering service-learning projects impacting 500+ students annually.
- Strengthened staff capability by leading annual professional learning on engagement, inclusion, and classroom management.
Languages
English
Malay
German (A1)
Chinese (Conversational Mandarin)
Timeline
Teacher
Ministry Of Education
2014 - 2016
Subject Head, Student Leadership & Discipline
Ministry Of Education
2017 - 2022
Head of Department Student Leadership & Discipline
Ministry Of Education
2023 - 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Education
National Technological University
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Ngee Ann Polytechnic