Sahar Basit

IB Education Leader | Fulbright Scholar | Curriculum & Teacher Development Specialist

Lahore, PK.

About

Accomplished Fulbright Scholar and IB educator with expertise in curriculum design, teacher development, and culturally responsive pedagogy, driving significant improvements in student engagement and academic outcomes. Specializing in leading comprehensive educational initiatives and fostering inclusive learning environments, I leverage strong leadership and coordination skills to advance IB Diploma and Career-related Programmes. My commitment to equity and international-mindedness is demonstrated through building robust academic communities and mentoring educators and students to achieve excellence.

Work

Learning Alliance International

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IB DP Deputy Coordinator and IB DP Teacher for English LAL

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Leads the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the IB Diploma Programme, ensuring alignment with international standards and fostering academic excellence.

Highlights

Directed comprehensive coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the IB Diploma Programme, ensuring full alignment with IB standards and practices to enhance academic rigor.

Spearheaded the school's successful progression through the IB Career-related Programme (CP) candidacy process, meticulously coordinating documentation, policy development, and critical stakeholder collaboration.

Guided academic planning and execution, including setting assessment timelines, internal deadlines, and curriculum implementation for EE, CAS, TOK, and Internal Assessments, optimizing student preparedness.

Mentored faculty in curriculum alignment, assessment design, and IB compliance, facilitating professional development initiatives that elevated teaching quality and student outcomes.

Fostered robust academic support systems by facilitating transparent communication among students, parents, and faculty, significantly strengthening student achievement.

Led strategic teacher meetings, providing expert guidance on IB procedures, policies, and programme development to ensure consistent and high-quality educational delivery.

International Baccalaureate Organization

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IB DP English LAL and TOK Examiner

Remote, N/A, N/A

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Summary

Serves as a key examiner for IB Diploma Programme English Language and Literature and Theory of Knowledge, contributing to standardized and high-quality global assessment.

Highlights

Served as an official IB examiner for multiple examination sessions (May 2023, Nov 2023, May 2024, May 2025, May 2026), ensuring rigorous and fair assessment of student work.

Led a team of 12 examiners as HL Paper 1 Team Leader, overseeing accurate and standardized assessment practices and facilitating consistent scoring across diverse candidates.

Evaluated SL/HL Paper 2 examinations, providing critical feedback to strengthen assessment quality and inform future exam design improvements.

University of Washington

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Classroom Services Student Assistant

Seattle, WA, US

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Summary

Coordinated essential accessibility accommodations and student support services, contributing to equitable and compliant learning environments for diverse student populations.

Highlights

Coordinated comprehensive accessibility accommodations, including adaptive furniture and assistive technology, to establish equitable learning environments for students with disabilities.

Administered accessible testing procedures with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring fairness and full compliance with university standards and regulations.

Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams to enhance student support services and accessibility practices, improving overall student experience and institutional compliance.

TNS Beaconhouse DHA

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IB DP Teacher for English LAL and Theory of Knowledge

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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Summary

Designed and delivered engaging English Language and Literature and Theory of Knowledge courses, significantly improving student engagement and IB examination performance.

Highlights

Designed and implemented data-informed instructional and assessment strategies that demonstrably improved student engagement and enhanced IB examination performance.

Delivered DP1 and DP2 English Language and Literature and Theory of Knowledge courses, employing inquiry-based and discussion-centered pedagogies to foster critical thinking.

Supervised Extended Essays in English Language and Literature and Business Management, guiding students through rigorous research and academic writing processes.

Developed and facilitated interactive, student-centered learning experiences that significantly strengthened critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and academic writing skills among students.

Education

University of Washington

Seattle, WA, United States of America
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M.Ed Curriculum & Instruction: Language Literacy & Culture

Forman Christian College (A Chartered University)

Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Bachelor of Science (Honors) - Major in Education Education, minor in English Literature

Awards

Fulbright Scholar

Fulbright Program

Recognized as a Fulbright Scholar for academic excellence and potential in education, selected for the 2023 cohort.

Sir Sheikh Abdul Qadir Award

Forman Christian College

Awarded for achieving the highest CGPA in the Faculty of Education.

25 Under 25 Young Women Award

The Little Art Foundation

Recognized as one of 25 influential young women for significant achievements and leadership potential.

Languages

Urdu

English

French

Certificates

IB CP Language & Cultural Studies (Cat 1 Workshop)

International Baccalaureate Organization

TESOL/TEFL Certification

Unknown

Marking your English LAL Internal Assessment (Cat 3)

International Baccalaureate Organization

IB DP English A: Language and Literature (Cat 2) Workshop

International Baccalaureate Organization

Skills

IB Diploma Programme Leadership & Coordination

IBDP Leadership, Program Coordination, Educational Leadership, IB Standards.

IB Career-related Programme (CP) Candidacy Support

IB CP, Candidacy Process, Program Development, Policy Development.

Curriculum Design & Assessment

Curriculum Development, Assessment Strategies, Instructional Design, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy.

Teacher Training & Professional Development

Teacher Mentorship, Professional Learning, Educator Development, Faculty Guidance.

Educational Technology

ManageBac, Google Classroom, Moodle, Canvas, Canva, Learning Management Systems.

Multilingual Communication

Urdu, English, French.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

Team Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, Leadership Development, Stakeholder Engagement.

Student Mentorship & Academic Advising

Academic Guidance, Student Support, Mentoring, Student Achievement.

References

References

Available upon request.