MSc, PGCE
Creating and shaping a positive future is why Raz decided to become a teacher. Researching innovative and exciting approaches to enhance learning and inspire young minds is something he has been passionate about throughout the last 16 years of his career. Early on, whilst studying for a Master degree in Mathematics and Physics at UCL in 2005, Raz realised that teaching was the profession for him. After completing his degree, he went on to study for a PGCE at Middlesex University and became a qualified teacher in 2007. Teaching in various schools in London gave him valuable experience and insight and he was ready for a new challenge. Enthused and determined to create the next chapter of my future, in 2011, he decided to work abroad and joined Compass International School, a Nord Anglia school, in Doha Qatar.
You truly develop and flourish when in a new and exciting environment and being in Qatar helped Raz further deepenhis passion for teaching and my understanding of educational pedagogy. Over the course of 8 years he developed and created meaningful learning experiences and encouraging independent learning was at the heart of his approach. Understanding the stages of learning development enabled him to teach various ages from Reception to Year 6 as well as have several leadership roles such as Head of Year and STEAM Co-ordinator.
Realising his interests in technology, Raz took on the role of developing the use of iPads throughout the school as ICT lead which raised the profile of computing and helped the school begin its digital journey. Furthermore, his use of technology in the classroom helped him create memorable and exciting learning experiences from learning and collaborating in digital worlds to using augmented reality. Utilising technology effectively in the classroom is incredibly important and he has enjoyed helping support students, teachers and parents.
Throughout his 16 years of teaching, Raz has also helped develop various ambitious initiatives to enhance learning outcomes; from working on a school bilingual programme, developing whole school projects aligned with UNICEF, working with CNN and being part of the first team of teachers to help develop and implement the Nord Anglia- MIT STEAM collaboration.
Unquestionably, the highlight of his career was moving to Beijing in 2019 with his wife and 2 sons and working at both the British School of Beijing Shunyi and Sanlitun as Head of Year 6. Returning to Beijing is something Raz and his family are very much looking forward to as we get to experience the wonderful aspects of being in a diverse and culturally rich city once again.
Excited to continue his journey at BSB Shunyi, Raz is looking forward to working with others to help continue to make BSB grow from strength to strength and to encourage my students to believe to achieve, be creative and be ambitious.
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