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Zeeshan Zakaria

Co-founder & Advisor at Shikho

Zeeshan Zakaria's work experience includes:

1. Shikho - Co-Founder & COO (2021-present): Zeeshan is a co-founder and serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Shikho.

2. International School Dhaka (ISD):

- Head of Pastoral Care (2019-2021): Zeeshan worked closely with the Secondary Principal, parents, and students to create a positive and caring school environment.

- Teacher of Mathematics (2018-2019): Zeeshan taught mathematics and assisted the head of pastoral care in behavior management.

3. International School Brunei:

- Teacher of Mathematics and Shadow Head KS3/4 (2016-2018): Zeeshan taught mathematics, shadowed heads of years, and initiated a "Skype with a professional" club for IB students.

4. Fulham Cross Girls School:

- Teacher of Mathematics and Year 9 Subject Leader (2014-2016): Zeeshan taught mathematics and monitored students' progress as the year 9 lead.

5. Institute of Education:

- Graduate Teaching Programme (2011-2012): Zeeshan attained funding and completed a GTP in Mathematics at Kingsbury High School.

6. Munich Re:

- Summer Data Analyst (2010): Zeeshan analyzed and reported on client data for the actuarial department.

7. Kingsbury Highschool:

- Learning Support Assistant (2010): Zeeshan assisted students with ADHD, attended lessons, and participated in meetings with inclusion consultants and educational psychologists.

8. Grant Thornton International Ltd:

- Research Assistant - Special Advisory Services (2009): Zeeshan assisted in bids, researched and analyzed data, and created documentation for SAS teams.

9. Royal Holloway, University of London:

- Annual Fund Raiser (2004-2007): Zeeshan was involved in fundraising activities.

10. Citi:

- Summer Internship (2006): Zeeshan completed a two-month internship in Corporate Banking, assisting with various tasks and projects.

Zeeshan Zakaria has a diverse education history. In 1998, they attended The Aga Khan School and completed their GCE O Levels. Zeeshan then moved on to Harrow College from 2002 to 2004, where they pursued A Levels in Mathematics, Economics, Business Studies, and Information and Communication Technology. Following this, they enrolled at Royal Holloway, University of London and obtained a BSc Hon in Economics and Mathematics between 2004 and 2008. Later, Zeeshan attended The University of Manchester from 2010 to 2011, where they pursued an MA in International Politics, specializing in International Political Economy. Moving forward, in 2011, they joined the IOE - UCL's Faculty of Education and Society for the Graduate Teacher Training Programme - Secondary (Mathematics). Lastly, in 2019, they engaged in distance learning at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, focusing on Making Thinking Visible.

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Timeline

  • Co-founder & Advisor

    July 1, 2023 - present

  • Co-Founder & COO

    July, 2021