Farha Shaikh
Middle School Facilitator - English
Pune, Maharashtra
- Experience
- 11+ years
- Curriculum expertise
- IGCSE, ICSE, CBSE, Cambridge, British
- Grade span
- Grades 6 - 8
About Farha
A highly qualified English educator holding an M.A. and B.Ed. from the University of Pune, complemented by an international TEFL certification from the Asian College of Teachers. Backed by CTET, CSB, and CENTA TPO credentials, she combines deep language expertise with benchmarked pedagogical excellence to empower confident, articulate learners.
I am a TGT English educator at 21K School (IGCSE), India's first K-12 online school with 11 years of professional teaching experience. Over the course of my decade-long journey in education, I have had the privilege of working with leading institutions, including the Army Public School and The Lexicon International School. I hold an MA and B.Ed in English, an M.Com, and specialized certifications in TEFL and Jolly Phonics. Driven by a commitment to academic excellence, I have qualified the CTET and CSB, secured an International Rank of 105 and subject rank of 18 in the CENTA TPO English assessment, and been honored with the Oxford University Press Award alongside several Best Teacher accolades.
Growing up, I fell completely in love with the magic of language, but I often wished for a classroom space that actively nurtured my confidence and encouraged me to speak up freely. That desire to empower others is why I teach today: I genuinely love my students, adore the English language, and am dedicated to giving every learner the encouraging, supportive platform they deserve to thrive. My commitment to being a lifelong learner—which inspires me to continuously sit for teaching exams and hone my craft—is all about bringing fresh energy back to my classroom, so my students can step out into the world as fearless, confident communicators.
Career highlights
- 2022–presentTGT English21K School
- 2017–2022TGT EnglishArmy Public School, Dighi, Pune
- 2016–2017TGT EnglishOysters International School, Pune
- 2016TGT EnglishArmy Public School, Kirkee, Pune
- 2015–2016PRTLexicon International School, Pune
Qualifications & credentials
- BBA — FinanceProject Work: Market and Securities
- M.Com. — Business AdministrationProject Work: Employee Behaviour and the Role of an Organisation
- M.A. — EnglishUniversity of Pune
- B.Ed. — English — University of Pune — Internship at renowned schools
- TEFL CertifiedAsian College of Teachers
- CTET — Qualified Paper 1 and 2CBSE
- CSBQualified the exam for Army schools
- CENTA TPO EnglishQualified (International Rank 105, Regional Rank 38, Subject Rank 18)
- Jolly Phonics Certified Instructor
Farha’s Philosophy
I nurture a lifelong love for the English language by creating a dynamic, student-centered environment where every learner feels empowered to find their voice and communicate with confidence.
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