Yousaf Muhammad
London
Summary
Chemistry Lecturer and Science Educator with over 4 years’ experience teaching A-Level equivalent and undergraduate chemistry across Organic, Inorganic, Physical, Analytical and Biochemistry. Holds UK MA Education (Advanced Research) and MS Chemistry (RQF Level 7). Raises exam pass rates to 85% and lifts cohort performance by 15% through targeted practical work, exam preparation and research-informed teaching. Skilled in curriculum development and modern pedagogy.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cover Supervisor (Science Specialism)
Choice Teachers Agency
London, UK
03.2026 - Current
- Deliver and adapt science lessons (including chemistry) across multiple secondary schools (Years 7–11)
- Oversaw classes of up to 30 pupils, maintaining behavior standards and full safeguarding compliance.
- Quickly integrate into new school environments, maintaining high-quality lesson delivery
Play Leader – Play aloud After-School Club
Birch Green Primary School
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Supervised and engaged primary-aged children in science-themed activities
Student Ambassador
University of Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire, UK
12.2023 - 09.2025
- Represented the university at recruitment fairs attended by over 100 prospective students, increasing applications by 18%.
- Guided prospective students on courses, campus life, and career pathways
- Collaborated with admissions staff to support application processes and follow-up communication
Chemistry Lecturer
Aspire College Sargodha
Sargodha, Pakistan
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered A-Level equivalent Chemistry to 80+ students – 85% exam pass rate
- Designed lab practical: titrations, organic synthesis, analytical experiments
- Provided exam preparation – contributed to 15% improvement in overall cohort performance
Chemistry Lecturer
Superior College Sargodha
Sargodha, Pakistan
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Taught A-Level/FSc and undergraduate Chemistry to 150+ students annually
- Conducted lab practicals: chromatography, gravimetric analysis, acid base titrations
- Developed lesson plans, assessments, and learning materials aligned with curriculum
- Consistently received high student feedback ratings
- Mentored students academically
Education
MA Education - Education
University of Hertfordshire
UK12-2025
MS Chemistry - Chemistry
University of Lahore
Pakistan12-2021
B.Ed. - undefined
Allama Iqbal Open University
Pakistan12-2019
BS Chemistry - Chemistry
University of Sargodha
Pakistan12-2018
Skills
- Analytical Chemistry
- Acid-base titrations
- Volumetric analysis
- Gravimetric analysis
- Qualitative analysis
- Quantitative analysis
- Chromatography
- Paper Chromatography
- Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC)
- Organic Synthesis
- Synthesis methods
- Purification methods
- Standardization of solutions
- Biochemistry
- Biochemical assays
- Sample analysis
- Safety & Compliance
- Risk assessment
- COSHH
- Lab demonstrations
- Safeguarding
- EdTech
- Moodle
- Google Classroom
- MS Teams
- MS Office
- Statistical analysis
- Chemistry Teaching
- Curriculum Design
- Laboratory Demonstrations
- Student Assessment
- Mentoring
- Educational Research
- Safeguarding & Prevent
- Classroom Management
- Behavior Management
Certification
- Safeguarding & Prevent
- Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection and Prevent (CPD Accredited)
- NSPCC Child Protection: Introduction (CPD Certified)
- Prevent Awareness (HM Government)
- Highfield Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF)
- Paediatric First Aid
- Fire Warden Training
- Food Hygiene Level 2
- Effective Behaviour Management in the Classroom (CPD Accredited)
- Effective Cover Supervision (CPD Accredited)
Personal Information
Visa Status: Graduate Visa until 01/22/28
Dbs
Enhanced DBS on Update Service
Publications
- Chemical Modification of Pinus wallichiana Sawdust: Application in Membrane System for Efficient Purification of Groundwater Containing Cd(II) and Ni(II), Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, Co-author
- MS Thesis, Chemical Modification of Pinus wallichiana Sawdust: Application in Membrane System for Efficient Purification of Groundwater Containing Cd(II) and Ni(II), 12/01/21
- MA Dissertation, Exploring the Role of Teacher Leadership in Shaping Student Academic Excellence, 12/01/25
Timeline
Cover Supervisor (Science Specialism)
Choice Teachers Agency
03.2026 - Current
Play Leader – Play aloud After-School Club
Birch Green Primary School
12.2023 - 01.2024
Student Ambassador
University of Hertfordshire
12.2023 - 09.2025
Chemistry Lecturer
Aspire College Sargodha
01.2023 - 12.2023
Chemistry Lecturer
Superior College Sargodha
01.2018 - 12.2022
BS Chemistry - Chemistry
University of Sargodha
B.Ed. - undefined
Allama Iqbal Open University
MS Chemistry - Chemistry
University of Lahore
MA Education - Education
University of Hertfordshire