Faizaan Ahab

Faizaan Ahab

Choreographer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    PhD Candidate in Art Education at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign | Faculty & Research Advisor at Beaconhouse National University | International Baccalaureate MYP Programme Leader & DP Visual Art Examiner

  • Education

    • Beaconhouse National University

      2017 - 2019
      Master of Arts - MA Art Teacher Education
    • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

      2024 - 2029
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Art Education
    • National College of Arts

      2008 - 2013
      Bachelor's degree Architecture
  • Experience

    • FAD - Faizaan Ahab Dance

      Jan 2008 - now
      Choreographer

      ▪ Choreography and performance training focused on Bollywood Dance▪ Choreography and performance training focused on Contemporary Dance▪ Pilot project 'Math in your Feet', focused on integration of math concepts in dance.▪ Design and implementation of class structures – Warm up, Routines and Stretches▪ Planning and execution of events and performances nationwide▪ Choreography and direction for Pakistani cinema, Theatre and music videos

    • Circumference Assiciates

      Apr 2013 - Sept 2014
      Architect / Interior Designer

      ▪ Design and execution of Architectural Plans▪ Planning and presenting feasibility reports ▪ Client dealing and proposal making▪ Turn key projects and project management

    • Newlands

      Oct 2014 - Jun 2018
      International Baccalaureate Diploma and Primary Year Programme Subject Teacher

      ▪ Design and implementation of IB DP and PYP academic curriculums for Visual Art, Theory of Knowledge and CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service)▪ Design and implementation of middle school and IGCSE academic curriculums for Art and Design▪ Design and implementation of extended curriculum programmes for Dance, Theatre and Photography▪ Formulating CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) plans based on International Baccalaureate rationale and philosophy▪ Planning and execution of events of academic and extracurricular scope▪ Design and implementation of pilot projects for Project Based Learning▪ Coordinator for IBDP remote authorization visit Show less

    • Asas International School

      Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
      Literacy Coordinator / Language Teacher / Teacher Trainer

      ▪ Design and implementation of literacy integration across curriculum▪ Design and implementation of middle school and academic curricula for EnglishLanguage and Literature▪ ICT integration in Literacy programmes▪ Design and implementation of in-house professional development programmes▫ Lesson planning and Assessment▫ Classroom management▫ Anti Bullying / Adolescent Psychology▫ Reggio Emilia in Pakistan‟s context▫ Constructivist Teaching▫ High Order Thinking▫ 21 Century Literacy Show less

    • National College of Arts

      Jan 2018 - May 2019
      Contemporary Art Seminar - Final Year Faculty

      ▪ Design and implementation of seminar material, considering contemporary and modernist art traditions within local, regional and globalized circuits of production, distribution and consumption. ▪ Integration of Design and Fine Art elements in the Arts critique▪ The use of performance to aid art production and interactive artistic dialogue▪ Student portfolio building and data pool mnagement

    • CARE Foundation Pakistan

      Aug 2018 - May 2019
      Project Manager - Creativity, Culture and Education

      ▪ Monitoring and Evaluating centres and teachers▪ Designing Curricula▪ Facilitating teachers with day-to-day tasks and issues▪ Recruitment, termination and training staff members▪ Facilitation and Coordination with other departments ▪ Implementation of monthly agendas▪ Training programmes for Activity Based Learning

    • Lahore Grammar School International

      Aug 2019 - Jul 2024
      Extended Curriculum Programme Manager / CAS Coordinator

      ▪ Designing the framework for Pakistan’s first Extended Curriculum Programme offering 32 skill development courses▪ Workshop Leadership for Activity Based Learning▪ Monitoring and Evaluating Extended Curriculum Course outlines and outcomes▪ Design and implementation of Curricula▪ Facilitating teachers with day-to-day tasks and issues▪ Recruitment, termination and training staff members▪ Facilitation and Coordination with other departments ▪ Implementation of monthly agendas▪ Implementing International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) across the school Show less

    • Beaconhouse National University

      Jun 2020 - now
      Visiting Faculty / Thesis Advisor - MA Art Education

      • Design and implementation of course supporting independent research pathway identified by the student• Introduction to adaptive tools and strategies to develop multi-modal ideas and tasks relevant to the changing domains of learning and teaching through studio practice• Project based conception of research and practice as distinct but interrelated, transitioning from scaffolded group to increasingly independent projects, utilizing practice either as a specific tool for research or to influence the final format through which the research is circulated Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Theory of Knowledge (New Cirriculum) - Online Category 1

      International Baccalaureate
      Mar 2015
    • Visual Arts - Online Category 1

      International Baccalaureate
      Dec 2014
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Faizaan Ahab
      Illinois Distinguished Fellowship University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Aug 2024
    • Awarded to Faizaan Ahab
      Sir Percy Brown Prize National College Of Arts, Lahore Jan 2016 Awarded for excellence in Art History.
    • Awarded to Faizaan Ahab
      Reuben's Trophy National Association of Students of Architecture, India