Zahira Mohamed is a Senior Lecturer and Science Education Specialist based in Kulhudhuffushi City, Maldives, with over 11 years of dedicated experience in higher education. She currently works within the Faculty of Education at The Maldives National University (MNU). Her extensive background in academia spans multiple instructional tiers, including significant leadership roles such as the Biology Head of Department at Jalaluddin School and a current position on the Management Committee for the MNU Kulhudhuffushi Campus. Beyond teaching, she frequently serves as a lead facilitator for professional development and community workshops, and has been recognized as a Chief Guest at prominent school award ceremonies and institutional events.

• Master of Education (M.Ed.) | Open University Malaysia (2014)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) | The Maldives National University (2012)
• Bachelor of Teaching Secondary (Biology & Chemistry) | Maldives College of Higher Education (2006)
• GCE Higher Secondary Education (HSE) | Centre for Higher Secondary Education (2003)
• GCE Ordinary Level (O’Level) | Jalaluddin School (2001)

Education & Pedagogy

Currently conducting active qualitative research titled ‘Challenges Faced by Lower Secondary Science Teachers in a Rural Community.’

-Dissertations & Academic Output: Master’s Project Author: ‘To find the relationship
between teachers’ personality and students’ performance’ (Open University
Malaysia, 2014).
-Research Supervisor: Mentored and supervised over 30 Master’s degree projects
evaluating institutional metrics, teaching strategies, and performance indicators. This
includes directing independent student dissertations, such as ‘Identifying the
rationales for problem behaviors of Students in a Secondary School: Teachers’
perspectives’ (2016).

Science Education & Pedagogy
Educational Psychology & Foundation Frameworks
Inclusive Teaching Practices

No publications yet

Management committees

Attended 1st International teachers conference 2012

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10 years service at MNU

• Lead Trainer (Teachers & Parents): ‘Fine-motor skills development’ | Conducted customized 2-hour professional workshops and community awareness modules at Nolhivaram School (2026).
• Lead Facilitator (Students): ‘Stress Management & Study Skills’ | Executed academic preparation and counseling modules for Grade 10 students at Jalaluddin School (2026).
• Lead Facilitator (Professional Development): Delivered specialized training on ‘Emotional Intelligence & Stress Management’ at Hirimaradhoo School (2025) and ‘Inclusive Education’ at Sh. Atoll School (2024).
• Executive Education program | June 2026: Educational Leadership program conducted by Villa College Maldives, approved by The Institute of Leadership of UK.
• National Training Workshop: ‘Prompt like a Pro: Best Practices for Effective AI Prompting’ | MNU, CETE Training (2026).
• Moodle Rubric Development Training | Facilitated by Aminath Zifna (2022).
• Moodle Facilitated Learning and Teaching Frameworks | Facilitated by Abdul Rahman Mubaarique (2019).
• Comprehensive Moodle Core Training Systems (2023).
• 2025: ‘E-Waste Baseline Assessment and the Market Study of E-Waste Recycling in Ihavandhippolhu.’
• 2025: ‘Beyond Paris & Legal Innovation’ & ‘Responsible Innovation’ Seminars.
• 2025: ‘The Paris Agreement and the Science/Policy Gaps’ Forum.
• 2025: ‘Foundations of the Climate Regime’ Presentation.
• 2025: ‘Supporting Students’ Mental Health’ Core Briefing.
• 2025: ‘Discussion & Recommendation Writing’ / ‘Writing Introduction & Literature’ / ‘Writing Concept Paper’ / ‘Abstract Writing’ Workshop Series.
• 2024: Qualitative Research Basics & Action Research Process | Facilitated by Dr. Mahmoodh Shougee
• 2024: Designing an Action Research Plan | Facilitated by Dr. Aminath Waseela.
• 2024: Coaching Methods and Applied Techniques | Facilitated by Hussain Afeef.
• 2023: Conceptualizing Advanced Research Frameworks | Facilitated by Dr. Mohamed Umar
• 2012: Pearson Academic Training: Edexcel Biology Practical Implementations.
• 2012: School Self Evaluation Workshop
• 2009: Cambridge International Examinations Workshop.