Dhairya R Shah Teacher of Mathematics · Applied Mathematician

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Dhairya R Shah

Teacher of Mathematics · Applied Mathematician

Qualified Teacher of Mathematics with QTS and PGCE, currently teaching at The Cornerstone Academy in Poole. My experience includes KS3–KS4 Mathematics, Science teaching, SEND support, tutoring and undergraduate mathematics education.

I hold an MSc in Applied Mathematics with Distinction from Imperial College London and bring advanced mathematical subject knowledge alongside school-based classroom experience.

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Professional profile

Mathematics teaching informed by advanced study

My teaching experience spans secondary Mathematics classrooms, completed salaried teacher training, SEND support, tutoring and university-level Mathematics education. I aim to combine precise mathematical explanation with structured modelling, responsive assessment, appropriate scaffolding and high expectations.

My academic background in applied mathematics strengthens my understanding of the wider structures underlying school Mathematics, while my school experience has developed the practical judgement required to translate subject knowledge into effective classroom teaching.

Professional experience

School teaching

Sep 2026 – Present

Poole

Teacher of Mathematics

The Cornerstone Academy

  • Full-time secondary Mathematics teaching following completion of QTS and PGCE.
  • Responsible for planning, teaching, assessment, classroom routines, responsive teaching and pupil progress.
  • Continuing to develop subject-specific classroom practice within a United Learning secondary school.

Sep 2025 – Aug 2026

Bognor Regis

Teacher of Mathematics and Science

The Regis School · Salaried SCITT

  • Planned and taught Mathematics across KS3–KS4 alongside Science teaching during a salaried school-based QTS and PGCE route.
  • Used explicit modelling, questioning, mini-whiteboards, guided practice and independent work to support learning.
  • Taught a Year 8 Mathematics class in which nearly one-third of pupils progressed to a higher Mathematics set over the academic year.
  • Developed classroom practice through sustained mentoring, observation, professional study and reflective development.

Mar 2026 – Apr 2026

London

Mathematics Teacher — Second School Placement

Paddington Academy

  • Taught Year 7 nurture and Year 9 Mathematics across Foundation and Higher contexts.
  • Developed experience adapting explanations and scaffolding for different levels of prior attainment and confidence.

Sep 2024 – Jul 2025

London

Mathematics Graduate Teaching Assistant

The Charter School North Dulwich

  • Supported KS3 and KS4 Mathematics through one-to-one, small-group and in-class provision.
  • Worked with pupils with SEND and differing levels of confidence, attendance and prior attainment.
  • Developed practical experience of scaffolding, inclusive support and classroom routines before beginning teacher training.

Education and qualifications

Teacher training and Mathematics

Completed 2026

Qualified Teacher Status

United Teaching / United Learning

Completed through a salaried school-based SCITT route.

Completed 2026

PGCE

Bath Spa University

Postgraduate teacher education completed alongside the salaried SCITT programme.

2022 – 2023

MSc Applied Mathematics

Imperial College London

Distinction

Advanced postgraduate Mathematics including applied analysis, mathematical modelling and research.

2017 – 2021

BSc (Hons.) Mathematics

Pandit Deendayal Energy University

Mathematics degree completed alongside a Diploma in Liberal Studies.

Subject and teaching expertise

Mathematics education

School Mathematics

KS3 and KS4 Mathematics, GCSE Foundation and Higher contexts, algebra, number, geometry, ratio and proportion, statistics and mathematical problem solving.

Advanced subject knowledge

Calculus, differential equations, complex analysis, mechanics, vectors, matrices, numerical methods, mathematical modelling and mathematical physics.

Classroom practice

Explicit explanation, worked examples, questioning, mini-whiteboards, guided and independent practice, formative assessment and responsive teaching.

Inclusive teaching

SEND support, nurture teaching, scaffolding, adaptation, support for lower-confidence learners and pupils with varied prior attainment.

Additional teaching experience

Tutoring and academic education

2024 – 2025

Mathematics tutoring and educational volunteering

KS3 Mathematics tutoring with TeamUp and voluntary educational support through the Cardinal Hume Centre.

2023

Mathematical Aspects of Relativity

Designed and delivered a 30-hour remote university-level course at Pandit Deendayal Energy University.

2019 – 2020

Foundations of Mathematics

Delivered undergraduate foundation Mathematics teaching at Pandit Deendayal Energy University.

Research and academic work

Applied Mathematics

My academic work includes postgraduate research in electrowetting and electro-capillary behaviour near geometric singularities, alongside earlier published work in numerical and analytical Mathematics.

Research experience has strengthened my mathematical reasoning, problem solving and ability to communicate technical ideas precisely.

Professional enquiries

Teaching, Mathematics and education

For further information about my classroom practice, professional experience or academic background, explore the relevant pages or contact me directly.

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