Gaurav Sharma
About Gaurav Sharma
Gaurav Sharma is a STEM Coordinator at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy and an Assessment Associate at Pearson, with a background in mathematics education and a commitment to educational equality.
Current Roles at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy
Gaurav Sharma currently holds the position of STEM Coordinator at The Archbishop Lanfranc Academy. He has been in this role since 2021 and is also serving as a Mathematics Teacher since 2019. His responsibilities include designing curriculum and implementing problem-solving and reasoning interventions for students aged 11-19. He focuses on creating and delivering a holistic and integrated STEM curriculum to ignite students' interest in STEM subjects.
Assessment Associate at Pearson
Since 2020, Gaurav Sharma has been working with Pearson as an Assessment Associate and GCSE Maths Examiner. His role involves evaluating and assessing GCSE mathematics exams, ensuring the fairness and accuracy of the grading process. His commitment to mathematics education aligns with his passion for integrating the latest research in mathematics education into classroom practice.
Previous Roles in Education
Gaurav Sharma has held various positions in the educational sector. He worked with Teach For All as a Global Girls’ Education Fellow from 2020 to 2021. From 2019 to 2021, he served as a Mathematics Educator with Teach First in London, United Kingdom. He also worked at Carshalton College as a Learning Support Teacher (2018-2019) and at Teach For India as a Fellow (2017-2018). Additionally, he was part of EduMENTOR Educational Services Pvt Ltd as Teaching Faculty in multiple stints between 2016 and 2018.
Educational Background
Gaurav Sharma holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from UCL Institute of Education, completed in 2022. He also earned a PGDE in Mathematics Education (2019-2021) and a QTS in Mathematics (2019-2020) from the same institution. Earlier, he completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (2012-2016). His academic qualifications provide a strong foundation for his roles in the education sector.
Experience in Eradicating Educational Inequality
Gaurav Sharma is committed to eradicating educational inequality and creating equal opportunities for children from underprivileged socio-economic backgrounds. He has gained significant experience working in some of the most disadvantaged and challenging schools in both the UK and India. His roles have involved implementing strategies and interventions aimed at addressing educational disparities and enhancing learning outcomes for all students.