Asim Bashir

Innovative HE Leader | AI in Education Specialist | External Examiner
Leeds, UK.

About

Innovative Higher Education leader with over 17 years of international experience in assessment design and curriculum development, adept at integrating AI ethically and pedagogically. A Senior Fellow of Advance HE, recognized for expertise in academic integrity, faculty development, and student-centered learning. Proven in driving continuous improvement and strategic educational innovation across diverse contexts.

Work

De Montfort University
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External Examiner - Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology

Leicester, England, UK

Summary

Oversees and validates assessment practices for the Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology program, ensuring alignment with sector standards and quality assurance.

Highlights

Reviewed assessment briefs and marking criteria to ensure alignment with learning outcomes and sector standards.

Sampled student work across levels to benchmark standards and ensure comparability, advising on award decisions and classification.

Provided formal reports with enhancement recommendations, including digital and AI-aware assessment practice.

University of Hull
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External Examiner – BA/MA Education Studies, MA Educational Research Practice

Hull, England, UK

Summary

Ensures academic rigor and quality assurance for BA/MA Education Studies and MA Educational Research Practice programs through comprehensive assessment review.

Highlights

Reviewed assessment briefs and marking criteria to ensure alignment with learning outcomes and sector standards.

Sampled student work across levels to benchmark standards and ensure comparability, advising on award decisions and classification.

Provided formal reports with enhancement recommendations, including digital and AI-aware assessment practice.

Bishop Grosseteste University
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External Examiner - MA Education with TESOL

Lincoln, England, UK

Summary

Provides expert oversight for the MA Education with TESOL program, ensuring assessment validity, academic standards, and program quality.

Highlights

Reviewed assessment briefs and marking criteria to ensure alignment with learning outcomes and sector standards.

Sampled student work across levels to benchmark standards and ensure comparability, advising on award decisions and classification.

Provided formal reports with enhancement recommendations, including digital and AI-aware assessment practice.

University of Birmingham
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EAP Lecturer / Head of Assessment

Dubai, Dubai, UAE

Summary

Leads assessment strategy and EAP instruction, integrating ethical AI practices and digital literacy across curriculum development and staff mentorship.

Highlights

Redeveloped assessment portfolio and redesigned summative assessments to integrate Generative AI, ensuring AI-resilience, ethical practice, and higher-order cognitive skills.

Delivered institutional training sessions and workshops on ethical AI use, AI literacy, and responsible integration to faculty.

Championed curriculum redevelopment to embed AI awareness and digital literacy, collaborating on AI-informed module design and innovative rubrics.

Mentored staff on AI integration in teaching, assessment, and academic integrity practices, and tracked learning-outcome data for curriculum improvements.

AI Education Forum
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Advisory Board Member

Dubai, Dubai, UAE

Summary

Contributes strategic guidance and expertise to the AI Education Forum, shaping initiatives for AI integration in educational practices and policy.

Highlights

Provided strategic guidance on integrating AI ethically into assessment design and educational practices.

Advised programme teams on quality assurance and constructive alignment of AI in education initiatives.

Contributed to fostering inclusive, research-informed, and student-centred learning environments.

Leeds City College
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ESOL Programme Manager

Leeds, England, UK

Summary

Led ESOL provision across multiple centers, managing quality, performance, and strategic initiatives to enhance student outcomes and teacher development.

Highlights

Led ESOL provision across centers, achieving improved retention, progression, and achievement by meeting quality and performance targets.

Managed quality assurance, internal verification, and compliance, coordinating SEN provision and TA planning to optimize funding and inclusive practice.

Recruited, mentored, and performance-managed staff, implementing digital training for effective technology use in classrooms.

Built strategic partnerships with community stakeholders, supporting marketing, IAG, and enrolment processes.

University of Huddersfield
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Lecturer / Academic Supervisor

Huddersfield, England, UK

Summary

Delivered Research Methods lectures and supervised undergraduate dissertations, focusing on technology-enhanced learning and academic integrity.

Highlights

Delivered Research Methods lectures using active and technology-enhanced learning approaches, supervising undergraduate dissertations.

Designed assessments aligned to learning outcomes, ensuring inclusivity and integrity, and upheld institutional QA standards.

Developed blended/flipped learning designs to increase engagement and attainment, contributing to curriculum enhancement and module review with evidence-based recommendations.

Supported staff development and reflective practice through peer sharing and mentoring, and adopted digital tools for academic skills training.

Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)
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English Programme Academic Director

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, KSA

Summary

Directed a national English program across multiple colleges, overseeing KPIs, budgets, curriculum development, and staff management for a SAR 20M annual program.

Highlights

Directed national English programme (SAR 20M/year) across multiple colleges, overseeing KPIs and budgets.

Authored academic guides and teacher handbooks, ensuring compliance with TVTC requirements.

Led recruitment, onboarding, observation, and evaluation of teachers and managers, implementing systems for reporting and addressing performance issues.

Chaired leadership meetings, aligning operations with strategic goals and delivering CPD aligned to programme needs.

Technical and Vocational Training Corporation (TVTC)
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English Programme Site Director

Dammam, Eastern Province, KSA

Summary

Managed day-to-day site operations, including staffing, resources, HR processes, and quality monitoring, to foster a positive learning climate.

Highlights

Managed day-to-day site operations, including timetables, staffing, and resources.

Inducted and supported new teachers, coordinating HR and logistics processes to foster a positive learning climate.

Coached teachers and monitored quality through observation and mentoring, aligning site activities with TVTC/company objectives and KPIs.

International Aviation Technical College
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EAP Lecturer (BA Foundation Year Programme)

Riyadh, Riyadh Province, KSA

Summary

Delivered EAP to civilian and military cohorts, designing and implementing project-based learning and curriculum aligned with aviation contexts.

Highlights

Delivered EAP to civilian and military cohorts entering aviation pathways.

Planned lessons with SMART objectives, embedding project-based learning.

Developed curriculum aligned with CEFR and aviation contexts, organizing cooperative learning and peer tutoring activities.

University of Dammam
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EAP Instructor

Dammam, Eastern Province, KSA

Summary

Planned and delivered EAP lessons and assessments, designed interdisciplinary learning activities, and collaborated on programme review and enhancements.

Highlights

Planned and delivered lessons and assessments with constructive alignment, designing interdisciplinary learning activities.

Developed curriculum under QA processes, documenting improvements, and authored level-appropriate teaching materials.

Monitored weekly progress, maintained learner records and action plans, collaborating with colleagues to support consistent teaching quality.

APNA Centre in partnership with LEAP (Leeds City Council)
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English Language Teacher

Leeds, England, UK

Summary

Developed and delivered communicative, learner-centred ESOL curricula, mentored new teachers, and supported student progression to higher study or employment.

Highlights

Developed communicative, learner-centred curricula for adult ESOL learners, designing cooperative learning projects and peer-support structures.

Trained and mentored new teachers, conducting observations and feedback.

Provided targeted intervention for learners with specific needs, supporting students in progression to higher study or employment.

APNA Centre in partnership with LEAP (Leeds City Council)
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English Language Teacher

Leeds, England, UK

Summary

Developed and delivered communicative, learner-centred ESOL curricula, mentored new teachers, and supported student progression to higher study or employment.

Highlights

Developed communicative, learner-centred curricula for adult ESOL learners, designing cooperative learning projects and peer-support structures.

Trained and mentored new teachers, conducting observations and feedback.

Provided targeted intervention for learners with specific needs, supporting students in progression to higher study or employment.

Education

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield, England, UK

Doctorate

Education

University of Leeds
Leeds, England, UK

Master

Applied Translation Studies

University of Leeds
Leeds, England, UK

Bachelor

Arabic & Islamic Studies

Grade: 2:1

Languages

English
Arabic

Certificates

AI Educator

Issued By

University of Birmingham

Power BI Data Visualisation

Issued By

Etech, UAE

External Examiner

Issued By

Advance HE, UK

Senior Fellow (SFHEA)

Issued By

Advance HE

Advance HE Fellowship Mentor

Issued By

University of Birmingham, UK

Advance HE Fellowship Assessor

Issued By

University of Birmingham, UK

Project Management Simplified

Issued By

LinkedIn Learning

Research Integrity

Issued By

Epigeum

Diploma in Education and Training (DET Level 5)

Issued By

RQF, TQUK, UK

Teaching in Higher Education

Issued By

University of Huddersfield, UK

TOEFL IBT

Issued By

Propell®, Riyadh, KSA

IELTS Teaching Certificate

Issued By

London Teacher Training College, UK

Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA Level 5)

Issued By

Action English Language Training, UK

Brain Friendly Learning (Level 2)

Issued By

OCN, UK

Community Fellowship Award (Level 2)

Issued By

OCN, UK

Managing Behaviour

Issued By

Education Leeds, Leeds, UK

Developing Fundraising

Issued By

RTC, Leeds, UK

Recruitment Selection

Issued By

RTC, Leeds, UK

Funding Point Training

Issued By

RTC, Leeds, UK

Supporting Tutors (Level 2)

Issued By

OCN, UK

Skills

Assessment Development

Assessment Development, Assessment.

Curriculum Development

Curriculum Development, Instructional Design.

AI in Education

AI in Education, GenAI Prompting, Technology Integration, Learning Technologies.

Academic Management

Academic Management, Educational Leadership, Team Building, Performance Development.

Teacher Training

Teacher Training, Training & Mentoring, Staff Development.

Research

Research, Research Integrity.

Teaching Methods

Teaching Methods, Interactive Learning, Pedagogy, Higher Education, Adult Learning, English Language Instruction.

Needs Assessment

Needs Assessment.