Nowal Nasir
Available Locations: Sha Tin (Hong Kong), Shenzhen, and Online
Academic Background
MSc in Educational Research, University of Oxford (2021)
Dissertation: Sense of Belonging to School Community among Secondary School Students in Online Learning Communities
Graduate Certificate in International Education (specialising in DP English A teaching), University of Melbourne (2020)
Bachelor of Liberal Arts, Harvard University (2017) — Dean’s List (2 years)
Senior Thesis: Sylvia Plath’s The Bell Jar, supervised by Dr. Peter Becker
Certificate in Teaching English to Second Language Learners, Trinity College London (2019)
Academic Achievements
Cambridge International A‑Level: 1 A* and 3 As
IGCSE: 9 As
Teaching & Professional Experience
8 years of international teaching across Hong Kong, China, Canada, and Cambodia
University Guidance Counsellor at Bodwell High School, Vancouver — mentored over 150 students
Extensive expertise in English Language and Literature across IB, GCE, and GCSE (all exam boards)
Former faculty at leading international schools including:
SMCESPS (Hong Kong)
Beijing Huijia Private School (China)
Bodwell High School (Canada)
Australian International School (Cambodia)
Merchiston International School (China)
Research Assistant, University of Oxford — Department of Education, working with Professor Leon Feinstein
Creative & Community Engagement
Published short story: First Order
Leader of creative writing workshops and a writer’s group in Hong Kong