Qualified IGCSE art teacher

Mohammed Mekkawy
Cairo, Egypt • Email: mohammed.mekkawy@ymail.com • Phone number: +20 1005065772
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• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (British University in Egypt) 2014.
-Thesis: Designed a first year design module using dynamic geometry exercises to foster each student’s design
language.
• Cambridge CELTA (in progress) | International House Cairo ,
-Started 3 April expected completion 13 June 2026)
• Oxford University, Department for Continuing Education | Online.
-Postgraduate short courses (40 UK credits) | 2 completed (Theory of Knowledge, Philosophy of Mind)2 expected July
2026
• IGCSE: Art & Design O level : grade A*
– Art As level : grade A and won 1st place in the British Council competition for Art AS projects same year.
Teaching Experience
• IGCSE Art Teacher Assistant.
Six months | Assisted students with technique development and portfolio preparation | Supported lead teacher in
managing classes.
• Cambridge CELTA (practicum) | Online
in progress expected completion 13 June 2026
Professional Experience
• Fashion Designer (16/06/2015 to 26/06/2016)| Big Ben women’s clothing | 1 year, apparel design and collection support.
• Architectural Designer (4/08/2016 to 16/08/2017)| Elharaneyya & Amal el Sherbini |1 year, Analysed and designed
spacial layouts and streamlined design workflows
• Architecture Department Support (15/12/2014 to 31/05/2015) | Hexagon (Project Management Agency) | 0.5 year,
Provided design and coordination support for architecture projects for two Hotels (Sofitel and Ritz) Sharm el Shiekh – for
City Starts(owner).
-Employment verification letters available upon request.
Independent Practice
Multidisciplinary Artist (2015-2017 part time / 2018 to present full-time)
• Painting and drawings on canvas and paper (Gauche ,Watercolour, Ink, Oil, Chalk, Charcoal and Pastel)
-Portfolio available upon request
• Music: Produced 7+ tracks (Piano, Synthesisers, Drums)
• Created, shot and directed a Documentary film on the Egyptian woodcarver.
-Portfolio available upon request
Skills and interests
• Trail running
• Mountain biking
• Trekking
• Reading
Additional Materials Available Upon Request
• Bachelor’s Degree (BUE)
• Oxford certificates (4 courses)
• IGCSE/AS Level Art grade certificates
• Art pordolio
• Music pordolio
• Art teaching demonstraJon video
• Employment verification letters and direct references.