Shafee Bhure
Senior Academic Staff Member (Biology)
About
I am an avid birdwatcher and wildlife photographer with a passion for nature and conservation.
Awards
- Outstanding support for contribution to Professional Development Program
- Leading Professional Learning and Development (PLD) session for science teachers at the GEMS Schools, Sharjah, 2018
- Certificate of Excellence for Action Research, 2015
- Winner of the Above and Beyond Award in the first year of teaching, 2014
Qualifications
- M.Ed. (Hons), AUT
- M.Sc. (Avian Biology and Wildlife Biology), MSU, India
- B.Ed. (Science and Mathematics), Mumbai, India
- B.Sc. (Entomology), Mumbai, India
Research activity
- Dissertation – “Food Habitat preferences and Hormonal profile of Indian Stripped Hyena", 2011
- Action Research - “A study on Impact of ICT on teaching and learning process of Science in Secondary schools”, 2013
- Action Research – “Does putting flipped classrooms into practice make a child a more independent learner”, 2015
- Dissertation – “Journey towards understanding biodiversity activism in young adults in New Zealand”, 2021
What do you enjoy about teaching/your job?
It allows me to make a positive impact, inspire growth, and be part of something that contributes to society.
What do you love about your area?
I became a teacher to inspire the younger generation to conserve, and Wintec offers me the best possible way to reach a wide range of people who care about biodiversity and conservation.
Tell us about your experience in the industry
Prior to becoming a tutor, I was a wildlife researcher working with Indian Stripped Hyenas, which led me to teach. Previous to this, I have been a science teacher and department head in a school in Dubai for five years later moving to New Zealand and teaching in secondary schools here.
