Professional Biography
A Notre Damian, Professor Mohammad Farooque is the Principal of Riverstone International School, bringing decades of international experience in education, teacher training, and institutional leadership. He holds advanced degrees in English from the University of Dhaka and the University of Cambridge, along with an MA in TESOL from Anglia Ruskin University and studied Law at the University of London, and is currently completing a PhD in Semantics and Pragmatics of Classical Arabic. He has built a distinguished record as a playwright, stage director & performer, and has conducted extensive research on how children learn most effectively in natural & real-world context. He has worked with top-ranked educational institutions in Bangladesh and abroad. Professor Farooque's career reflects a rare integration of scholarship, creativity, and service a philosophy he continues to bring to his leadership at Riverstone International School.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Dhaka.
- Master of Arts in English - University of Dhaka.
- Studied English Literature for 4 years at the University of Cambridge.
- MA in TESOL, Anglia Ruskin University, UK.
- Certificate in EFL - Cambridge Regional College.
- Studied Law at the University of London.
- Studied Classical Arabic Language - University of Buraimi, Oman.
- Diploma in Dramatics- Theatre School, Dhaka.
- Course in Performing Art- Aradhona Cultural Academy, Dhaka.
- PhD (on going) Simantics & Pragmatics in Classical Arabic: A comparative study of contextual meaning in Semitic & Indo-European Languages.
Specialized Courses & Certifications
- ELT- British Council.
- Training in ELT - Cambridge International Education (CIE)
- TOT( Train the Trainer) British Council.
- Teacher Training- TLC, BRAC University.
- TOT, Master Trainer - ILO-IPEC.
- Teacher Training- (SPEED) Scholastica.
- Short Courses- Madingley Hall, University of Cambridge.
- Training in Leadership- British Council.
- Workshops on William Shakespeare-British Council.
- Short Course on 16 & 17th Century England- Madingley Hall, University of Cambridge.
Experience
- BRAC University
- University of Buraimi
- British Council
- Scholastica-SRU
- DPS STS (Glenrich)
- Cambridge Regional School
- MDIS
- BSI (Managed by Bangladesh Army)
- Willes Little Flower School & College
- Bangladesh Embassy College, UAE
- Institutions in the UK.
Areas of Expertise
- Teacher - English Literature, Language & Linguistics
- Teacher trainer
- Trainer of the trainer
- Education leadership
- Playwright
- Writer
- Linguist
- Stage performer
- Director
- Social works- Safe Road & Quality education for the underprivileged children
Awards & Achievements
- Member- Social Welfare Club- Notre Dame College.
- Member, Team English-British Council.
- Chair- Universal Theatre, TSC, University of Dhaka.
- Member- Theatre
- Best Teachers Award- Ministry of Education & Premier Bank.
- President: General Teachers Society (GTS, Bangladesh).
- Chief Adviser- Sikhor Education
- Governing Body, Willes Little Flower School & College.
- Chair-Sub-Committee (Students Academic Support & Activity-SASAC) University of Buraimi Oman.
Research & Publications
- Extensive research on evidence that children most effectively in natural environment and real life contexts.