Farid Awad has been teaching mathematics since 2005. He has vast experience in secondary education and private tutoring, and extensive knowledge of all Stage 6 Mathematics courses for the Higher School Certificate. Farid is currently the Mathematics Curriculum Head of Department at a Sydney High School which aims to strengthen students’ mathematical understanding for their future endeavours.

Farid holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Mathematics, and a Bachelor of Secondary Education degree with a first-class Honours Thesis from the University of Sydney.

Farid has experience as both a facilitator of student workshops and presenter of professional learning for staff. He has led HSC study days, presented to teachers on innovative mathematics practices, and made sustainable changes to the teaching and learning of mathematics to facilitate student engagement.

At the core of Farid’s teaching is a joy and commitment to student impact and the desire to build passion around the language, logic, and appreciation of mathematics.