Head of Bangla Department (Primary), Glenrich International School

Building confident readers, writers and speakers of বাংলা

I'm Munjiba Israk, a primary language educator in Dhaka. For more than six years I've taught at international schools, designing Cambridge-aligned lessons that blend strong literacy foundations, thoughtful technology and close partnership with families.

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years in international schools
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Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert
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Teacher of the Month
Portrait of Munjiba Israk
MIEE 2025–26 & 2026–27
Cambridge board exam invigilator
Glenrich International School Cambridge University Press & Assessment Microsoft Education Mojaru Samsung Teachers of Tomorrow University of Chittagong

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How I teach

Five commitments that shape every lesson, from a Grade 1 phonics session to a Grade 5 poetry unit.

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Experience

Teaching at international schools in Chattogram and Dhaka since 2020, now leading a department.

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  1. 2024 – present

    Glenrich International School

    Current

    Satarkul, Dhaka · Full-time

    Head of Bangla Department (Primary)Jul 2026 – present

    • Lead the primary Bangla department, coordinating teachers, schemes of work and weekly lesson plans.
    • Review plans and assessments against curriculum objectives and the Cambridge learner attributes.
    • Set department standards for assessment, marking and reporting, and mentor department teachers.

    TeacherJul 2024 – present

    • Design and deliver lessons that build reading, writing, speaking and listening.
    • Named Teacher of the Month in November 2024 and April 2026.
  2. 2025 – present

    Mojaru

    Current

    Remote · Part-time

    Course InstructorJul 2025 – present

    • Teach live online classes and design activities suited to learning on screen.
    • Track learner participation and progress and give timely feedback.
  3. Ongoing

    Cambridge International Education

    Current

    Dhaka · Board examinations

    Board Exam Invigilator

    • Invigilate Cambridge board examinations under Cambridge regulations and exam-centre procedures.
    • Protect exam integrity, from candidate identification and timing to the handling of papers and scripts.
  4. 2022 – 2024

    CIDER International School

    Chattogram

    TeacherJul 2022 – Jun 2024

    • Taught curriculum-aligned lessons across the four language skills, with targeted support and regular parent communication.
  5. 2020 – 2022

    Sir Maurice Brown International School

    Chattogram

    TeacherJan 2020 – Jul 2022

    • Built an inclusive classroom with regular assessment and constructive feedback.
  6. 2016 – 2018

    Genex Infosys Limited

    Chattogram

    Customer Service AssociateDec 2016 – Jan 2018

শিখন উপকরণ

Learning materials showcase

A selection of the lesson plans, worksheets, assessments and digital activities I design for primary Bangla learners. Open any resource to preview it.

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Interactive classroom activities

Two of the digital activities from the library, working right here in the browser.

Build the Bangla word for pen

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স্বীকৃতি ও প্রশিক্ষণ

Recognition & professional learning

2024 · 2026

Teacher of the Month, twice

Glenrich International School, November 2024 and April 2026.

2025 – 2027

Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert

Selected by Microsoft Education for 2025–2026 and again for 2026–2027.

Ongoing

Cambridge board exam invigilator

Trusted to run Cambridge board examinations to board standards.

Professional development

  • Cambridge University Press & AssessmentCambridge Learner Attributes in Classroom Practice: Introduction
  • Cambridge Teachers of Tomorrow · Jun 2025Unlocking the Power of Phonics
  • Teachers of Tomorrow, Cambridge University Press & AssessmentTeacher Wellness: Managing Stress and Preventing Burnout
  • Cambridge Teachers of TomorrowPutting Educators First: Wellbeing at the Heart of Education
  • Samsung India, Galaxy Empowered Teachers of TomorrowBoundaries, Breaks & Breathing: Your Anti-Burnout Toolkit
  • ICR University, SingaporeI CAN READ
  • Institute of Modern Languages, University of Chittagong · 2015Certificate in Japanese Examination
Master of Arts

Bangla Language & Literature

University of Chittagong

Bachelor of Arts

Bangla Language & Literature

University of Chittagong

Languages

Bangla native

English professional

Japanese basic

Former Secretary, Leo Club of Chittagong Central

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Let's build better learning together

Available for conversations about teaching roles, Bangla curriculum and lesson design, and online classes.

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