Sumehra Zahin Ikbal

Available to hire

Language

English
Fluent
Bengali
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Teaching Intern at Glenrich International School Uttara (formerly DPS STS School Dhaka)
September 1, 2024 - October 31, 2024
Substitution classes for teachers absent or on leave for students from Grade 5 to 12. Taught O-level English Language and assisted with A-level English Language, along with English, Bangla, History, Science, and Global Perspectives.
Illustrator at Project Unity
June 1, 2021 - Present
Illustrative pieces conveying social and cultural awareness; infographics; creative direction of posts; body positivity awareness comic; political illustration highlighting social issues; volunteer work with underprivileged children.
Head of Media and Graphics at Project Unity
January 1, 2022 - Present
Creative direction and leadership of media/graphics efforts; posts and campaigns for social and cultural awareness.
Illustrator at Girl Up Bangladesh
May 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Responsible for all graphic design, posts, and illustrative pieces regarding social causes; including domestic violence awareness campaigns and webinar visuals.
Head of Media and Graphics at Girl Up Bangladesh
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Creative direction and design consultancy for social advocacy posts and campaigns.
Judge – Art Segment at Girl Up Bangladesh (SheArts Virtual Olympiad)
August 1, 2023 - August 31, 2023
Judged the art segment, selecting winners across junior and senior categories; evaluated traditional and digital artwork.
Co-head of Media and Graphics at Girl Up DPS
August 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
Collaborated on posts and events; creative direction and post-event artwork for the club’s activities.
Head of Props Department at DPS Theatre Play ‘Deception’
September 1, 2023 - Present
Head of Props Department: set design, stage design, prop design, and overall creative direction; leadership of officers in the department. Project canceled due to budget cuts.

Education

O Level Examinations (IGCSE Ordinary Level) at DPS STS School Dhaka, Bangladesh
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
AS Level Examinations at DPS STS School Dhaka, Bangladesh
May 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
A Level Examinations at DPS STS School Dhaka, Bangladesh
May 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024
Cambridge International A Level / AS Level / IGCSE (General Cambridge Education) at DPS STS School Dhaka, Bangladesh
November 1, 2020 - April 26, 2024

Qualifications

Certificate of Merit as Co-Head of Graphics in Girl Up DPS for 2023-24
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Subject Topper for Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A Levels in DPS STS (English Language, 2023-2024)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024
Subject Topper for IGCSE O Level Art and Design in DPS STS (2022-23)
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
2nd Position in DPS STS International Mother Language Day Art Competition
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
3rd Position in the Drawing category of the 9th Bangla Olympiad
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services