Zabil Noor Moinuddin

Teacher of Biology for the following levels:

• IBDP (grades 11 and 12) since July 2021
• IGCSE (grades 9 and 10) since July 2021
• Middle school (grades 7 and 8) since July 2021

Key achievements and skills:

• Mentored 3 students of grade 12 in their Biology Extended Essay writing who each secured A grades in their final submission of the EE to IBDP board examination, June 2022.
• Provided recommendations for students who were selected for studying Life Sciences / Medicine in top-ranking universities
• Proved ability to learn quickly and adapt to new syllabus requirements
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
• Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

Teacher of Biology for the following levels

• AS and A Level (grades 11 and 12) from 2016-2021
• IGCSE ( grades 9 and 10) from 2013-2021
• ISC (grades 11 and 12) from 2012 to 2015
• ICSE (grades 9 and 10) from 2011 to 2019
• Leveraged diverse learning strategies to prepare students for higher-level education requirements.
• Evaluated students' academic and social growth, kept appropriate records, and prepared progress reports to gauge performance.
• Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent thinkers and successful learners.

HOD of science and lead teacher of Biology from May 2015 – August 2020

• Promoted culture of empowerment, inclusion, respect and collaboration in the department and classroom.
• Training and Induction of newly recruited teachers
• Trained team members to prepare individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
• Helped team to utilize data to inform instructional decisions and personalize learning.
• Encouraged participation and enrolled team members in PZ-HGSE Teaching for Understanding course as part of our professional development.
• Together with my team, achieved the following excellent results in Biology board examinations:

A level Biology
• 2019-2020: 86.31%
• 2018-2019: 82.83%
• 2017-2018: 80.5 %

Ms. Sahithi Pingali with 93% in AS Level Biology became the country topper in 2018.
IGCSE Biology
• 2017-2018: Average of 85.13%
• 2018-2019: Average of 80.46 %
• 2015 to 2016: Average of 86.5%
12 ISC Biology
• 2015 to 2016: Average of 82.4%
• 2014 to 2015: Average of 82.5%
• 2013 to 2014: Average of 95%

College placements : Provided recommendations for students currently studying Medicine and Biology in top ranking Universities like Stanford University, Trinity College Dublin, RCVS and John Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• ICSE Biology Teacher since 2008
• Grade teacher for grades 9 and 10
• House teacher for residential students aged 15 to 16
• Taught Science in grade 6
• Actively involved in “Save the Environment” ventures in the school campus.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
• Advised and counseled students to help them develop skills and knowledge required to succeed.
• Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
• Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Teacher of Biology for Edexcel GCE O and A levels
• Form tutor of Grades 11 and 12
• Lead Teacher of Biology
• Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
• Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
• Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
• Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.