Syed Z.
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.
0About Syed
I am a professionally trained & certified IB teacher and a high achieving person capable of scientific reasoning and development of new biochemical procedures. I am an educator with 10 years of experience facilitating IBDP, IBCP, A-Levels, IGCSE and O level Biology and Chemistry students in engaging with subject content and exploring its real-life applications, ensuring they develop lifelong learning skills and are well-prepared for their assessments. I am a professional who has been guiding students to consistently produce exceptional grades. As Head of science, I am responsible for both pedagogical and administrative leadership within the IBDP/IBCP programme at my institution. I have been instrumental in leading the curriculum through working with, and supporting, faculty members in their planning and teaching of subjects. I am also responsible for professional development and training for existing and new faculty members. In addition to this, I am a science content creator and a biochemist craving to explore new frontiers in microbiology & biochemistry.
Video Introduction
Watch this video to learn more about Syed's teaching approach and experience.
Teaching Experience
Teacher IBDP Biology, IBDP Chemistry, IBDP ESS
- As an IBDP TEACHER, I lead one-on-one tuitions and many mid-summer and spring courses. I have dealt with international students from at least ten countries.
Professional Freelance Writer
- As a writer, I have completed many outstanding projects, completed and published six eBooks.
Content Creator
- As a content creator, I create practice worksheets and notes for IBDP, O-levels/IGCSE, A-Levels, BISE, and FBISE.
Lecturer Chemistry
- As a lecturer, I am responsible for handling all the lectures for
- O-Levels, IGCSE, As, and A-2.
Head of Department - Biology
- As the head of the department, I was responsible for supervising a team of teachers for all matters relating to the Biology of BISE (Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education). It included curriculum management, lecture observation, timetable management, etc.
Lecturer Biology
- As a lecturer, I handled all the lessons and curriculums regarding Biology. Produced 98% results in my first year of teaching. Produced 100% results in my second year.
Education
Academic qualifications and achievements
MS Biotechnology
International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan
BS Biochemistry
PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Teaching Skills & Expertise
Subjects, levels, and qualifications
Subject | Programme | Level | Assignments | Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | IB DP | HLSL | Extended EssayInternal AssessmentCollaborative Sciences Project | IB Examiner |
| Chemistry | IB DP | HLSL | Extended EssayInternal AssessmentCollaborative Sciences Project | IB Examiner |
| Environmental systems and societies | IB DP | HLSL | Internal AssessmentExtended EssayCollaborative Sciences Project | IB Examiner |
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental systems and societies
Teaching Style
My methodology and approach to tutoring
What is your teaching philosophy?
To me, education is not just getting good grades, but education is the name of continuous learning in and out of the classroom. My teaching philosophy aims to transform students as they learn through dynamic cycles of inquiry, action, and reflection. I enable and support students as they develop the approaches to learning they need – for academic and personal success. I can help students learn new skills and concepts using unique tools and attempting past papers. Being an IB examiner enables me to offer unique insights to my students. I have created more than 500 worksheets with mark schemes which are handpicked IB past paper questions. These worksheets are an integral part of my teaching philosophy and help me gauge with students so that I can have constant feedback and make them practice past paper questions simultaneously. In addition to that, I have topic-wise revision slides and Solved IB Q&A notes compiled to make revision more accessible and quicker.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
I will generally do a 15-minute ice-breaker session and discuss the subject combination. I will inquire about the current and target grades to set my goals according to the student's demands. After all this, I will make students answer some basic science questions, which I have arranged in such an order that enables me to have an idea about the student's prior knowledge. We can review essential topics to see how the student gauges my questions.
What to Expect
Personalized Approach
Tailored to your learning style
Practical Strategies
Easy-to-remember techniques
Exam Preparation
Focused on IB assessments