Karim Mustafa

Well-versed science educator with 10+ years of experience in teaching middle and high school general science, biology, and health sciences. Extensive, wide-ranging, and multidisciplinary curriculum development experience in science, technology, engineering, and math as a STEM program coordinator in one of the largest school districts in the United States. Seeking international career advancement opportunities in the United Arab Emirates.

Science Educator/STEM Coordinator

Prepared and executed lesson plans, interactive learning activities and laboratory sessions on a weekly basis to enhance student learning.

• Coordinated the development and implementation of middle and high school science and health curricula for several departments serving thousands of students.
• Delivered general science, biology and health science curricula based on the most up-to-date Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
• Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop and optimize teaching strategies.
• Fostered student success and well-being through established relationships with students and regular communication with parents/guardians.
• Collected and analyzed student data to use in the development of effective, student-led and inquiry-based lesson plans that would best meet students' learning needs.
• Created, adapted and delivered several distance and remote learning lessons to support and accommodate different styles of learning.

Science Educator

Rochester Public Schools

• Taught middle and high school science and health curricula designed based on the most up-to-date Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
• Prepared and executed lesson plans, interactive learning activities and laboratory sessions on a weekly basis to enhance student learning.
• Supervised the STEM curriculum design process and ensured adherence to standards and concepts of focus.
• Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop and optimize teaching strategies.
• Fostered student success and well-being through established relationships with students and regular communication with parents/guardians.
• Collected and analyzed student data to use in the development of effective, student-led and inquiry-based lesson plans that would best meet students' learning needs.

M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology