Farjad Zafar
Dubai
Summary
Innovative STEM Educator and Curriculum Designer specialising in grades 3–8. Contributed to award-winning teams in First Lego League and trained over 500 graduates through Forum for African Women Educationalists. Committed to fostering inclusive, impactful STEM education that empowers students.
https://bit.ly/farjad_portfolio
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
STEM Teacher
Sharjah American International School
Dubai
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated in designing and implementing engaging STEM curriculum for students in grades 3 to 8, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Helped integrate technology and real-world applications into lessons to facilitate understanding of STEM concepts.
- Set clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects to guide student success.
- Modified teaching methods and materials to address diverse student needs and interests, enhancing inclusivity and promoting equitable access to STEM education.
- Contributed to school teams for annual FLL competition, resulting in multiple award wins.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers, and school administrators.
- Contributed to school committees and working groups, enhancing school policies and strengthening community relations for a supportive learning environment.
STEM Program Designer/Robotics/Coding Trainer
Premier Genie FZ LLC
Dubai
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Developed and delivered interactive robotics classes that fostered student engagement and enthusiasm for STEM.
- Coordinated and led robotics workshops for students during school and public events, promoting hands-on learning and STEM awareness.
- Collaborated in designing curriculum content that effectively integrated STEM concepts into educational programs at Dubai Gem Private School.
- Contributed to training over 500 college graduates in STEM for FAWE (Rwanda-Africa).
Robotics Trainer
Creative Robotics Talent Development Center
01.2016 - 04.2018
- Trained participants on multiple STEM platforms including LEGO EV3, WeDo, Edison, and Arduino, enhancing their technical skills.
- Ran afterschool Robotics and Coding activities in various schools all over the UAE
- Conducted training sessions for Abu Dhabi Police Department on various electrical platforms, improving their operational capabilities.
- Collaborated with trainers in a programme under Ministry of Education to strengthen IT skills for public school teachers.
Education
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Transformative Learning, Instructional Leadership, Critical Reflection in Educational Practice
UCAM
Spain08-2025
BS. Electrical Engineer - Telecommunication
COMSATS INSTITUTE of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Lahore, Pakistan01-2016
Skills
- Robotics curriculum
- Curriculum development
- Robotics programming
- Python programming
- Block-based programming
- Scratch coding
- Micro:bit development
- Arduino programming
- Tinkercad design
- Mobile app development
Certification
- MoE Teaching License (TLS) - Level 3 CS with Python
- PGCE - UCAM Spain
Accomplishments
- Trained and coached award-winning student teams for FIRST LEGO League competitions and served as a Judge in regional FLL events.
- Led robotics clubs that significantly boosted student engagement and STEM participation.
Hobbies and Interests
- Educational technology exploration
- Robotics competition Judging
- Mentoring
- 3D Printing
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/farjad-zafar-malik12a9806b
Languages
Urdu
First Language
English
Advanced
C1
Interests
- Educational technology exploration
- Mentoring or volunteering in STEM programs
Timeline
STEM Teacher
Sharjah American International School
11.2021 - Current
STEM Program Designer/Robotics/Coding Trainer
Premier Genie FZ LLC
06.2018 - 11.2021
Robotics Trainer
Creative Robotics Talent Development Center
01.2016 - 04.2018
Post Graduate Certificate in Education - Transformative Learning, Instructional Leadership, Critical Reflection in Educational Practice
UCAM
BS. Electrical Engineer - Telecommunication
COMSATS INSTITUTE of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY