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Sabina Sayyad

Senior Secondary School Facilitator - Science

Nashik, Maharashtra

Experience
22+ years
Curriculum expertise
Cambridge / British, ICSE
Grade span
Grade 9-12

About sabina

With over 22 years of experience as a Cambridge-certified science educator and academic leader, I specialize in bringing Biology and Chemistry to life through inquiry-based, student-centered learning. At 21K School, I combine rigorous international pedagogy with digital innovation to foster critical thinking and scientific curiosity in every learner.

My journey in education spans over two decades of growing from classroom teaching into academic leadership, curriculum design, and teacher mentorship across Cambridge International, IGCSE, ICSE, and CBSE frameworks. Though initially qualified in Law, my passion for nurturing young minds led me to complete my B.Ed. and B.Sc. to pursue teaching full-time. Having served as Head of Department for Science at Ashoka Global Academy and supervised over 25 educators and training / mentoring hundreds of Cambridge facilitators, I have always believed that academic excellence follows naturally when learning is driven by curiosity and mutual respect. Today, as a Senior Secondary Science Facilitator at 21K School, I leverage interactive virtual classrooms and modern digital tools to deliver structured, high-impact science education that prepares students for modern global challenges.

Although I started my professional life qualifying in Law, I quickly realized my true calling wasn't inside a courtroom—it was inside a classroom. The raw honesty, boundless curiosity, and energy of young learners completely reshaped my career path. I teach because I believe every child deserves to be understood before they are evaluated. Science is not just about memorizing facts; it is about learning how to ask the right questions. Seeing a student's confidence transform when a complex concept suddenly clicks is the most rewarding experience in the world, and it is what drives my dedication to education every single day.

Career highlights

  1. 2026–presentSenior Secondary Science Facilitator21K School (Online)
  2. 2017–2026Head of DepartmentScience & Science Laboratory Supervisor (Cambridge Curriculum) — Ashoka Global Academy, Nashik
  3. 2016–2017Academic ConsultantGEMS English Medium School, Nashik
  4. 2010–2016Supervisor, Science & Mathematics Educator (ICSE & Cambridge Curriculum)Wisdom High International School
  5. 2004–2010Team Leader & EducatorSymbiosis Schools

Qualifications & credentials

  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) — Science & MathsSNDT Women’s University, Mumbai
  • Master of Arts (M.A. Entire English)Pune University
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) — ZoologyPune University
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)Pune University
  • Cambridge IGCSE Advanced Chemistry
  • Cambridge IGCSE Introductory Chemistry
  • Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry Marking Workshop (2023–2025)Components 4 & 6
  • Cambridge Lower Secondary Science
  • Introductory Cambridge Primary Mathematics
  • NABET Certified Professional
  • British Council Professional DevelopmentEducation for Global Citizenship Certificate
  • Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint for Global Perspectives (1129) Course
  • Cambridge Primary Checkpoint for Global Perspectives (0838) Course

Sabina’s philosophy

Every child deserves to be understood before being evaluated.
Learning should develop curiosity, critical thinking, confidence and independence—not merely examination performance.
High expectations should be balanced with empathy, inclusion and differentiated support.
Teachers should be empowered through collaboration, reflection, mentoring and continuous professional learning.
Assessment should be used not only to measure learning, but to improve teaching and move every learner forward.
Education should prepare students to apply knowledge meaningfully and become responsible, reflective and lifelong learners.

Sabina Sayyad · Senior Secondary School Facilitator - Science

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