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Bazla Furqan

@bazlafurqan

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I’m an elementary STEM teacher who builds engaging, differentiated science learning for all students.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a school that values STEM and differentiation, builds a supportive social-emotional culture, and lets me lead clubs/events while continuing to grow as a teacher-leader.

I’m an elementary STEM teacher with a strong practical and theoretical foundation in developing, selecting, and differentiating instruction to meet student needs. I’m confident leading classroom teaching and staff professional development, and I build lessons that maximize participation and learning potential.

In my current role at Briargrove Elementary, I teach PK–5th grade students science standards in an engaging way while organizing events for the school, STEM Club, Family STEM Night, and year-round STEM activities. Previously at Pleasantdale Elementary, I taught science and social studies to diverse learners (including English Language Learners, Special Education students, and gifted students), supporting flexible classroom structures and a strong, inclusive learning environment.

I also bring leadership through program and teaching coordination. As a Georgia State University coordinator for the UACM Program Science Summer Camp, I supervised teachers in training and supported veteran and newly certified teachers—making sure they had the knowledge and materials to teach science concepts to Kindergarten–fifth grade students. Earlier, as a Bio-Bus Mobile Instructional Fellow Laboratory Program, I taught K–12 learners across topics from chemistry and DNA to biotechnology and microbiology, hosted workshops, trained new fellows, and performed lab work to prepare program modules.

My teaching approach centers on positive social-emotional growth, confidence, and self-motivation for every child. I integrate technology effectively (including Promethean Board experience) and use systems like MTSS, alongside strong communication, classroom management, and creative lesson planning to support students and teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

STEM Lab Teacher (PK-5)

Current

Briargrove Elementary

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Taught PK–5 science standards through an engaging STEM Lab format and hands-on learning activities. Organized STEM Club, Family STEM Night, and other year-round school events to boost student participation.

STEM Education Classroom Management Lesson planning Technology Integration Promethean Board Student Engagement STEM Club Programing

Current

Science Summer Camp Coordinator

Current

Georgia State University

Jan 2018 - Present (8 years 4 months)

Coordinated a science summer camp by supervising staff including teachers in training, veteran teachers, and newly certified instructors. Ensured each teacher cohort had the knowledge, materials, and schedules needed to teach K–5 science and planned enriching lessons to support growth.

Staff Training Lesson planning Scheduling

5th Grade Science Teacher

Briargrove Elementary

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Taught 5th grade science and social studies to a diverse classroom including English Language Learners, special education students, and gifted students. Supported STEM Club, STEM Night, and year-round activities and worked within a three-classroom rotation schedule.

5th Grade Science Social Studies Classroom Management English Learners Support Lesson planning

STEM Lab Teacher (PK-5)

Pleasantdale Elementary

Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)

Delivered PK–5 science standards in an engaging STEM Lab setting. Planned STEM events, STEM Club, and Family STEM Night and participated in school leadership duties.

STEM Education Classroom Management Lesson planning Technology Integration Student Engagement Leadership

3rd Grade Teacher

Pleasantdale Elementary

Jan 2016 - Jan 2022 (6 years)

Taught a diverse range of learners (English Language Learners, special education students, and gifted students) in a single classroom setting. Applied MTSS processes, supported hybrid learners, and helped lead STEM Club, STEM Night, and other year-round activities.

3rd Grade Instruction Hybrid Instruction Support English Learners Support Classroom Management

Bio-Bus Mobile Lab Fellow

Bio-Bus Mobile Instructional Fellow Laboratory Program

Jan 2010 - Jan 2018 (8 years)

Taught K–12 students science topics including chemistry, geology, DNA, biotechnology, and microbiology in a mobile lab setting. Performed lab work (DNA amplification/extraction, agar plate preparation) and supported workshops, training for new team members, and development of new learning modules and a website for “DNA is Elementary.”

DNA Amplification DNA Extraction Agar Plate Preparation Workshop Facilitation Lab Safety