Rana Sarieddine

Masters in Molecular Biology - Masters of Arts in Education

Salmiya, Hawalli, Kuwait

About

🔬 Master’s in Biology (Cell and Molecular Biology) – American University of Beirut (AUB) 📚 Master’s in Education – Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota (SMU) 💡 Head of Science Department & IB Extended Essay Coordinator – American Creativity Academy (ACA) 👩‍🏫 IB Biology Teacher – High School 👩‍🏫 Data Science Teacher – High School With a strong background in molecular biology, I specialize in Cell & Molecular Biology, having conducted in-depth research on a potential natural therapeutic for breast cancer (both in vitro and in vivo). My passion for science education led me to earn a Master’s in Education from SMU, allowing me to integrate effective teaching methodologies with my scientific expertise. As the Head of the Biology Department and IB Extended Essay Coordinator, I lead teacher development, and student research, ensuring academic excellence. I am committed to fostering critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and scientific curiosity in students. 👩‍🔬 Experience: - Graduate Teaching Assistant at AUB, instructing Biology-major students in laboratory settings. - Fulbright Volunteer, teaching Grade 11 students and gaining diverse methods to explain complex Biology concepts. - IB Biology Teacher, leveraging my expertise in molecular biology, research, and curriculum development. - Data Science Teacher Passionate about education, research, and leadership, I am dedicated to empowering students and teachers in the field of science.

Experience

  • American Creativity Academy (Kuwait)
    • Head of Science
      Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    • IB Extended Essay Coordinator
      Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

    • Data Science Teacher
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Research Assistant at AUBMC
    Sep 2020 - Sep 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant at American University of Beirut
    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo