Teaching Science with Curiosity – From Inquiry to Innovation

Sara Tabbara

Ms. Sara Tabbara is a licensed Science educator at Al Mawakeb School – Garhoud, with over 12 years of teaching experience in the UAE. Throughout her career, she has taught students from Grades 6 to 12 in both boys’ and girls’ sections, providing engaging and differentiated instruction that meets diverse learning needs. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry and possesses extensive expertise in Biology, Chemistry, Educational Technology, and STEAM integration. Ms. Tabbara is widely recognized for designing inquiry-based, student-centered learning experiences that integrate AI tools, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), and real-world applications to foster curiosity, collaboration, and innovation. She has led multiple Professional Development (PD) sessions for teachers, including “The Classroom Balance Act,” “Time Management Techniques for Educators,” and “Teaching Students to Ask Their Own Questions,” focusing on teacher growth, classroom balance, and student inquiry. Beyond the classroom, Ms. Tabbara organizes impactful extracurricular initiatives such as the Annual Science Fair, World Science Day, World Space Day, and the Green Growth Hub sustainability project, connecting science to community action and environmental responsibility. Driven by a passion for equity, lifelong learning, and teacher well-being, she continues to inspire educators to innovate, adapt, and build inclusive, future-ready classrooms that empower every learner to thrive.

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