Ms. Afreen Zaheer
Primary Years Programme Coordinator,
Eastern Public School
Ms. Afreen Zaheer brings over a decade of experience in education to her role as Primary Years Coordinator at Eastern Public School. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics and Computer Science, a Master’s in Statistics, a Master’s in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Education. Her diverse educational background enables her to bring a multidisciplinary perspective to teaching and learning.
Ms. Afreen joined Eastern Public School in 2015 as an Early Years teacher and later took on the role of Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher and Grade Level Coordinator for six years. Her ability to create meaningful learning experiences and foster inquiry-based learning distinguished her as a committed educator. She subsequently served as Grade Level Coordinator and Homeroom Teacher for Grade 3 where her leadership skills were instrumental in enhancing the team’s performance and fostering collaborative growth.
Recognising her expertise in Mathematics and her commitment to improving students’ performance, she was entrusted the role of Math Coordinator, where she worked on implementing strategies for enhancing student performance and supporting teacher development.
Acknowledging her leadership skills she was promoted to Primary Years Coordinator where she now supports the overall implementation of the IB Primary Years Programme.
Ms. Afreen’s approach is centred around inquiry-based learning, collaboration, teacher professional development and fostering student agency. As PYP Coordinator she is committed to creating a learning environment that aligns with IB’s and the school’s mission statement where students are encouraged to explore, question and grow into internationally minded individuals in an ever-evolving world.