Zainab Khan

Zainab Naseem Khan WORK EXPERIENCE Curriculum Designer and Educational Content Specialist at STEAMspiration, Texas, USA Jun 2021 – December 2025 Curriculum, Workbooks, Educational activities, and administrative tasks          Created core Science and Math curriculum books aligned with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards. Designed logic puzzles and strategy-based tabletop games for math textbooks that develop spatial reasoning and critical thinking skills. Developed a series of hands-on science experiments that follow the Scientific Method, encouraging students to form hypotheses, observe variables, and document results. Authored comprehensive STEAM workbooks that bridge science and math concepts with artistic design and engineering principles to promote STEAM learning. Designed hands-on STEAM experiments requiring low-cost materials, prioritizing accessibility. Facilitated the 'Design Thinking' process by embedding prototyping cycles into classroom activities. Kept projects and workflows running smoothly by managing complex calendars and end-to-end projects in Notion, ensuring deadlines and deliverables remained on track. Coordinated (team & new recruits) meetings and stakeholder communications, proactively managing logistics and attendance to ensure 100% participation and alignment. Refined and edited educational content for clarity, age-appropriateness, and inclusivity, maintaining a high standard of instructional quality. Dec 2017 – Dec 2020 Freelance Data Analyst – Fiverr Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis  Executed end-to-end quantitative and qualitative research projects for diverse clients,  Conducted sophisticated statistical analyses, including Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and path analysis using IBM SPSS Amos. Utilized IBM SPSS Statistics to perform quantitative analysis, including reliability testing (Cronbach’s Alpha) for instrument validation, and inferential statistics such as Correlation, Multiple Regression, and ANOVA to identify significant predictors of research.      Developed custom scripts in R for automated data cleaning, multivariate regression, and high-fidelity data visualizations. Systematically coded and analyzed extensive qualitative data including interview transcripts and focus group notes using Atlas.ti to identify emerging themes and grounded theory patterns. Designed and validated data collection instruments, ensuring high reliability and construct validity for research. Translated raw statistical outputs into plain-language, executive reports, and interactive dashboards. Content & Research Specialist at Immentia SMC Pvt. Rawalpindi, Pk 1 Jan 2016 – Mar 2017 Content & Research Specialist, Survey Designer     Authored comprehensive business plans and feasibility reports for client projects, outlining market positioning, revenue models, and growth strategies. Developed user-centric surveys to gather market intelligence, analyzing feedback to drive product development and improve service delivery. Produced high-quality blogs and articles on emerging trends, increasing brand authority and organic web traffic through strategic SEO integration. Conducted article reviews and literature syntheses of research to ensure clients gets the current information on best practices. Playgroup Assistant Teacher at Roots International School, Rawalpindi, Pakistan   June 2011 – June 2012 Assisted in the implementation of a play-based curriculum for early learners, focusing on developing foundational cognitive, social, and fine motor skills. Maintained a structured and nurturing learning environment for playgroup students, ensuring safety and engagement.  Collaborated with teacher to deliver lessons in basic literacy and numeracy, adapting approach to meet the diverse emotional and developmental needs of toddlers.  Observed and documented individual student progress and behavior, providing valuable feedback to lead teachers for parent-teacher consultations. Facilitated creative arts, storytelling, and physical education sessions designed to stimulate curiosity and foster a positive attitude toward school.  Psychology Intern at Child Protection and Welfare Bureau, Rawalpindi, Pakistan   Jan 2014 – Feb 2014 Conducted behavioral observations and psychological assessments for vulnerable children to identify trauma-related needs and developmental delays. Contributed to team meetings by providing behavioral insights that informed long-term rehabilitation and placement plans for children. EDUCATION MPhil in Psychology -) MPhil Thesis Title: “Predictors of attitude towards transgender individuals in Employment Setting” Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan MSc in Psychology (Industrial Organizational, Developmental Psychopathology) -) Thesis Title: “Sensation seeking, Internet gaming addiction and Callous-unemotional traits” Quaid-i-Azam University Islamabad, Pakistan BSc in Psychology, Zoology, Chemistry -) Punjab University Lahore, Pakistan SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Skills & Abilities  Microsoft 365, Office Apps, Notion, Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams.  Ink Art, Watercolor paintings (@Inspire_inn), Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve.  Good coordination, data acquisition, data analysis and data interpretation. Languages  English (Proficient)  Urdu (Proficient) 2