Originally from India, Dr. Samim Nur Rahman holds a PhD in Mathematics and brings over 23 years of international teaching experience. He has taught across a wide range of curricula, including the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), Key Stages 2 and 3, IGCSE, GCSE, A Level, and Advanced Placement (AP).
Dr. Rahman has worked in the Maldives, China, and the United Arab Emirates. During his eight years at Yew Chung International School in Qingdao, he made a significant impact as a Mathematics teacher. He then spent five years in Beijing, teaching in two well-regarded international schools as both an MYP and IBDP Mathematics teacher, as well as serving as an MYP Coordinator. For the past four years, he has worked in Abu Dhabi across three reputable international schools in roles including Mathematics teacher and academic coordinator.
Dr. Rahman has taken on leadership roles in his previous schools, playing a key part in the MYP, IBDP, and CIS accreditation processes. He is known for being articulate, enthusiastic, and deeply committed to student success. He thrives on working with students from diverse backgrounds, teaching Grades 6 through 13, and tailoring his approach to meet varying levels of proficiency.
A passionate educator, Dr. Rahman is dedicated to creating a positive, challenging, and engaging learning environment where all students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Outside the classroom, he enjoys exploring new cultures and is an avid participant in outdoor activities, especially soccer, cricket, and swimming.