Resume

July 2022-Present

Discovery College ESF

PYP 2 Class Teacher

In my role as a PYP class teacher in Year 2 my duties include planning engaging and challenging lessons to meet a variety of learning needs. I incorporate a range of teaching strategies and resources, along with positive and restorative classroom management to create a welcoming and inclusive learning environment. My teaching and learning is informed by a range of both informal and formal assessments and reporting that shows student achievement in line with the Year 2 learning outcomes.

February 2020 - July 2022

Stephen Perse Foundation | Cambridge, United Kingdom

Key Stage 1 Teacher

I created and delivered inspiring lessons to meet and accommodate all student needs, encouraging collaboration, critical thinking, and inquiry. As a KS1 teacher, I taught phonics using the Read Write Inc program (RWI) that uses synthetic phonics as a method of teaching reading to children aged 4-8. I also provided daily, 1-1 intervention to target children needing additional support. Digital learning was incorporated across all subjects I taught, to supplement lessons, and to provide innovative learning experiences. In my role, we used google classroom as part of our blended learning. In addition to teaching, I attended and participated in weekly PD sessions once a week and led an after school club once a week.

October 2019- February 2020

Teaching Personnel | Cambridge, United Kingdom

Supply Teacher

As a supply teacher, I was on call to step in for absent staff within primary school settings in Cambridgeshire. I covered years Reception to Year 6. My duties included delivering and planning lessons guided by the national curriculum, to classes with up to 30 pupils ranging in learning abilities.

August 2018- August 2019

Arendal International School | Arendal, Norway

PYP 6 Class Teacher

I taught 20 students in Year 6, the core subjects and units of inquiry using the PYP curriculum and philosophy. I designed engaging lessons integrating technology into subject areas with 1:1 iPads and laptops. In my non-teaching hours, I provided 1:1 support to grade 4 students for 2 hours a week. The highlight of my year as the Year 6 homeroom teacher, was mentoring and guiding my students through the culminating project of their Primary Years, the Exhibition. Aside from my teaching duties, I also prepared and organized my class for their student-led conferences.

August 2014- June 2018

Green School Bali | Bali, Indonesia

Primary Class Teacher Grades 3-5

I taught in a diverse and unique classroom environment, where the school was made from bamboo and the learning focused on sustainability and inquiry-based learning. During my 5 years at the Green School, I taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. I designed innovative lessons that promoted agency, inquiry and sustainable practices. As a Green School educator, I provided authentic, meaningful, real world learning experiences, that inspired my students to take action and make effective positive changes in the world. Outside of my classroom teaching hours, I worked alongside a small committee to help develop the Literacy curriculum in the primary years and collaborated with colleagues in my learning neighborhood on creative and innovative planning. Along with my duties in the classroom, I also led and coached after school activities for both faculty and students.

August 2013- June 2014

Sunrise School | Bali, Indonesia

Grade 3/4 Class Teacher

In this role as a classroom teacher, I instructed in a 3rd and 4th-grade combination class of 20 students. I followed the British National Curriculum as a guideline for teaching and balanced the standards to meet the needs of both year cohorts. I introduced my students to the student-centered framework, writers' workshop, and integrated it into our English learning blocks. My duties outside of the classroom teaching involved working with students across the primary grades offering an after school homework club.

August 2012- June 2013

America's Finest Charter School | California, United States

Grade 3 Class Teacher

I taught a diverse group of 26 students aged 8 & 9, using the common core state standards. My focus was meeting the needs of underserved students that comprised the majority of the student population here. I brought inspiring, collaborative, and engaging lessons to my classroom. I integrated technology, experiential learning, and a student-centered approach to learning.

June 2011- June 2012

San Diego Unified School District | California, United States

Supply Teacher

As a recent teaching graduate, this time was used to gain work experience. I worked as a substitute teacher at various elementary schools in the San Diego Unified School District. I took on daily and some long term posts in Kindergarten to 6th grade. I was responsible for implementing lessons and managing a variety of class dynamics.

September 2010- June 2011

Crown Point Elementary School | California, United States

Grade 5 Student Teacher

As a student teacher, I observed the daily routines and learning of the classroom. Under the supervision of the classroom teacher, I assisted in preparing, planning, and implementing daily, weekly, and unit lesson plans. I taught the whole group, small group, and in 1 to 1 situations. I took onboard feedback from my supervising practitioner in the areas of classroom management, planning, and teaching and implemented it into my practice. I supported with monitoring student progress in the form of summative and formative assessments.

2009-2012

University of San Diego

Master of Education in Literacy, Culture and TESOL

Post Graduate degree with an emphasis on teaching Literacy and TESOL.

2009-2012

University of San Diego

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential

K-6 Teaching License with a specialization in teaching English Language Learners.

1999-2003

Radford University

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and French