JEMMA LINK

I am a dedicated educator with a passion for pedagogical growth and collaboration. I am a lifelong learner who is committed to finding and applying purposeful and creative ways to connect with and teach students.

I believe children thrive and learn when they are in a safe and inclusive learning community. A place where they feel respected and valued and have the opportunity to take risks and grow socially, emotionally and academically.

I am actively involved in all areas of education including curriculum development, personal learning, and student achievement. I am flexible and adaptable to changing situations and to student needs.

I love working internationally, exploring new cultures and being actively involved in the local community.

Date of Birth: 8 November 1975

Nationality: Australian

• Creating a safe, inclusive and mindful learning environment to allow students the opportunity to take risks, share ideas and grow socially, emotionally and academically.
• Teaching a quality program that meets curriculum requirements and school standards.
• Co-teaching, co-planning, co-assessing with homeroom and support teachers.
• Liaising with line manager, teachers, students and parents about student progress and achievement.
• Collaborating in team meetings about curriculum, student progress and students’ academic and emotional needs.
• Ongoing review and adjustment of teaching programs to meet student needs.
• Developing individual education plans for students who require extension and remediation.
• Using education software for teaching, assessment and reporting purposes including Managebac, Toddle and Veracross.
• Conducting diagnostic, formative and summative assessments.
• Attending regular professional development sessions.
• Adapting curriculum for online learning.
• Leading extra-curricular activities for students.

• 2023 - Communicate-ed: Dyslexia, ADHD, Behavioral Difficulties
• 2023 - IB: Bilingual and Multilingual Teaching and Learning
• 2023 - Confianza: Analyzing Student Data & Assessment
• 2023 - WIDA: Planning with the WIDA ELD Standards Framework
• 2022 - Mindful Schools (101: Mindful Classrooms)
• 2021 - Educare Child Protection
• 2021 - Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum
• 2020 - IB PYP Engaging Collaborative Communities
• 2019 - Online Cyber Security training
• 2019 - ECIS: Multilingual Learning in International Education Conference
• 2018 - 2019 - WIDA English language proficiency assessment training
• 2018 - 2019 - Emotion Coaching training
• 2017 - IB Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom
• 2011 - Reggio Emilia training, Italy