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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Languages
Teaching Competencies
Professional Learning
References
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Muscat, Oman

Summary

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.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

English Language Teacher

RefuNet: Volunteer Teachers for Refugees - Online
02.2023 - Current
  • English language teaching for adults

English as an Additional Language Teacher

Al Sahwa Schools
Muscat
08.2022 - Current
  • Grade 1, 2 and 3

English as an Additional Language Teacher

Pechersk School International
Kyiv
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Kindergarten, Grade 1 and 2

English as an Additional Language Teacher

American International School Bucharest
Bucharest
08.2016 - 06.2020
  • Grade 1, 2 and 3

Immigration Officer

Australian Consulate-General
Ho Chi Minh City
02.2014 - 06.2016
  • Visa processing

Early Years Co-ordinator/Teacher

Australian International School
Ho Chi Minh City
08.2012 - 04.2013
  • Co-ordinating and teaching at Xi Early Childhood campus

Homeroom Teacher

Australian International School
Sharjah
08.2009 - 06.2012
  • Kindergarten and Grade 1

Education

Master of Applied Linguistics -

University of New England - Armidale, Australia
07.2017

Diploma of Education -

Edith Cowan University - Perth, Western Australia
12.2004

Trinity Certificate in TESOL -

Saint George International - London, United Kingdom
09.2003

Bachelor of Asian Studies -

Murdoch University - Perth, Western Australia
07.1997

Skills

Language acquisition
Literacy learning
Communication
Culturally responsive
Digital learning

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 8 November 1975

Nationality: Australian

Languages

English
First Language
Indonesian
Proficient (C2)
C2

Teaching Competencies

  • 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.

Professional Learning

  • 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

References

Dr Terry Storer - Director
Al Sahwa Schools (Muscat, Oman)
Email: terry.storer@alsahwa.edu.om
Phone: +968 2460 7620

Rachel Caldwell - Former Director
Pechersk School International (Kyiv, Ukraine)
Email: director@goaisb.ro
Phone: +40 212 044 300

Alina Guzganu - Elementary EAL Coordinator

American International School (Bucharest, Romania)

Email: aguzganu@goaisb.ro

Ph: +40 212 044 300

Timeline

English Language Teacher

RefuNet: Volunteer Teachers for Refugees - Online
02.2023 - Current

English as an Additional Language Teacher

Al Sahwa Schools
08.2022 - Current

English as an Additional Language Teacher

Pechersk School International
08.2020 - 06.2022

English as an Additional Language Teacher

American International School Bucharest
08.2016 - 06.2020

Immigration Officer

Australian Consulate-General
02.2014 - 06.2016

Early Years Co-ordinator/Teacher

Australian International School
08.2012 - 04.2013

Homeroom Teacher

Australian International School
08.2009 - 06.2012

Master of Applied Linguistics -

University of New England - Armidale, Australia

Diploma of Education -

Edith Cowan University - Perth, Western Australia

Trinity Certificate in TESOL -

Saint George International - London, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Asian Studies -

Murdoch University - Perth, Western Australia
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