Óscar Gonçalves

Head of Science & IB Biology and Chemistry Teacher at World International School - Torino (WINS)
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Italy, IT
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
  • Portuguese Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • Italy
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Science & IB Biology and Chemistry Teacher
      • Aug 2021 - Present

      Responsible for overseeing activities of the Science team, ensuring proper execution of duties and alignment with the school’s overall vision. In charge of teaching: MYP Integrated Science, Biology (IBDP SL/HL) and Chemistry (IBDP SL/HL) Extra: Homeroom Teacher and G4 project symposium coordinator. Responsible for overseeing activities of the Science team, ensuring proper execution of duties and alignment with the school’s overall vision. In charge of teaching: MYP Integrated Science, Biology (IBDP SL/HL) and Chemistry (IBDP SL/HL) Extra: Homeroom Teacher and G4 project symposium coordinator.

    • China
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of Science & IB Biology Teacher
      • Aug 2019 - Jul 2021

      Responsible for overseeing activities of the Science team, ensuring proper execution of duties and alignment with the school’s overall vision. In charge of teaching: Co-ordinated Science (IGCSE) and Biology (IBDP SL/HL) Extra: Homeroom Teacher, Cambridge Upper Secondary Science competition and G4 project symposium coordinator, U14 Volleyball and U19 Football coach. Responsible for overseeing activities of the Science team, ensuring proper execution of duties and alignment with the school’s overall vision. In charge of teaching: Co-ordinated Science (IGCSE) and Biology (IBDP SL/HL) Extra: Homeroom Teacher, Cambridge Upper Secondary Science competition and G4 project symposium coordinator, U14 Volleyball and U19 Football coach.

    • Czechia
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • IB Biology & Chemistry Teacher
      • Aug 2016 - Jul 2019

      In charge of teaching: Science (KS3), Biology (IGCSE), Chemistry (IGCSE), Physics (IGCSE) Biology (IBDP SL/HL) and Chemistry (IBDP SL/HL). Extra: Homeroom Teacher, Vienna International Science fair Project leader, G4 project symposium coordinator, Lab Tech Coordinator. In charge of teaching: Science (KS3), Biology (IGCSE), Chemistry (IGCSE), Physics (IGCSE) Biology (IBDP SL/HL) and Chemistry (IBDP SL/HL). Extra: Homeroom Teacher, Vienna International Science fair Project leader, G4 project symposium coordinator, Lab Tech Coordinator.

  • Melbury College
    • London, United Kingdom
    • GCSE Science Teacher
      • Mar 2014 - Jul 2016

      Responsible for planning and delivering lessons, attended departmental meetings and assessing pupils in KS3 and KS4. Extra: Support SENCO with general assessments and administration work. Responsible for planning and delivering lessons, attended departmental meetings and assessing pupils in KS3 and KS4. Extra: Support SENCO with general assessments and administration work.

    • United Kingdom
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • GCSE Science Teacher
      • Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

      Responsible for planning and delivering Science lessons, attend departmental meetings and assessing pupils from KS3 and KS4. Extra: planning and delivering intervention sessions with Targeted students from Biology A level. Responsible for KS4 Science Clubs. Responsible for planning and delivering Science lessons, attend departmental meetings and assessing pupils from KS3 and KS4. Extra: planning and delivering intervention sessions with Targeted students from Biology A level. Responsible for KS4 Science Clubs.

    • Biology Teacher
      • Sep 2012 - Jul 2013

      Responsible for assisting in the educational and social development of pupils with different cultures, from 10 to 14 years old, under the direction and guidance of the Head of Science. In charge of teaching Biology and Geography classes and responding to the strengths and needs of students during lessons. Extra: Organising and supporting a range of extra-curricular activities (e.g. Portugal Day & Science Club). Responsible for assisting in the educational and social development of pupils with different cultures, from 10 to 14 years old, under the direction and guidance of the Head of Science. In charge of teaching Biology and Geography classes and responding to the strengths and needs of students during lessons. Extra: Organising and supporting a range of extra-curricular activities (e.g. Portugal Day & Science Club).

    • General Science Teacher
      • Sep 2011 - Jun 2012

      Responsible for assisting in the educational and social development of pupils, from 12 to 14 years old. In charge organizing Science classes and responding to the strengths and needs of students during lessons using student centered perspectives. - Planning and delivering well-structured lessons which engage & motivate students (e.g. laboratory experiences; Role Play; Model Construction); - Planning special activities connected with the teaching of the subject (e.g. Field trip); - Planning and delivering activities promoting English as second language (e.g. keywords translated to English); - Supporting the school in delivering the curriculum effectively; - Organizing and supporting a range of extra-curricular activities (e.g. Science tutoring); - Effective ICT implementation (e.g. use of new technologies such as smart boards and educational software tools); - Effective classroom management and organisation; - Ensuring all Health & Safety policies are implemented and adhered to at all times. Show less

Education

  • Universidade do Minho
    Master's degree, Teaching Science Education Biology Geology Pedagogy
    2010 - 2012
  • Universidade do Minho
    Bachelor's degree, Biology Geology Environmental Sciences Chemistry Physics Statistics
    2005 - 2010
  • International Baccalaureate
    Certificate cat.1, Biology
  • International Baccalaureate
    Certificate cat.1, Chemistry
  • International Baccalaureate
    Certificate cat.2, Biology
  • International Baccalaureate
    Certificate cat.2, MYP Integrated Science

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