Experience

Branksome Hall

• Canada
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• IB Diploma Coordinator

  • Aug 2016 - Present

• Head of English, ESL, and International Languages

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2016

  • Manage the professional development and performance of 11 English teachers and 13 international language teachers • Oversee the successful delivery of DP and MYP Language A, and ESL programme • Develop curricula and teach Grade 11 and 12 classes with up to 22 students per classroom• Accountable for recruitment, hiring, training, and ongoing evaluation of teachers through classroom visits• Ensure assessments are in line with IB and Ministry of Ontario expectations• Communicate with students, families, and administrators on a regular basis to identify and resolve concerns• Assess incoming students’ English proficiency and make recommendations as to their placementsKey Achievements:✔ Ensured that International Language teachers are familiar with MYP and DP requirements✔ Initiated changes to Grade 7-12 curricula with particular emphasis on vertical articulation of syllabi and assessments

• Teacher of English Language

  • Aug 2004 - Jul 2011

  • Taught all grades of MYP and DP English Language and Literature courses for up to 22 students per classroom• Developed on-line public speaking module, and DP curriculum for DP English Language and Literature courseKey Achievements:✔ Promoted to Head of International Languages in 2011 and Head of ESL & English in 2014 for exceeding all performance expectations with a focus on customized curricula and hands-on mentorship✔ Achieved student results above the worldwide International Baccalaureate average through analysis of data and adapting the DP 1 and 2 curriculum



EF Language School

• ESL Teacher

  • 2002 - 2003



Effat Women’s College

• English Lecturer & Department Chair

  • 2001 - 2002



British International School

• Teacher of English, Years 7 to 10

  • 1999 - 2000