Gudrun Bjorg Ingimundardottir

Head of Secondary/MYP Coordinator at St. Nicholas School
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Barueri, São Paulo, Brazil, BR
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Icelandic Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Portuguese Professional working proficiency

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Credentials

  • Creating an Effective School
    Principals' Training Center
    Jun, 2023
    - Oct, 2024
  • IB Educator Advanced Network Development - Evaluation Leader
    International Baccalaureate
    Mar, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • MYP Leading the learning Category 2
    International Baccalaureate
    Oct, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Organizational Culture
    Lynda.com
    May, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • English B Category 1
    International Baccalaureate
    Apr, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • English B Category 2
    International Baccalaureate
  • MYP Coordinator training Cat.2
    International Baccalaureate
  • Making the PYP happen
    International Baccalaureate

Experience

  • St. Nicholas School
    • Brazil
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Head of Secondary/MYP Coordinator
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      Leading teaching and learning in the newly authorised MYP section, and working on preparing the school for IBDP candidacy.

    • Head of Middle School/MYP coordinator/English teacher
      • Jan 2019 - Aug 2022

      Founded and led the teaching and learning of the school's brand new MYP section, secured an MYP authorisation with 18 commendations, and continued to develop an educational program that puts exploration and inquiry at the centre of the curriculum. Responsibilities included policy development, management of departments and pastoral roles, PSHE design and delivery, budget management, MYP coordination, cross-campus collaboration, and the delivery of the MYP languages programme for English, Portuguese, and Spanish. Show less

  • The International School of Gabon Ruban Vert
    • Gabon
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head Of Department
      • Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

      Managed the EAL/English department. Taught English B on IGCSE/IB level, and EAL on IMYC level. Helped implement EAL/FLE curriculum as part of PYP accreditation. I lead the Personal Development (PSHE) department, and I was in charge of designing the syllabus and ensuring a professional delivery of the Personal Development/PSHE program in the Secondary school. I was also in charge of English scholarship and general entrance assessments, and lastly a form tutor as part of the school's pastoral team on IGCSE level and assist with bilingual communication in the school. Show less

  • KTJ Primary Secondary Academia Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar
    • Malaysia
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • French Teacher
      • Aug 2013 - Dec 2015

      Taught French on Primary and Secondary level. Designed and implemented primary French syllabus in accordance with IPC curriculum. Ran the KTJ Rock Climbing Club, the Primary French Club, and performed with the school orchestra. Taught French on Primary and Secondary level. Designed and implemented primary French syllabus in accordance with IPC curriculum. Ran the KTJ Rock Climbing Club, the Primary French Club, and performed with the school orchestra.

  • Teizang Zomi Education Center
    • Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
    • EAL Teacher (volunteer)
      • Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

      Taught ESL to refugee students from Myanmar. Helped raise awareness of the school through volunteering and research, and helped implement new teaching methods. Taught ESL to refugee students from Myanmar. Helped raise awareness of the school through volunteering and research, and helped implement new teaching methods.

  • Perth College
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant to Head of Department
      • Jul 2010 - Dec 2010

      Assisted the Head of English with duties and responsibilities. Taught essay writing on senior level, and led a course on dystopian fiction as part of the senior secondary program. Assisted the Head of English with duties and responsibilities. Taught essay writing on senior level, and led a course on dystopian fiction as part of the senior secondary program.

Education

  • University of Portsmouth
    Postgraduate Diploma, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    2018 - 2020
  • University of Nottingham
    PGCEi, Education (English and MFL)
    2015 - 2016
  • The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
    Master, TESOL
    2012 - 2014
  • Université Bordeaux Montaigne (ex - Bordeaux 3)
    Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
    2009 - 2012
  • Université Bordeaux Montaigne (ex - Bordeaux 3)
    Diploma, French Language and Literature
    2008 - 2009

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