Experience

Al Hekma International School

• Elementary School Teacher

  • Sep 2020 - Present



miniMinds English Learning Centre (Hong Kong)

• English Teacher

  • Jun 2009 - Apr 2020

  - Responsible for carrying out effective and interactive lessons, focusing on the foundations of reading and writing, creative and formal writing as well as critical thinking.- Joined the 'subbing team' and took initiative to edit and update the weekly rota according to planned annual leave and last minute sick leave to ensure smooth running of classes.- Assisted in implementing an online virtual classroom platform while providing technical support as well as developing existing… - Responsible for carrying out effective and interactive lessons, focusing on the foundations of reading and writing, creative and formal writing as well as critical thinking.- Joined the 'subbing team' and took initiative to edit and update the weekly rota according to planned annual leave and last minute sick leave to ensure smooth running of classes.- Assisted in implementing an online virtual classroom platform while providing technical support as well as developing existing curriculum to be suitable for online classes.- Conducted Pre-Primary and Primary level entry assessments. Show more Show less



APU International Schools

• Grade 1 Teacher

  • Aug 2018 - Mar 2019

  - Established an inclusive and nurturing classroom environment, focusing on student-centered learning.- Implemented an engaging and fun curriculum following the American Common Core Standards.- Taught the following subjects: > English Reading and Writing, English Listening and Speaking, Math, Science and Social Studies.- Efficiently carried out ongoing assessments to monitor students' progress with an understanding of the need to differentiate.- Participated in numerous… - Established an inclusive and nurturing classroom environment, focusing on student-centered learning.- Implemented an engaging and fun curriculum following the American Common Core Standards.- Taught the following subjects: > English Reading and Writing, English Listening and Speaking, Math, Science and Social Studies.- Efficiently carried out ongoing assessments to monitor students' progress with an understanding of the need to differentiate.- Participated in numerous professional development meetings supported by my mentor and principal.- Successfully lead extra-curricular activities such as Yoga, mindfulness and knitting. Show more Show less



Just Kids Kindergarten & Language Centre

• English Teacher

  • Feb 2016 - May 2018

  - Established a colourful, warm and welcoming classroom environment. - Developed and implemented a creative and interactive monthly curriculum focusing on play based learning. - Enthusiastically instructed the same two classes of students, from ages 2-3 years old until graduation at 5-6 years old, focusing on STEM activities and basic reading and writing following the Jolly Phonics program.- Contributed to planning and choreographing a successful school concert at the end of each… - Established a colourful, warm and welcoming classroom environment. - Developed and implemented a creative and interactive monthly curriculum focusing on play based learning. - Enthusiastically instructed the same two classes of students, from ages 2-3 years old until graduation at 5-6 years old, focusing on STEM activities and basic reading and writing following the Jolly Phonics program.- Contributed to planning and choreographing a successful school concert at the end of each academic year. Show more Show less



MaySchool Hanoi Recruitment

• English Teacher

  • Oct 2015 - Feb 2016

  - Worked closely with the head teacher during training to strengthen my teaching skills and knowledge- Grew confident in teaching a wide range of age groups: 4 - 13 years old- Developed my own style of teaching as well as classroom management through practice and observation of my peers as well as my own research- Creatively planned lessons following MaySchool's standards and the course curriculum provided.



Private Family

• Au Pair

  • Apr 2014 - Sep 2015

  - Responsible for the care of two young brothers after school hours and occasionally on the weekends.- Duties included but were not limited to: > collecting from school and arriving on time to extra-curricular activities> preparing lunch and snacks with specific dietary needs in mind as well as fun baking activities also including birthday cakes and party food for both school and home events> assisting with homework and implementing additional activities to help… - Responsible for the care of two young brothers after school hours and occasionally on the weekends.- Duties included but were not limited to: > collecting from school and arriving on time to extra-curricular activities> preparing lunch and snacks with specific dietary needs in mind as well as fun baking activities also including birthday cakes and party food for both school and home events> assisting with homework and implementing additional activities to help with developing motor skills and speech > assisting parents with 'running' the household when travelling on business Show more Show less