Koen Vanhoutte
Teacher of Year 6 (G5) at International School of Lausanne- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Dutch Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Limited working proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Genna Hellier-Debnam
Koen engages with students in his care in a manner that is genuinely wonderful to watch. His nature is one that lends itself to the younger age groups, but his capacity to work with older individuals is also impressive.
Glynn Richards
There are some people who just seem born to teach. Koen is in this rare category. I was fortunate enough to see Koen in action through twin lenses: as both a colleague in the primary at GEMS World Academy, Switzerland, and as a parent of a young student in his care. From both vantage points, Koen stood out as an exceptional person, worthy of any of the best schools. Koen is a true professional: his work rate and commitment are exceptional. However, more than that, he is a passionate advocate for the rights of children at this critical age. Koen was recognised for his example of how best to promote the natural curiosity, empathy and drive of children just starting out on their educational journey. As a colleague, I found Koen to be receptive to others’ ideas and articulate in philosophy and approach. As a parent, likewise I found him to be accessible, collaborative and encouraging. These same qualities that endeared him to his parent group and colleagues were in evidence every day with the children. My child was lucky enough to have Koen for two consecutive years. My wife and I are under no doubt whatsoever that the tremendous progress we witnessed in our son was in large measure due to the innovative, flexible and engaging teaching methods that Koen and his fine team employed. Equally, his caring, patient and nurturing manner brought out the best in our son and drove him to be his best every day. Our son frequently reminisces about his time with Koen and comments how much he loved his class. Those ‘born’ with the gifts that Koen possesses are not so common in our profession. Fortunately, the passion, drive and belief that Koen, and others like him, impart are sure to enrich a school far beyond the confines of his class. As is clear, I hold Koen in the highest regard and would unreservedly recommend him for any teaching post.
Genna Hellier-Debnam
Koen engages with students in his care in a manner that is genuinely wonderful to watch. His nature is one that lends itself to the younger age groups, but his capacity to work with older individuals is also impressive.
Glynn Richards
There are some people who just seem born to teach. Koen is in this rare category. I was fortunate enough to see Koen in action through twin lenses: as both a colleague in the primary at GEMS World Academy, Switzerland, and as a parent of a young student in his care. From both vantage points, Koen stood out as an exceptional person, worthy of any of the best schools. Koen is a true professional: his work rate and commitment are exceptional. However, more than that, he is a passionate advocate for the rights of children at this critical age. Koen was recognised for his example of how best to promote the natural curiosity, empathy and drive of children just starting out on their educational journey. As a colleague, I found Koen to be receptive to others’ ideas and articulate in philosophy and approach. As a parent, likewise I found him to be accessible, collaborative and encouraging. These same qualities that endeared him to his parent group and colleagues were in evidence every day with the children. My child was lucky enough to have Koen for two consecutive years. My wife and I are under no doubt whatsoever that the tremendous progress we witnessed in our son was in large measure due to the innovative, flexible and engaging teaching methods that Koen and his fine team employed. Equally, his caring, patient and nurturing manner brought out the best in our son and drove him to be his best every day. Our son frequently reminisces about his time with Koen and comments how much he loved his class. Those ‘born’ with the gifts that Koen possesses are not so common in our profession. Fortunately, the passion, drive and belief that Koen, and others like him, impart are sure to enrich a school far beyond the confines of his class. As is clear, I hold Koen in the highest regard and would unreservedly recommend him for any teaching post.
Genna Hellier-Debnam
Koen engages with students in his care in a manner that is genuinely wonderful to watch. His nature is one that lends itself to the younger age groups, but his capacity to work with older individuals is also impressive.
Glynn Richards
There are some people who just seem born to teach. Koen is in this rare category. I was fortunate enough to see Koen in action through twin lenses: as both a colleague in the primary at GEMS World Academy, Switzerland, and as a parent of a young student in his care. From both vantage points, Koen stood out as an exceptional person, worthy of any of the best schools. Koen is a true professional: his work rate and commitment are exceptional. However, more than that, he is a passionate advocate for the rights of children at this critical age. Koen was recognised for his example of how best to promote the natural curiosity, empathy and drive of children just starting out on their educational journey. As a colleague, I found Koen to be receptive to others’ ideas and articulate in philosophy and approach. As a parent, likewise I found him to be accessible, collaborative and encouraging. These same qualities that endeared him to his parent group and colleagues were in evidence every day with the children. My child was lucky enough to have Koen for two consecutive years. My wife and I are under no doubt whatsoever that the tremendous progress we witnessed in our son was in large measure due to the innovative, flexible and engaging teaching methods that Koen and his fine team employed. Equally, his caring, patient and nurturing manner brought out the best in our son and drove him to be his best every day. Our son frequently reminisces about his time with Koen and comments how much he loved his class. Those ‘born’ with the gifts that Koen possesses are not so common in our profession. Fortunately, the passion, drive and belief that Koen, and others like him, impart are sure to enrich a school far beyond the confines of his class. As is clear, I hold Koen in the highest regard and would unreservedly recommend him for any teaching post.
Genna Hellier-Debnam
Koen engages with students in his care in a manner that is genuinely wonderful to watch. His nature is one that lends itself to the younger age groups, but his capacity to work with older individuals is also impressive.
Glynn Richards
There are some people who just seem born to teach. Koen is in this rare category. I was fortunate enough to see Koen in action through twin lenses: as both a colleague in the primary at GEMS World Academy, Switzerland, and as a parent of a young student in his care. From both vantage points, Koen stood out as an exceptional person, worthy of any of the best schools. Koen is a true professional: his work rate and commitment are exceptional. However, more than that, he is a passionate advocate for the rights of children at this critical age. Koen was recognised for his example of how best to promote the natural curiosity, empathy and drive of children just starting out on their educational journey. As a colleague, I found Koen to be receptive to others’ ideas and articulate in philosophy and approach. As a parent, likewise I found him to be accessible, collaborative and encouraging. These same qualities that endeared him to his parent group and colleagues were in evidence every day with the children. My child was lucky enough to have Koen for two consecutive years. My wife and I are under no doubt whatsoever that the tremendous progress we witnessed in our son was in large measure due to the innovative, flexible and engaging teaching methods that Koen and his fine team employed. Equally, his caring, patient and nurturing manner brought out the best in our son and drove him to be his best every day. Our son frequently reminisces about his time with Koen and comments how much he loved his class. Those ‘born’ with the gifts that Koen possesses are not so common in our profession. Fortunately, the passion, drive and belief that Koen, and others like him, impart are sure to enrich a school far beyond the confines of his class. As is clear, I hold Koen in the highest regard and would unreservedly recommend him for any teaching post.
Experience
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International School of Lausanne
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Switzerland
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher of Year 6 (G5)
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Sep 2020 - Present
One of three classroom teachers for the 10-11 yo students at ISL. Year-level specialist teacher for Writer's Workshop.
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Substitute Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Sep 2020
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GEMS Education
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United Arab Emirates
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Education Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Primary School Teacher
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Aug 2017 - Sep 2020
Pre-K teacher working with little humans during their first year in school. Pre-K teacher working with little humans during their first year in school.
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International School of Geneva
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Switzerland
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Primary and Secondary Education
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500 - 600 Employee
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Student Teacher
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Sep 2016 - Jul 2017
As part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education program, I completed two placements at the International School of Geneva: one in year 5 at the La Grande-Boissière campus (LGB), one in year 1 at la Châtaigneraie. As part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education program, I completed two placements at the International School of Geneva: one in year 5 at the La Grande-Boissière campus (LGB), one in year 1 at la Châtaigneraie.
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International School of Lausanne
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Switzerland
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Early Childhood Educator
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Dec 2014 - Aug 2016
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ACS International Schools
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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(Permanent) Substitute Teacher
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Sep 2012 - Jun 2014
I was the permanent substitute teacher for all grades (PK3 up to Grade 10).
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Early Years SEN Assistant (Freelance)
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
I worked one-on-one with a number of early years students overcoming behavioural obstacles and learning difficulties. This included working in the classroom setting as well as targeted individual activities.
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Central European University
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Austria
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Graduate Teaching and Research Assistant
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Sep 2009 - Jun 2012
As part of the doctoral program I worked as a teaching and research assistant preparing (and sometimes teaching) sessions at the graduate level in the field of environmental politics, policy and thought. I also aided with assessment tasks.Furthermore, during this period I was involved in a joint project headed by Ecologic and in cooperation with IEEP with the objective to provide an external assessment of the 6th Environmental Action Programme (6EAP) for the European Commission. I was tasked with the organization of an international 2-day workshop (logistics, recruitement, communications) and general support for the CEU side of the project.
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Unisys
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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Customer Support Agent
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Dec 2008 - Sep 2009
Call Reception Centre: Group Responsible French and Dutch line; SharePoint Administrator, heavily involved in the reorientation of this team from January onward. Call Reception Centre: Group Responsible French and Dutch line; SharePoint Administrator, heavily involved in the reorientation of this team from January onward.
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President
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Apr 2007 - Dec 2008
LECEUS is an non-profit organisation I started up in cooperation with a number of partners. We organised the first edition of the Leuven Council of the EU Simulation (23-26 Oct. 2008) with over 100 participants from 22 countries. I was in charge of general project management and I coordinated the organissation's External Relations and Application Process. LECEUS is an non-profit organisation I started up in cooperation with a number of partners. We organised the first edition of the Leuven Council of the EU Simulation (23-26 Oct. 2008) with over 100 participants from 22 countries. I was in charge of general project management and I coordinated the organissation's External Relations and Application Process.
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Education
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2016 - 2017
Durham University
Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Elementary Education and Teaching -
2016 - 2017
Durham University
IBctl, Primary Years Programme (PYP) -
2009 - 2014
Central European University
Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Environmental Studies -
2007 - 2008
Central European University
MA, Nationalism Studies -
2003 - 2007
KU Leuven
MA, Political Sciences - International Relations - European Studies -
2005 - 2005
Cambridge University
CU International Summer School, History -
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Heilig Hart College - Heist-op-den-Berg
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KU Leuven
Master of Arts - MA, International Relations and Affairs
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