Laura Neagos
Subject Area Learning Leader at UWC Thailand- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Assessment Practices- Bambi Betts
American International School of Johannesburg -
Bachelor of Education (BEd) - Grades 4-10 Mathematics
University of Ottawa -
DP - Language ab initio (Cat 2)
International Baccalaureate -
DP- Language B (Cat 2)
International Baccalaureate -
Embedding Service Learning into the Curriculum
Kathy Berger-Kaye -
Learning Through Inquiry
American International School of Johannesburg -
Learning to Lead
American International School of Johannesburg -
MYP Language Acquisition: Delivering the MYP Curriculum
International Baccalaureate -
Spanish for Teachers
Instituto Cervantes -
Understanding by Design
Elizabeth Imende-Cooney
Experience
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UWC Thailand
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Subject Area Learning Leader
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Aug 2020 - Present
*Strong Organisational and Administrative Skills *Work Collaboratively in teams* Lead the horizontal and vertical articulation of the MYP and DP curriculum of all languages taught (French, Spanish, Thai, Mandarin ) * Participate in middle leadership meetings* Organisation of DP Language B Orals * Increase authenticity of student learning by facilitating interaction with the wider community such as parents, community events, or trips. * Establish effective common assessments and regular calibration practices with Language Acquisition team to ensure common Conceptual Understandings of units and an aligned understanding of criteria.
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IB PYP-MYP-DP French Language Acquisition Teacher
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Aug 2019 - Present
~ DP French Ab initio ~ DP French B -SL ~ MYP (Grades 6-10) Emergent~ MYP (Grades 6-10) Capable~ PYP (Grades 3-5) Ability-Based Classes ~ Personal Project Supervisor ~ Facilitating SEL Curriculum through Homeroom lessons * Foster Curiosity, inquiry and a desire for life-long language learning. * Foster respect and understanding of the linguistic diversity within the Francophone diaspora as well as of student's own linguistic and cultural heritage. * Build proficiency in French while supporting the development of student's mother tongues through Translanguaging.* Provide differentiated instruction of content, process and product to ensure a challenging learning environment that honors student voice. * Implement a variety of diagnostic, formative and summative assessments to inform teaching and learning and to build self-reflection habits in students.
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American International School of Johannesburg
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Primary and Secondary Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Middles School World Languages Teacher
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Aug 2011 - Jun 2019
~ Grades 6-8 Spanish 1 & 2 ~ Grades 6-8 French 1 & 2 ~ Grade 6, 7, 8 Advisory Teacher: SEL Curriculum delivery through the CPR model.~ Head of World Languages ~ Member of the Middle School Coordination Team~ Responsible for collaboratively developing a horizontally and vertically aligned scope and sequence in order to ensure students receive the same linguistic experience regardless of the language chosen. Committees:~ Member of K-12 World Language Committee: Responsible for collaboratively developing amore authentic and personalized WL philosophy and curriculum, that better align with theschool's strategic goals.~ Member of MS "Student Portfolio" Committee: Responsible for collaboratively developing aplatform and framework to facilitate student ownership and engagement with portfolios.~Member of MS "Student Advisory" Committee: Responsible for collaboratively developing amore effective and impact-full Advisory Program to better support the MS students social-emotional needs.~ Member of "International Day" Committee: Involved in the organization of Parade ofNations, International Food festival and divisional celebrations.
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Education
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University of East London
Master in Special and Additional Learning Needs -
2013 - 2015
University of Calgary
Teaching Second Languages Certificate, Education -
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University of Ottawa
Bachelor of Education - BEd, 4-10 -
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Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology & Spanish Language and Culture
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