LIAM LACEY
International School. Bilingual School. Mannedorf/ Pfaffikon. at SIS Swiss International School- Claim this Profile
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Swahili Professional working proficiency
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Italian Limited working proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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German Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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TELC Language Test German B1
telc GmbH - The European Language CertificatesFeb, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
FutureLearnOct, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
TELC Language Test German A2
telc GmbH - The European Language CertificatesJul, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Jim Knight Workshop Part 1. Instructional Caoching.
Chapters InternationalFeb, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Leadership and Team Dynamics. PTC Centre.
Principals' Training CenterJun, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Assessment and leadership in International Schools.
Principal Training CenterJun, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Teaching Computing Part 2 England
University of East AngliaNov, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Introduction to Sensory Integration Difficulties (Online)
SENSORY INTEGRATION NETWORK (UK AND IRELAND) LIMITEDOct, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate In Improving Classroom conversations and language.
Stanford UniversityOct, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate in Tropical Agriculture.
Adult Learning Center.Jan, 2001- Oct, 2024 -
Certificate in Field Ecology
University College Cork, Ireland (UCC)Sep, 1996- Oct, 2024
Experience
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SIS Swiss International School
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Switzerland
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Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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International School. Bilingual School. Mannedorf/ Pfaffikon.
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Aug 2022 - Present
Teaching in across two campuses, in a bilingual classroom, Grade 3 and Grade 5 teacher. English instruction to collaborative, balanced learners and caring students who seek new challenges to reach their learning inquiries.
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Grade 4 Teacher
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2022
Teaching Grade 4 students at SIS Mannedorf and teaching EAL mixed age group of students.
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International School of Schaffhausen
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Switzerland
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Primary School Principal
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Jul 2020 - Aug 2021
Primary school principal of a PYP international school, building a strong team of dedicated inquiry teachers and staff. Promoting life long learning, everyone reaching their potential, removing barriers, celebrating diversity and having fun learning. Primary school principal of a PYP international school, building a strong team of dedicated inquiry teachers and staff. Promoting life long learning, everyone reaching their potential, removing barriers, celebrating diversity and having fun learning.
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Zurich International School
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Switzerland
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Homeroom Teacher/ Student Support Teacher
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Aug 2015 - Jul 2020
For the academic year 2016-2017 I worked as a Student Support Teacher in Grade 3. Working in a large Grade 2 Team (5 form entry) with support teachers and all learners. The school has 4 campuses across Zurich region. ZIS has an excellent reputation for international education and development of technology use in the classroom. Learning plays a central part of day to day routines. Mathematics is taught through investigations and practical inquiry tasks. Reading and Writing activities are frequently linked to learning outcomes. Students follow Morning Meeting schedules forming part of a Responsive Classroom Management strategy for social and emotional well-being. Working on conversation skill development in preparation for learning readiness. This involves Talk Partners explaining and evaluating learning situations in more detail. This work will be presented at The Hague in November 2015 as part of the IBO Conference for Africa, Asia and Europe. As a Team Leader for Grade 2, responsible for management of curriculum delivery and design, differentiation across all subject areas, monitoring and overseeing grade budget and working to develop and improve teaching and learning in grade team. Supporting teachers in day-to-day activities. Continuing meaningful professional development and leading in Homeroom teacher responsibilities. Leading a professional learning community with a focus on Sensory Needs and learning environments. Part of a learning team with a focus on coaching skills and innovation. Show less
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Presenter
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Oct 2015 - Nov 2015
Developing learner constructive conversation skills in Elementary School Objectives: • Observe and analyze classroom conversations in order to gain insight into student discursive practices • Examine how student-to-student conversations can be powerful ways to develop language, thinking skills, and content understandings. • Recognize the features of constructive conversations (e.g., construct and clarify meanings, develop coherent idea(s), focus on lesson objectives, etc.). • Modelling and building conversation skills in an Elementary Classroom. Show less
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International School of Bologna
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Italy
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Elementary Team Leader /Coordinator
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Jul 2013 - Aug 2015
Coordinator of Elementary section of the International School of Bologna, Italy. Teaching Grade 3 pupils and working on improving ICT resource management. Managing a team of elementary teachers and coordinating key activities across the elementary school. Organising PD activities, setting up IT twilight workshops for staff, part of the Senior Management Team. creating a learning environment across Elementary School which sustained inquiry and progression, through creative interventions. This involved close liaison with parents, support staff, teachers, Senior Leaders and Principals. Problem solving and proactive strategies were employed to allow effective teaching and learning to take place. In addition, this involved organising and presenting weekly assemblies, ensuring progression across elementary school in mathematics, reading and writing. Show less
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Primary Teacher - Member of Senior Leadership Team
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Sep 2010 - Jul 2013
ICT Coordinator AfL Coordinator Science Coordinator CPD Coordinator Creativity Manager Member of SLT, Coordinator of CPD, AfL, Science, ICT. Classroom teacher duties in Year 6, 4 and 3. Class Teacher ICT Coordinator AfL Coordinator Science Coordinator CPD Coordinator Creativity Manager Member of SLT, Coordinator of CPD, AfL, Science, ICT. Classroom teacher duties in Year 6, 4 and 3. Class Teacher
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Balfour Primary School
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Classroom Teacher
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Sep 2004 - Jul 2010
GnT Coordinator, AfL Coordinator, Creativity manager, Library manager. Class teacher for Year 3, 5 and 4. Lead member of Creative Partnerships project at Balfour Junior School, creativity and maths education. Director and producer of several school productions such as Lion King and Wizard of Oz. Social organiser. GnT Coordinator, AfL Coordinator, Creativity manager, Library manager. Class teacher for Year 3, 5 and 4. Lead member of Creative Partnerships project at Balfour Junior School, creativity and maths education. Director and producer of several school productions such as Lion King and Wizard of Oz. Social organiser.
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Rainbow International School, Uganda
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Uganda
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Class Teacher
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Oct 2001 - Jul 2003
Teacher of all sorts! Head teacher of a local bush school in Masaka, Uganda. Composite teacher of Year 3/4 class at Ambrosoli International school, Kampala, Uganda. Year 6 teacher at Rainbow International School, Kampala, Uganda. Teacher of all sorts! Head teacher of a local bush school in Masaka, Uganda. Composite teacher of Year 3/4 class at Ambrosoli International school, Kampala, Uganda. Year 6 teacher at Rainbow International School, Kampala, Uganda.
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VSO
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Teachers in Tanzania
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Oct 1997 - Jan 2000
A-Level Biology and Chemistry teacher in Iringa, Tanzania. International Development issues such as Health education, basic First Aid training and local community capacity building. A-Level Biology and Chemistry teacher in Iringa, Tanzania. International Development issues such as Health education, basic First Aid training and local community capacity building.
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Education
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2016 - 2017
Leeds Beckett University
Advanced Diploma in Special Educational Needs, Special Educational Needs -
2014 - 2017
Middlesex University
Post Graduate Diploma in Leading Inclusive Education - Developing Policy and Practice, Leading Inclusive Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education -
2006 - 2011
University of Leicester
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Creativity in Primary schools -
1995 - 1997
National University of Ireland, Galway
Batchelor of Science, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology -
1987 - 1992
Saint Anne's Post Primary
Irish Leaving Certificate, Irish, Maths, English, Geography, Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics
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