Experience

American International School of Guangzhou

• China
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Kindergarten Teacher

  • 2007 - Present

  • Provide academic elements to curriculum using an inquiry approach, PYP • Experience with Lucy Calkins Reading/Writing Workshop model. • Experience of Common Core Math Standards. • Incorporate technology and new ways of extending student learning: knowledge of interactive whiteboard technology and use of iPads. •Work collaboratively with colleagues and administration to support and extend the objectives of the curriculum. • Introduced Kindergarten Exhibitions with students presenting their research on the Unit “Where We are in Place and Time” • Maintained communication with parents via weekly newsletters, WeChat, Blogs, Seesaw • Maintained consistent and effective classroom management • Utilized parent volunteers in the classroom for guided reading • Member of Science, Literacy, and Mathematics Curriculum Committees Professional Development • Preventing Bullying from International Schools- Level 2, Summer 2021 • Social-Emotional learning- University Partner- Augustana University Summer 2021 • Mindsets and Mindfulness in the Classroom – University Partner- Augustana University Summer 2021 • Child Protection for International Schools-Level 2 December 2020 • Accelerated Learning and Vertical Articulation- September 2020 • Play-Base Learning- Workshop with Duane Smith, 2019 • Transdisciplinary Learning- Workshop, 2019 • Matt Glover- Workshop, 2018 •PYP Play-Base Learning Cat 3, 2018 • Literacy Workshop, Hong Kong, HKIS, 2017 • Protocol Facilitation and Team Collaboration- by Michael Lannini Feb., 2016 • Team Leader Collaboration Workshop In-school by Michael Lannini., Nov., 2015 Activities • AISG ES Literacy Committee participant 2017-2018 • Grade Five PYP Exhibition Mentor, 2017 • Science Curriculum Review Cycle 2015-2016 • AISG Kindergarten Coffee Morning presenter Nov. 24, 2015 • Kindergarten Team Leader from 2010 -2012, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017 • After School Activities: Latin dance, cooking, Spanish, gardening • AISG ES Math Committee participant 2014 to 2015 Show less



American International School of Rotterdam

• Kindergarten Teacher

  • Jun 2002 - Jun 2007

  •Introduced academic elements to curriculum using discovery and play • Introduced Science Fair with students presenting information and answering questions • Introduced Graduation Ceremony • Created PowerPoint portfolio for each student • Maintained communication with parents via weekly newsletters • Maintained consistent and effective classroom management • Provided a beautiful, organized and stimulating physical space • Utilized parent volunteers in the classroom • Member of Social Studies and Mathematics Curriculum Committees Professional Development • Attended Early Childhood workshop at St. John’s International School, Belgium • Participated in “Job Alike” seminars Show less



Washington Elementary School District

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Fourth Grade Student Teaching

  • Aug 2001 - Feb 2002

  • Created and taught interdisciplinary Oceanography Unit • Coordinated with music teacher to incorporate songs related to unit • Culminated unit with Science Fair • Received highest possible rating for final performance review • Created and taught Social Studies unit, Mummies Around the World. • Created and taught interdisciplinary Oceanography Unit • Coordinated with music teacher to incorporate songs related to unit • Culminated unit with Science Fair • Received highest possible rating for final performance review • Created and taught Social Studies unit, Mummies Around the World.