Tom Cooper
Grade 4 homeroom Teacher at Xiamen International School- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese Elementary proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Irish Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Mirjam Berghuis
Excellent at building community - Tom brings has a wonderful way of bringing people together - a much needed trait during challenging times.
Andrew VanderMeulen
Tom is an absolute star. He has initiated welcome change as Math Coordinator in Primary, leads by example on the PYP team with innovative lessons, and enriches school life as a sports coach and as the founder of "Couch to 2k" - a wonderful weekly community fitness session for students, staff, and parents. Tom has a passion for teaching and learning and a joy for his craft - we are fortunate he has given so much to our school and programs.
Mirjam Berghuis
Excellent at building community - Tom brings has a wonderful way of bringing people together - a much needed trait during challenging times.
Andrew VanderMeulen
Tom is an absolute star. He has initiated welcome change as Math Coordinator in Primary, leads by example on the PYP team with innovative lessons, and enriches school life as a sports coach and as the founder of "Couch to 2k" - a wonderful weekly community fitness session for students, staff, and parents. Tom has a passion for teaching and learning and a joy for his craft - we are fortunate he has given so much to our school and programs.
Mirjam Berghuis
Excellent at building community - Tom brings has a wonderful way of bringing people together - a much needed trait during challenging times.
Andrew VanderMeulen
Tom is an absolute star. He has initiated welcome change as Math Coordinator in Primary, leads by example on the PYP team with innovative lessons, and enriches school life as a sports coach and as the founder of "Couch to 2k" - a wonderful weekly community fitness session for students, staff, and parents. Tom has a passion for teaching and learning and a joy for his craft - we are fortunate he has given so much to our school and programs.
Mirjam Berghuis
Excellent at building community - Tom brings has a wonderful way of bringing people together - a much needed trait during challenging times.
Andrew VanderMeulen
Tom is an absolute star. He has initiated welcome change as Math Coordinator in Primary, leads by example on the PYP team with innovative lessons, and enriches school life as a sports coach and as the founder of "Couch to 2k" - a wonderful weekly community fitness session for students, staff, and parents. Tom has a passion for teaching and learning and a joy for his craft - we are fortunate he has given so much to our school and programs.
Credentials
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The role of the coordinator
International BaccalaureateApr, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Child Protection Basics for International Schools
TesAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Child Protection for International Schools
TesAug, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
The Role of Maths in the PYP
International BaccalaureateNov, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Making the PYP happen
International BaccalaureateJan, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
CPR/AED/First Aid
American Heart AssociationOct, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
PGCEi
The University of Nottingham
Experience
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Xiamen International School
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China
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Grade 4 homeroom Teacher
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Zhuhai International School
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China
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Year 4 Homeroom Teacher
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Aug 2018 - Jun 2022
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PYP maths coordinator
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
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Learning Services Support Teacher
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Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
At ZIS we strive to develop dynamic and principled global citizens who have the skills and attitudes to enable them to become compassionate life-long learners who will contribute positively to the future of our world.
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Shanghai United International School
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China
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Primary and Secondary Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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American High School grade coordinator
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Aug 2013 - Jul 2016
Other roles within school: chess coach and basketball coach active 4 days a week in coaching role. These chances to influence students outside the classroom to becoming the best that they can be is highly rewarding. Teacher wellness leader: helping new teachers adjust to life in china, organizing staff events, helping with any problems that ariseAs grade coordinator:Developing and reviewing the scope and sequence of the Reception Class CurriculumEnsuring Reception curriculum documentation is aligned with high school mainstream documentationWorking closely with other high school teachers so as to provide a smooth pathway into the high school mainstream for studentsTrack Reception Class / Student ProgressLeading the Reporting Process for the gradeProviding a high level of pastoral care for studentsOrganizing regular meetings with parents and facilitating excellence in home-school communicationParticipating in student interviews and constructing appropriate baseline tests for studentsRegularly celebrating the success of Reception Class studentsMaintaining the visual and physical dimension of the classroomsResourcing the grade in collaboration with the financial department, and the principalsPlanning and overseeing appropriate field studies for the Reception ClassEnsuing school virtues / student profiles are facilitated Support the orientation of new teachers to the school in role leading teacher wellnessLine manager for all Reception grade Teachers Show less
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EAL Teacher
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Aug 2012 - Jul 2016
I work in the Central Language Department at the Wanyuan Campus of SUIS. I am the homeroom teacher for children of various grades who need a more focused education in English in the short term to raise their ability to the required level to be able to succeed in an International school Environment. This is achieved though a wide range of English subjects individualized for the specific needs of each child. Rosetta stone, Get Reading Right, writing classes, Grammar classes, Literacy program and Communications skills. Show less
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Teaching
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Mar 2009 - Jan 2013
teaching english to children ages 2.5 -15. mainly dealing with children in the 4-10 age groups 3 years of working full Friday night, Saturday and Sunday schedule. Currently Friday night and Saturday schedule only teaching english to children ages 2.5 -15. mainly dealing with children in the 4-10 age groups 3 years of working full Friday night, Saturday and Sunday schedule. Currently Friday night and Saturday schedule only
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English teacher
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Feb 2009 - Aug 2012
teaching english in local chinese schools teaching english in local chinese schools
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English teacher
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2008 - Feb 2009
ESL English for children grade 3 to grade 9 in group classes at the Shanghai Japanese school During holiday time:- Business English for adults both group and one-to-one classes ESL English for children grade 3 to grade 9 in group classes at the Shanghai Japanese school During holiday time:- Business English for adults both group and one-to-one classes
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Johnson Brothers limited
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United States
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Inventory planner
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2005 - 2007
Sales forecasting, Purchase planning, Logistics control, Stock management, Report writing, communications between suppliers/marketing divisions/warehouse management Sales forecasting, Purchase planning, Logistics control, Stock management, Report writing, communications between suppliers/marketing divisions/warehouse management
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Intel Ireland
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Ireland
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Junior Inventory Buyer (intern)
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2001 - 2001
Purchase planning, Stock reduction, Purchase planning, Stock reduction,
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Education
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Framingham State University
Master of Education - MEd, Education -
University of Nottingham
PGCE, Education -
University of Limerick
Business, HR, IT,