St Dominic’s International School, Portugal
*Year 6 classroom teacher (PYP)
*Year 4 classroom teacher (PYP)
*Mathematics Coordinator
*NQT Mentor
I have held several roles of responsibility during my five years at this school. A key part of my role as Maths Coordinator for Junior School has been to develop staff's understanding and confidence with this subject. I have achieved this through leading a variety of different workshops about current research, problem solving and the different strategies used for mental and written calculations. I have also supported staff by modelling lessons in their classes and teamteaching areas they find more challenging.
I have also developed a new maths curriculum for the whole of junior school and have trialled, adapted and implemented this curriculum successfully. I have involved the school community in these developments by creating booklets about the different strategies used and holding workshops where parents can experience some of the activities their children engage in at school.
In my role as class teacher I have helped develop units of inquiry which the children find exciting and want to inquire about. These units require the children to extend a variety of skills as well as deepen their knowledge and understanding of a variety of issues, such as cultural identity, peacemakers, leadership and water responsibility.
I also successfully introduced the six week process we currently use for the year 6 exhibition. This involved creating detailed information packs for the children, mentors and parents, devising timelines for the process, and holding information sessions for staff about the purpose and requirements of the exhibition.
September 2003 – August 2005
British School of Lomé, Togo, West Africa
*Year 4/5 classroom teacher (PYP)
*Year 5 classroom teacher (PYP)
*Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator
During my time as PYP Coordinator I successfully implemented the use of student portfolios, student-led conferences and collaborative planning sessions.
As a class teacher I designed activities which promoted the use of inquiry as well as meeting the needs of students from a wide range of differing abilities. I also implemented assessment tasks that required the students to present their findings to the school community, such as a Heroes and Heroines Museum and a Culture Centre.
September 2000 – August 2003
International School of Brunei, Brunei Darussalam
*Year 5 classroom teacher (PYP)
*Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator
During my time as PYP Coordinator I successfully implemented the use of student portfolios, student-led conferences and collaborative planning sessions.
As a class teacher I designed activities which promoted the use of inquiry as well as meeting the needs of students from a wide range of differing abilities. I also implemented assessment tasks that required the students to present their findings to the school community, such as a Heroes and Heroines Museum and a Culture Centre.
September 2000 – August 2003
International School of Brunei, Brunei Darussalam
*Year 5 classroom teacher and Year Group Leader (N.C.)
*Year 4 classroom teacher and Year Group Leader (N.C.)
*Humanities Coordinator
*NQT Mentor
As part of my role of Year Group Leader I was responsible for coordinating collaborative planning sessions and ensuring continuity and progression of the curriculum.
In my role as NQT mentor I supported a locally trained teacher by modelling lessons, observing lessons and providing constructive feedback and developing an understanding of the English N.C.
September 1997 - August 2000
*Year 4 classroom teacher and Year Group Leader (N.C.)
*Humanities Coordinator
*NQT Mentor
As part of my role of Year Group Leader I was responsible for coordinating collaborative planning sessions and ensuring continuity and progression of the curriculum.
In my role as NQT mentor I supported a locally trained teacher by modelling lessons, observing lessons and providing constructive feedback and developing an understanding of the English N.C.
September 1997 - August 2000
Bishop Wilson CofE Primary School, Solihull, England
*Year 6 classroom teacher (N.C.)
*Art Coordinator
*School Liaison Officer
As a Year 6 classroom teacher I was involved in supporting the students in their final year of primary school and preparing them for their end of year S.A.T.s. As part of a team working in an inner-city school with many pupils facing a variety of challenges I was able to develop effective behaviour management strategies as well as devise ways to encourage pupils to engage in school life.
In my role as Art Coordinator I also designed and implemented a whole school curriculum and led the teaching of this subject in all Year 5 and 6 classes.
*Art Coordinator
*School Liaison Officer
As a Year 6 classroom teacher I was involved in supporting the students in their final year of primary school and preparing them for their end of year S.A.T.s. As part of a team working in an inner-city school with many pupils facing a variety of challenges I was able to develop effective behaviour management strategies as well as devise ways to encourage pupils to engage in school life.
In my role as Art Coordinator I also designed and implemented a whole school curriculum and led the teaching of this subject in all Year 5 and 6 classes.
