-Enhanced student learning through the development of innovative instructional practices-Collaborated with Stanford University faculty to implement Maker tools in the classroom-Provided leadership and expertise in designing STEM-based science units of learning-Implemented research-based literacy instruction through writer's workshop-Highly effective classroom management skills based on consistency, safe, stable, cohesive and productive learning spaces-Differentiated instruction in content, process, and product to support the learning needs of a range of students-Implemented a range of assessment "of" and "for" learning tools that are geared to highlight desired learning intentions (ex. speaking skills through vlogs and podcasts, application of thinking skills through mind-maps and model making) -Applied proficient computer literacy skills to self publishing books for the school library-Collaborated with learning support team to manage and support learners with special needs

-Refinement understanding and practices of providing instruction in inquiry based learning environments-Collaborated with specialists and local community experts to enrich student learning-Served on the curriculum review and development committee-As a level leader, I oversaw the development of 4 new Units of Inquiry-Successfully created and supported a culture of creative expression -Adapted teaching to support new EAL learners and students with special educational needs-Hosted PYP Singapore network job-alike on the PYP exhibition -Integrated and balanced the use of technology in student learning-Provided internal PD in the use of iMovie.Extra curricular involvement:Photography and film-making ECAs; ES soccer coach; ES Student Council2009-2011

Provided inquiry based instruction - Assessed for learning through mediums such as discussions,worksheets, presentations, tests, drama, rubric based projects, self-evaluations - Differentiated unitsand lessons to suite the learning needs of students - Employed the Understanding by Designmethod in writing/refining curriculum on the school’s unit planners (Atlas + School’s own planner)- Maintained a class blog - Collaborated with divisional and specialist teachers in the developmentof individual units - Contributed towards the school’s successful accreditation in the IB PYP -Served on the curriculum review committee for the school’s WASC accreditation team -Developed the school’s first PYP Exhibition.

Taught a fourth grade class (ages 8-9) populated by students of various nationalities - Acted as theyear-four coordinator for Art and Design and French - Collaboratively developed term anddaily plans for all curricular subjects (Math, Literacy, Science, Art, History, P.E., French,Computers) - Differentiated and adapted materials to suit the diversity in student abilities -Assessed for learning through a variety of mediums - Maintained a classroom-management stylethat was firm, caring and consistent - Launched and facilitated a writing club for students withspecial needs - Created individual educational plans for students with educational and behavioralneeds - Organized and led whole school assemblies

Served as the English language teacher for grades 1 – 6 (ages 6-12) - Developed weekly and bi-weekly units using a skeletal plan - Created all the material and resources, which have since beenadopted by other schools - Employed role-playing, peer modeling, and cooperative learning topromote fluency - Provided supplemental resources and additional classes for motivated and weakstudents - Collaboratively designed a non-traditional curriculum and set of materials for summercamp.