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Baku, AZ

Baku, Contiguous Azerbaijan, Azerbaijan

Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

• Organized two synchronous virtual NGSS conferences for the Tri-Association region per year.
• Managed registration, communication and participation certificates forattendees from over 54 schools in 10 countries.
• Co-developed a 4 week asynchronous course to build NGSS capacityin the region as conferences grew more sophisticated in content

Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

• Co-constructed NGSS Elementary curriculum with grade level representatives, using UbD to guide the process
• Led ongoing professional development about the foundations of NGSS and how to achieve the teaching and learning shifts
• Coached colleagues N-12, in both core and specialist subjects, using Diane Sweeney’s Student Centered Coaching Model to target student achievement of power standards
• Co-led a N-12 Science Curriculum Review team to develop a school- wide philosophy statement… Show more Co-constructed NGSS Elementary curriculum with grade level representatives, using UbD to guide the process
• Co-led a N-12 Science Curriculum Review team to develop a school- wide philosophy statement and prioritize standards Show less

Kuala Lumpur

Spearheaded ISKL’s ES NGSS initiativeDeveloped a three year implementation plan for NGSS at the elementary levelTrained the ES Science Team on the three dimensions of NGSS and coached them on the integration of these dimensions into existing science unitsFacilitated goal-driven conversations to strengthen science vertical alignment

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Utilized a student-centered approach and a constructivist philosophy to meeting standards Built a socially inclusive classroom communityDifferentiated instruction to meet needs across the learning spectrumCo-planned and co-taught with my Learning Resource teacher and EAL teacher Collaboratively constructed curriculum with a large grade level team.

Munich Area, Germany

Collaborated to create an integrated curriculum, weaving standards and skills into UoI Piloted the Exhibition, the PYP program’s culminating learning experience, in the 4th grade Guided students, parents, and mentors during the ExhibitionDeveloped and implemented an iPad trial, using tech to transform learning

• Creates a transdisciplinary curriculum that incorporates learning standards into unit of inquiry
• Differentiates learning experiences and assessments to meet individual students needs and educational plans in collaboration with Learning Support and ESL teacher

• Supported English language learners in whole class, small group, and one-on-one contexts
• Monitored students’ language growth to determine learning targets and individual exit criteria
• Collaborated with classroom teachers to plan units of study that promote language growth and incorporate ESL methodologies

• Taught a seven week course for individuals with no prior teaching experience (Teaching Fellows) in Instructional Design and Delivery, and Classroom Management and Culture at Brooklyn College
• Modeled an inclusive classroom by tailoring literacy, procedural and content objectives to meet the diverse needs of ESL and Special Education students
• Performed mid-point and final evaluations on Teaching Fellows, and facilitated their self-evaluations, to pinpoint areas of growth and areas to… Show more
• Performed mid-point and final evaluations on Teaching Fellows, and facilitated their self-evaluations, to pinpoint areas of growth and areas to work towards future growth Show less

• Modified 3rd and 4th grade curriculum to reflect NYC regional ESL policies and standards
• Differentiated instruction to service Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced English speakers
• Prepared students for standardized NY state-wide exams in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, and New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT)
• Developed a cohesive curriculum map with grade colleagues, adhering to NYC DOE standards, policies, and time… Show more
• Developed a cohesive curriculum map with grade colleagues, adhering to NYC DOE standards, policies, and time guidelines
• Created a classroom accepting of different cultural norms, while transitioning students to understand the educational norms of New York Show less

• Created and implemented the curriculum for the kindergarten and after-school ESL programs
• Formulated and implemented the ESL curriculum with a focus on the dramatic arts
• Communicated through language barriers with superiors, students, and the parents of students
• Adapted to the cultural standards of host country and school

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