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Fort Myers, Fl, Us

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Leading and raising the quality of IB PYP teaching and learning.• Managing the planning and delivery of the IB PYP through inquiry-based learning.• Leading weekly collaborative team meetings and promoting a positive team culture.• Reviewing & analyzing assessment data, setting targets, planning strategical interventions.

United Arab Emirates

• SLT member key areas: PYP Teaching & Learning, School Improvement, Assess, QA.• Led PYP Evaluation: School Self-Study, Preliminary Review, & Programme Develop.• Provided weekly IB PYP CPD of inquiry and concept-based teaching practices.• Ensured IB PYP professional development opportunities were available for teachers.• Mentored & supported teachers through learning walks, co-planning, & co-teaching.• Collaborated on School Improvement Plan and MOE School Evaluation preparations.• Supported all aspects of assessment, report writing, target setting and data analysis.• Provided direction for middle leaders, phase leaders, Arabic, Islamic, IT, & PYP teachers• Line managed Arabic, Islamic and IT teachers. Conducted IB PYP teacher observations.• Analyzed data and facilitated school wide target setting to ensure student progress.• Identified school’s strengths and weaknesses, recommended & implemented changes.• Developed a positive IB PYP school culture & promoted all aspects of the IB PYP.

Miskolc, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén, Hungary

De facto Curriculum Coordinator: facilitate inquiry & student voice, choice and ownership.Coordinate English, Spanish, Maths, Science, Global Perspectives, ICT, Drama, PE, & MusicIB PYP, IPC, CC, & Cambridge certified teacher facilitating inquiry learning.Plan and facilitate school events, international days, and assemblies.Mentor new teachers, share expertise, & provide staff development in Inquiry & Kagan strategies.Collaborate on school development plan.

Minhang District, Shanghai, China

IB PYP Grade Coordinator - Led a team of 14 IB PYP teachers for several years.IB PYP Mathematics Coordinator school wide. Provided staff development, trainings & observations.Grade 4 PYP Teacher Grades 6-8 Spanish ECA TeacherStudent Council FacilitatorYearbook Committee EAL After School English TeacherGrade 5 Exhibition MentorChinese / Western Dance MemberStaff Choir MemberAdmissions Team Member

Naples, Florida

Instructed Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4 and Grade 5 students. ESOL & GiftedGrade 2 Coordinator Obtained educational leadership certification and principal certification.Successfully completed two educational leadership internships.Successfully passed the Florida Educational Leadership Examination.Mentored new teachers.Worked as a bilingual reading teacher during many summers for the Federal & State Grants & ELL Programs at the District School Board of Collier County.

Naples, Florida

Planned and facilitated educational programs for primary and secondary school students.

Lehigh Acres Senior High School

Instructed Spanish language, culture and history to Grades 9-12.

Ft. Myers, Florida

Instructed Spanish language, culture and history to Grades K-8.

Bonita Springs, Florida

Instructed English and Spanish to grade K-5 migrant students. Implemented social programs and provided community outreach services.

Taking Post Graduate (Ed.S.) Courses, Educational Leadership And Administration, 4.0

M.Ed., Educational Leadership

Activities and Societies: Educational Leadership Certification (All Levels) Educational Leadership (All Levels)

Certification, Elementary Education K-6

Teacher Certification (K-6)

Bachelor Of Arts, Spanish, Chicano Studies

Spanish