Romy Friedman Email & Phone Number

Hamilton

• K-12 Educator with Primary/Junior/Intermediate/ Senior Biology & Chemistry qualifications.
• AQs include Special Education Part I.
• LTO experience in grade 4/5 homeroom (language, math, S.S. science, art, drama), grade 6 homeroom (language, math, S.S., science, drama) and Library/Media for grades 2-5.

• As an examiners, I have been appointed to mark externally assessed work against prescribed and well-defined criteria or markschemes.
• The role of examiner is highly valued and the IB places emphasis on the professional integrity of individuals in examining positions.

Online

• Designed activities, such as investigations and worksheets, as an instructional aid for teachers and students in various topics within the course.
• Included teacher notes to supplement activities, with links to key websites and other learning resources.

Beijing City, China

• Initiated and hosted Job-Alike for science teachers in Beijing from eight schools.
• Organized a Vernier probe & sensor workshop for students and teachers to promote technology and learning.
• Partnered with Learning Support department to promote personalized learning and special needs.

Beijing, P.R. China

• MYP science and DP Biology teacher and Grade 12 advisor (homeroom teacher).
• Initiated and coordinated World Science Day, an annual day-long event for the secondary school centered around themes such as Human Ingenuity and International Mindedness.
• Created a positive atmosphere and school spirit through such actions as organizing departmental office, volunteering for events like the Flux Festival, and coordinating G12 graduation trip.

• Science and math educators worldwide are coached in the Teaching for Understanding framework.
• An online community is fostered, leading to the exchange of ideas and a dialogue for current teaching practices.

Vancouver, Canada Area

• Assisted the professor for two sections each term, (four professors total) in the delivery of material and marking for SCIE113, a first-year seminar course on the nature of science.

• Oversaw the local chapter of a national program that brings science and math lessons to 8 Vancouver inner-city schools.
• Supervised a tri-mentoring system pod system is used where graduate students mentor undergraduates and work with teachers to deliver hands-on lessons.

Vancouver, BC

• Promote and plan camp activities such as genetic evidence, centered around a simulated murder mystery.
• Liaise with university labs and graduate volunteers to coordinate supplies and hands-on activities.

• Modified existing curriculum to better prepare students to complete IB Diploma level of study.
• Compiled report for CIS accreditation visit; commended for thoroughness on safety rules & regulations.
• Restored Science Fair as curriculum requirement and developed proposal for future inter-school competition,
• Secondary school representative for KISU’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA); liaised with parents and teachers resulting in improved communication, supported teachers and… Show more
• Secondary school representative for KISU’s Parent Teacher Association (PTA); liaised with parents and teachers resulting in improved communication, supported teachers and continue to improve various aspects of the.
• Elected by KISU’s Student Council as teacher representative; mentored council members through the successful organization of events which raised money for various charities; contributed to the improvement of the.

• Covered classes after unexpected departure of Head of Department in Term 1. Subsequently helped organize temporary teaching measures and interviewed replacement teachers. Provided guidance and mentorship to resulting.
• Pioneered a day-long Science Symposium event utilizing all Science classrooms and laboratory facilities and exposing students to exciting possibilities in Science. Brought in three prestigious guest speakers from local.
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• As member of Community Service Committee, supported school program by initiating collections of clothing, toys and money for Voice of Hope, a charity fostering street children. Enabled students to volunteer and create.

• Engineered a CAS cultural-exchange program for IB students from ISF to experience various aspects of Ugandan life and culture. Program incorporated creativity (Bark Cloth design with local artist), action (White water.

• Planned and effectively executed first year of the Biology HL International Baccalaureate.
• Demonstrated a commitment to Science through initiating the creation of an extra-curricular Science club and organizing a Lower Secondary Science Fair, now a mandatory requirement of the Science Department.
• Gained extensive experience in four different disciplines: Maths, Chemistry, Biology and Computing.
• Proven good external exam results in IGCSE Mathematics and IB Biology.
• Tended… Show more
• Tended to kindergarten classroom in International School of Frankfurt during free periods as relief for teacher. Generated a fun, stimulating learning environment through various actions such as stories & poems reach.

Ma, Curriculum & Pedagogy

Activities and Societies: • Presenter at Catalyst, BC Science Teacher Association (BCScTA) conference 2011. • Within the Curriculum and.

B.Ed, Biology, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Social Coordinator: Education Student Association • Appointed Vice-President Social Coordinator of Education.

B.Sc, Anatomy & Cell Biology, English

• Attained minor in English Literature to promote holistic view of education. • Accreditation as 3rd author for article in Journal of.

Ossd (Ontario Secondary School Diploma)