Nanny in Ottawa, Ontario

Profile: An experienced and dynamic International School Teacher who excels individually and collaboratively as a member of a team. A vibrant, reflective and caring practitioner who tailors her teaching to meet the needs of individual students. Passionate about experiential learning that enables students to understand and make connections to the world around them. Adopts a flexible approach when required and enjoys instilling creativity within her pupils. Education and Qualifications: University of Ottawa September 2010-May 2011 Bachelor of Education - Primary and Junior University of Ottawa September 2004-May 2010 Honours Bachelor of Arts with Specialization in Second Language Teaching with Minor in Linguistics Employment Experience: PYP Teacher (Grade 2) August 2014 - June 2016 International School Chi Minh City (ISHCMC), Vietnam A fully accredited IB World School offering all three IB programs for students between the ages of 2-19, representing over 50 nationalities. Key Achievements: -Collaborated with other grade 2 teachers, PYP coordinator and Math and Language Specialists to design and deliver a student centred inquiry based curriculum. -Collaboratively planned targeted lessons with EAL and Learning Support teachers. -Created a class blog using the school’s Firefly communication forum. -Assisted students in creating their own digital portfolios on Firefly. -Incorporated technology (promethean board, iPads, classroom desktops) into lessons. -Assisted and organized one of the grade 2’s assemblies. -Collaborated in designing and leading the Grade 2 Exhibition. -Facilitated Student-Led Conferences and 3-Way Conferences. -Collaborated with a secondary MYP design teacher for cross-school student collaboration. -Participated as an assistant coach to the gymnastics team. -Assisted in the primary school production as a prop and background designer. -Assisted with primary movie night events. Primary EAL Teacher (KG, Grade 1, 2, 3, 5) August 2012 - June 2014 International School Chi Minh City (ISHCMC), Vietnam Key Achievements: -Collaboratively planned with classroom teachers to deliver targeted lessons for both push-in and pull-out lessons. -Taught speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to small classes (3-12 students) during pull-out sessions, as well as lessons regarding the classroom curriculum. -Discussed students’ progress and concerns with parents, classroom teachers, and administrators. -Tested new students’ language proficiency and made future recommendations -Taught individual lessons on a one-to-one basis when required. -Led an arts and crafts after school program, as well as a mask-making after school program. Grade 1 and Grade 4 Language Teacher July 2011-June 2012 Cornel Language School, Taiwan Key Achievements: -Taught English lessons following Treasures, an American Language Curriculum. -Developed and help manage students’ annual parent showcase. -Participated in cultural celebrations and festivities through song and dance. -Recorded stories for Rainbow Time, the school’s story book audio magazine. -Taught a novel study group to a small group of students in Grades 6-8. Professional Development: -Positive Psychology (online course), Barbara L. Fredrickson, Ph. D., The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, May 2016 -Positive Education, ISHCMC Positive Education Committee, January 2016 -3E Learning Conference (Energize, Engage, Empower), ISHCMC, September 2015 -Transforming Student Learning, Kim Cofino, EARCOS Weekend Workshop, September 2015 -Strategies for Teaching Writing, Sheena Cameron, February 2015 -Reading Comprehension, Sheena Cameron, February 2015 -Designing Mathematical Inquiries, Lana Fleiszig, October 2014 -Promoting Mathematical Thinking Through Open-Ended Questions, Lana Fleiszig, October 2014 -Constructivist Teaching & Learning, Paul Ginnis, August 2014 -Making the PYP Happen, Nicola Holloway, August 2012 *References available upon request.