August 1998 - June 2001

International School Manila

Philippines

Grade 7 Leader

Teacher – Grade 7 Humanities, Wellness, Grade 6 – 8 Relevant ‘Riting

Achievements:

· Grade 7 Team Leader

· Member of Middle School Leadership Team

· WASC Focus Group Member

· Member of K-12 Social Studies, English and Wellness Groups

· Organiser and leader for two Grade 7 Rome Study Tours

· Responsible for organising grade level events, assemblies and interdisciplinary units

· Run Advisor/Advisee team meetings

· Co-ordinated Grade 7 Charity for Masigla Orphanage

· Assistant Stage Manager for Middle School Production “The Wiz”

· Grade 7 Student Council Advisor

· Assistant Coach for Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Team

· Cast member of various Community Theatre Productions

· Staff Appreciation Merienda Committee member

Responsibilities:

· Co-ordinate weekly ‘core teacher’ meetings

· Taught and developed innovative and student focused Humanities programme, including common assessments

· Design and facilitate team wide interdisciplinary teaching units (Maths, Science and Humanities)

· Designed programme for learning outside the classroom, in an international context (Rome, Italy)

· Responsible for organising Renaissance Biography Day, Roman Banquet and Grade 7 Fun Days

· Designed, planned and taught a writing course, focused on the process of producing children’s literature

· Foster an environment where students feel valued and part of a team unit

· Extend learning in an international context, both in the Philippines and abroad

· Promote and maintain professional unity and harmony by being aware of the importance of the dynamics of a working team

· Facilitate communication between all sectors of the Middle School

· Set high expectations for student behaviour