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Experience

CURRICULUM VITAE

Work Experience

Learning Innovation Leader

Australian International School Singapore

  • Co-create strategic plan for whole school innovation, including academics and operations

  • Coaching conversations with key members of administrative team and teacher leaders 

  • Designed and executed an array of Professional Learning events for whole school; TECHmeet included 28 organizations across Singapore.

  • Grew a system of Innovative Co-Curricular Activities to provide opportunities for upper elementary and secondary students including Student Media Team and competitive ESports & Robotics Teams

  • Train teachers and students on effective and wise technology usage through TECHbytes sessions

Jan 2022 - Present

Learning Enrichment Teacher (Grades 6-12)

Australian International School Singapore

  • Differentiate weekly lessons, co-teach, and modify programs for 6 classes in mathematics and English

  • Deliver in-class and separate instruction for small groups of 2-10

  • Assess and report on student progress (e.g. DASH, YARC, CAT4, WCJ, NNAT2, etc.)

  • Utilize various software platforms for blended learning and Google Workspace for Education 

  • Communicate and meet with parents regularly as case manager of 24 students in Grades 7 & 9

  • Coordinated mathematics intervention program that doubled as a peer mentoring co-curricular activity 

  • Actively serve in a Teacher Inquiry Group tasked to overhaul Individualized Educational Plan, introducing model from Next Frontier Inclusion

  • Nominated and trained as a Google Guide to help others use technology effectively

  • Trained to deliver Macquarie Literacy Program for small group reading instruction

Jan 2017 - Present

Due to my husband's job, we relocated to Singapore in September of 2015. As the northern hemisphere school year had already begun, there were few teaching positions available. While I was searching for a role in education, I pursued a long-time passion of mine and worked as freelance makeup artist. In addition to providing beauty services, I gained valuable marketing and customer service skills, leveraged social media platforms to reach a wide audience, and built strong networks of other freelancers in the photography, modeling, and makeup industries. When the timing was right I was able to find a position relief teaching at AIS and then moved into a full time teaching role once there was availability.

Aug 2009 - Jul 2015

Learner Support Teacher (English & Humanities, Grades 7-12)

Hong Kong Academy

  • Implemented differentiation strategies using IB Middle Years Programme

  • Co-taught with fellow subject and learner support teachers using different models

  • Developed and delivered curricula for 2 courses to teach learning strategies, critical reading skills, and essay writing

  • Researched and created resources for various subject teachers across multiple grade levels

  • Led in-service professional development workshops regarding special education needs

  • Initiated and co-designed a revamp of IEP report format and transition to internet database system

  • Advised and mentored students through pastoral program, portfolios, and Grade 10 MYP Personal Projects

  • Cultivated relationships with families of students through consistent emails, reports, and meetings

  • Formulated templates on Google and other digital means to track student success

  • Investigated and contributed findings in focus groups (e.g. alternative course options for non-IB Diploma students)

  • Volunteered to choreograph and teach Chinese and swing dance during and after school

Sep 2007 - Jul 2009​

12:1:1 Special Education Teacher (Grades 6-8)

I.S. 528 Bea Fuller Rodgers School, New York City Department of Education

  • Developed and executed curricula in 4 subject areas for 12 students (ages 11-16) with mild to significant needs

  • Created and implemented behavioral intervention plans for social-emotional issues

  • Coached and empowered students to fundraise, research, visit, and donate 300USD to charity of their choice

Jul 2007 - Jun 2009​

Corps Member

Teach For America

  • Selected from 20,000 applicants who commit 2 years to teach in under-resourced public schools

  • Planned and taught summer school in New York City public school under experienced faculty 

  • Engaged in intensive training program and professional development activities

Education

Education

Jun 2007 - Jun 2009​

Master of Science for Teachers

Pace University School of Education

  • Concentration: Middle Childhood Education Students with Disabilities

  • GPA: 3.81

Aug 2003 - Jun 2009​

Bachelor of Arts

Barnard College, Columbia University in the City of New York

  • Major: East Asian Languages and Cultures, Chinese Literature; Minor: Psychology

  • Graduated cum laude  (GPA in major: 3.76)

  • Barnard Academic Technologies Consultant (Jan 2004 - June 2007)

  • Activities: Founder of Radiance Chinese Dance Company, coordinating committee of Columbia Students for Christ, CU Swing Dance

Certification

Certifications

Certificate of Competence in Educational Testing: Qualified Test User

British Psychological Society

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Google Certified Educator: Level 1

Google for Education

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Emergency First Aid

First Aid International

CPR and AED

 

Certificate of Registration as Teacher

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Registration Number: R277291

 

Public School Teacher Certificate (Dual)

University of the State of New York Education Department

Certificate Number: 1166266

  • Generalist in Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9)

  • Students with Disabilities (Grades 5-9), Generalist

Feb 2014 - Feb 2018

Dec 2012 - Present

Feb 2010 - Jan 2015

May 2019 - May 2022

June 2021

Ongoing Professional Development

Non-exhaustive list 

Sketchnoting for Educators                                                                                                                                            Nov 2019

Sylvia Duckworth

 

Response To Intervention for International Schools (RISS 2019)                                                                                   Oct 2019

Spring Math - Dr. Amanda VanderHeyden

 

Apple Education                                                                                                                                                              Sept 2019

Reaching All Learners

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Apple Education Innovation @School                                                                                                                            Nov 2018

Everyone Can Create Curriculum

 

Women in Education Leadership                                                                                                                                   Nov 2018

Personal branding, presentation, influence, public speaking, CV, interview skills

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MacqLit Workshop                                                                                                                                                         Aug 2017

An explicit and systematic reading intervention program for small groups of older low-progress readers

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Understanding and Challenging Gifted Learners                                                                                                          Aug 2017

Bronwyn McCleod

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Special Education Network In Asia Singapore (SENIAS)                                                                                                Apr 2017

Executive functioning, Kagan Cooperative Learning: Engagement

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Dyslexia: Core Skills & Master Class                                                                                                                               Apr 2017

Michelle Hutchison

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Getting Ready in Numeracy (GRIN)                                                                                                                                Feb 2017

Peter Sullivan

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Building Inclusive Learning Environments for for EAL Students - Dr. Virginia Rojas                                                      Feb 2017

Subject-specific vocabulary & collocations, command terms & functional language, translanguaging, scaffolding & modifications

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Supporting Third Culture Kids' Transition                                                                                                                        Feb 2017

Dr. Sarah Whyte

 

Cognitive Coaching Seminars Foundation: Training Days 1-8                                                                                        Mar 2015

William Powell and Ochan Kusuma-Powell

 

Next Frontier: Inclusion Professional Conversation                                                                                                          Sep 2014

 

Symposium on Inclusive Education                                                                                                                                 May 2014

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Service Learning - Cathryn Berger Kaye                                                                                                                         Feb 2014

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Special Education Network In Asia (SENIA) 12                                                                                                               Feb 2014

Understanding and Managing "Quirky Kids" in the International School Classroom - Roby Marcou

Inclusive Restorative Practice: Working with Children with Special Needs - Margaret Thorsborne

Executive Functioning Strategies - John Koncki

Less is More: Strategies for Teaching Students to Paraphrase and Summarize in Writing - Dr. Bonnie Singer

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East Asia Regional Council of Schools                                                                                                                            Nov 2013

Translating Brain Research into Effective Language and Literacy Instruction - Dr. Virginia Rojas

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Special Education Network In Asia (SENIA)                                                                                                                    Feb 2013

Visual Strategies for Teaching Expository Text Structure (Brain Frames) – Dr. Bonnie Singer

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Special Education Network In Asia (SENIA)                                                                                                                    Feb 2012

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Speech/Language Intervention: Strategies for the Classroom Teacher                                                                          Mar 2011

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East Asia Regional Council of Schools (EARCOS) Conference                                                                                      Dec 2010

The Friendly Style Profile

 

Making the Difference: Differentiation in International Schools (EARCOS Weekend Workshop)                                    Dec 2010

William Powell and Ochan Kusuma-Powell

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Volunteer

Community Church Hong Kong                                                                                                                            Oct 2009 - Aug 2015

  • Worship Band Leader and Vocalist

  • Youth Small Group Leader

  • Shijiazhuang Orphanage (Beijing, China)

  • Little Flower Children's Home (Darjeeling, India)

  • Habitat for Humanity (Korat, Thailand)

 

Hong Kong Swings                                                                                                                                               Dec 2009 - Aug 2014

  • Lindy Hop Teacher (volunteer and paid)

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