Shen Wai International School

PYP Physical Education Team Lead

​August 2017 - Present

 

• Created and implemented the PYP Physical Education framework for Kindergarten through Grade 5.

• Developed the SWIS swimming program and units for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 5. 

• EARCOS Teacher Representative for the whole school.

• IB PYP Self-study Collaborative Planning Committee Lead.

• IT Committee Member.

• Organized a ‘question and answer’ job alike to reflect and further develop the framework created.

• Developed the SWIS Physical Education Policy.

• Ensured all lessons were taught in accordance to the SWIS Mission and beliefs.

• Implemented differentiation strategies for a wide range of learning abilities.

• Incorporated a variety of formative and summative assessments to better understand learners and their developing abilities.

• Collaborated with classroom and specialty teachers to plan, teach, and assess conceptual learning and understanding.

• Communicated progress with parents and students using online portals (ManageBac and Seasaw).

• Integrated technology as a tool for student learning and for documenting the learning process.

• Scheduled, planned, and led weekly team meetings.

• Collaborated with Secondary Subject Lead to ensure school-wide vertical alignment.

• Participated in yearly professional development opportunities. 

• Offered parent presentations and learning sessions to help further their understanding of the role of Physical Education within the Primary Years Program.

• Planed and organized a fully inclusive Primary School sports day,  with family participation.

• Implemented a House Team system within the elementary school.

• Created and ran an elementary Acro-Yoga and Parkour club. 

• Coached elementary Soccer and Basketball.

 

Canadian International School of Beijing

PYP Physical Education Teacher

​Oct 2014 - July 2017

 

• Developed and set up the PYP Physical Education, Music, and Library curriculums for Nursery - Grade 1 programs

• Took part in the committee for certification of the IB PYP program.

• Took part in the committee to create the schools Language Policy. 

• Designing unit plans which implement the PYP philosophy and framework. 

• Incorporating a variety of formative and summative assessments to better understand learners and their developing abilities.

• Integrating technology as a tool for student learning and for documenting the learning process.

• Prepared and presented a Tech Symposium PD Presentation for PE based applications. 

• Prepared and presented PE assessment and inquiry Presentation.

 

Yew Chung International School of Beijing 

Supply Teacher

​Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

 

• To maintain the standard of professionalism and teaching offered at the school.  

• To remain flexible in order to support other teachers in their class when needed.

• Created lesson plans in all subject areas when I remained with a class, which incorporated all aspect of learning and in different subjects throughout different levels allowing for learning in many perspectives.

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Liuzhou Railway #1 High School

ESL/ Physical Education Teacher

September 2013 - June 2014

• Taught English in new and creative ways and ensured all students are understanding the subject matter

• Tutored all students with their homework in English, Drama, Science, Math and Planning in accordance to the British Columbia System

• Ensured all BC teachers knew how each student was progressing with their understanding of course work 

• To maintain flexibility with the students learning levels in all classes 

• To remain professional and welcoming to all students and staff

• To be available for all students when help was needed

• Taught physical fitness four times a week

• Recorded and completed reports on student progress

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Canadian Armed Forces Infantry School

Master Corporal - Section Commander 

May 2006 - September 2010

• To maintain the high levels of standards expected in the Canadian Military

• Taught multiple courses such as: Basic Military Qualification, Solider Qualification, Primary Leadership Qualification 

• Teaching sections field craft, and keeping all members up to date on their individual weapon handling

• Responsible for advancement of the all members military knowledge and skills through knowledge and practical lessons

• Assessing my section 2IC on teaching methods to ensure they are up to date

• Assessing the sections skills with the weapons on a range and their knowledge in the classroom

• Keeping updated weekly assessment and information on the members of the section

• Ensuring the well being of the soldiers

• Keeping updated quarterly reviews and yearly reviews for all members of the section

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