Teacher
Abu Dhabi Education Council
Total years of experience :14 years, 1 Months
Teacher, Abu Dhabi Education Council
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates August 2010 - Present
After working in government schools for two years, I was selected to teach at the Mubarak
Bin Mohamed School. This public school is currently is currently working in partnership with
Vanderbilt University. Here we identify, implement, and research best teaching and learning
practices for the region. By addressing head on the challenges of teaching students who
often receive insufficient encouragement, learning support, or positive discipline in their
education, I have been able to make a long-term positive impact on my students'
motivation and ability to learn.
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Worked with team to construct a •
Used technology, gaming
curriculum map of Model Learning strategies, and project based
Outcomes.
learning to engage students.
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Conducted professional •
Recognized for work with students
development sessions for peer with special needs and learning
teachers and other school challenges.
community members.
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Teacher, Hamilton County Department of Education
Youth Advisor, CISV International August 2003 - August 2010
Here I designed and conducted experiential learning experiences, within a cross-cultural
setting. Responsibilities included conducting critical thinking seminars, leadership
workshops, and facilitating youth participants in making operational decisions and strategic
organizational planning.
• Designed and led cross-cultural • Operational Co-Director for a month
training and education experiences long summer institute for adult and for participants, adult leaders, and student participants from around the
board members.
globe.
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Chattanooga, Tennessee USA January 2002 - July 2010
At the Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning, a magnet school in Chattanooga
Tennessee, I became an expert in using workshops as a primary teaching method. The
school's curriculum focused on the concept of fostering multiple intelligences, in order to create a well-rounded educational experience.
• Specialized in workshop as primary • Assisted other teachers with teaching method. technology integration and
curriculum mapping.
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At Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy, a magnet school in Chattanooga
Tennessee, I engaged in several leadership opportunities. The school's curriculum focused on the concept of expeditionary learning. During this time, I also volunteered to pilot an after school arts experience program focused on art and the environment. This program was conducted in cooperation with the Hunter Museum of American Art.
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Conducted Professional •
Coached other teachers with
Development technology integration, writing
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Lead and facilitated strategic workshop, and curriculum
planning
mapping.
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Built an online collaboration and
professional development platform for teachers and staff
Museum Educator, Creative Discovery Museum
Chattanooga, Tennessee USA August 2003 - August 2005
Designed and conducted hands-on learning experiences connecting educational objectives with arts and sciences exhibits. These included art studio sessions, interactive science
theater shows, facilitated overnight experiences, and school tours. I also led special
activities for a weekly after school program for children with disabilities and their friends.
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Used non-traditional methods to •
Facilitated learning experiences for
teach arts and sciences. students with a wide variety of needs and backgrounds.
Assistant Director, Dismas House August 2000 - August 2002
Here I oversaw operational responsibilities for a household community of former offenders,
university students, and volunteers. Other responsibilities included facilitating group
consensus building, academic tutoring, job-skill workshops, as well as individual goal
setting and strategic planning.
Full Sail University, Winter Park, FL. M.S. April, 2011 Educational Media, Instructional Design, and Technology
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga B.S. August, 2006 Middle Grades Education with a Concentration in Literacy and Science; additional certification for teaching English as a Foreign Language. !