Experience – Susan

Elementary teacher
Jakarta International School

Taught kindergarten and first grade at a pioneering school committed to preparing learners to be best for the world. Served as Team Facilitator, integrated age-appropriate technologies, and developed new units of inquiry aligned with our reading and writing workshop model. Utilized PowerSchool, DRA, NYTC workshop units, and EDM as curricular and assessment frameworks. Infused Reggio Emilia into the early years program.
2011 – present
Jakarta, Indonesia
Elementary teacher
American School of Bombay

Taught first grade in a World IB-PYP school. Served on the Technology Integration Group and co-chaired the PYP self-study committee. Utilized Atlas, AERO math standards, MAP, and F&P Benchmark Assessment System to guide and inform curriculum and instruction. Provided after school activities for ASBE3 and presented at Unplugged technology conferences.
2007 – 2011
Mumbai, India
Pre-kindergarten teacher
International School of Belgrade

Inaugurated the school’s first preschool program. Taught the four/five year old section, purchased materials, designed resources, created support and administrative documents, and developed the student/parent handbook. Wrote units of inquiry and standards-based math/literacy curricula in preparation for IB PYP authorization. Served on Curriculum Council and Staff Association.
2003-2006
Belgrade, Serbia
Teacher and Parent Volunteer
John Marshall High School/Lincoln Elementary School

Taught 12th grade world affairs and 11th grade geography and sponsored Amnesty International student group. Volunteer for kindergarten enrichment/Spanish language development.
2001-2003
Rochester, MN, USA
Preschool Coordinator
Escuela Internacional Sampedrana

Head administrator in a new preschool facility. Coordinated budgetary, curriculur, instructional, and pedagogical programs.
2000-2001
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
EFL Instructor
Sogang Language Program

Directed classroom activities for Korean students learning English as a Second Language. Responsible for lesson planning and implementation, curriculum development, and student skills assessment. Upon request of administration, created a specialized preschool curriculum and conducted inservice for the faculty.
1995-1996
Taejon, South Korea
Early Childhood and Elementary Educator
The International School of Choueifat

Taught in a full day English language immersion preschool. Created a rotation of supplies, managed materials budget and organized themes, units and levels of mastery for the program. Responsible for a section of third grade social studies (technology, geography and environment).
1994-1995
Lahore, Pakistan
Early Childhood Educator
The American School of Tegucigalpa

Taught morning and afternoon programs in a bilingual early education program. Designed and implemented curriculum to meet their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical needs while focusing on second language acquisition.
1992-1993
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Social Studies and Spanish Teacher
Royalton High School

Taught World Cultures, World History, Psychology, Sociology/Humanities, and Spanish I and II in a 7th – 12th grade high school. Chaired school environment committee and served on child study, academic scholarship selection, and Focus:Diversity committees. Coordinated AFAR programs to introduce students in rural areas to the fine arts and advised the Spanish club. Conducted educational tours to Mexico, Chicago, and Minneapolis.
1989-1992
Royalton, MN, USA