Professional Background
I am an International School educator based in Singapore, who specialises in teaching Economics and leading change in a 1:1 Apple laptop environment. I enjoy teaching the International Baccalaureate curriculum and have taught the Diploma Economics course to both Higher and Standard Level students. Previously I have taught in New Zealand as a Geography and Economics teacher and eLearning coach. I am an adventurous New Zealander, who enjoys running, travelling and spending time with friends and family.
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that 21st century education is a process that develops students who are responsible for their own learning; who are globally orientated, and who will grow into young leaders in a changing society. eLearning is an important element of my classroom practice. My lessons illustrate a dynamic pedagogy, including group work, student centered projects, global connections and academic rigor. Each of these elements are developed through the careful and thoughtful integration of technology into the learning process. I help other teachers adapt to the process of change and aim to lead the development of a 21st century learning culture in schools.
Balanced against this, is my belief that students need space to develop both emotionally and socially outside of the classroom. Through my involvement in outdoor education and extra curricular activities, I have enjoyed seeing students grow and develop through challenge-based learning at each grade level. I believe that I am an affable and confident role model who facilitates this growth. This is one of the most important and rewarding roles of being a teacher.
Education
- Bachelor of Commerce and Administration. Majors – Economics, Public Policy: Victoria University of Wellington, 2003
- Bachelor of Science Major – Geography, Victoria University of Wellington, 2003
- Graduate Diploma in Teaching (Secondary), Wellington College of Education, 2004
Teaching Experience
United World College of South East Asia, Singapore
(K-12 International School, 2900 students) www.uwcsea.edu.sg
- Technology Integrator (Dover Campus) – August 2011 onwards
ISS International School of Singapore
(K-12 International School, 800 students) www.iss.edu.eg
- Teacher of DP Economics – January 2009 to present
- eLearning Coordinator – August 2010 to present
- Teacher of DP Business and Management – January 2009 to present
- Teacher of MYP Humanities – August 2009 to June 2010
Queen Margaret College, Wellington, New Zealand
(Independent girls school, 670 students) www.qmc.school.nz
- Teacher in Charge, Geography – January 2005 to December 2008
- Teacher of Economics – January 2005 to December 2008
- Education Outside the Classroom Coordinator – January 2006 to December 2008
- Lead ICT Professional Development Teacher – January 2006 to December 2008
Professional Development
2012
- Outdoor Education – Leadership Course, Singapore – January
- ASB Unplugged 2012 – Workshop Presenter – Mumbai, India – February
- Leading Adult Learning – three day retreat – Singapore – May
2011
- IB Diploma Economics – new curriculum workshop (Level 2) Singapore – January
- Apple Leadership Summit (three days) – Singapore – March
- Apple Distinguished Educator 2011 workshop (five days) – Hoi Chi Minh City – April
- StudyWiz – iPad Learning Environment Project - September to Dec 2011
- Teach IT Singapore 2011 – Tanglin Trust School – Presenter – November 2011
2010
- Council of International Schools – Self Study programme and training day – February
- Apple Leadership Institute Workshop (two days) – February
- ESL in the Mainstream – January to May – 50 hours
- IB Diploma Economics Extended Essay Workshop – March/April – 50 hours
- Apple Education Breakfast Seminars – September 2010
- Apple Leadership Workshop – (two days) December 2010
2009
- IB Diploma Economics (Level 1) Auckland New Zealand – April
- IB MYP Humanities (Level 1) Bangkok, Thailand September
- Teach IT Singapore – presenter: Evaluating the Effectiveness of Laptops in the Classroom
2008
- uLearn NZ – ICT in Action – Rotorua New Zealand, three days – February
- Introduction to the International Baccalaureate – March
Other roles
- Publisher – Apple iTunes Bookstore
- Co- Author – Economics in Plain English Blog
