Beyond Taxonomies

The education that I have acquired over my lifetime is as diverse as my experiences.  I hold four university-level degrees which are outlined on my credentials page.   Following my first formal teaching experiences in America and New Zealand, I began teaching and living in Asia in 2010. To date, I have taught age levels ranging from preschool to college and into adult education. My experience spans six countries, a journey where I focused on project-based learning, interaction and discussion, differentiation, the gradual release of responsibility, and relevant lessons for my students.
Social Studies Teacher, Saint Paul American School
​– Beijing, China (2016-2018)
  • AP Psychology 
  • AP World History
  • Honors World History
  • Wold Government
  • General World History
  • CAPS Community Project (CCP)
​Social Sciences English Teacher, Nanshan High School
​– Taipei, Taiwan (2015-2016)
  • iEarn classroom teaching (www.iearn.org)
    • Intentional Projects for students​
    • World-based student community
  • Oxford Q Series learning materials levels 1-5
  • Oxford AEF Series Starter Edition adult classes
  • Conducted classes in listening and speaking, art, and the social sciences
English Trainer, Wall Street English
​– Beijing, China (2014-2015)
  • Encounters, Complimentary Classes, Social Clubs and English Corners
  • Responsible for the upkeep of a daily slideshow and advertising
  • IELTS program and training
  • Management Path Training
College English Lecturer, SCYE Global
​– Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2013-2014)
  • Teaching 17-24-year-old college English Students
  • City & Guilds international IESOL certificate program
  • Basic to expert learner classes
  •  Established a new English department in Trolak, Malaysia
  • Coordinated on a Young Learner’s English Camps
  • Administered City and Guilds official tests
Elementary School Teacher, Pyeongsan Elementary School
​- Ulsan, South Korea(2011-2012)
  • Teaching 5th and 6th grade students 
  • Alternating classroom and weekly schedule 
  • Split-level planning and lesson management 
  • Coordinated with multiple Korean teachers on lessons
  • Winter & Summer Camp Learning Center assignments
  • Direction, coordination, choreographing of multiple performances
Elementary School Teacher, Poly School
​- Daegu, South Korea (2010-2011)
  • Teaching Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten & grades 1st
  • Followed an 11 hour, daily alternating block schedule
  • Planning for multiple classes on multiple grade levels
  • Multiple disciplines: English, reading, social studies, art, etc. 
  • Aided in school events and monthly field trips
  • Coordinated with Korean Care Teachers on classroom management