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Melinda Ostrander
International Teacher
Koh Samui, Thailand,Thailand
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world”
Nelson Mandela
Summary
Adaptable and qualified international educator with over five years of demonstrated success in managing multilingual classrooms, preparing students for standardized exams, and providing both group and individualized instruction. Experienced with Cambridge International KS2 curriculum, and eager to learn new curriculums and practices to increase student learning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
English Curriculum Coordinator
Panyadee British International School of Samui
Koh Samui, Thailand
09.2020 - Current
- Supports KS2 teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning and standardized test preparation.
- Evaluates and revises lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
- Works cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach Cambridge International learning objectives in reading and writing.
Year 6 Homeroom Teacher
Panyadee British International School of Samui
Koh Samui, Thailand
08.2017 - Current
- Reviews Cambridge International curriculum and devises alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase multilingual student understanding.
- Evaluates and revises lesson plans and course content to facilitate and moderate classroom discussions and student centered learning.
- Enhances student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Encourages creative thinking and motivates students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on Progression and Primary Checkpoint examinations.
- Assists struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Coordinates with administrators about matching assessments with curriculum.
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
Oonrak Koh Samui Bilingual and International School
Samui, Thailand
12.2016 - 07.2017
- Encouraged and prepared students to become independent readers through systematic, multi-sensory instruction in phonemic awareness and decoding skills.
- Assessed comprehensive student growth including academic, social and personal skills.
- Cultivated language skills through use of traditional poems, nursery rhymes and riddles to help students develop comprehension, vocabulary and love of language.
- Arranged parent-teacher conferences to address student progress and collaboratively set goals for areas of improvement.
Education
International PGCE - International Education
10.2019 - 10.2020
TEFL Certification (170 Hours) - Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
06.2016 - 09.2016
Master of Applied Science - Leadership
02.2015 - 02.2017
GPA: 3.8
Bachelor of Arts Dual Degree - World Religion And Psychology
08.2007 - 06.2011
GPA: 3.4
Skills
Student-centered learning
undefinedInterests
Cultural Education
Professional Development
Creative Writing
Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
- Received commendation from Panyadee British International School's headmaster for successfully adapting learning objectives to an online learning environment during the onset of COVID-19.
- Organized scores of over 80 students into online database for parents' immediate access.
- Led class to an average 57% increase in math and reading standardized test scores during the 2018-2019 school year.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Volunteered as temporary student guidance counselor to help resolve student personal issues.
Timeline
English Curriculum Coordinator - Panyadee British International School of Samui
09.2020 - Current
Nottingham University - International PGCE, International Education
10.2019 - 10.2020
Year 6 Homeroom Teacher - Panyadee British International School of Samui
08.2017 - Current
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher - Oonrak Koh Samui Bilingual and International School
12.2016 - 07.2017
International TEFL Academy - TEFL Certification (170 Hours), Teaching English As A Second Language (ESL)
06.2016 - 09.2016
Grand Canyon University - Master of Applied Science, Leadership
02.2015 - 02.2017
University Of Arizona - Bachelor of Arts Dual Degree, World Religion And Psychology
08.2007 - 06.2011
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