Sean Connor
Bangkok
Summary
Dedicated and creative Early Years educator with over three years of experience in international schools across Thailand. Currently serving as a Pre-K 2 Lead Teacher at BASIS International School Bangkok, with a strong foundation in literacy intervention, classroom management, and thematic instruction. Skilled in phonics, early math, and differentiated learning, with experience supporting admissions testing and administering Fountas & Pinnell assessments. Known for building nurturing classroom environments, collaborating with colleagues, and maintaining strong parent partnerships.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pre-K 2 Lead Teacher
BASIS International School Bangkok
01.2025 - Current
- Lead daily classroom instruction across all core early childhood subjects
- Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans
- Manage classroom routines, transitions, and student behavior independently
- Conduct regular assessments and write term reports aligned with school standards
- Foster a nurturing environment to support social-emotional growth
- Communicate consistently with parents to share progress and address needs
- Collaborate with co-teachers and specialists to ensure student success
- Organize class events and contribute to whole-school Early Years programming
Intervention Specialist
BASIS International School Bangkok
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Conduct targeted interventions for students requiring additional support in literacy and numeracy.
- Administer Fountas & Pinnell (F&P) reading assessments to gauge students' reading levels and inform instructional planning.
- Coordinate and oversee the implementation of Edmentum examinations, ensuring smooth administration and accurate assessment of student progress.
- Develop and implement individualized intervention plans tailored to student’s specific needs and learning goals.
- Provide supplemental projects and enrichment activities for students who have achieved proficiency in core subjects, fostering continued academic growth and engagement.
- Maintain open and effective communication channels with parents, sharing both concerns and progress updates to ensure collaborative support for students' academic success.
- Assisted with Early Years admission assessments by conducting literacy and numeracy screening to help determine appropriate class placement.
Homeroom and Subject Teacher
Thai Singapore International School
04.2022 - 10.2023
- Manage and oversee classes to keep in order and ensure 100% all activities meet with plan in timely manner.
- Operate homeroom activities for students, keep track of attendance and complete report cards.
- Provide advice for students, discuss on issues student may have and resolve problems when necessary.
- Supervise K1 student class for reading time, snack and lunch times, prepare bi-monthly end of term report.
- Keep record of student progress, summarize performance report and handle teacher conference.
- Provide subjects lesson, resources and study material for lessons including phonics, math, science, language, morals, and writing to both Kindergarten 1 and Kindergarten 2.
- Monitor student progress and prepare weekly assessment, provide end of term exams and analyse exam mark to manage end of term graded.
Phonics Focus Teacher
Central World
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed and fostered the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability and aptitude.
- Planned and prepared the lesson for teaching all areas of the primary curriculum and cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
- Organized the classroom for learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment.
- Assessed the children's progress in the curriculum and helped them assess their own work.
- Provided feedback to parents on a pupil's progress.
P1 & P2 English Teacher
Buranasuksa School
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed and fostered the appropriate skills and social abilities to enable the optimum development of children, according to age, ability and aptitude.
- Planned and prepared the lesson for teaching all areas of the primary curriculum and cater for the needs of the whole ability range within the class.
- Organized the classroom for learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment.
- Assessed the children's progress in the curriculum and helped them assess their own work.
- Provided feedback to parents on a pupil's progress.
Claims Handler
Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC
09.2017 - 07.2021
Sales Assistant
Homestore and More
11.2015 - 08.2017
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Insurance Business
Sligo Institute of Technology
01.2020
International Postgraduate Certificate - Education
University of Derby
01.2024
Skills
- Lesson Planning & Thematic Units
- Early Literacy & Phonics Instruction
- Classroom & Behavior Management
- Student Assessment & Progress Tracking
- Parent Communication & Reporting
- Differentiated Instruction
- Digital tools
- Team Collaboration
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Organization & Flexibility
Certification
- 180-hour Internationally Accredited TEFL-TEFL institute of Ireland in March 2021
- 30-hour Online Teaching Accredited TEFL-TEFL institute of Ireland in June 2021
- Certified Insurance Practitioner (CIP) Irish Insurance Institute
LANGUAGES
English : Native
Thai : Beginner
Timeline
Pre-K 2 Lead Teacher
BASIS International School Bangkok
01.2025 - Current
Intervention Specialist
BASIS International School Bangkok
10.2023 - 01.2025
Phonics Focus Teacher
Central World
06.2022 - 01.2023
Homeroom and Subject Teacher
Thai Singapore International School
04.2022 - 10.2023
P1 & P2 English Teacher
Buranasuksa School
08.2021 - 03.2022
Claims Handler
Aviva Insurance Ireland DAC
09.2017 - 07.2021
Sales Assistant
Homestore and More
11.2015 - 08.2017
International Postgraduate Certificate - Education
University of Derby
Bachelor of Arts - General Insurance Business
Sligo Institute of Technology
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