MY RESUME

 

 

ADDRESS 200/41 Garden Plus, Tasak, Muang Nakhon, Nakhon Si Thammarat, 80000

EMAIL kayjonsson@hotmail.com



Career Objective

 

To educate primary students in an international school environment so I can further develop my skills as a teacher through collaboration and professional development

 

Education

 

2019

Teaching English Language Learners

Queens University, Kingston, ON​

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2015

Education in the Primary Division

Queens University, Kingston, ON​

 

2014- 2015

Bachelor of Education

Nipissing University, Schulich School of Education, North Bay, ON

• Junior/Intermediate Division

 

2010 - 2014

Bachelor of Arts - Honours of English Literatures

Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

• Minor in Applied Language Studies

 

Teaching Experience​

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2018 - present

Head of Primary Department

English Programme, Srithammarat Suksa School, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand

• Promoted to lead teacher in the primary division (grade 1-6)

• Observe and coach other teachers as well as run PD and oversee lesson planning

• Coordinate differentiated primary reading program to increase student literacy

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2016 - present

Grade 2 Home Room Teacher

English Programme, Srithammarat Suksa School, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand

• Develop  and teach engaging lessons based on Thai national curriculum

• Use various assessment and data collection tools to allow for frequent and fair reporting 

 

2015 - 2016

Kindergarten Teacher

Early Years Programme, Srithammarat Suksa School, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand

• Implemented play based learning using stories, songs and manipulatives for student engagement  

• Successfully implement Jolly Phonics; a child centred approach to teaching literacy  

 

Spring 2015

Grade Six Preservice Teacher 

John Young Elementary School, Ottawa, Ontario

• Taught Language Arts, Math, Physical Education, Art, Drama and Science 

• Planned, implemented and assessed a cross curricular unit integrating Language Arts, Media and Art that was differentiated for students in the integrated BI

 

Fall 2014

Grade Seven and Eight Preservice Teacher 

W.O. Mitchell Elementary School, Kanata, Ontario

• Taught differentiated Language Arts and Mathematics lessons to intermediate classes

• Planned, implemented and assessed units of study using Provincial Curriculum and varied assessment tools (rubrics, anecdote and success criteria)

• Used the interactive SMARTboard and Chrome Books for lesson presentation

 

Key Skills

 

Technology

• Proficient using both Apple and Windows computer platforms

  • Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint

  • Apple Pages, Numbers, Keynote and iMovie

• Confident with SMART products such as boards, response clickers and notebook software

 

Communication

• Fluent in English, working knowledge of Thai, French and American Sign Language

• Ability to work with and teach ESL learners who require specific and targeted language and communication techniques

• Employment of multiple communication methods in order to maintain frequent conversations with parents and guardians 

 

Leadership

• Coordinator of 11 teachers and 240 students in the primary division

• Strong leadership skills give me the ability to delegate in a busy school environment 

 

Flexibility

• Working in a foreign country has proven how I can easily adapt to new environments and cultures

• Working in private schools requires the ability to make modifications to lesson plans based on availability of materials, funds, expectations and desires of both administration and parents

• Ability to shift between strategies and methods that best meet the needs of my students 

 

Interests

 

Literature: Contemporary and historical fiction, children’s literature, Harry Potter

Sports: Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer, Volleyball, Yoga

Other: Board games, DIY Projects, travelling