Heather Owens
Education
San Miguel De Allende
Summary
Dedicated, professional educator with over 19 years of experience. Excellent reputation for supporting the needs of students and collaborating effectively with others.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Year 2 Homeroom Teacher
Meritton International School
Chiang Mai
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Delivered a values-based curriculum and supported students to use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects both in the classroom and during remote learning.
- Utilized technology to enhance student education and grasp of materials
- Played a strong role in organizing and leading social and academic activities for the school community, including the implementation of school-wide Student Led Conferences
- Organized school wide holiday clothing drive and took the lead tole in organizing and supporting our sustainability week activities and presentations
Year 4 and Year 5 Homeroom Teacher
Lanna International School
Chiang Mai
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Implemented creative ways to foster curiosity for complex principles through hands-on learning and planned activities.
- Organized TEDx Youth Conference for primary students
- Supported with choreography for the primary school musical
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Served as the sustainability coordinator for the Lanna International School P.T.O (Parent teacher organization)
- Organized a winter coat drive for a Karen Hill Tribe in the Chiang Mai community
G1 Homeroom Teacher and G2 ESL Teacher
Panyaden International Green School
Chiang Mai
03.2014 - 06.2016
- Delivered a values-based curriculum and supported students to use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Communicated regularly with colleagues, caregivers and management to support the ongoing needs of students.
- Part of Professional Development Committee in charge of organizing and leading in house PD for staff
- Organized a holiday shoe box drive for local charities in the Chiang Mai community
Homeroom Teacher, TA Coordinator, Summer Camp Dir.
KIS IB International School
Bangkok
08.2009 - 06.2014
- PYP trained and experienced across early years and lower primary
- Worked with school administration to support the professional development of Teaching Assistants across the primary staff
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Participated in weekly workshops on topics across the PYP curriculum
- Organized engaging and enriching activities for the 2010 EY and PYP Summer Camp programme
- Choreographed for and shared in the direction of the primary production of Alice, the Musical
EY1 Homeroom Teacher, Visual Arts Specialist, Kindyroo Specialist and Qualified Instructor
Australian International School
Bangkok
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Prepared and presented staff workshops for KindyRoo (supporting Early Childhood Development)
- Responsible for independently developing the school’s Visual Arts program and coordinating with administration to develop the Arts curriculum
- Planned for differentiation in multi-grade and multi-ability classes from EY to Y-2
Relief Teacher
Queensland Education
01.2007 - 03.2007
ESL Teacher G4-6
James An Coaching College
01.2006 - 01.2007
English Teacher
Ezhou University
Ezhou
01.2004 - 01.2005
Relief Teacher
Durham District School Board
01.2003 - 01.2004
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
08.2007 - 01.2014
- ISAT Webinar: Making Sense of Mathematics, 2021
- Educare, Child Safety and Protection certification, 2019 and 2020
- Safety and First Aid; Basic Skills- refresher workshop, 2018 and 2019
- Teaching and Learning Mathematics Through an Inquiry Approach, 2018
- Having Tough Conversations, 2016
- Assessment for Learning (with Dylan Wiliam), 2015
- Inhouse PD on a range of topic areas, including differentiation, mindfulness, guided reading, Leading and Managing TA’s and LSA’s, 2012
- Building students’ learning Assets through inquiry (with Kath Murdock), 2012
- Inquiry in the Classroom, 2012
- PYP Reading and Writing through Inquiry: Category 3, 2011
- Neuroscience in the Classroom, 2010
- 6+1 Writing Traits, 2010
- Action in the PYP, 2010
- Inquiry into the PYP, 2009
- Teaching and Learning in the PYP, 2009
- Thai Language and Professional Ethics Course, 2009
- Introducing the PYP, 2008
Education
Master of Teaching -
Griffith University
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 01.2002 - 06.2003
T.E.S.L Basic Skills -
Seneca College
Toronto, Ontario, Canada 02.2000 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Arts Degree -
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 09.1995 - 07.1999
Skills
Values-based educator; sustainably minded; hard-working, professional, energetic, passionate; ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team; strong belief in establishing a community of independent, critically thinking, life-long learners; open-minded and quick to learn; committed to furthering personal growth through professional development
undefinedTimeline
Year 2 Homeroom Teacher
Meritton International School
01.2021 - 06.2022
Year 4 and Year 5 Homeroom Teacher
Lanna International School
08.2016 - 06.2020
G1 Homeroom Teacher and G2 ESL Teacher
Panyaden International Green School
03.2014 - 06.2016
Homeroom Teacher, TA Coordinator, Summer Camp Dir.
KIS IB International School
08.2009 - 06.2014
EY1 Homeroom Teacher, Visual Arts Specialist, Kindyroo Specialist and Qualified Instructor
Australian International School
08.2007 - 06.2009
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
08.2007 - 01.2014
Relief Teacher
Queensland Education
01.2007 - 03.2007
ESL Teacher G4-6
James An Coaching College
01.2006 - 01.2007
English Teacher
Ezhou University
01.2004 - 01.2005
Relief Teacher
Durham District School Board
01.2003 - 01.2004
Master of Teaching -
Griffith University
01.2002 - 06.2003
T.E.S.L Basic Skills -
Seneca College
02.2000 - 05.2000
Bachelor of Arts Degree -
Carleton University
09.1995 - 07.1999
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