EXPERIENCE American School of Doha PreK Lead Teacher Doha, Qatar August 2015-Present
-Lead teacher for children aged 4-5
-American Curriculum -After-school athletics
Little GEMS International
FS1 Lead Teacher Al Barsha, Dubai August 2014-July 2015
- Lead teacher for children aged 3-4
- Trained in British Curriculum, EYFS, Development Matters, SPARKLE, Stretch & Learn - Responsible for after-school yoga - Use technology daily to enhance lessons in class
GEMS American Academy
KG PE Teacher Abu Dhabi December 2012-August 2014
- Taught Physical Education to all KG sections (3-7
years old) -Trained in PYP: Making the PYP Happen Category 1 & Assessment Category 2, participated in Self Study & Accreditation Process for CIS & NEASC - Head Coach for Middle School Tennis Team - Assistant Coach for Middle & High School Swimming -Organized KG Sports Day.
Sheikh Zayed Private Academy
GEMS Managed Abu Dhabi Swim Coach/T.A October 2012-December 2012
- Responsible for teaching swimming to grades KG-12
- Developed engaging lesson plans to capture the childrens attention - Maintained a safe environment for all children - Assisted classroom teacher with preparation and classroom management
EDUCATION & AWARD
The College of New Jersey Elementary Teaching Certification and M.A. in
Elementary Teaching CACHE Level 1 & Level 3 Certified AUSTSWIM Teacher License for swimming, water safety, and CPR TEFL Certification, University of Toronto Hospitality Business Management BA, Washington State University Presidential Honor Roll First recipient of the Carson International Business Scholars Fund Proficient in Opera Property Management System, Spa Soft, Open Table, Fidelio, Epitome, Microsoft Word, Works, PowerPoint, & Excel AAS Degree, Whatcom Community College, Graduated with Honors, Spring 2004
Studied International Hospitality at the University Centre Cesar Ritz in
Switzerland References upon request
TRAVEL EXPERIENCE
Expanded my knowledge & viewpoints about the world by living in the
Kingdom of Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Switzerland, Germany, New York, Chicago, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky & throughout Washington State. This increased my sensitivity to other cultures & ethnic backgrounds.
CLUBS & VOLUNTEER WORK
School of Hospitality Business Management Recruiting Ambassador
Chair of Event Planning at Whatcom Community College Chair of Drama Club Member, Sigma Iota Member, National Society of Minorities in Hospitality Fundraising Vice President, Phi Theta Kappa