Jennifer Waughtal Goldstein

Mobile: +86 150-1358-8904 Email: jjwgoldstein@gmail.com E-Portfolio: http://jennifergoldsteindotme.wordpress.com/about/ Twitter: @goldstein_jen Skype: Jenjgoldstein

Professional Profile
I am a globally-minded and highly collaborative teacher with substantial international teaching experience. I teach a differentiated program in order to reach the wide variety of strengths, needs, and intelligences that exist in our classrooms. I use real-life contexts, hands-on applications and appropriate technologies to help all students connect with their learning and create meaning.

Education and Certification

Masters in Curriculum and Instruction, Concordia University: currently enrolled Focus: ESOL Instruction and Educational Technology TESMC Teaching ESL Students in Mainstream Classes Certificate: 2011 IB MYP Language A Category 1 Certificate: 2010 CELTA Pass B Certificate: 2009 Washington State Substitute Certificate: 2006 British Columbia College of Teachers Professional Certificate: 2002 Bachelors of Education, University of British Columbia: 2002 Specialization: Urban Diversity Cohort Bachelors of Science, University of Calgary: 1999 Major: Geography Minor: Anthropology

Teaching Experience
Shekou International School Shenzhen, PRC Grade 5 Homeroom Teacher August 2011 June 2012 Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher (Temporary Teacher) March 2011 June 2011 Substitute Teacher Sept. 2010 March 2011 Utilize technology, including Web 2.0 tools, to differentiate instruction and create authentic learning experiences. Scaffold, adapt and modify instruction to address individual learning styles, modalities and needs, including EAL students and with learning difficulties. Evaluate student progress using standards based assessment. Engage in regular communication with parents. Collaborate with grade level, specialist and support teachers in unit planning. Integrate social justice, global understanding, environmental awareness and character education into daily instruction. Coordinate overnight field trip to promote social and environmental understanding.

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Learner Dalian Maple Leaf International School Dalian, PRC English 10 Teacher Feb. 2007 Dec. 2009 Communications 11 Teacher Aug. 2008 July 2009 Communications 12 Teacher Feb. 2007 June 2007 Establish a respectful and trusting environment for students to take risks in learning. Integrate collaborative learning and discussions into daily learning activities. Co-plan with colleagues to develop strategies for improving curriculum resources, instruction, and assessment.
Shenyang Maple Leaf International School Shenyang, PRC EFL Teacher (Grade 10) Sept. 2006 Jan. 2007 Collaborate with colleagues to design a literature based EFL program and assessment standards. Infuse oral language development into literacy to promote language acquisition. Incorporate real life contexts in daily lessons to create meaningful learning experiences. Oweekeno Elementary, School District #49 Oweekeno, CANADA Teacher (Grade 1 to Grade 7) Sept. 2002 June 2003 Teach all core elementary subjects in a rural First Nations multi-grade setting. Co-plan with teaching partner to prepare authentic, culturally appropriate and integrated curriculum. Support learning for students with varying degrees of learning, behavioral, and social challenges. Coordinate a community event to help raise money for a school playground. Initiate a school snack program to assist students of low socio-economic status.

Leadership
Shekou International School Shenzhen, PRC Math School Improvement Committee Aug. 2011 June 2012 Survey teaching teams to determine areas of concern at the divisional and grade level. Examine each grade level standards and benchmarks for gaps in content and skills. Compare current teaching resources with student need for learning support and enrichment. Dalian Maple Leaf International School Dalian, PRC Teacher Evaluation Committee Aug. 2009 Dec. 2009 Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the current teacher evaluation process. Research best practices of teacher evaluations at international and provincial schools. Propose formalized mentorship program for linking new teachers with experienced teachers.

English 10 Department Head Aug. 2007 July 2009 Communications 11 Department Head Aug. 2008 July 2009 Revise curriculum to increase cross-curricular integration. Analyze student data for learning trends and propose modifications to the curriculum. Provide on-going mentorship for teachers through resource and instructional support. Serve as communication liaison between administrators and grade level team. At-Risk Students Committee Head Aug. 2007 June. 2008 Create a working definition for at-risk and examine causes of at risk students within the school context.

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Investigate issues and challenges related to providing at-risk student support. Prepare and present school-wide recommendations with short-term strategies and long-term strategies for teachers. Advocate for the development of professional learning communities to increase collegial discussions.

Sponsor Teacher Malaspina College Education Program Oct. 2007 Dec. 2007 Supervise and mentor student teacher with on-going dialogue, observations, and written feedback. Model a variety of collaborative learning activities, differentiation strategies, and assessment styles for diverse learners. Coordinate with student teacher and Field Experience Supervisor to develop learning goals and measures of success.

Related Teaching Experiences

Ferndale High School: Early College Program Academic Coach: Volunteer (Gr. 8 English) Sylvan Learning Center ESL Teacher Self-Employed ESL Tutor Jumpstart English School Teacher (Kindergarten) Ferndale, USA Oct. 2004 April 2005 Vancouver, CANADA Jan. 2004 June 2004 Vancouver, CANADA Jan. 2004 July 2004 Taipei, ROC Sept. 1999 Aug. 2000

Professional Achievements
Presenter: Study Skills for Home at the SIS Parent School Association meeting (2012) Presenter: Blogs, Glogs, and Storybird at the ACAMIS: EAL Conference hosted (2012) Presenter: Using Student Blogs at SIS in-service workshop integrating technology (2011) Presenter: Using Ministry Rubrics for Assessment at English 10 in-service new teacher training DMLIS (2007 and 2008) Presenter: Creating a Literature-Based ELL Lesson at SMLIS ESL teacher in-service training (2006)

Professional Development
Stanford University Venture Lab: Designing a New Learning Environment: presently enrolled Educational Technology and Mobile Learning: on-going ACAMIS EAL Conference Participant (SIS: 2012) Expert Level Critical Friends Protocols (School Reform Initiative: Feb. 2012) Authentic Assessment and Digital Media in the Classroom (EARCOS: Jan. 2012) Integrating Technology (SIS/Kim Cofino: Dec. 2011) Middle Leaders Workshop (EARCOS: Oct. 2011) Introduction to Understanding by Design (UbD) (SIS: Oct. 2011) Teaching with Love and Logic: Tips for Classroom Management (August 2010) English Enhancement Strategies (DMLIS: Sept. 2009) Effectively using Formative Assessment (DMLIS: Feb. 2008) Technology Across the Curriculum (DMLIS: August 2008) Assessment Using Performance Standards (DMLIS: Jan. 2008)

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Professional Associations
Phi Delta Kappa International National Council of Teachers of English National Center for Literacy Education British Columbia College of Teachers British Columbia Federation of Teachers

Extra-curricular Activities/Committees
Paper Airplane Club (SIS: 2011/2012) Art Club (School District 49: 2002/2003)

References
Brian Tuia Principal Shekou International School btuia@sis.org.cn +86 180-2873-5500 Jeffry Overlie Vice Principal Shekou International School joverlie2@sis.org.cn +86 180-2872-0022 Rob Scarr Principal (former) Dalian Maple Leaf International School robscarr@yahoo.ca 1-604-783-2235