Jaimi Litus

Objective Pestalozzistrasse 16
To facilitate understanding and enhance 10625 Berlin, Germany
student learning of English/Language Arts +49 0174 544 5678
Email: Jaimilit@gmail.com
Skype: Jaimilit
Education
RUTGERS UNIVERSITY New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
ED.M, The Graduate School of Education
Teacher Certification Program in English Language Arts

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA

B.A., Douglass College Major: English
Minor: Spanish
Certification
Hawaii State Teaching License - English Grades 6 – 12
California State Single Subject Teaching License - English
Certificate of NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher – English Grades 7 - 12

Teaching Experience

August 2017 – present IB & ICGSE English Teacher Berlin International School Berlin, Germany
• Responsible for DP English B course & IGCSE First Language English course
• Participate & collaborate in ICT integration team for secondary teachers
• Collaborate with colleagues to update and enhance grades 6 – 12 curriculum
• Work with coordinators to collaborate on curriculum, student concerns, & improvement of
school policies

August 2015 – June 2017 IB English Teacher International School of Stuttgart Stuttgart, Germany
• Responsible for Language A & B MYP and Language B DP courses
• Efficiently collaborating with colleagues to expand and implement the IB curriculum
• Foster student learning by developing inquiry based and student-centered activities
• Promote individuality among students and construct a friendly learning environment where
students can strive based on their individual needs

August 2013 – June 2015 IB English Teacher International School HCMC HCMC, Vietnam
• Responsible for Language A & B MYP, Language A & B DP courses
• Successfully developed, implemented, and recorded curriculum while reaching target deadlines
and benchmarks in collaboration with colleagues
• Effectively worked as a facilitator, providing students with the needful resources to lead their
own initiated inquiry
• Developed daily lesson plans and objectives and teaching students based on those lesson
objectives

August 2011 - June 2013 10th Grade English Teacher American Nicaraguan School Managua, Nicaragua
• Responsible for 3 regular classes, 1 honors class, and 1 Advanced Placement Language and
Composition class
• Productively created and executed grade 10 World Literature Honors Curriculum
• Designed lessons that guide student analysis of texts and use of higher-level thinking skills
 July 2008 – 2011 8th Grade English Teacher Kapolei Middle School Kapolei, Hawaii
• Responsible for 4 regular education classes and 1 inclusion class
• Developed and executed units that guide student understanding of writing techniques
• Enthusiastically participated in department meetings, student/parent meetings, and professional
development meetings
• Offered weekly after school tutoring to help support students’ individual needs

Membership & Professional Development

DP Language Acquisition Workshop Category 3, Barcelona, Spain, February 2018
DP Language Acquisition Workshop Category 3, Coventry, UK, February 2016
Effective Teaching Strategies for a 21st Century Classroom, HCMC, Vietnam April 2014
MYP Language and Literature Workshop Category 3, Hong Kong March 2014
DP Language and Literature Workshop Category 1, Online Summer 2013
The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Member Since 2008
The National Writing Project - Rutgers University’s Midwinter Writing Conference VIII 2007

Extracurricular Activities
Duke of Edinburgh Advisor – International School of Stuttgart
Co-coach Cross Country – International School Ho Chi Minh City & Kapolei Middle School
Co-advisor for Model United Nations – International School Ho Chi Minh City
Advisor for GIN group Healing Music – International School Ho Chi Minh City

Computer Skills
Proficient in: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, True Basic and Internet navigation for research
Utilize online programs to support student learning and such as Edmodo, Veracross, and Firefly
Operate teaching lessons using 1 to 1 laptops program for 6 years

My teaching philosophy is quite simple as it is based on an active and constructivist approach to learning. I have high
expectations for all students because I believe that all students have the potential to learn. However, how students learn differs
greatly. If lessons are inquiry based and linked to students' existing schema, then students' natural curiosity will make learning more
fun, engaging, and more individualized. With this is mind; I tailor my lessons so that students have the opportunity to learn given
different mediums of information. I plan and execute lessons that incorporate diverse media and activities to support the various
learning styles of my students.
From lecturing to interactive group activities to individual assignments, students have many opportunities to demonstrate their
strengths and improve upon their weaknesses. Varying my teaching methods and offering students different ways of engaging with
the material acts to reinforce my belief that we all learn differently. In addition, my assessments are also varied - from role-playing to
creative short story writing to the standard essay, students are given many opportunities to shine. In doing so, learning not only
becomes more interesting for students, but it also becomes more personal as well.

Students in my class explore meaning, engage in critical thinking, and learn to work with others to become the best learners
they can be. Within my classroom, I create a safe, positive, and friendly environment where students feel comfortable to explore
new ideas and challenge each other's' opinions. I believe that course material should not only be interactive, but also challenging and
relevant to students.

Schools should encourage cooperation and have students work together rather than compete against one another. Students
should work collaboratively together and utilize each other’s knowledge to figure out the answers instead of competing with one
another over grades. When students work together and when learning is student-centered, students are more likely to be motivated
to learn because they enjoy taking responsibility over their own learning. Learning occurs when students are able to construct their
own meaning and given the chance to practice. Many times students think that they should understand a concept right away, but
they do not realize that it is ok not to understand something right away - that practice makes perfect. While students are practicing,
it is vital as an educator, that I provide useful feedback in a timely manner.

I want students to be naturally curious about life and to understand that learning occurs all the time, not solely in the
classroom setting. I implore students to become lifelong learners and truly appreciate their world. I truly desire to bring out each
student’s creativeness and uniqueness within my classroom. I know that learning is so vital for every single student; therefore, as an
educator, I strive to help each student reach his or her full learning potential.