MICHELLE TERRY

14635 Whitfield Ave, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 310-525-0174 Skype ID: Michellet39 Michellet39@hotmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Inspire and Encourage Students to their Highest Individual Potential by Creating a Fulfilling and Stimulating Educational and Social Experience. 16 years of experience in International Education as a teacher and administrator Highly experienced and trained in The International Baccalaureate Program (MYP and DP) Qualified yoga instructor with experience developing and implementing stress management programs Coached volleyball and creative writing extra curricular activities Fluent in Spanish

EDUCATION

MA IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, Michigan State University (Expected Graduated Summer 2014) MS ED. CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION, The University of Kansas, Lawrence (2003) BS SECONDARY EDUCATION / ENGLISH, The University of Kansas, Lawrence (1994) KANSAS TEACHING CREDENTIAL, English grades 5-12, Highly Qualified designation (1995-present) E RYT 200 (Experienced Registered Yoga Instructor), Yoga Alliance (2013)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, UAE DEPUTY HEAD OF ENGLISH DEPARTMENT EXTENDED ESSAY COORDINATOR; IB MYP and DP ENGLISH TEACHER 2012 2013 2009 2012

Offered the leadership and teaching expertise to ensure schools reputation as a leader in academic excellence. Develop collaborative relationships with teachers and administrators, setting the stage for meeting provincial academic requirements while adhering to the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program mission and philosophy.

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS
Observed 6 teachers across middle and high school, provide written report to head of department, and mentored teachers to increase curriculum effectiveness. Designed meaningful curriculums, unit plans, and assessments for the IB Program; meet requirements of Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Action, Service (CAS) core competencies. Supported the schools objective to deliver high-quality programs that reflect IB standards through implementation of professional development trainings: coached 20 teachers in best practices for the Extended Essay and provided resources to ensure students academic success (2008-2009).

TEACHING & EXTRACURRICULAR CONTRIBUTIONS

Delivered methods to support and reinforce educational goals; develop appropriate lesson and instructional techniques. Instruct IB DP A1 English year 12 and 13 at higher and standard level. Instruct MYP English with focus on facilitating a smooth transition from MYP to DP. Initiated an incentive program to promote the IB learner profile amongst the students and staff. Facilitated self-taught Language A program for year 12 and 13 students (January 2012 Present); partner with tutor to ensure students meet requirements and gain an appreciation for the complexity and richness of language. Brought students on a CAS field trip in Cambodia to help construction of a village primary school; taught cultural awareness through trips to temples and mass graves sites under the Khmer Rouge regime. Facilitated the extended essay program (2008 2009) by creating and leading workshops designed to guide students in the research and writing of a topic of choice. Developed and presented workshops on using technology in the classroom: Google Documents in the classroom. Served as homeroom teacher and CAS advisor; approved challenging and goal-oriented activities; monitored progress to ensure students met requirements for graduation. Introduced and supervised two well-received extra-curricular activities: yoga and poetry slam.

Michelle Terry Resume, Page 2 310-525-0174 Skype ID: Michellet39 Michellet39@hotmail.com INTERNATIONAL SUMMER COURSES, Stanford University, California IB ENGLISH TEACHER FOR SUMMER REVIEW COURSE

August 2010

Supervision of residential living for 50 international students: balanced flexibility with a structured approach to maximize students safety and educational potential. Refined student knowledge in preparation for final year of IB Diploma, setting the stage for a successful learning experience. Instructed intensive courses in A1English focused on strategies to improve specific components of the program, including literary analysis, Shakespearean passage analysis, and critical writing. Facilitated SAT reading and writing review course; taught test-taking strategies, increased vocabulary, reviewed reading comprehension, and essay writing strategies.

BAHRAIN BAYAN SCHOOL, Isa Town, Bahrain ENGLISH DEPARTMENT COORDINATOR AND DP ENGLISH TEACHER

2003 - 2007

Initiation and supervision of student writing club, including production of literary magazine. Served on committee to nominate students for the Crown Prince Scholarship of Bahrain. Coached senior girls volleyball team.

TEACHER CONTRIBUTIONS Created an educational setting that aligned curriculum requirements with engaging and stimulating lessons. Taught A1 higher and standard level, A2 higher level and English 11th - 12th grade. Aligned 9th and 10th grade curriculum with IB standards; created key assessments and rubrics. Supervised students through successful completion of extended essay. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRIBUTIONS Led bi-monthly department meetings to review and implement policy and curriculum, laying the groundwork for teachers and students to achieve academic goals. Increased teacher performance through a multi-tiered supervision process comprised of monitoring lesson plans and conducting classroom evaluations.
IB DP ENGLISH TEACHER, The American School Of Quito, Ecuador, August 2000 June 2003: Taught IB A1 higher level English 11th-12th grade; presented a workshop on strategies to improve IB assessment for internal PD session; assisted in orientation program for new foreign-hire teachers. ENGLISH TEACHER, The American School Of Guayaquil, Ecuador, June 1997 January 2000: Instructed English 7th, 10th grade and English SL 11th-12th grade. Co-founded, organized and directed a writing club culminating in two editions of a student produced project, The American Literary Magazine. ENGLISH TEACHER, Central Middle School, Kansas City, KS, August 1995 May 1997: Instructed 8th grade English as part of an interdisciplinary team of eight teachers. Coached 7th grade volleyball and dance team. Developed community sponsorship for the annual cultural fair.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Registered Yoga Instructor, Yoga Alliance USA completed through 320 hours training at Ayurveda Retreat Hospital, Coonoor, India, 2008 100 hour Module of Level Two Training, Vibrant Living Yoga, Ubud, Bali, 2010 MYP Language A Training, Dubai, UAE, 2 days, 2010 IB Focus on Literature Workshop (Level 3), United World College, NM, USA, 5 days, 2005 TARA Literacy Conference, 6 Trait Assessment, Bahrain, 3 days, 2005 IB English A1 Workshop, Dubai, UAE, 3 days, 2004 IB English A1 Workshop, United World College, NM, USA 5 days, 2001