Jacqueline Boniface Haas

+65 63676143 jbhaas@sas.edu.sg

Professional Profile
A versatile educator with a true passion for children and learning Experience teaching all levels K-8 Has worked extensively with special needs students Has coached elementary through varsity levels Trained in Columbia University's Reading and Writing Project

Education and Certifications

Teachers College Reading and Writing Project

Columbia University, 2009-2012

M.A. Early Childhood Education

Wheelock College, 2004

Graduate Studies Special Education

San Francisco State University, 1988

B.A. Psychology

University of San Francisco, 1984 (Cum Laude) Certifications State of California: Multiple Subject and Special Education

Teaching Experience
Singapore American School Grade 6 Language Arts/Social Studies, 2005 to present Grade 6 Language Arts/Math, 2006-2007 Substitute Teacher, 1998 to 2004 Middle School Resource Specialist, 1994 to 1996 International School of Dsseldorf, Germany Elementary/Middle School Resource Specialist, 1991 to 1994 Corvallis Elementary School, San Lorenzo, CA Elementary Learning Specialist, 1988 to 1991

Personal
Family: Husband Jim teaches MS math; ChildrenTaylor (17) & Eli (13) Hobbies: travel, family, sports, photography, writing, reading

References
Brian Combes MS Deputy Principal Singapore American School + 65 6363-3403 bcombes@sas.edu.sg Scott Riley Literacy Coach Singapore American School + 65 6363-3403 sriley@sas.edu.sg Brent Mutsch Superintendent American School of Dubai +971 4 395 0005 bmutsch@asdubai.org Devin Pratt MS Principal Singapore American School +65 6363-3403 dpratt@sas.edu.sg

Jackie's use of blogs to publish student work offers much potential as we begin to focus on how technology can add value to student learning." Devin Pratt principal In every regard, Jackie was absolutely committed to her role as a teacher and to her students success... Allan Bredy former principal She has developed in her classroom an environment conducive to work, and this coupled with her enthusiasm ensures that even the most reluctant eighth grader obtains benefit from her attention. Conal Adkins former principal "Mrs. Haas has shown extreme comprehension of our son's capabilities as a student. He has not been an easy student, but she was very positive about it all." Irene Pinal parent In India we consider an educator to be just a step below God! Teachers have an immense role in a student's development and we are lucky to have such a wonderful faculty teaching our children at SAS. Anuradha Navlakha parent As I move forward into high school, and eventually college, I will treasure the things you taught me. I aspire to write like you, and who knows, maybe Ill end up teaching an RLA class someday too! Erin Sheffield student

Leadership, Curricular and Extra-curricular Activities

Classroom Without Walls Coordinator, 2009-present, SAS Led committee that developed and implemented first international CWW for grade 6 students Plan and organize activities, accommodation and travel for three groups of 100 students and 10 faculty for three-day educational trip Liaise with parents, faculty, admin and tour company Mock Caldecott Award Committee, 2012-2013, SAS Participated in simulated Caldecott selection committee led by actual committee member, Nancy Johnson Singapore Children's Literature Conference, 2012 and 2013, SAS Volunteered at and participated in SAS sponsored conference for writers and illustrators of children's literature Google Summit Singapore, 2012 Middle School Homework Club, 2010-present Supervise after school program designed to assist struggling students with executive functioning skills Organized collaboration with high school service club to provide tutoring for students Board of Directors, 2004-2007, Prime Gymnastics Club, Singapore Spearheaded committee to locate new facility Assisted with organization of Singapore's largest international gymnastics invitational Coaching, 1985-present Currently coach sixth grade intramural basketball Seventh and eighth grade intramural and select volleyball, SAS SACAC community softball and basketball, Singapore JV girls basketball and volleyball, IS Dsseldorf, 19911994 Varsity girls basketball, San Lorenzo, CA, 1989-1999 Community Service, ongoing Gramshree Organization (India)assist organization that helps impoverished women in the slums of Ahmedabad set up cottage industries Bulung Library Foundation (Nepal)supply books and educational materials to a grassroots library in a small Nepali village SAS PTA Scholarship Committeereview graduating seniors applications and essays St. Anthonys Church (Singapore)taught catechism classes for young children