Work Experience
Education & Certificates
Born in Prince Edward Island, Canada, I received my Bachelor of Music Education (BMusEd) from the University of Prince Edward Island. I moved to Shenzhen, China in 2011 and started working at the International School of Nanshan Shenzhen as a Music Teacher.
International School of Nanshan Shenzhen
Aug 2011 to present
Head of Music 2011-2015
Head of Performing Arts 2017-present
MYP & DP Music Teacher (2016-present)
Developed and implemented the Scheme of Work, Managebac units, and weekly lesson plans. (2016 to present)
K-12 Music Teacher (2011-2016)
Taught a range of techniques including Orff, Kodaly, Dalcroze for elementary level. Along with music appreciation, music technology, song writing, and instrument pedagogy.
Personal Project Supervisor
Homework Policy Committee
CAS Supervisor
Detention Policy Committee
Band Director
Implemented and developed the after-school band program consisting of 3 levels; Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.
Executive Committee member of iMADSZ
International Music Art Drama Shenzhen (iMADSZ) is a group of accredited international school teachers working in the arts who collaborate by professional development opportunities, job-a-likes, festivals, curriculum support, and pedagogy.
Community Contributions
Talent Show Director for Sunshine Academy Benefit Fair (Nov 2018)
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EdTech Conference Presenter in Guangzhou (Oct 2018)
University of Prince Edward Island
Bachelor of Music Education
Certified in the province of Prince Edward Island
Sept 2006 to May 2011
International Baccalaureate and Professional Development Certificates
ACAMIS Curriculum Leadership - April 22, 2018
IB DP Theory of Knowledge - Cat 2 - Nov 10, 2017
IB Delivering the MYP Curriculum in the Arts - Cat 2 - Oct 2, 2017
IB MYP Global Contexts for Teaching & Learning - Cat 3 - Nov 11, 2016
IB TOK for Subject Teachers - Cat 3 - March 14, 2015
IB DP Concepts and Inquiry in the DP - Cat 3 - Nov 14, 2015
IB DP Understanding the DP - Cat 3 - Nov 14, 2014
IB DP Music - Cat 1 & 2 - Nov 3, 2014
Skills
Organized
Patient
Communicative
Empathetic
Collaborative
Open-minded
References
David Swanson
Head of School 2016-18, ISNS
david.swanson@isnsz.com
Carol Davis
Principal 2011-2014, ISNS
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Tim Allen
Dean of Middle School, BASIS
Brian Forsythe
Previous Principal 2014-16, ISNS
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