Iris Hubbard
Redmond,WA
Summary
Compassionate, creative and passionate Elementary Teacher with valuable experience developing and implementing diverse curricula abroad and in Washington. Student-centric instructor, well-versed in classroom and online technologies. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm and safe educational environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Lake Washington School District
09.2023 - Current
- Fosters a positive and inclusive classroom culture.
- Utilizes variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
- Boosts student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Follows classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Participates in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
Fourth Grade Teacher
Issaquah School District
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Created lesson plans to correlate with state curriculum standards and devised year long sequences to meet educational objectives.
- Adapted lessons to differentiate instruction and meet students' diverse learning needs and abilities.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.
- Tracked student learning progress and comprehension with diagnostic, formative and summative assessments and used these to inform future instruction and support strategies.
- Encouraged and provided the structure for meaningful community and family involvement.
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Global Citizenship Intern
University Of Eastern Finland
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Co-developed a Global Citizenship Framework for the University of Eastern Finland's Teacher Training Schools based on the UNESCO Global Citizenship Education Topics and Learning Objectives.
- Integrated cultural awareness into lessons by incorporating diverse perspectives and materials into the curriculum.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Hosted weekly language and cultural events related to Global Citizenship for grades 1-9.
- Collaborated with co-interns from diverse backgrounds to promote a better understanding of cultures from around the world.
- Advised weekly Students of the World after school club meetings for grades 2-6.
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant
Fulbright Taiwan
07.2019 - 04.2020
- Planned and helped execute school-wide events such as monthly language assemblies, the Winter Culture Celebration, Tetragami visits, and international Pen Pal exchanges.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects that enriched students' understanding of multiple subject areas.
- Co-taught 19 Content and Language Integrated Learning Course for grades 1-6.
- Co-planned daily lessons and created engaging instructional materials with local Taiwanese teachers.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
University of Eastern Finland
Joensuu, Finland06.2022
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2019
Skills
- Organization and Planning
- Collaborative learning
- Student-Centered Learning
- Growth Mindset
- Team Teaching and Collaboration
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Positive Reinforcement
Affiliations
- LINKS Lunch Buddy Mentorship Program
- Redmond Elementary Literacy Volunteer
- Washington Education Association
- HundrED Ambassador
Certification
Residency Teacher Certificate, State of Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction
- Elementary Education, Credential ID: 535991D
Professional Development
- Leading for Justice in Schools Webinar from Western Washington University (Feb 7, 2024)
- Subject Didactics In Time: Expanding Learning Environments and Learners of All Ages Conference from University of Eastern Finland (Feb 10-11, 2022)
- Black Lives Matter at School Conference from Western Washington University (Feb 2, 2022)
- All in? International School Systems and Their Way to Inclusion from University of Eastern Finland (Oct 19- Jan 1, 2022)
- LinguaPeda 2021 Conference from University of Eastern Finland (May 14-15, 2021)
- Fulbright Mid Year Conference from Fulbright Taiwan (Jan 17-19, 2020)
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Lake Washington School District
09.2023 - Current
Fourth Grade Teacher
Issaquah School District
08.2022 - 08.2023
Global Citizenship Intern
University Of Eastern Finland
03.2021 - 06.2022
Fulbright English Teaching Assistant
Fulbright Taiwan
07.2019 - 04.2020
Master of Arts - Education
University of Eastern Finland
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Washington University
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