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Laura SWEET

Laura SWEET

Google Certified Educator Level 1
Philadelphia,PA

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I'm no longer accepting the things I cannot change...I'm changing the things I cannot accept.
Angela Davis , PhD.

Summary

I have lived in 13 countries and have traveled to many more. Cultural flexibility, the opportunity to be an inspiration and to quietly create a new path are my driving motivations. My life is my practice.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates
2
2
Languages

Skills

Google Workspace

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Education

Master's of Education -

Arcadia University
Glenside, PA
08.2003 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Arts - French Language and Literature

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
09.1989 - 06.1991

Certification

Google Certified Educator Level 1

Software

Google Workspace

Seesaw

MS Office

Canva

Kahoot

Padlet

Zoom/Meet

Drive

ProNote

Follet Destiny

Alma SIS

Gizmos

Seesaw

Legends of Learning

Generation Genius

HMH Science Dimensions

Nearpod

Work History

Teacher | Science - Grades 6 and 7

The American School of Kuwait
Hawali, Kuwait
09.2022 - Current
  • Lesson- planning: UbD
  • Learning Tool: Google Classroom
  • Content structure: NGSS
  • Virtual Textbook: HMH Science Dimensions
  • Applications: Gizmos, Legends of Learning, Brainpop, Generation Genius, Crash Course Kids, PBS Media
  • 2 sections of Grade 6; 4 sections of Grade 7
  • Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
  • Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.

Teacher: English | Capstone Project

Career And Development Institute/OIC Of America
Philadelphia, PA
06.2021 - 06.2022
  • Created original De-Colonial Curriculum based on required standards of the School District of Philadelphia. Developed Senior Capstone Project and Community Service plans and managed project scope using methodologies to guide projects from conceptualization to implementation and maintenance. Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information. Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth. Directed Student Coding Team to maintain inventory and upkeep for school-wide devices and computers. Managed computer lab to direct on-line classes.

Teacher | Grade 2

St. Peter's School
Philadelphia, United States
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Subjects: French (Second and Fourth Grades) and Grade 2 in both in-person and virtual environment. Delivered instruction via virtual lessons (synchronous and asynchronous) using Seesaw and Zoom. Pivoted easily between virtual and in-person environment. Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication. Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.

University Lecturer

NHL Stenden Hogeschool
, Netherlands
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • University lecturer of international teacher education to Dutch and international colleagues and students. Duties included: lecture planning, preparation and research to create highly engaging, technology- based lectures.

Librarian and Teacher | School-Wide

French - American School Of Puget Sound
Mercer Island , Washington
08.2017 - 08.2018
  • Whole-School Bilingual Librarian and Teacher of CE2/Grade 3 in binôme environment. Self-contained teaching environment in shared space with French National Education teacher. Reading groups: DRA. Spelling/phonics program: Wired for Reading. Mathematics: Common Core. Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • LMS System: Seesaw, ProNote

Teacher | Grade 6

International School Of Luxembourg
, Luxembourg
08.2016 - 08.2017
  • Working in collaborative environment (across grade and levels), planned, wrote and instructed English as an Additional Language in a 1-to - 1 laptop environment. Reviewed curriculum and devised alternate approaches to presenting lessons to increase student understanding. Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.

Teacher in English, Teacher of English

AEFE
, Singapore, USA, Denmark, Malaysia
08.2011 - 08.2016
  • Agence pour l'enseignement français à l'étranger: Singapore, United States, Denmark, Kuala Lumpur. Created curriculum according to the Common European Framework of Languages, including curriculum, scope and sequence and assessment methods. Co-selected all instructional materials, including basal program, weekly readers and adjunct materials. Provided interpretation services for non-francophone colleagues in meetings and professional developments. Attended professional developments in French in Shanghai, Portland, Prague.
  • LMS: ProNote

SEN Coordinator

International School of Berne
, Switzerland
08.2010 - 08.2011
  • Provided differentiated instructional in-class support to student caseload within content area classes. Administered and interpreted diagnostic tests, including Mini-Battery, Vernon Graded Spelling, Key Math 3. Administered school-wide standardized testing. Wrote Individualized Education Plans, Semester Progress Reports, and Learning Records for caseload (PYP and PYP).. Offered both push-in and pull-out services.

Teacher: Grade 6 Learning Support

ACS International Schools
, United Kingdom
08.2008 - 08.2010
  • Created curricula for two new middle school courses – French Prep (Grades 5/6 and Grades 7/8) and Literacy Fundamentals (Grades 5-8; one section per grade): learning outcomes, assessments, course overview and weekly scope and sequence; instructor of record for above courses. Member of Learning Support Team for students with mild learning challenges. Presentations included: dyspraxia, dyslexia, ADD (with and without hyperactivity), specific learning disability, Autism Spectrum.

Mentor Teacher:English Grade 12

Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi
, United Arab Emirates
08.2007 - 08.2008
  • Working in Advisory Teacher capacity, instructed Grade 12 in educational reform project; prepared students for the CEPA Examination. Re-evaluated learning path to create manageable and achievable student goals. Mentored and guided co-workers as demonstration teacher || Assisted co-workers in evaluating and understanding requirements for observation.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

SDP || CNMI PSS
Saipan And Philadelphia , Northern Marianas Islands And Pennsylvania
03.2004 - 08.2007

Additional Information


  • Explaining difficult things patiently and respectfully
  • Google Workspace
  • AEFE
  • French National Curriculum
  • IB World Schools
  • Bilingual Education; Literacy, Language and Humanities
  • Languages: English (Native), French (C1/C2)

Timeline

Google Certified Educator Level 1

12-2022

Teacher | Science - Grades 6 and 7

The American School of Kuwait
09.2022 - Current

State of Pennsylvania: Active Credential PPID 958* - English Grades 7-12

01-2022

Teacher: English | Capstone Project

Career And Development Institute/OIC Of America
06.2021 - 06.2022

Teacher | Grade 2

St. Peter's School
09.2020 - 03.2021

University Lecturer

NHL Stenden Hogeschool
08.2018 - 08.2019

Librarian and Teacher | School-Wide

French - American School Of Puget Sound
08.2017 - 08.2018

The Netherlands: Classroom Teacher || ID 250* (Dienst Uitvoering Onderwijs (DUO)

06-2017

Teacher | Grade 6

International School Of Luxembourg
08.2016 - 08.2017

Denmark: Classroom Teacher ||ID 13/0* | Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education

06-2014

Teacher in English, Teacher of English

AEFE
08.2011 - 08.2016

SEN Coordinator

International School of Berne
08.2010 - 08.2011

Teacher: Grade 6 Learning Support

ACS International Schools
08.2008 - 08.2010

Mentor Teacher:English Grade 12

Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi
08.2007 - 08.2008

State of Pennsylvania: Active Credential PPID: 958* - Citizenship Education 6-9 || Classroom Teacher 1- 6

10-2005

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

SDP || CNMI PSS
03.2004 - 08.2007

Master's of Education -

Arcadia University
08.2003 - 08.2005

Bachelor of Arts - French Language and Literature

Temple University
09.1989 - 06.1991
Laura SWEETGoogle Certified Educator Level 1