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Laura SWEET
Google Certified Educator Level 1
Philadelphia,PA
Quote
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
Flexible and Adaptable
Maintenance and Repair
Bilingue
Follet Destiny Library Management
Technology integration
Instructional design
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
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