LINDA XUEREB
Summary
Experienced English teacher with a strong literary background, recently pivoted to librarianship. Skilled in fostering a passion for reading and research, committed to promoting literacy. Eager to apply teaching expertise to enhance library patron experiences and develop new skills in library science.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
English Language Arts Teacher
Singapore American School
08.2016 - 06.2023
- Fostered a class reading culture
- Read extensively and recommended books to students daily
- Curated books to add to grade 6 Learning Community libraries and book clubs
- Formed Learning Community student librarian group to assist with checkouts and class library maintenance
- Liaised with visiting authors
- Implemented technology daily and actively used Google Apps
- Completed in-service and additional training to maintain professional growth.
- Led interesting and diverse group activities to engage students in course material.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Established and maintained professional relationships with students, staff, parents and community members.
Elementary School Teacher
Singapore American School
08.2010 - 06.2016
- Planned and taught English and math at Grade 5 level in elementary setting
- Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
- Curated and ordered books for Grade 5 (300 students)
- Implemented 2:1 technology devices (iPad and MacBook)
Middle School English Teacher
Grosse Pointe Public School System
09.2007 - 06.2010
- Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
- Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
Substitute Teacher
Grosse Pointe Public School System
09.2006 - 06.2007
English Teacher
Singapore American School
08.2002 - 06.2005
- Performed all tasks associated with being a regular classroom teacher including providing students with a positive learning environment, administrative and report writing functions and facilitating meetings with parents and other staff members
Learning Support Teacher
C.R. Marchant M.S
09.1996 - 06.2002
English Teacher
Escuela Campo Alegre
09.1994 - 06.1996
Elementary School Teacher
Various Schools
09.1988 - 06.1994
Education
Master of Library and Informational Science -
Wayne State University
2019
Bachelor of Education -
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario1988
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Trent University
Peterborough, Ontario1987
Skills
- Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills
- Literary Knowledge
- Technology Proficiency
- Reader's Advisory
- Teamwork
Timeline
English Language Arts Teacher
Singapore American School
08.2016 - 06.2023
Elementary School Teacher
Singapore American School
08.2010 - 06.2016
Middle School English Teacher
Grosse Pointe Public School System
09.2007 - 06.2010
Substitute Teacher
Grosse Pointe Public School System
09.2006 - 06.2007
English Teacher
Singapore American School
08.2002 - 06.2005
Learning Support Teacher
C.R. Marchant M.S
09.1996 - 06.2002
English Teacher
Escuela Campo Alegre
09.1994 - 06.1996
Elementary School Teacher
Various Schools
09.1988 - 06.1994
Master of Library and Informational Science -
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Education -
Queen's University
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
Trent University
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