Brian Pretty
Richmond,BC
Summary
Passionate Spanish teacher provides students with exceptional learning opportunities and support through key approaches to learning skills (self-management, thinking, social, communication and research) and the development of international mindedness. Skilled implementer of diverse instruction methods for cultivating a challenging, stimulating and fun learning environment for all. Positively motivates students with individual guidance and empathetic mentorship.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Spanish Teacher /Head of the Department
Southpointe Academy
08.2014 - Current
- MYP Language Acquisition grades 6 to 10; DP Language B (Spanish) grade 11; Grade 12 Spanish (BC Curriculum)
- Organized and participated in 3 language and cultural (cooking, architecture and history) immersion homestay experience trips to Spain (grade 10)
- Coordinated visiting Spanish exchange students with homestay family placement and communication, itinerary planning, excursions, hosting of accompanying Spanish chaperones, school visit and classroom visits and welcome and farewell speeches
- Chaperoned service learning (active involvement with a local community) & cultural trip to Ecuador (grades 9-12)
- Chaperoned a grade 9 to 10 trip to Costa Rica focused on service learning, indigenous perspectives and livelihood, horticulture, culture and flora and fauna
- Collaboratively planned with the PE department and Spanish classes to have a Zumba instructor come over a period of 2 years to lead students in energetic Zumba sessions
- Participate in yearly Heads of Languages meetings for the Independent Schools Association of British Columbia to share best practice, work through common issues and collaborate
Spanish Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator
International School Of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)
08.2009 - 06.2014
- Spanish 6 - 8 (International Curriculum)
- Developed and ran an ESOL summer programme for middle and high school students
- Collaborated on developing vertical alignment curriculum between elementary, middle and senior school divisions (French and Spanish)
- Organized, facilitated, supervised and helped train for yearly 5-day long Malaysia Week trips (rainforest, coastal, island)
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Supported students in development of skills and strategies to become independent and successful learners.
Spanish Teacher/Head of Department
Western Academy Of Beijing (WAB)
08.2006 - 06.2009
- MYP Spanish and French 6 - 8; DP ab initio grades 11 and 12
- Started and developed Spanish language programme in collaboration with one other teacher
- .Created, organized and lead yearly Spanish day event called Pura Vida for all Spanish classes 6 through 12
- Supervisor for IBDP extended essay and CAS projects. Supervisor for IB MYP personal projects
- Organized, facilitated and supervised China Studies trips (Inner Mongolia, Great Wall, Beijing)
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Spanish Teacher
International School Of Dusseldorf (ISD)
08.2003 - 06.2006
- MYP Spanish grades 6 to 10
- Electives: Communication and Leadership; Art Speaks
- Supervisor for 2-week Praktikum (students gain real world work experience at local business)
- Mentored a teacher from Spain gaining experience as a Spanish teacher at the school
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
Education
Master of Education - Teaching English And Additional Languages (TEAL)
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC04.2017
Master of Applied Linguistics - Applied Linguistics
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba, Southern Queensland, Australia08.2001
Bachelor of Education - Secondary School Spanish And French
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC08.1994
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And French
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC03.1991
Skills
- Fluency in Spanish
- Fostering safe, positive learning environment
- Multimodal teaching
- Social Emotional Learning
- Cultivating culture of respect and responsibility
- Inspiring, challenging and motivating students
- Cultivating a culture of respect and responsibility
- Inspiring, challenging and motivating students
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Spanish Teacher /Head of the Department
Southpointe Academy
08.2014 - Current
Spanish Teacher/Curriculum Coordinator
International School Of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)
08.2009 - 06.2014
Spanish Teacher/Head of Department
Western Academy Of Beijing (WAB)
08.2006 - 06.2009
Spanish Teacher
International School Of Dusseldorf (ISD)
08.2003 - 06.2006
Master of Education - Teaching English And Additional Languages (TEAL)
Simon Fraser University
Master of Applied Linguistics - Applied Linguistics
University of Southern Queensland
Bachelor of Education - Secondary School Spanish And French
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish And French
University of British Columbia
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