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Darice Cairns
Certified And Experienced Education Facilitator
Kingston, Nova Scotia, Canada,NS
Summary
Experienced and passionate Education Facilitator and EAL Specialist with 18+ years of experience in multi-cultural educational environments. Excellent reputation for creating an engaging learning environment, resolving problems, and improving customer satisfaction. Career goal is to transform lives and inspire life long learning.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pre-1st Teacher (6-7 year olds)
American School Foundation of Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Jalisco
08.2022 - Current
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Grade 1 Classroom Teacher and EAL Specialist
Yangon International School
Yangon, Myanmar, Myanmar
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Lead discourse in Reading and Writer's Workshop model (Lucy Calkins) to inspire young learners to be life long readers and writers
- Work one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns within evidence (standards) based learning framework.
- Integrated technology from 30% of daily lesson plans to 100% entirely on-line lessons during Pandemic.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties and behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Gathered and organized supplementary material to support structured lessons.
- Developed individualized plans to help students reach learning goals within predetermined timelines.
- Recorded and edited videos for use in later courses or by remote learners.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
Grade 2 Teacher
British International School of Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
10.2017 - 06.2019
- Teach using British National Curriculum to students in subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
- Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
- Used learning stations to incorporate reading, writing and creative activities to help students develop communication skills, and build relationships.
- Developed innovative and diverse methods for teaching children aged 7 to 9 using technology integration and experimental learning.
- Eagerly established open, professional communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Grades1-6 Tutor/ Educational Content Writer
Self-Employed
Nanaimo, BC
01.2012 - 07.2017
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities by 80%.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other learning materials.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create effective and culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Wrote and edited high-quality learning content and visually impactful programs under deadline pressure with exciting, captivating and authentic approach, improving search traffic by 30%.
Lower Elementary Reading Support Specialist
CfBT Educational Services
Bandar, Brunei Darussalam
09.2010 - 12.2011
- Updated school curriculum to integrate English as bilingual language in multi-cultural setting and enhance quality of student education.
- Collaborated with school board officials to assess areas for improvement in curricula, classrooms, testing and student activities, improving English language skills by 50% in Lower Elementary school.
- Supervised and evaluated teaching and support staff to assess education standards and classroom policies and implement changes based on data.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
EAL Coordinator for Grades K-6
Panaga School
Kuala Belait, Brunei Darussalam
09.2005 - 07.2009
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
- Facilitated development of program structure within classrooms to formulate and implement learning goals, working closely with teachers, department heads, support staff and principals.
- Planned and implemented staff development and in-service training programs to enhance knowledge and skills.
- Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of institution, increasing student enrolment by 50%.
Education
Masters of Education - Adult And Global Education
University Of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC 01.2011 - 06.2012
Certificate in Teaching English As A Foreign Lang. - Education
Cambridge University
United Kingdom 09.1999 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Education - Education
University Of Western Ontario
London, ON 09.1996 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Honors Degree in Environment Science
University Of Western Ontario
London, ON 09.1989 - 06.1995
Skills
Literacy Development
Team Collaboration
Interpersonal Skills
Team Leadership And Coaching
Student-centered learning
ESL- English as Second Language
Differentiated instruction
Student engagement
Reader's and Writer's Workshop (Lucy Calkins Model)
Software
Email (Gmail, Outlook)
Microsoft Office 365
Operating Systems (MacOS,Microsoft Windows)
Educational programs (Seesaw, Powerschool, Flip Charts, IXL Math, RAZ Kids, EPIC!, Quick Player)
Word Press (website builder, content, keyword search, SEO data analysis)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Pre-1st Teacher (6-7 year olds)
American School Foundation of Guadalajara
08.2022 - Current
Grade 1 Classroom Teacher and EAL Specialist
Yangon International School
08.2019 - 07.2022
Grade 2 Teacher
British International School of Istanbul
10.2017 - 06.2019
Grades1-6 Tutor/ Educational Content Writer
Self-Employed
01.2012 - 07.2017
Masters of Education - Adult And Global Education
University Of British Columbia
01.2011 - 06.2012
Lower Elementary Reading Support Specialist
CfBT Educational Services
09.2010 - 12.2011
EAL Coordinator for Grades K-6
Panaga School
09.2005 - 07.2009
Certificate in Teaching English As A Foreign Lang. - Education
Cambridge University
09.1999 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Education - Education
University Of Western Ontario
09.1996 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Honors Degree in Environment Science
University Of Western Ontario
09.1989 - 06.1995