Heather Murray
Guelph,Canada
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
School Evaluation Team Member
International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
01.2022 - Current
- Provide instructional and pedagogical leadership for the IB Middle years programme
- Lead programme evaluation, curriculum alignment, and assessment practices in accordance with IB standards and practices
- Support schools through authorization, action planning, and programme development cycles
- North America
Senior Biology & Science Instructor
St. John's Kilmarnock School
Breslau, Canada
01.2018 - Current
- Foster student growth through engaging, inquiry based learning aligned with International Baccalaureate (IB) and Ontario curriculum.
- Collaborate with pastoral and student support teams to support student well-being and achievement
- Breslau, Ontario
Biology & Science Educator
Qatar Academy
Doha, Qatar
01.2013 - 01.2018
- Developed and implemented an Integrated Science MYP eAssessment preparation programme
- Led curriculum redevelopment to ensure vertical alignment (Grades 6-10), integration of ATL skills, and task-specific rubrics
- Doha, Qatar
Science Educator & Curriculum Developer
ISE International School
Chonburi, Thailand
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Implemented a standards-based assessment and reporting system
- Led whole-school professional development on assessment practices
- Developed and implemented Middle School and High School science curricula
- Chonburi, Thailand
Science Educator (GCSE & A-Level)
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Kent, UK
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Taught GCSE Biology, Chemistry, and Physics
- Planned and delivered A-Level Biology instruction
- Kent, UK
Education
Master of Education - Biology and Intermediate Science
D'Youville College
NY01-2009
Bachelor of Health Science - Honors Biology
University of Western Ontario
London, On01-2007
AQ Guidance and Career Education Part 2 -
Queen's University
01-2026
AQ Guidance and Career Education Part 1 -
University of Western Ontario
01-2017
AQ Chemistry
University of Western Ontario
01-2010
Leadership And Co-Curricular Involvement
International Trip Leader- Qatar Academy, St. John's Kilmarnock School
- Organized and supervised international group experiences in multiple countries, including Thailand, Switzerland, and Vietnam, fostering leadership, adaptability, and cultural awareness.
Student Council Advisor- ISE International School, St. John's Kilmarnock
- Directed teams in planning and executing large-scale events and fundraisers, raising funds for community causes.
Cross-Country Coach- St. John's Kilmarnock School,
- Created team-wide training programs centered on Individual and collective goals, fostering discipline, consistency, and athletic development.
Yoga Teacher-St. John's Kilmarnock School
- Led and organized a high school yoga activity, teaching students foundational poses, mindfulness, and safe movement practices in an inclusive, supportive environment.
IBO Professional Development
- DP Category 2, The Extended Essay-Breslau, 2025
- MYP Category 2, The Personal Project-Virtual, 2025
- IB Global Conference Attendee-Hungary, 2025
- DP Biology Category 3-Virtual, 2023
- MYP Category 3, Assessment in the MYP-Qatar 2017
- MYP/DP Category 3, Creating Inclusive Classrooms: Access for all students-Qatar 2016
- DP Biology Category 3, Internal Assessment-Virtual 2014
- DP Biology Category 1-Singapore, 2010
Additional Professional Development
- ASM Materials Science Camp, ASM Materials Education Foundation-Virtual 2020
- Recognizing and Honoring Gender in the Classroom, David Chadwell- Qatar, 2014
- Effective Assessment and Reporting, Thomas Gusky- Hong Kong, 2012
- Differentiation and Assessment, Bill and Ochan Powell-Thailand, 2010
Timeline
School Evaluation Team Member
International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)
01.2022 - Current
Senior Biology & Science Instructor
St. John's Kilmarnock School
01.2018 - Current
Biology & Science Educator
Qatar Academy
01.2013 - 01.2018
Science Educator & Curriculum Developer
ISE International School
01.2010 - 01.2013
Science Educator (GCSE & A-Level)
Rainham Mark Grammar School
01.2010 - 12.2010
Master of Education - Biology and Intermediate Science
D'Youville College
Bachelor of Health Science - Honors Biology
University of Western Ontario
AQ Guidance and Career Education Part 2 -
Queen's University
AQ Guidance and Career Education Part 1 -
University of Western Ontario
AQ Chemistry
University of Western Ontario