Faezeh Takehei
Shanghai
Summary
A dedicated and enthusiastic educator committed to fostering the academic, social, emotional, and character development of every child. Currently serving as a second-grade teacher at the Western International School of Shanghai, I focus on building strong connections with students to enhance engagement and support their growth to reach their full potential. My experience in a multicultural environment that prioritizes inclusion has established me as a respected member of the faculty. I possess strong collaborative skills and excel in cultivating positive, productive relationships with parents, students, administrators, and the broader community. As a lifelong learner, I continually seek to enhance my educational practices.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PYP Primary Homeroom Teacher, Grade 2
Western International School of Shanghai
Shanghai
09.2023 - Current
- Full-time PYP homeroom teacher, collaborating effectively with a co-teacher to design and implement integrated lesson plans across all core subjects, including Writing, Reading, Phonics, Mathematics, and Units of Inquiry, focused on enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Foster an environment of respect for diversity in culture, values, and beliefs among students.
- Create a safe learning environment that promotes positive behavior from all students.
- Collaborate weekly with grade-level colleagues to co-plan, develop, and share educational resources.
- Support English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
- Prepare weekly newsletters for parents, outlining upcoming assignments or events at school.
- Incorporate instructional best practices, such as differentiated instruction, into lesson plans.
- Integrate technology into daily lessons to engage students and promote critical thinking skills.
- Meet with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Builds strong and positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Facilitate an after-school activity for a group of middle school and high school students, assisting in the creation of lesson plans to teach English to community children as part of their service learning.
Primary Homeroom Teacher, Grade 2
International School of Macao
Macau SAR
09.2020 - 06.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans as a full-time homeroom teacher in Writing, Reading, and Phonics Workshops, Mathematics, Health, Art, Science, and Social Studies for a classroom of up to 25 students.
- Fostered an environment of respect for diversity in culture, values, and beliefs among students.
- Created a safe learning environment that promotes positive behavior from all students.
- Collaborated on a weekly basis with the same grade-level teachers to co-plan, create, and share resources.
- Adapted lessons to fit children's needs and learning styles, and to promote positive learning experiences.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to engage students and promote critical thinking skills.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Conducted online teaching.
- Served as a mentor for a new staff member, providing guidance on classroom management techniques, sharing valuable resources, and offering support to help them transition smoothly into the new school.
- Assisted in an after-school English tutoring program offered by the school, providing targeted support to students in need of additional assistance.
Primary Homeroom Teacher, Grade 2
School of the Nations
Macau SAR
09.2019 - 06.2020
- SCHOOL OF THE NATIONS,
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans as a full-time homeroom teacher in English Language Arts, Maths, Character Education, Science, and Social Studies to a classroom of up to 25 students.
- Fostered an environment of respect for diversity in culture, values, and beliefs among students.
- Created a safe learning environment that promotes positive behavior from all students.
- Collaborated on a daily basis with the same grade-level teaching partner.
- Conducted differentiated lesson plans to meet the needs of different learners.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to engage students and promote critical thinking skills.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Conducted online teaching.
Primary Homeroom Teacher, Grade 3
School of the Nations
Macau SAR
09.2017 - 06.2019
- SCHOOL OF THE NATIONS,
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans as a full-time homeroom teacher in English Language Arts, Maths, Character Education, Science, and Social Studies to a classroom of up to 25 students.
- Fostered an environment of respect for diversity in culture, values, and beliefs among students.
- Created a safe learning environment that promotes positive behavior from all students.
- Collaborated on a daily basis with the same grade-level teaching partner.
- Conducted differentiated lesson plans to meet the needs of different learners.
- Integrated technology into daily lessons to engage students and promote critical thinking skills.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Student Teacher, Grade 5
Foundations for the Future Charter Academy School, North Middle School
Calgary
11.2016 - 03.2017
- Observed educators teaching various lessons, interacting with students and managing classrooms to gain insight and understanding of duties and responsibilities.
- Planned and implemented a range of inquiry based hands-on science experiments.
- Integrated cross-curricular areas by connecting Science, Arts, English Language Arts.
- Established classroom expectations for student behaviors.
- Involved in the school culture and developed relationship with the school community by attending extra curricular activities, parent-teacher conferences.
Education
Bachelor of Education -
Werklund School of Education
University of Calgary, Alberta06.2017
Bachelor of Science - General Science
Mount Royal University
Calgary, Alberta06.2015
Skills
- Team Work
- Excellent with Children
- Classroom Management
- Differentiated Instructions
- Relationship Building
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Student Motivation and Engagement
- Flexible and Adaptive
- Online Teaching
- Parent/Teacher Partnerships
- Character development and Social-emotional learning
- Literacy strategies
- Mathematics Instruction
- Technology Integration
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- Teacher License
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Teacher License
Ministry of Education, British Columbia, Canada
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
On-going Professional Development workshops at school
2023- Current
PYP Making the PYP happen: Implementing agency Cat 1
IB Global Centre, Singapore
November 27, 2022
Annual Certificate in Safeguarding for Staff
National Online Safety
November 12, 2022
Seven Steps for Using Mentor Text to Teach the Craft of Narrative, Informational and Persuasive Writing K-8 by Carl Anderson
Chapters International Learning Beyond
January 8, 15, 22, 29, 2022
Annual Certificate in Safeguarding for Staff
National Online Safety
November 5, 2021
An Interactive, Online Workshop Teaching and Learning Through Inquiry by Kath Murdoch
Chapters International Learning Beyond
October 9-10, 2021
Mandarin Language Certificate Courses
Confucious Institute, University of Macau
2018- 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
PYP Primary Homeroom Teacher, Grade 2
Western International School of Shanghai
09.2023 - Current
Primary Homeroom Teacher, Grade 2
International School of Macao
09.2020 - 06.2023
Primary Homeroom Teacher, Grade 2
School of the Nations
09.2019 - 06.2020
Primary Homeroom Teacher, Grade 3
School of the Nations
09.2017 - 06.2019
Student Teacher, Grade 5
Foundations for the Future Charter Academy School, North Middle School
11.2016 - 03.2017
Bachelor of Education -
Werklund School of Education
Bachelor of Science - General Science
Mount Royal University
- Teacher License
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Teacher License
Ministry of Education, British Columbia, Canada
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