Caroline D’Hondt E: carolinedhondt4@gmail.com T: 519-615-2579

PROFILE

A highly qualified and experienced professional who has gained international and cultural expertise within the education sector. With the ability to undertake teaching tasks within main stream, special education and International schools; as well as the knowledge and adaptability to transfer valuable skills to other industries.

Currently seeking a role that utilizes a range of skills attained, including teaching, training, IT, customer services, communication, organization and motivation techniques; either as part of a team or self directed.

Teaching Expertise Teaching sessions to Grade 1-6 students that retain interest and encourage development Developing lesson plans that meet requirements of curriculum guidelines for each grade and learning level Modifying lessons to meet requirements of special needs students and individuals of cultural diversity Supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) and who speak English as an additional language Instructing students, evaluating performance and facilitating efforts to advance student achievement Controlling and maintaining classroom discipline Assessing students' abilities and learning levels through work completed and classroom interaction

Transferrable Skills Leadership - providing direction, guidance and support while encouraging motivation Communication - communicating with all levels of the organization Presentation - preparing and delivering presentations to small and large groups Organization - working according to time schedules while ensuring time frames are met Training and developing - designing training materials and identifying areas of development Coaching - providing one-on-one coaching Problem solving - working without “a right answer” and devising strategies to work towards a solution Initiative - confidently make decisions and act on them Event management - coordinating and overseeing events IT skills - up-to-date with IT systems and various software packages Researching - utilizing on-line and in-house information to manage projects Record keeping - maintaining records of research, individual learning progress and statistical data

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Elementary TeacherResponsible for assisting in the educational and social development of students in Grades 1-6 under the direction and guidance of the head teacher.Duties include: Planning and delivering well structured lessons which engage and motivate students Utilizing various teaching methods to instruct students according to levels and learning ability Supporting students who have special educational needs (SEN) and who speak English as a second

language Reviewing and delivering the curriculum to maximize learning potential Organising visits, field studies and special activities in-line with subjects Coordinating and participating in a range of extra-curricular activities Managing and developing up-to-date resources Achieving and maintaining high standards of care and education Ensuring all Health and Safety policies are implemented and adhered to at all times Creating a vibrant and effective learning environment Liaising with parents, teachers and other professionals in the education sectorHazel Oak School- Special needs cover teacher in Grades K-8 (February-July 2016)Maternity Leave (April, 2015 – February 2016)Ajial Bilingual School, Kuwait - Grade 3 Teacher (August, 2014 - April, 2015)

ABC Teachers, UK - Supply Teacher Intervention and PPA (January, 2014 - July, 2014)Charville Primary Academy Trust, UK - Grade 5 Teacher (September, 2013- December, 2013)Cairo English School, Mirage City, Egypt - Grade 4 Teacher (IPC) (August, 2012 - June, 2013)

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Caroline D’HondtMaple Hayes Hall School, UK - Grade 5-7 English and Math Teacher (SEN, Dyslexia) (January, 2010 - July, 2012)MEF International School, Turkey - Grade 1 Teacher (PYP) (August, 2008 - June, 2009)Park Hill Primary School, UK - Grade 1-2 Teacher (January, - July, 2008)Hazel Oak Special School, UK - Grade 6 Teacher (Maternity cover) (November, - December, 2007)Resource Education, Australia - Supply Teacher (KS2) (September - November, 2007)Bishop Wilson C E Primary School, UK - Grade 2 Teacher (January - July, 2007)Keresley Newland Primary School, UK - Grade 4 - 5 Teacher (NQT) (September - December, 2006)Kingsbury Primary School, UK - Grade 3 - 4 Teacher (NQT) (January - July 2006)Class Act Teaching Services, UK - Grade 1- 6 Supply Teacher (September - December, 2005)

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

De Montfort University, UK September, 2004 - July, 2005 Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary-QTS

University of Birmingham, UK September, 2001 - July, 2004 Bachelor of Art Degree - Humanities: Childhood Studies

Additional Certifications and Professional Development ASCD Middle East International Conference: Valuing the Whole Child - Understanding by Design, Teaching

Thinking Skills for Powerful Learning Moderation and SAT’s Process KS 1 (New to SAT’s - Year 2) Phonics for effective reading and writing in Year 2 IB Primary Years Programme - ‘Making PYP Happen’ Workshop Teaching Cricket and Rounders at Key Stage Two CEOP Internet Safety Training EpiPen Administration Training Delivering the Icon system to key stage 2 and 3 SMART board training and use of Adobe Photoshop to create year book pages Guided reading workshop to deliver effective lessons in KS2 Teaching intervention groups (Year 3); gifted and talented to improve their levels above the National

expectations Teaching the Bilingual Child English at the required age and ability level Qualified Lifeguard and canoeing instructor Prior to University worked in Customer service related positions as a sales assistant in a department store.

References available upon request

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