Merriss Shenstone
Montmorency,VIC
Summary
Successful and professional teacher and educational leader with expertise in utilizing approaches to teaching and learning to consistently improve student results. Skilled workshop leader and discussion facilitator. Expert in developing processes which engage and support students in their learning. Well-versed in teaching critical-thinking and analysis skills to strengthen student understanding and appreciation of language and literature.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
IB Diploma Programme Coordinator / English Teacher
International School Of Busan
07.2016 - 06.2023
- Designed and implemented curriculum for Grades 8-12 English classes, employing technology to improve differentiation and formative assessment practices.
- Developed and delivered workshops on student-focused decision making and classroom practices to improve learning.
- Supported students in developing approaches to learning which enabled them to succeed.
- Supported and advised academic staff in order to improve student learning, inclusion, assessment practices and approaches to teaching.
- EARCOS workshop leader.
- Developed processes to consistently improve student outcomes.
- Designed and implemented a whole-school Communities of Practice programme for academic staff.
English A Literature Teacher
Suzhou Singapore International School
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Designed and implemented curriculum for Grades 8-12 English and 11-12 Theory of Knowledge classes, achieving an average of 6 in DP results.
- Examiner for Diploma Programme IB English A examinations.
- Developed supportive relationships with families to enhance student achievement.
- Involvement in activities within the school community such as camps, sports teams and service opportunities.
- Guided student leadership programmes, including Student Council.
English Teacher
Tintern Grammar
01.2008 - 06.2013
- Developed and implemented curriculum for Grade 8-10 English classes and Grade 11-12 VCE and IB DP Literature classes.
- Designed curriculum to develop student critical thinking and analysis skills.
- Designed and implemented assessments to measure student progress in English language learning, with a focus on formative assessment.
- Managed students in the role of Grade 8 Coordinator, including counselling / support, and organising activities such as year level camps, assemblies and after school activities.
English / Humanities Teacher
Montmorency Secondary College
01.1995 - 12.2007
- Developed and implemented curriculum in Grade 7-9 Humanities classes and Grade 7-12 English classes.
- Established and maintained standards of student behaviour to provide productive, orderly classroom environment.
- Assessed student work in VCE English and GAT.
- Managed students in the role of Grade 8 Coordinator.
- Worked in Leading Teaching roles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSWDiploma of Education - Secondary Education
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSWSkills
- Improving student results through focusing on approaches to teaching and learning
- Adherence to student-focused decision making
- Strong understanding of trends in pedagogy and educational leadership
- Development and maintenance of supportive relationships with students and academic staff which improve student learning
- Development of curriculum which develops critical thinking skills
- Strong teaching skills which engage students and enables them to succeed
- Highly experienced in teaching English courses
- Attention to detail in organisation of events such as examinations, graduation, workshops and camps
Recent Training
- DP Coordination (IB)
- Google Educator (Level 1)
- Teaching ESL students in mainstream classrooms (Lexis Education)
- Leadership for the 21st Century (Think Strategic)
- Visible Thinking (Harvard Project Zero)
- Leadership and Team Dynamics (Principal's Training Center)
- Leading for Effective Differentiation (Carol Ann Tomlinson)
- Embedding Formative Assessment (Dylan Wiliam)
- Leading for Effective teaching and learning (IB)
- Approaches to teaching and learning for pedagogical leaders (IB)
- Child Protection for International Schools (COBIS)
- Language A: Language and literature (IB)Managing the Extended Essay (IB)
- DP Theory of Knowledge (IB)
- Creative, Action, Service (IB)
Timeline
IB Diploma Programme Coordinator / English Teacher
International School Of Busan
07.2016 - 06.2023
English A Literature Teacher
Suzhou Singapore International School
07.2013 - 06.2016
English Teacher
Tintern Grammar
01.2008 - 06.2013
English / Humanities Teacher
Montmorency Secondary College
01.1995 - 12.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Literature
University of Sydney
Diploma of Education - Secondary Education
University of Sydney
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