Available for the 2027 - 2028 Academic Year
Education
Experience
About The Schools
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Queen's University (Canada)
Master of Education (M.Ed) – 2021 Focus: ADHD, Self-Regulation, Arts Education-
Thesis: Using the Arts to Support Emotional Self-Regulation
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Queen's University (Canada)
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) – 2018 Primary Junior Concentration
Specialised: At-Risk Youth
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Queen's University (Canada)
Bachelor of Arts Honours (B.A.) – 2017 Sociology Major, History Minor.
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Dubai American Academy (UAE)
I.B. Certificate and American High School Diploma - 2013
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2023 – Present:
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Year 4 and 5 Homeroom Teacher
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Maths Specialist
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Units of Inquiry, Maths, Literacy
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2021 – 2023:
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IB PYP Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher
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PYP Exhibition Organiser
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Units of Inquiry, PYP Exhibition, Maths, Literacy
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2018 – 2019:
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Year 7 Homeroom Teacher
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Year 7/8 Maths Specialist
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Maths, Literacy, Humanities, Science, Horticulture, Outdoor Education, Food Technology, Drama, Visual Art, ICT, Life Skills
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Panyaden International School
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British and IB bilingual school in Chiang Mai.
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British National Curriculum
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Units of Inquiry
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NGSS
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American Pacific International School
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IB World School in Chiang Mai.
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IB PYP
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Common Core
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NGSS
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Chiltern Way Academy
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Special Education Academy in the U.K.
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National British Curriculum
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Yaara Docrat, OCT, MEd
I chose to teach abroad because I was inspired by the international school teachers who shaped me as a student.
I feel a sense of belonging in an international school community.
Awards and Distinctions
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2018: The Mayor's Civic Youth Volunteerism Award
This was awarded by the City of Kingston (Ontario, Canada) for my leadership in organising musical bands to perform in local schools. I did this to inspire children to continue to pursue the arts and instruments.
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2019: Walter F. Light Fellow Scholarship ($8000)
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2020 & 2018: Dean's Honour List (Queen's University)
Community Outreach Positions
Lead Organiser of Youth4Music Virtual Summit (2018)
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Organised a meeting of educators and artists to discuss and engage in arts-related topics
Community Engagement Coordinator (2018)
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Created knowledge mobilisation documents and found stakeholders to map onto the Digital Map of Arts and Learning.
Music Monday Project Lead (2018 and 2020)
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Organised live music events for over 1000+ students
Arts Education Consultant (2017 and 2020)
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Created music education programming for professional musicians seeking to engage with communities and schools
Supporting fellow educators
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Host teacher for Queen’s University teacher can
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Toddle Implementation Support
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Professional Development offerings (Numicon, Zones of Regulation, Behaviour)
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Misty Paterson Inquiry Professional Development Organizer
Growing Others
Creating opportunities for students
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Student Council Advisor
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PYPX Mentor
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Duke of Edinburgh Supervisor
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Maker Space Founder
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Eco-Friendly Student Businesses
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Learning Walls
Amplifying Student Agency
Turning concepts into meaningful experiences
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Years 4–5 Maths Curriculum
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Year 5 and Grade 6 Units of Inquiry
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Year 7 Life Skills & PSHCE Curriculum
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Cross-Age Reading Buddies
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Summer Camp Program
Designing Learning
Taking initiative beyond my classroom
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IB PYP Exhibition Organizer
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Year Level Team Lead
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Mentoring colleagues
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Extended Day Programme Coordinator
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Teacher Appreciation (Sunshine) Committee Leader
Leading and Building
Beyond the Classroom
Connecting learning with the wider world
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Overnight Excursions
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Senior Cross Country Coach
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Weight-Lifting Club
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School Play
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"Kidpreneur" Marketplace
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Authentic learning partnerships:
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UNHCR
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Zero-Waste Designer
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Animal Shelter
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Geologist
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Robert Swan (2401 Foundation)
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Notable Contributions
sKILLS
What did I learn from these schols?
Panyaden International School
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Inquiry
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Illustrative Maths
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Responsive Classroom Morning Meetings
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Data-driven teaching (using MAP tests)
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Reading assessments (Acadience)
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Classroom management with no reward system
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Co-teaching
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Student Exhibitions
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Mindfulness
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WASC Accreditation
American Pacific International School
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Organizing The PYP Exhibition
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Planning Units of Inquiry
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Concept-based teaching
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Action-Research and Service Learning
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NWEA MAP Testing
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Translanguaging
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Toddle
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Student Council
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WASC and I.B. Review
Chiltern Way Academy
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Supporting neurodiversity (ADHD and ASD)
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Classroom management
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Differentiation
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Interventions
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Social-emotional learning (The Zones of Regulation)
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Collaboration with psychologists and social workers
Teacher Training
My teacher training focused on inquiry-learning emphasized in Canadian Ontario curriculum.
