Mandy Flowers
Bogota, Colombia
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Educator with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Well-versed in classroom and online technologies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Director Grade 3
Colegio Anglo Colombiano
Bogota, Colombia, Colombia
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Created and implemented engaging lessons based on combining IB PYP curriculum and Colombian national standards.
- Developed excellent home learning program during Covid lock-downs and learned quick proficiency with Google Learning Suite and many other online platforms for teaching and assessment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
Coordinator of Preschool/KG Teacher
Nile Valley School
Khartoum, Sudan, Sudan
07.2016 - 05.2019
- Performed general administrative tasks and led organized and effective early years program.
- Increased student numbers by 80%.
- Used American Core curriculum to create successful early years program, and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Led extracurricular activities such as Drum Club, Art Club, and Cooking Club.
Key Stage 1 Coordinator/Grade 1 and 3 Teacher
Baku Talents Education Complex
Baku, Azerbaijan, UAE
02.2013 - 06.2016
- Provided trainings and instruction to staff regarding literacy acquisition, assessment, keeping reading records, and effective use of British curriculum reading materials.
- Also held workshops on how to use games in the classroom, as well as conscious discipline.
- Successfully organized performances, parent teacher meetings, field trips, and many special events.
- Led Tumbling Club, and Swimming Club for Key Stage 1 students.
Head of Grade 4/2nd and 4th Grade Teacher
Al Sameeh Boys' School
Abu Dhabi, UAE, Abu Dhabi
08.2011 - 02.2012
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening, whilst following UAE national curriculum.
- Led committee against corporal punishment, and provided training to staff regarding classroom management and conscious discipline.
- Facilitated the Green Team, a student group committed to a more sustainable future for themselves and the school.
English Coordinator/Grades 1 and 3 Teacher
Gunma Kokusai Academy
Ota City, Japan, Japan
03.2008 - 03.2010
- Attained record test scores in literacy with grade 3 by using my personalized reading program combined with project based learning.
- Supported 19 teachers grade 1-5 to implement my reading/writing/phonics program designed to attain IB accreditation (successful as of 2011).
- Led lectures to faculty about classroom management and English instruction in writing skills and fostering creative writing.
- Volunteered for "Values Committee" which focused on different moral values each month (friendship, honesty, etc.)
ESL Teacher Grades 3-6
Fifth Wings
Ashikaga, Japan, Japan
06.2007 - 03.2008
- Established curriculum and materials for English language instruction for school district to make ESL program relevant for Japanese students.
- Provided activity based instruction in ESL to 4th-6th grade students in classes of 36-45 at 2 public schools.
KG Teacher
Canada International School
Seoul, South Korea, South Korea
03.2006 - 03.2007
- Maintained safe and stimulating classroom for 8 kindergarten students.
- Delivered combination of Canadian curriculum and Korean National curriculum.
- Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
- Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
KG Teacher
YBM International Academy
Seoul, South Korea, Seoul
03.2005 - 03.2006
- Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
- Reported to parents and administration about student progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning And Development
University of Texas
Austin, TX06.1999
Study Abroad Program - Maori Culture
University of Otago
Dunedin, New ZealandSkills
- Classroom management
- Student-centered learning
- Child development
- Early Years and Elementary education
- Inquiry-based learning
- Online learning and teaching platforms (Google Classroom, etc)
- Classroom technology (Smartboard, iPads etc)
- MAP testing and similar assessment tools
Certification
- State of Texas Generalist License: Early Years - Grade 4 - 1999-current
Areas of Interest
Art, gardening, writing, swimming, gymnastics, and cooking are personal areas of interest of mine, and I have often delivered classes or extra curricular clubs in these areas.
Timeline
Group Director Grade 3
Colegio Anglo Colombiano
07.2019 - 12.2022
Coordinator of Preschool/KG Teacher
Nile Valley School
07.2016 - 05.2019
Key Stage 1 Coordinator/Grade 1 and 3 Teacher
Baku Talents Education Complex
02.2013 - 06.2016
Head of Grade 4/2nd and 4th Grade Teacher
Al Sameeh Boys' School
08.2011 - 02.2012
English Coordinator/Grades 1 and 3 Teacher
Gunma Kokusai Academy
03.2008 - 03.2010
ESL Teacher Grades 3-6
Fifth Wings
06.2007 - 03.2008
KG Teacher
Canada International School
03.2006 - 03.2007
KG Teacher
YBM International Academy
03.2005 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Applied Learning And Development
University of Texas
Study Abroad Program - Maori Culture
University of Otago