Educator in Mathematics, Economics and Business Management
Resume:
CHRISTINE SAUNDERS
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I am an International Baccalaureate teacher in the subjects of Mathematics, Economics and Business Management. I strive to continue to grow as a teacher by gaining new experiences while implementing engaging and memorable lessons. As a teacher of sixteen years with international experience, I am constantly seeking new challenges and have the flexibility to adapt to new situations. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
The Newman School, Boston, MA 2012 to Current
IBDP and MYP Teacher
• Plan and implement engaging lessons and successfully prepare students for International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme examinations in Economics Higher and Standard Levels, Business Management Higher and Standard Levels, and Mathematics Standard Level, consistently achieving a 100% pass rate in Business Management.
• Coach students through the Internal Assessment writing process in all the above subjects using scaffolding approaches with up to forty students per year.
• Mentor up to four students per year in the Extended Essay writing process in the subjects of Economics and Business Management.
• Teach the Middle Years Programme in Mathematics, emphasizing project-based learning.
• Advise students on Junior Achievement Club and Charity Events Club.
• Plan, organize and facilitate annual class trips to Costa Rica as an exchange program.
• Collaborate well with peers in cross-curricular planning, department and faculty meetings. College Guidance Counselor
• Assist in the College Counseling Office by preparing a cohort of up to ten students per academic year through the entire college application process including building a list of schools, writing counselor letters of recommendation, uploading transcripts, attending workshops and college visits.
• Coach students through several college application systems, including Common App, Naviance, and College Kickstart.
• Lead workshops for students in résumé writing and interview skills.
• Participate in parent meetings on the college application process. International School of Neustadt, Neustadt an der Weinstraße, Germany 2007 to 2012 Mathematics Department Coordinator, IB and IGCSE Teacher
• Successfully planned and instructed students in International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme courses in Mathematics and Business Management.
• Actively participated in collaborative meetings to work towards achieving IB authorization.
• Effectively taught and prepared students for the Cambridge IGCSE examinations in Mathematics, Business Studies, and English as both First and Second Languages, all with 100% pass rate.
• Developed and implemented the curriculums for Mathematics, Business Studies, and English as both First and Second Languages for 11- to 14-year-old students.
• Managed a class schedule that included eight subjects and as many as six preparations per day.
• Created cross-curricular projects, activities, investigations and practical applications across all subject areas in order to motivate students to the fullest extent.
• Planned and participated in international field trips, as well as overnight and day trips.
• Organized successful community service projects, competitions and events. OTHER TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Tutor for SAT and ACT Preparation in Mathematics 2015 to Current Oxford Study Courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA Summer 2016 IBDP Mathematics Standard Level Teacher
Morton West High School, Berwyn, IL 2006 to 2007
Mathematics Teacher
Glenn Westlake Middle School, Lombard, IL Spring 2006 Long-term Substitute Teacher
Maine South High School, Park Ridge, IL Fall 2005
Student Teacher in Mathematics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Northern Trust Company, Chicago, IL 1999 to 2005 Trust Officer
Audited portfolios for the Wealth Management Group, with more than $1 billion in assets, while maintaining a team of five analysts that consistently provided accurate reports on a monthly basis. EDUCATION
DePaul University, Chicago, IL 2003 to 2007
Master of Education with a concentration in Secondary Education in Mathematics GPA: 3.5/4.0
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 1995 to 1999 Bachelor of Science in Economics with a concentration in Business Administration TEACHING CERTIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Massachusetts Teaching License #519377 Current
• Passed the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure in Mathematics November 2018 and Communication and Literacy Skills
• IBDP Economics Category 3 August 2021
• IBDP Business Management Category 3 August 2018
• IBDP Mathematics Category 3 July 2013
OTHER KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Proficient with Zoom technology, SmartBoard, and all graphic display calculators.
• Proficient in Managebac, Blackbaud, Math Type, and all Google, Microsoft Office and Mac applications for spreadsheets, slides and documents.
• Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson License #9579077. References and additional information available upon request.
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