Abu Dhabi Middle School
Resume:
THERESA DICKSON (TERRI)
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
MLT Science and Middle School Science Educator
Clarion School Dubai
Aug. 2023 – present
Collaborate with SLT writing and implementing School Evaluation and Improvement Plans, Science Action Plan, analyzing school and class assessment data internal and external.
QA through learning walks, observations, notebooks and feedback and lesson plans.
Implementation of Curriculum, Scope and Sequence and lead the adaption of curriculum where necessary.
Support the coaching/mentorship cycles.
Lead high quality internal CPD opportunities for colleagues.
PD and certification in AI Education platforms
Develop, plan, and implement differentiated lessons for all middle school science classes.
provide resources, guidance, and support in implementing high impact and different resources effectively in the classroom with teachers.
Provide effective feedback to students to show progression in their learning.
Middle and High school Science
ADNOC Schools Sas Al Nahkl, Abu Dhabi, UAE
January 2020- July 2023
Grade 9 Lead Science Teacher: Develop and plan collaboratively with Grade level Team to implement differentiated lessons both face to face and online/remote learning for general science in grade 6,7 and 9.
contributing to PD with my parallel teachers using different online learning platforms and interactive text resources.
provide resources, guidance, and support in implementing high impact and different resources effectively in the classroom and online environment with parallel teachers.
Implement various e-learning platforms to engage students (Nearpod, Explore Learning Gizmos, McGraw Hill)
House System Lead Coordinator
Professional development in using Microsoft Teams learning platform.
Incorporating online and face to face science investigations through video and interactive simulations. As well as learn and incorporate digital learning tools such as Nearpod.
Creatively engaging students during online lessons and allowing for student direction.
Evaluate student success using formative and summative feedback and assessment.
Communicate with parents, staff and administrators.
Middle and High school Science
GEMS United School (formerly Bradenton Preparatory Academy), Dubai, UAE
August 2017 – Dec. 2019
Develop and implement differentiated lessons American Curriculum Middle School and High School Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, AP Biology and Sports Science
Evaluate and assess student performance both formative and summative
Develop 21st Century skills through inquiry projects and labs
Use MAP data to plan for individual success and differentiation
Assistant Coach Girls Varsity Volleyball, Secondary Yearbook ASA
Meet and communicate with parents to provide feedback on student performance
Participate in PLC and regular department and whole school meetings, liaising with administration and staff
Secondary Science and PE
Sheik Zayed Private Academy Girls School, Abu Dhabi, UAE
August 2015 – July 2017
Develop and implement differentiated lessons American Curriculum for Integrated Science, Life Science and PE
Establish learning outcomes and success criteria for learning goals
Evaluate and assess student performance both formative and summative
Use MAP data to plan for individual student success
Collaborate with department staff on curriculum
Provide and supervise extra-curricular for Model United Nations and fitness both on and off campus
Secondary Teacher (Science/PE)
Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board, Thunder Bay, ON Canada
Secondary Teacher (Science/PE)
Lakehead Public School Board, Thunder Bay, ON Canada
January 2006 – January 2014
Teach the required curriculum in middle and high school levels Biology, Science and PE.
Conduct small group and individual science activities.
Use differentiated learning strategies to engage all learners as well as inquiries and investigations.
Administer evaluations and assessments and analyze student performance.
Participated in faculty and parent conferences.
Post-Secondary Science Teacher
Oshki-Pimache-O-Win, Thunder Bay, ON Canada
September 2009 – January 2013
Developed implemented daily and course lesson plans for pre-health sciences (English, Biology, Chemistry and anatomy), administered tests and evaluations, analyzed and reported student performance as well as contributed to course development.
In class instruction and on-line distance education instruction and support.
Curricula Chemistry Consultant, Oshki-Pimache-O-Win, Thunder Bay, ON Canada
August 2009 – September 2009 (contract/project work)
Provide orientation and dissemination of Ontario grade 12 Chemistry course curricula.
Liaise with Pre-Health Science Coordinator and student advisor to assess and identify the needs of First Nations Learners, course requirements, and student learning objectives.
Collaborate with E-Learning Coordinator to structure online content and activities.
Collaborate with multimedia development team and contribute to the instructional design of digital learning objects.
Secondary Science and PE Teacher, District School Board Ontario Northeast, Iroquois Falls, ON Canada February 2003 – June 2005
Northeastern Catholic District School Board, Cochrane, ON Canada
September 2002 – January 2003
Rainy River School District School Board, Fort Frances, ON Canada
February 2002 – June 2002 (LTO)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ COURSES
Orchestrating Class Discussion (2025 Penn State)
Growth Mindset (2024)
Magic School AI Certification (2024)
Microsoft teams training
Certificate: College Board AP Summer Institute Biology; Molloy College
Certificate: Differentiated Curriculum for Gifted; University of New South Wales
Think Literacy: Cross- Curricular Approaches
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON Canada
2002 Ontario Teaching Certification
2001 Bachelor of Education
1998 Honors Bachelor Kinesiology
1996 Bachelor of Arts and Science
REFERENCES
Blanca Hindle
Middle School Phase Head
Clarion School Dubai
Dubai, UAE
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Patrick Rahhal
HOD Science (Male and Female Campus)
ADNOC Sas Al Nahkl
Abu Dhabi, UAE
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