MONICA E.

STEINER

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience working in several school systems, in different countries and grade levels, with varying demographics
and student needs

• Ten years teaching experience, in inquiry based curriculums, PYP, USA Common Core and UK Standards

• Proficient in Mac and Windows, Google Suite, Weebly, and Managebac

• Highly educated in various technology components found in the classroom, such as Dibels, Smartboard, E-
Portfolios, and many iPad and computer apps

• Led professional development seminars for both school staff and local community members

• Certifications/Training: Making the PYP Happen, The Exhibition, Reading and Writing Through Inquiry, Visible
Thinking Routines, Positive Behavior Interventions and Support, Inquiring Into Maths, Differentiation

RECENT LEADERSHIP:
• Indonesian Teacher Leaders Coordinator, 2017-2019
• Facilitated the process of bringing professional development to local staff by their peers

• Coordinated monthly workshops with local Indonesian schools and CCS teachers

• Organized Visible Thinking and Inquiry Based workshops for local teachers in the community

• Primary Maths Coordinator, 2018-2019

• Ensured curriculum was aligned across the school, whilst communicating with all stakeholders

• Researched, trialed, and trained staff on standardized assessments and tracking progress

• Mentored teachers on inquiry based teaching practises

• Primary I.C.T. Coordinator, 2016-2018

• Led meetings with stakeholders about ICT implementation in the school

• Mentored teachers on how to utilize more effective technologies within their inquiry classrooms

• MSA (Middle States Association) Accreditation Coordinator, 2015-2016

• Led K.B.S. through the accreditation process and was awarded accreditation for 7 years

• Participated in an accreditation visit as an accreditation officer in Bahrain

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
• Teacher Year 5, Self Contained, 2016-2019
Canggu Community School (C.C.S.) Canggu, Bali

• Taught 24 students yearly using an inquiry based, concept driven, hands-on approach to learning

• Collaborated with colleagues within my grade level and across the school in planning and implementation
of transdisciplinary lessons

• Worked closely with the parent community in order to deepen students’ understandings

• Implemented daily practices of meditation, exercise and circle time discussions to foster a community
within the classroom

• Teacher Grade 5, Self Contained, 2013-2016

Kuwait Bilingual School (K.B.S.), Al Jahra, Kuwait

• Taught 25 E.L.L. students yearly in a bilingual English/Arabic setting

• Collaborated with colleagues daily and during PYP meetings to plan inquiry-based units and lessons

• Worked effectively with parents to ensure that students were successful

• Planned, coordinated and led the PYP Exhibition

• Teacher 5th Grade Language Arts, 2012-2013

Parkton Elementary School, North Carolina, USA

• Taught 3 classes containing 25 students in each class, based on Common Core Standards

• Pep and Cheer Coach to girls K-8th grade

• S.I.T. (School Improvement Team) Grade Level Chair

• P.B.I.S. (Positive Behavior Interventions and Support) Team Leader

• Teacher 1st Grade, Self Contained, 2011-2012

Parkton Elementary School, North Carolina, USA

• Taught 24 students English Language Arts, Maths, Science and Social Studies with varying learning styles
and needs

• Grade Level Chair

• Teacher 5th Grade Science and Social Studies, Feb. 2010-June 2011
Parkton Elementary School, North Carolina, USA

• Taught 3 classes containing 25 students each, utilizing hands-on experiments and plays

EDUCATION:
• Bachelor of Arts, Elementary Education, Suma cum laude, December 2009

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Concentration: Social and Behavioral Sciences