HOLLY ARMSTRONG
Singapore
Summary
Passionate teacher driven to continue to learn and grow professionally. Understands and implements new technologies and teaching strategies. Excellent at working with different learning styles. Cultural awareness increased due to working with a variety of curriculums like American, British, and Reggio Emilia. Proven history of improving student learning outcomes by adapting lesson plans to student needs. Dedicated to promoting academic performance and fostering social skills and character development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
3rd Grade Teacher
International Community School (Singapore)
07.2023 - Current
- Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Planned lessons and activities according to reporting standards.
- Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies, and social skills.
ELL Teacher
International Community School (Singapore)
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Part time Push-in teacher to assist students in the ELL program during classroom lessons.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
Household Manager
Self-employed
08.2018 - 12.2022
- Cared for two young children since they were born without any live-in helper.
- Scheduled appointments for medical, dental and self-care needs for each member of the family.
- Performed cleaning and organization duties.
- Coordinated meals for all family members with focus on catering to dietary restrictions.
School Counselor Intern
International Community School (Singapore)
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Weekly check-ins with students on academic probation in order to discuss strategies to raise their grades and keep them accountable.
- Met with new students that joined the school to welcome and assist their needs.
- Completed 2 rounds of a video counseling with a student (with their and parents' consent) for professors to review and give feedback.
- Provided crisis intervention in response to emergencies, employing existing trust, and rapport to deescalate situations.
Grade 1 Substitute Teacher
United World College South East Asia
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Covered the same 3 classes on 3 separate days each week while classroom teacher had leadership tasks and duties to fulfill
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Year 1 Class Teacher
British School of Beijing, Shunyi
02.2016 - 06.2017
- Taught Math, English, Phonics, Science, ICT, History, PSHE, Art, and Design Technology
- Consistent communication with parents through Firefly blogs, Reading Records, and parent meetings
- Constructed IEP for SEN students each term as well as keeping frequent contact with inclusion team, one-to-one teaching assistant, and class teaching assistant regarding behavior progress.
Supply Teacher covering Years 1-6
British School of Beijing, Shunyi
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Instructed every Primary School Phase Leader and Assistant Phase Leader's classes
- Taught one subject for each class, assessed each student, and collaborated with each classroom teacher about progress.
4th Grade Teacher
Hope International School
08.2013 - 07.2015
- Taught Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, and Character Studies while following school's Standards and Benchmarks
- Representative of Philosophy Home Group whom constructed the school's philosophy standards and benchmarks.
- Communicated student progress, academic difficulties, or behavioral concerns to parents, guardians and administration using tact and professionalism to improve student academic performance.
English Preschool Teacher, Ages 3-6
House of Knowledge International Kindergarten
08.2012 - 06.2012
- Lead Teacher of English Preschool Class with a Chinese and German teaching assistant
- Guided children in small groups to practice Phonics and Reading using Starfall program.
Kindergarten English Teacher, Ages 2-4
Xian Ce You Er Yuan School
08.2011 - 05.2012
- Created unique lesson plans considering each individual's need and language skills as all students were local Chinese children.
Summer Camp Counselor and After School Child Care, Ages 5-12
The YMCA
03.2007 - 08.2011
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching, and participating with campers.
Substitute Teacher
Conroe Independent School District
01.2011 - 06.2011
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Education
Master of Education in Counseling and Development -
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies (Early Childhood through Grade 6)
Texas State University-San Marcos
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Organizational Skills
- Student Advocacy
- Classroom Management
Certification
- University of Cambridge TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) Course, June 2016, CLIL Module, Content and Language Integrated Learning certification
- American TESOL Institute, April 2015, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages for Children Certification
- State Board for Educator Certification, December 2010, Texas Educator Certificate, English as a Second Language Generalist (Grades EC-6)
References
- Brooke Rimondi, Secondary School Counselor at International Community during 2019-2020 school year, +1 (904)338-3708, brookerimondi@gmail.com
- Samuel Goh, Elementary School Principal at International Community School (Singapore), + 65 6776 7435, esprincipal@ics.edu.sg
Recent Courses
- Second Step webinar: A Foundation for Life: Elementary Second Step Program
- Second Step webinar: A Time to Thrive Together
- Second Step webinar: Taking Your SEL program from Good to Great
- Second Step webinar: Creating a Culture of Kindness: Using Research-Based Approaches to Prevent Bullying
- American School Counselor Association Bullying Prevention Specialist Training
Timeline
3rd Grade Teacher
International Community School (Singapore)
07.2023 - Current
ELL Teacher
International Community School (Singapore)
01.2023 - 05.2023
School Counselor Intern
International Community School (Singapore)
09.2019 - 04.2020
Household Manager
Self-employed
08.2018 - 12.2022
Grade 1 Substitute Teacher
United World College South East Asia
08.2017 - 06.2018
Year 1 Class Teacher
British School of Beijing, Shunyi
02.2016 - 06.2017
Supply Teacher covering Years 1-6
British School of Beijing, Shunyi
08.2015 - 02.2016
4th Grade Teacher
Hope International School
08.2013 - 07.2015
English Preschool Teacher, Ages 3-6
House of Knowledge International Kindergarten
08.2012 - 06.2012
Kindergarten English Teacher, Ages 2-4
Xian Ce You Er Yuan School
08.2011 - 05.2012
Substitute Teacher
Conroe Independent School District
01.2011 - 06.2011
Summer Camp Counselor and After School Child Care, Ages 5-12
The YMCA
03.2007 - 08.2011
Master of Education in Counseling and Development -
Lamar University
Bachelor of Science Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies (Early Childhood through Grade 6)
Texas State University-San Marcos
- University of Cambridge TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) Course, June 2016, CLIL Module, Content and Language Integrated Learning certification
- American TESOL Institute, April 2015, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages for Children Certification
- State Board for Educator Certification, December 2010, Texas Educator Certificate, English as a Second Language Generalist (Grades EC-6)
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