Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
I am an educator with experience in both the US public school system (in the the towns of Weston and Waltham, Massachusetts) and private education in China (in Hong Kong and Shenzhen). For all of my experience please feel free to peruse my full LinkedIn profile. I will be returning to China in the future and am open to receiving inquiries from schools throughout china, with no preference for any particular city or town. Positions I'm seeking: homeroom kindergarten or elementary PE - ideally a mix of the two, with an emphasis on systematically teaching gymnastics skills. Current employment: teaching gymnastics privately and teaching/parateaching in public prek-5 schools.
Teacher of gymnastics at Boston Rhythmic locations to students ages 3 through 11, including those with special needs. Working alongside elite athletes and master teachers of rhythmic gymnastics and ballet. Head of Boston Rhythmic's artistic gymnastics program and responsible for curriculum/class design for 1-on-1 and group classes, as well as administrative and summer camp supervisory roles.
Incredible Adventures in English is a personal, social, and physical education* program that develops students' strength, reflexes, balance, coordination, flexibility, situational awareness, sense of timing, English skills, and overall well being both physically and mentally. (*See “Primary Years Programme Personal, social and physical education [PSPE] scope and sequence” © International Baccalaureate Organization 2009, rev 2018; see also Nate Horne “Curriculum and programming” 24 September 2013 in IB Community Blog: https://blogs.ibo.org/sharingpyp/2013/09/24/curriculum-and-programming/) Developed to be easily implemented within an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme context, the curriculum progresses from easier single movements all the way up to impressive acrobatic routines and feats of agility. Starting from a baseline of little to no experience, students will, over the course of 1-2 years, develop skills and abilities that translate directly to any number of sports and activities such as martial arts, table tennis, basketball, diving, dance, football, wrestling, golf, etc., or they can continue to pursue Incredible Adventures in English’s core disciplines of gymnastics, tricking, and parkour. While physical education classes in primary years are often a hodgepodge of different sports, games, or obstacle courses, with little focus on truly incentivizing student progress and independent learning, Incredible Adventures’ ethos—"cultivating mindful creativity in an agile body"—is reflected in its teaching process, which emphasizes creativity and curiosity to overcome life's obstacles.
Push-in ESL long term substitute teacher for 4th and 5th grade. -Work in an excellent public school (rated ★★★★★ on both Niche.com and Greatschools.org’s school ratings) -Assume teaching and supervisory duties for ESL teacher unable to be in school for an extended period of time -Create teaching plans and ensure students’ educational and standardized test success -Pass mandatory CORI and fingerprint-based background checks
Substitute teacher for Preschool-8th grade at Field Elementary, Woodland Elementary, Country Elementary, and Weston Middle School. -Work in a top public school district (rated #1 statewide/#23 in the USA on Niche.com’s 2023 school district rankings) -Assume teaching and supervisory duties for teachers unable to be in school -Follow teaching plans and make sure the school day runs smoothly -Teach in a wide variety of roles from preschool to 8th grade Latin and everything in between
Providing coaching expertise in Ninja Warrior and Parkour movements in an active and dynamic gym setting -Educated gym members in the proper use of obstacle equipment -Supervised children’s open gyms and camp sessions for aspiring Ninja Warriors, with a focus on improving strength, endurance, flexibility, balance, and mental focus -Set up gym obstacle areas for the day as well as prepare function rooms for special events and parties -Stayed up-to-date with the latest developments in Ninja Warrior and related training methodologies, incorporating innovative techniques into the coaching process -Provided help with general gym upkeep and cleanliness