Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

Singapore International School in Mumbai (July 2017 - present) 
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Achievements include:
  • Implementing Newsela and NoRedInk for diagnostic assessment and growth tracking
  • Creating backwards-designed units for grades 7, 8 and 9 English courses
  • Introducing literature circles and library research methods to the curriculum
  • Integrating Positive Psychology concepts to promote social-emotional learning
  • Conducting faculty workshops on growth mindset, assessment and rubric design, and positive classroom practices

Deputy Head of School

International School Ho Chi Minh City - American Academy (August 2012 - July 2017) 
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Administrative achievements include:
  • Spearheading the implementation of Agile Learning and Positive Education
  • Building a successful college credit program with Syracuse University
  • Partnering with travel & trekking companies to overhaul the Field Studies program
  • Chairing our CIS/NEASC Self-Study Steering Committee for accreditation
  • Launching a student assistantship program
  • Serving as MAP Coordinator and Advanced Placement Coordinator
 
English Language Arts achievements include:
  • Teaching credit courses as an adjunct instructor of Syracuse University
  • Founding the school’s monthly magazine & annual literary magazine
  • Aligning departmental curriculum to AERO standards as Dept. Head
  • Designing courses in creative nonfiction, screenwriting, and public speaking
  • Being named a worldwide finalist for Cognita Teacher of the Year (2013)

To learn about some of my administrative projects at ISHCMC - American Academy, click here: PROJECTS

Writer & Editor

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Self-employed (July 2009  - July 2012) 

  • Published over 500 articles, reviews, and lesson plans
  • Edited Matador Abroad, an online publication for nonfiction
  • Judged applicants for National Geographic Glimpse Correspondents Program
  • Won the IFWTWA Emerging Writer Award & Scholarship
  • Shortlisted by Creative Nonfiction
  • Anthologized in The Expeditioner’s Guide to the World (2010)
  • Founded the successful blog ExpatHeather.com

Faculty Advisor & Teacher Trainer

Ali Institute of Education in Lahore, Pakistan 
(June 2006 - June 2009) 
aie.edu.pk

  • Facilitated professional development workshops for educators
  • Wrote a comprehensive EAL program and curriculum for adult language learners
  •  Designed a 6-month post-graduate English Language Teaching certificate course
  • Taught creative writing & public speaking courses to B.Ed students 
For a more in-depth online Curriculum Vitae, see my LinkedIn profile.