1. Page1 Caroline D’Hondt
Caroline D’Hondt E: carolinedhondt4@gmail.com T: 519-615-2579
PROFILE
A highly qualified and experienced professional who has gained international and cultural expertise within the
education sector. With the ability to undertake teaching tasks within main stream, special education and
International schools; as well as the knowledge and adaptability totransfer valuable skills to other industries.
Currently seeking a role that utilizes a range of skills attained, including teaching, training, IT, customer
services, communication, organization and motivation techniques; either as part of a team or self directed.
Teaching Expertise
Teaching sessions to Grade 1-6 students that retain interest and encourage development
Developing lesson plans that meet requirements of curriculum guidelines for each grade and learning level
Modifying lessons to meet requirements of special needs students and individuals of cultural diversity
Supporting children withspecial educational needs (SEN) and who speak English as an additional language
Instructing students, evaluating performance and facilitating effortsto advance student achievement
Controlling and maintaining classroom discipline
Assessing students' abilities and learning levels through workcompleted and classroom interaction
TransferrableSkills
Leadership - providing direction, guidance and support while encouraging motivation
Communication - communicating with all levels of the organization
Presentation - preparing and delivering presentations to small and large groups
Organization - workingaccording to time schedules while ensuring time frames are met
Training and developing - designing training materials and identifying areas of development
Coaching - providing one-on-one coaching
Problem solving - working without“a right answer” and devising strategies to worktowards a solution
Initiative - confidently make decisions and act on them
Eventmanagement - coordinating and overseeing events
IT skills - up-to-date with ITsystems and various softwarepackages
Researching - utilizing on-line and in-house information to manage projects
Record keeping - maintaining records of research, individual learning progress and statistical data
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
ElementaryTeacher
Responsible forassisting in the educational and social development of students in Grades 1-6 under the
direction and guidance of the head teacher.
Duties include:
Planning and delivering well structured lessons whichengage and motivate students
Utilizing various teaching methods to instruct students according to levels and learning ability
Supporting students whohave special educational needs (SEN) and who speak English as a second
language
Reviewing and delivering the curriculum to maximize learning potential
Organising visits, field studies and special activities in-line with subjects
Coordinating and participating in a range of extra-curricular activities
Managing and developing up-to-date resources
Achieving and maintaining high standards of care and education
Ensuring all Health and Safety policies are implemented and adhered to at all times
Creating a vibrant and effectivelearning environment
Liaising with parents, teachers and other professionals in the education sector
Hazel Oak School-Special needs coverteacher in Grades K-8 (February-July 2016)
Maternity Leave (April, 2015 – February 2016)
Ajial Bilingual School,Kuwait - Grade 3 Teacher (August,2014 - April, 2015)
ABC Teachers, UK - Supply Teacher Intervention and PPA (January, 2014 - July, 2014)
Charville Primary Academy Trust, UK - Grade 5 Teacher (September, 2013- December, 2013)
Cairo English School, Mirage City, Egypt- Grade 4 Teacher (IPC) (August, 2012 - June, 2013)
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Caroline D’Hondt
Maple Hayes Hall School, UK - Grade 5-7 English and Math Teacher (SEN, Dyslexia) (January, 2010 - July, 2012)
MEF International School, Turkey - Grade 1 Teacher (PYP) (August, 2008 - June, 2009)
ParkHill Primary School, UK - Grade 1-2 Teacher (January, - July, 2008)
Hazel Oak Special School, UK - Grade 6 Teacher (Maternity cover) (November, - December, 2007)
Resource Education, Australia - Supply Teacher (KS2) (September - November, 2007)
Bishop Wilson C E Primary School, UK - Grade 2 Teacher (January - July, 2007)
Keresley Newland Primary School, UK - Grade 4 - 5 Teacher (NQT) (September - December, 2006)
Kingsbury Primary School, UK - Grade 3 - 4 Teacher (NQT) (January - July 2006)
Class Act Teaching Services, UK - Grade 1- 6 Supply Teacher (September - December, 2005)
EDUCATIONAND CERTIFICATIONS
De Montfort University,UK September, 2004 - July,2005
Post Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) Primary-QTS
University of Birmingham, UK September, 2001 - July,2004
Bachelor of Art Degree - Humanities: Childhood Studies
Additional CertificationsandProfessional Development
ASCD Middle East International Conference: Valuing the WholeChild - Understanding by Design, Teaching
Thinking Skills for PowerfulLearning
Moderation and SAT’s Process KS 1 (New to SAT’s - Year 2)
Phonicsfor effectivereading and writing in Year 2
IB Primary Years Programme - ‘Making PYP Happen’ Workshop
Teaching Cricket and Rounders at Key Stage Two
CEOP Internet Safety Training
EpiPen Administration Training
Delivering the Iconsystem to key stage 2 and 3
SMART board training and use of Adobe Photoshopto create year book pages
Guided reading workshop to deliver effectivelessons in KS2
Teaching intervention groups (Year3); gifted and talented to improve their levels above the National
expectations
Teaching the Bilingual Child English at the required age and ability level
Qualified Lifeguard and canoeing instructor
Prior to University workedin Customer service related positions as a sales assistant in a department store.
References available upon request