1. Romy Friedman, B.Sc B.Ed
Mobile: +256 751657192
Email: romy.friedman@gmail.com
Website: www.romyfriedman.com
“Opening minds, Opening doors”
IB/IGCSE Maths & Science Teacher
Romy Friedman is results-focused and people-oriented Science & Maths “Romy’s leadership and organizational skills are first-class. She
teacher with a passion for life-long learning and promotion of scientific motivated middle school students to engage in scientific projects and
education and literacy. She is an innovative teacher who has served as an enthusiastically present their results in an appealing, articulate and
active member of various departments and schools and has had a diversity of professional manner. The science fair she directed was a model of
efficiency and superb management. Romy is a conscientious
experience in various curricula and countries. With a solid understanding of
committed and versatile instructor whose classroom skills from junior
mathematical and scientific concepts, Romy is a knowledgeable leader who high through senior high are exceptional. Her expertise in both
has successfully guided students through a variety of external assessments – biology and chemistry are indisputable.”
IGCSE and IB external examinations, IB extended essays and externally Paul S. Robinson, Biology-Chemistry Department Head
moderated internal assessments in such areas as laboratory and project
work. Core Competencies
• Creativity, Innovation – various teaching methods &
As Head of Secondary Science and a Maths teacher, Romy oversaw the strategies
move to a new campus. This included ordering and organizing the move from • Coordination & Facilitation – head of department,
one general laboratory to four specific laboratories - Biology, Chemistry, PTA & student council representative
Physics and General Sciences; ensuring that each laboratory met health and • Support & Leadership– mentors new teachers & IB
safety requirements and had the necessary equipment for course home form tutor
requirements. She successfully led the Science department in the induction • Planning – Implements new curriculum & policy
of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program and helped to modify the reform for IB
former curriculum to prepare students for this course of study.
• Technology – good technical & computing skills;
personal teaching website
Romy’s broad and diverse range of accountabilities include effectively
planning and executing new curriculum; leading a large department within the
school; liaising with other departments within the school; ensuring safety
Academic Accreditation
• Bachelor of Education, Trent University
regulations for the Science department are met; compiling reports for school
accreditation; mentoring new teachers; counseling students in respect to • Bachelor of Science, McGill University
subject and university choices; individual care of students through mediation
& advising; and commenting upon personal statements and further education Professional Accreditation
applications. • Wide World, Harvard University - Teaching for
Understanding
Romy is a natural communicator committed to providing a safe, encouraging • International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO )-
and effective learning environment built on mutual respect and trust. As a Biology, Level 2; Mathematical Studies, Level 1; IA
high school teacher, and published scientific author, she is dedicated to Biology
encouraging holistic learning, has a passion for life-long learning and the • Tribes Learning Community- Collaboration, The Art
promotion of scientific education and literacy which she has demonstrated Form of Leadership
through the establishment of events such as the Science Symposium and • Canadian Wildlife Federation – Project Wild; Below
Science Fair. She continues to display her dedication to all aspects of a Zero
child’s education through her participation in the Parent-Teacher Association
• Brain Gym – 110 Brain Gym for Educator
(PTA) and as an elected teacher representative for the Student council.