The document is a resume for a certified elementary school teacher with experience teaching grades 2 through 4. She has five years of international teaching experience in Dubai and Paraguay, and four years teaching in the United States. She specializes in language arts and social studies and incorporates inquiry-based learning and various technologies into her classroom instruction. Her resume lists her educational background and credentials, skills, and professional experience at several international and American schools.

1. Certified Teacher (EC-4)
I am a dedicated elementary school teacher specializing in language, instilling an appetite
for knowledge and an eagerness to succeed in students through inquiry based learning.
Having five years of international teaching experience and four in the United States, I have
fallen in love with the diversity of the international classroom.
Experience
GRADE 4 PYP TEACHER, GEMS WORLD ACADEMY; DUBAI, UAE, 2014-PRESENT
-Self-contained PYP teacher
-IB trained Cat 1 & 2
-Familiar with PM Benchmark reading assessments
-Member of elementary literacy committe
-Elementary Student Council and House Leader coordinator
-Proctored and analyzed MAP test data
GRADE 3 TEACHER, THE AMERICAN SCHOOL OF ASUNCION; PARAGUAY, SOUTH AMERICA — 2012-2014
-Self contained teacher of math, literacy, and social studies.
-Proctored and analyzed MAP test data
-Grade three team leader
-Familiarized myself with Fountas & Pinnell reading assessments.
-Coordinator of the Elementary Student Council and campus wide initiative to promote
environmental awareness.
GRADE 4 ELA/SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER, ALEXANDER ELEMENTARY; HOUSTON, TEXAS — 2009-2012
GRADE 2 TEACHER 2008-2009
-ELA Specialist/Social Studies teacher
-Performed DRA reading assessments
-Prepared students for reading and writing state mandated test
-Member of several staff committees including, behavior management, hospitality
committee, and social studies team lead
-Taught a self contained second grade classroom of all subjects.
Education and Credentials
University of Houston — Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
Texas Educator Certificate with English as a Second Language Supplemental
Gifted and Talented trained
Patricia D. Thibodeaux
Phone:1-832-283-6861 Email: patdthibodeaux@gmail.com Skype: pdthibod02

2. Skills
Extensive training in literacy development in the early years. Inquiry based reading &
writing workshop model. Experienced with PM, DRA, and Fountas & Pinnell reading
assessments. Incorporates various forms of technology in classroom instruction. Frequent
user of SMART/Promethean Boards, document cameras, projectors, and educational iPad
apps to enrich learning experiences and meet the needs of different types of learners.
CHAMPS behavior trained. Familiar with Words Their Way Spelling, Daily Five, Everday
Counts math, Common Core and Six +1 Traits of Writing.
References (contact information provided upon request)
Jason Smith- GEMS World Academy, Deputy Head of School Curriculum
Jeffery Hart- GEMS World Academy, Elementary Principal
Kristen Murphy- GEMS World Academy, Assistant Principal
David Flaschberger- American School of Asuncion, Principal
Silvia Brozzon- American School of Asuncion, Assistant Principal