Jo Sargent is a British early childhood educator with over 30 years of international teaching experience. She currently teaches Reception (pre-K) at Khartoum International Community School in Sudan. Her qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in English and history, a teaching certificate, and training in teaching English as a second language. She has held early childhood positions at international schools in Turkey, Azerbaijan, China, Syria, and the Netherlands. Sargent has extensive experience implementing constructivist teaching models like the IB Primary Years Programme. She actively participates in professional development and has led workshops on topics like international mindedness, English language support, and assessment.

1. Jo Sargent
Khartoum International Community School
josarg@gmail.com joanna.sargent@kics.sd
Skype josargent1
http://kicsreception.blogspot.com/
Nationality- British Health- Excellent Date of birth - 27/01/60
Qualifications: -
Teaching English as a Second Language
CTEFLA
International House Cairo 1991 - CTEFLA
Post-graduate Certificate in Education –
Primary
Trent College of Education 1983 – 1984
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Joint Honours
English and Ancient History and Civilization
University of Swansea 1978 – 1981
Recent Teaching Posts:-
Currently:- Khartoum International Community School - Reception Class teacher
 Ihsan Dogramaci Bilkent EAL Coordinator 1 year
Erbil College I.D.B.E.C. 2010 – 2013 Early Years Coordinator
2 years
 The International School Baku 2008 – 2010 Grade 1 Homeroom
 Western Academy Beijing 2005 – 2008 Grade 2 homeroom
 I.C.A.R.D.A. International School 2003 - 2005 KG Teacher &PYP Coordinator
Syria
 International School Amsterdam Nursery Supply Teacher 7 months 2003
Strengths:-
 Wide experience in applying constructivist and guided inquiry models including PYP
 Extensive EAL teaching experience and support for parents
 Commitment to collaborative planning, practice, and reflection
 Knowledge of Early Childhood development
 Sensitive to host country, culture and needs of school community
 Active use of appropriate technology including;– Blogger/Moodle/digital portfolios
 Creative with space, working environments, learning engagements
 Active involvement in school wide projects; e.g. Silver Band, teaching local teachers and
school staff English, Rowing Club, hosting local artists
 Effective language, communication and interpersonal skills
 High energy and stamina

2. Highlights as member of faculty: 2010 – 2016
 AISA consultant – “Beliefs and Values in Early Years” workshop – Jo’burg -
March 2015
 Coach and flute for Silver band Tour – Addis Ababa - March 2015
 Led in house ‘International Mindedness’ workshop
 Led staff meetings in ‘Accessing English for tri lingual children
 Leading workshops for Primary assistants
 Mentor for G5 exhibitions
 Presented reading workshop for parents
Recent professional and personal development
 PYP Inquiry workshop – Dubai October 2015
 In house continuous P.D. – Blended Learning 2014-16
 Leadership in Early Years – PYP workshop Riga June 2015
 PYP 3 day Assessment Course August 2013
 Online course ‘ Making Thinking Visible’ Dec 2012
 Mathematics for young children – visiting consultant March 2013
 ESL in the Mainstream April 2009
 PYP workshop for social studies and science August 2009
 Turkish – 4 week course in Izmir July 2012
 Flute lessons 2013/16
Referees:-
Maria Gabriel Principal of Primary School KICS maria.gebrial@kics.sd
Simon McCloskey Previous Principal of KICS simon.mccloskey@stonehill.in
David Tigchelaar Previous Director of IDBEC davidtigchelaar@hotmail.com
Viv Wallace PYP Coordinator KICS viv.wallace@kics.sd