Elisabet Maria Lawson
Waikouaiti,OTA
Summary
I am a passionate teacher currently looking for new job opportunities in New Zealand. My diverse experiences in teaching within and outside of Germany show my flexibility and my willingness to adapt to new circumstances and challenges. I am familiar with current teaching strategies and objectives and have ample skills to adjust my teaching to individual learners' needs.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
High School English and History Teacher
Romain-Rolland-Gymnasium
02.2018 - 07.2024
- Class teacher years 7-9 and tutor in upper secondary
- Designed creative projects that allowed students to demonstrate their understanding of course material in various ways, catering to different learning preferences.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular units that connected historical events with scientific, literary, or artistic movements.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and multi-day trips to foster social learning and group cooperation.
- Employed appropriate teaching methods to cater to individual educational needs of each student.
- Fostered a positive classroom atmosphere encouraging open communication between peers and instructor alike.
- Promoted cultural understanding and global awareness by integrating world history themes into curriculum.
- Developed students' critical thinking skills by incorporating primary source analysis in lessons and assignments.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies for a diverse classroom environment ensuring all learners had equal opportunities for success.
- Boosted student engagement through the incorporation of interactive activities, group projects, and hands-on experiences.
High School Teacher of English and History
Jewish Grammar School, JGMM
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Planned, developed, and executed lessons reflecting high school curriculum and core educational standards.
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
High School Teacher of English/Bilingual History
German Swiss International School
08.2010 - 07.2015
- Positions: Head of History (2012-2014), Head of English (2014-2015)
- Created study guides, research materials and syllabi for students.
- Taught native and non-native speakers of German and worked on developing their oral and written language skills.
- Led professional development workshops, enhancing teaching skills of Bilingual History teachers within East Asia.
- Assisted in organizing school events such as open houses or parent-teacher conferences, movie nights, school trips.
- Supported diverse learners with individualized instruction and accommodations tailored to their unique needs.
Foreign Language Assisstant
St Brendan's Sixth Form College
09.2007 - 05.2008
- Supported individual students and small groups in improving their oral German skills.
- Utilized authentic materials such as news articles, films, and music to expose students to real-world applications of the German language.
- Acted as an official UK - German ambassador to promote and enrich students' understanding of German culture and history (e.g. movie night, book readings)
Education
Zweites Staatsexamen (Second State Exam) - Teacher Training
Landesinstitut Für Lehrerbildung
Potsdam, Germany05-2010
Erstes Staatsexamen (First State Exam) - English Language And Literature And History
Freie Universität
Berlin, Germany02-2007
High School Diploma -
Hermann-von-Helmholtz Gymnasium
Potsdam, Germany06-1998
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Creative thinking
- Coaching and mentoring
- Teaching strategies
- Instructional materials preparation
- Small group tutoring
Languages
English
Full Professional
German
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Elementary
Spanish
Limited Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
High School English and History Teacher
Romain-Rolland-Gymnasium
02.2018 - 07.2024
High School Teacher of English and History
Jewish Grammar School, JGMM
02.2016 - 02.2018
High School Teacher of English/Bilingual History
German Swiss International School
08.2010 - 07.2015
Foreign Language Assisstant
St Brendan's Sixth Form College
09.2007 - 05.2008
Zweites Staatsexamen (Second State Exam) - Teacher Training
Landesinstitut Für Lehrerbildung
Erstes Staatsexamen (First State Exam) - English Language And Literature And History
Freie Universität
High School Diploma -
Hermann-von-Helmholtz Gymnasium
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