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Anita Rebello

Anita Rebello

International Primary Teacher

Summary

Enthusiastic and caring Primary Teacher with international experience, dedicated to fostering a love of learning through inclusive and engaging practices. I believe in child-centered teaching that begins with students’ interests and voices. Passionate about inquiry-based learning, I aim to spark curiosity, promote critical thinking, and design transdisciplinary experiences that make learning meaningful and relevant.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Class Teacher and Learning and Innovation Leader

The Alice Smith International School
Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
07.2024 - Current

Leadership:
- Led the strategic plan and change management from a traditional model of teaching to a concept-based inquiry model
- Led whole school professional development sessions
- Supported teams with curriculum planning and implementation
- Coached and supported Heads of Year with curriculum planning, sequencing and facilitating meetings
- Managed curriculum budgets and resources

Teaching:

  • Plan and implement transdisciplinary units that integrate multiple subject areas, encouraging students to make meaningful connections across disciplines.
  • Guide students through the inquiry cycle using questioning, exploration, and reflection to deepen conceptual understanding and real-world application.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to co-plan units of inquiry and align assessment strategies with school-wide learning outcomes and global competencies.
  • Differentiated instruction to meet a wide range of student learning needs, including English language learners and students with varying learning profiles.
  • Integrate technology tools to enhance inquiry, promote collaboration, and support 21st-century skill development in both classroom and remote learning environments.

Class Teacher: Year 3 and Year 5, IPC Coordinator

St Joseph's International Institution Elementary School
Singapore
08.2017 - 07.2024
  • Incorporating a Concept Based Inquiry approach to teaching and learning from Rachel French and Lynn Ericsson.
  • Using a wide range of teaching strategies by Kath Murdoch and Tania Latanzio to meet differing learning styles.
  • Assessing and recording the progress of pupils' learning to inform next steps and monitor progress.
  • Developing character education through the Virtues Programme.
  • Creating an inclusive learning environment.
  • Working one to one with SEN and MLL students.
  • 'Google level 1' and 'SEESAW Pioneer' certified.
  • Incorporating the Science of Reading into my lessons.
  • Demonstrate and model Catholic principles.

Class Teacher: Year 1 & Year 2, PE and After School Club Coordinator

Heber Primary School
London, United Kingdom
09.2014 - 07.2017
  • Model and facilitate high quality teaching.
  • Experience teaching the current British Curriculum.
  • Maintain a dynamic and inspiring learning environment.
  • Use assessment for learning to raise standards and improve pupil achievement.
  • Experience of teaching phonics using the 'Letters and Sounds' programme and administering the Year 1 Phonics Screening.
  • Mentoring and supporting student teachers.
  • Work very closely with the school sports partnership, organising a variety of sporting events and training.

Class Teacher: Early Years and Year 1

The School Research Science
UAE
08.2012 - 07.2014
  • Plan, prepare and deliver the Early Years Foundation stage Curriculum to ages 4-5 and 6-10.
  • Encouraging classes of 27 MLL children of mixed abilities.
  • Teaching outstanding Literacy and Numeracy lessons.
  • Collaborate with a team of 5 teachers during planning meetings.
  • Team teach with an Arabic Teacher (Bilingual Program).

Education

Master of Arts - Special Needs and Inclusive Education

University of Nottingham
United Kingdom
05.2022 - Current

Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) -

Canterbury Christ Church University
United Kingdom
09.2011 - 07.2012

Business Management - Healthcare

University of East London
United Kingdom
09.2008 - 06.2011

Business Studies -

Coulsdon College
United Kingdom
09.2005 - 06.2008

GCSE'S- 7 GCSEs, A-C's - including the following subjects: English, Math's and Science

St Philomena's Catholic High School
United Kingdom
09.1999 - 06.2005

Skills

  • Passionate

  • Creativity

  • Leadership

  • Problem-solving

  • Organisation

  • Collaboration

  • Empathy and relationship building

  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) strategies

  • Transdisciplinary teaching

  • Inquiry-based learning

Interests

Reading

Nutrition Yoga
Spending quality time with my husband and two boys
Travelling and embracing different cultures

Desire to constantly improve

Character Education

Dog walking

Training

  • Concept Based Inquiry in Action (8 weeks)- Rachel French, Malaysia, 2025
  • Concept Based Inquiry in Action (8 weeks)- Rachel French, Singapore, 2024
  • Concept-Based Inquiry Workshop – Tanya Lattanzio, Singapore, 2024
  • Singapore International Schools Leadership Course – Leadership Lab, Singapore, 2022
  • Concept-Based Inquiry: The Power of Questions – Unlocking Student Thinking – Rachel French, Singapore, 2023
  • Beyond Activities: Bringing Concept-Based Inquiry to Life in Your Classroom – Kath Murdoch, Singapore, 2022
  • Conferencing in Literacy Carl Anderson, Singapore, 2022
  • Literacy, Erin Kent, Singapore 2021
  • Singapore Maths Training – Dr. Ban Har Yeap, Singapore, 2020
  • LGBTQ+ Inclusive Education Workshop – Singapore, 2022-Designed and facilitated professional development sessions for the staff.

Timeline

Class Teacher and Learning and Innovation Leader

The Alice Smith International School
07.2024 - Current

Master of Arts - Special Needs and Inclusive Education

University of Nottingham
05.2022 - Current

Class Teacher: Year 3 and Year 5, IPC Coordinator

St Joseph's International Institution Elementary School
08.2017 - 07.2024

Class Teacher: Year 1 & Year 2, PE and After School Club Coordinator

Heber Primary School
09.2014 - 07.2017

Class Teacher: Early Years and Year 1

The School Research Science
08.2012 - 07.2014

Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) -

Canterbury Christ Church University
09.2011 - 07.2012

Business Management - Healthcare

University of East London
09.2008 - 06.2011

Business Studies -

Coulsdon College
09.2005 - 06.2008

GCSE'S- 7 GCSEs, A-C's - including the following subjects: English, Math's and Science

St Philomena's Catholic High School
09.1999 - 06.2005
Anita RebelloInternational Primary Teacher