SHERIE MAE JANZ
Teacher
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
Adaptable and experienced educator with 10+ years of experience across diverse educational settings, including international schools, British curriculum schools, and kindergartens. Proven ability to seamlessly transition between classrooms and age groups, effectively delivering engaging instruction and fostering positive learning environments as a dedicated educator. Adept at quickly mastering new curriculum and building rapport with students of all ages. Seeking a challenging and rewarding teaching opportunity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cover Teacher/ PPA Teacher
The Alice Smith School
05.2023 - Current
- Independently led designated classes during both planned PPA periods and unplanned teacher absences, ranging from brief cover to long-term placements
- Reviewed and implemented lesson plans according to the curriculum of the specific year group and subjects needed to cover
- Utilized existing resources and creatively curated engaging learning materials to ensure smooth lesson delivery, even during unexpected teacher absences
- Involved in assessments to gauge student learning and provide constructive feedback, depending on the length of absence of the teacher
- Communicated effectively with teachers in the year group to gain better understanding of lessons and to exchange strategies to implement in the classroom, to ensure continuity of student progress and learning
- Collaborated with students and parents regarding student progress and learning activities
- Monitored student well-being and ensuring their physical and emotional safety in the classroom by reporting any identified concerns through the school's well-being system and quickly adapted different approaches in the classroom to meet the needs of the children
Eco Lions Champion
British School of Kuala Lumpur (Nord Anglia)
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Mentored and managed 27 Eco Lion representatives to develop community-minded and socially aware students, who participate in eco initiatives across the school
- Ran bi-weekly meetings with the Primary Eco Lions to discuss eco initiatives throughout the school
- Met with the Secondary Eco Council Champion weekly to discuss eco-initiatives throughout the school
- Currently organising Earth Week in conjunction with the Secondary Eco Council Champion
- Led termly whole school assemblies, in conjunction with the Eco Lions, to raise the profile of eco-initiatives throughout the school
- Liaised with the Secondary Eco Council Champion to work towards achieving the Eco-schools Award
- Ran a whole school parent workshop on sustainability in conjunction with the Secondary Eco Council Champion
- Met half-termly with other coordinators/leaders involved in leadership and community engagement
- Contributed to promoting students' efforts, successes and achievements in the Eco Lions, to the community through newsletters
- Assisted an Eco Lion representative to promote her initiative in supporting a local turtle society
- Organised meetings with external organisations such as The Turtle Conservation Society of Malaysia and FreeTree Society to run workshops and whole school initiatives to raise awareness and raise funds to support the eco initiatives of these organisations
- Involved parents in meetings and planning to organise a whole school event such as the Green Market for Earth Week
Lead Assistant Teacher
British School of Kuala Lumpur (Nord Anglia)
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed other assistant teachers within my phase in conjunction with Heads of Year and Assistant Teacher Lead according to the school ethos
- Acted as a cover teacher when needed at specific times, days or weeks
- Delivered Humanities lessons to two classes a week
- Supported and guided new assistant teachers in and out of the classroom
- Actively participated in meetings and training, offering my input and suggestions
- Conducted meetings for other assistant teachers within my year group
- Carried out the tasks of my previous role as an Assistant Teacher
Volunteer Online ESL Teacher (Part-time)
Refunet
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Create daily lessons for adult students to promote conversational, reading and writing skills
- Communicate with other teachers to exchange ideas and information related to ESL teaching and lesson planning
- Continuously research for new teaching methods
Teaching Assistant
British School of Kuala Lumpur (Nord Anglia)
08.2019 - 07.2022
- Experienced teaching in Early Years, Year 1, Year 3 and Year 5
- Contributed to planning, preparing and delivery of work and supported programmes to individuals and groups of pupils
- Used behaviour management strategies in line with the school's policy and procedures
- Promoted the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal opportunities to learn and develop particularly helping to overcome barriers
- Facilitated individuals and working groups to assist pupils who required help completing tasks and projects
- Collaborated with the Special Education Needs (SEN) team to create individualised lessons for students with special requirements, such as ADHD and dyslexia
- Conducted phonic, reading and maths interventions to help struggling students by using different intervention methods (eg
- Precision teaching)
- Completed yearly safeguarding assessments to appropriately promote and safeguard the welfare of children within the school
- Supported in covering lessons when class teachers were absent
- Covered Foreign Language classes to three different year groups for three months and implemented hybrid lessons during the pandemic
- Brainstormed with colleagues to create invigorating and engaging lesson plans
- Graded papers and assisted the homeroom teacher with paperwork, reports, documents and distribution of assignments
- Experienced using Google applications and some Microsoft applications to teach lessons in-person and online
- Participated in a symposium organised by Sounds Write
Early Years Educator (Homeroom Teacher)
Peter and Jane Kindergarten (Busy Bees Asia)
01.2014 - 05.2019
- Experienced teaching and planning lessons for children in Pre-Kindergarten and Reception
- Adapted teaching methods and materials according to meet the needs and learning styles of children
- Established and enforced rules of behaviour in the classroom
- Created learning corners to promote learning through play
- Provided a variety of resources in each learning corner for children to explore every week
- Guided individual phonic reading sessions every morning with all children using the Jolly Phonics program
- Taught Maths and Phonics using Montessori apparatus and materials
- Supervised and led children on field trips to various places and organised follow up activities
- Communicated with parents regarding their children's needs and progress at the end of every school term
- Managed other classroom activities such as play, breaks and meals
- Attended Jolly Phonic Workshops and teacher training programs yearly
Education
IPGCE - Primary Education
University of East London
UK06-2025
BA (Hons) - Early Years Education
University of Greenwich
10.2017
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Segi University College
05.2015
Malaysian Certificate of Education -
Secondary School
Skills
- Adaptability
- Ability to Multitask
- Classroom Management
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Leadership
- Relationship building
- Behavior management
- Lesson planning
- Classroom technology
Languages
English
Malay
German
Extra-Curricular Activities
Pioneered the dance club in the British School of Kuala Lumpur, from 09/01/19 to 05/01/23.
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/21/94
- Nationality: Malaysian
- Driving License: Yes
Hobbies and Interests
- Dancing
- Hiking
- Netball
- Jumprope
- Outdoor activities
- Music
- Learning new languages
- Puzzles
- Spending time with family and friends
Certification
- TESOL Certified
- Paul Dix Behaviour Change Online Course
Timeline
Cover Teacher/ PPA Teacher
The Alice Smith School
05.2023 - Current
Eco Lions Champion
British School of Kuala Lumpur (Nord Anglia)
09.2022 - 05.2023
Lead Assistant Teacher
British School of Kuala Lumpur (Nord Anglia)
08.2022 - 05.2023
Volunteer Online ESL Teacher (Part-time)
Refunet
02.2022 - 05.2023
Teaching Assistant
British School of Kuala Lumpur (Nord Anglia)
08.2019 - 07.2022
Early Years Educator (Homeroom Teacher)
Peter and Jane Kindergarten (Busy Bees Asia)
01.2014 - 05.2019
BA (Hons) - Early Years Education
University of Greenwich
Diploma - Early Childhood Education
Segi University College
IPGCE - Primary Education
University of East London
Malaysian Certificate of Education -
Secondary School
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