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Carly E. Thomas

Carly E. Thomas

Manila

Summary

Experienced science teacher with 15 years of classroom experience and 7 years as a teacher leader in departmental and school-wide roles. Proficient in curriculum development based on NGSS, IBDP, and AP frameworks, as well as in backwards design and vertical alignment. Strong in staff mentorship and promoting collaborative team environments.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

IBDP ESS & Biology Teacher

International School Manila
08.2024 - Current
  • Implemented the first new IBDP HL ESS course, including the development of the HL lenses and new investigations
  • Taught Grade 10 Biology with a focus on skill development in preparation for IBDP Sciences
  • Collaborated as part of three teaching teams as well as on departmental goals

Science Collaborative Team Leader & Teacher

Rabat American School
08.2019 - 06.2024
  • Led the Middle school and High school science team for 3 of my 5 years at RAS as Collaborative Team Leader
  • As the EE Coordinator for my last two years at RAS I took on a variety of tasks including providing training and resources to both students and teachers regarding the Extended Essay.
  • Developed the Grade 9 and 10 Integrated Science courses using NGSS standards and vertically aligning to the IB Diploma Group 4 Sciences offered at RAS
  • Introduced the ESS course to the school for SL students only, developing all the labs and materials as required
  • Taught the IB Diploma Biology course in a mixed group SL and HL class with students from a variety of academic backgrounds

DP Biology & MYP Science Teacher

Colegio Internacional de Caracas
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Planned and taught MYP Science from grades 6-10 with a focus on Biology and Earth Science as well as both HL & SL DP Biology for both Year 1 and Year 2 students
  • I left this position after one year due to the economic and political crisis in Venezuela, lack of food, water and electricity.

Head of Science & EAL Science Teacher

Nansha College Preparatory Academy
08.2012 - 06.2016
  • Lead the High School Science team for 3 years, planning and coordinating curricular work using both NGSS and AP standards and developing our laboratory program from scratch
  • Developed the Grade 9 Integrated Science, 11th grade General Biology and AP Environmental Science programs from scratch
  • Member of the founding faculty at this brand-new 100% EAL school for Chinese students
  • Co-taught, planned and assessed with an EAL teacher in many classes

Science/Biology Teacher

T.A. Blakelock High School
08.2008 - 06.2012
  • Planned and implemented both Grade 9 and Grade 10 Integrated Science courses as well as Grade 11 University Biology and Grade 11 Environmental Science
  • I have taught many of these courses in both English and French at the Academic/Applied/University levels.
  • I acted as the EcoSchools Teacher Advisor during my time at TAB, helping students take on projects to make TAB more sustainable

Education

Masters of Environmental Studies - Secondary Education, Motivation & Sustainability

York University
Toronto, ON Canada
2018

Bachelor of Education - Secondary French/Biology

Queen’s University
Kingston, ON Canada
2008

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB Canada
2007

Bachelor of Arts - French

University of New Brunswick
Fredericton, NB Canada
2007

Skills

  • Leading Collaborative Teams
  • Core Curriculum Development
  • NGSS-style science instruction
  • IBDP & IBMYP Science Instruction
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Multi-Cultural Awareness
  • Differentiated Science Instruction
  • Classroom Technologies Integration
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Course Materials Development
  • Classroom Management
  • Constructive Student Feedback

Accomplishments

  • Technology & Social Media Proficient in use of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Wordpress as a blogging platform for use in connecting students, teachers, parents and organizations
  • I have completed the five-course COETAIL program (Certificate of Educational Technology & Information Literacy), as well as the Apple Certified Teacher training & am currently working on the Google Educator training program
  • Instagram: @the_roaming_scientist
  • Blog: http://www.theroamingscientist.com
  • Experienced Ice Hockey Referee & Coach
  • Experienced Girls Rugby Coach (Forward specialist)
  • Experienced Canoe Instructor
  • Five summers of experiences working with special needs teens, including those on the Autistic spectrum and those with social, emotional & behavioural disorders at Camp Kodiak

Certification

  • Certified Secondary Teacher: Ontario College of Teachers
  • Certified IBDP Biology
  • Certified MYP Science
  • Experienced IB Examiner (Biology IA & Biology Paper 3)
  • Experienced IBDP Environmental Systems & Societies Teacher

References

Chris Andre    Director of Rabat American School candre@ras.ma +212 66.139.4662


Dr. Dick Moore    Director of School Start-up at International School Services Former Director at Nansha College Preparatory Academy dmoore@iss.edu +1 609.917.8888


Languages

French
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Elementary
A2
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

IBDP ESS & Biology Teacher

International School Manila
08.2024 - Current

Science Collaborative Team Leader & Teacher

Rabat American School
08.2019 - 06.2024

DP Biology & MYP Science Teacher

Colegio Internacional de Caracas
08.2018 - 06.2019

Head of Science & EAL Science Teacher

Nansha College Preparatory Academy
08.2012 - 06.2016

Science/Biology Teacher

T.A. Blakelock High School
08.2008 - 06.2012

Masters of Environmental Studies - Secondary Education, Motivation & Sustainability

York University

Bachelor of Education - Secondary French/Biology

Queen’s University

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of New Brunswick

Bachelor of Arts - French

University of New Brunswick

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