GRACE ALTAREJOS

Passionate and qualified teacher with 15 years experience teaching a range of children in the early and primary years in the Philippines, United Kingdom, Japan, and Singapore. Conscientious and highly organized team player with extensive experience in curriculum development and innovation across various internationally recognized curricula such as the IB PYP, U.K. National Curriculum and U.S. Common Core. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills. Creative educator who is committed to providing quality education in a welcoming, safe and supportive learning environment. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues, support student growth, and adapt to changing educational needs. Skilled in curriculum development, classroom management, and fostering strong relationships with students and parents. Known for reliability, flexibility, and results-driven approach to teaching.

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Certified Educator Successful completion of IB certifications in Category 1, Category 2, and Category 3
• Certified for Safeguarding and Child Protection Training for Schools Barnet Council for School Improvement United Kingdom
• Certified for Child Protection for International Schools EduCare, United Kingdom
• Certified for Children’s Mental Wellbeing for International Schools EduCare, United Kingdom
• Licensed & Fully Qualified Teacher for Early Childhood and Elementary Education Department of Education, Philippines

• December2024 International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) Category3 “Leading and Managing Teams”
• October2021 International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) Category2 “Concept Driven Learning”
• March2021 International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) Category3 “Creating a Curriculum for Transdisciplinary Learning”
• October2019 IFSEL- Institute for Social and Emotional Learning (California, U.S.A.) “Creative Approaches to Promoting Socio Emotional Learning”
• September2019 International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) Category2 “Evidencing Learning and Assessment”
• March2019 International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) Category1 “Implementing Agency in the Classroom: Making the PYP Happen”

• Designated teacher-leader to spearhead the school’s first ever Student Led Conferences
• Successfully directed the Primary Team towards fostering transdisciplinary learning across subjects by institutionalising regular, systematic and collaborative whole staff meetings
• Key contributor during the IB authorisation processes in my schools, driving our team to successfully achieve IB PYP accreditation. Worked in close partnership with senior leaders, educators and students to equip our school to provide high quality, student centered and strong inquiry-based learning.