Middle School Mathematics
Linh Doan
Linh Doan
Address: 9/81 Moo 5, Suandokmaark, T.Sansai Luang, Muang Chiang Mai, Thailand, 50210
E-mail: doan@nis.ac.th / linhyrd@gmail.com
Tel: +66 89 560 2627
Personal Statement
Education is more than the subjects we teach and it should be a safe practice place where we can foster learning, communication, character and responsibility. I am a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher who is extremely organized and perceptive to my students individual learning styles, strengths and potential for growth. I have a passionate commitment for establishing quality relationships with my students as well as the team I work within.
2010 - present
2010 - present
Educational Leadership Skills
WASC chairman at Nakorn Payap International School for the Resource Management and Development team for a self study report. During this time we devised an action plan for the school which had never been completed before and has been successfully implemented.
Curriculum Planning – Organized and developed a curriculum plan under common core for middle science as well as middle school math.
Eportfolios – the organization and implementation of eportfolios into middle school, working with students as well as the ICT department and training staff members.
Teaching Experience
Math, Science and Social Studies Teacher (4th to, 9th Grade) August, 2011 – Present
Nakornpayap International School
Chiang, Mai, Thailand
3rd to 6th Grade Teacher (English Language) 2009 – 2011
Jangnae Elementary School
Soeul, South Korea
5th & 6th Grade Teacher (Math, LA & P.E) 2008 – 2009
C.C. Carrothers Elementary School London, Ontario
7th & 8th Grade Teacher (Math, LA & Social Studies) 2007 – 2008
Valley Central Public School Thunder Bay, Ontario
Education
Bachelors of Education - Junior/Intermediate Divisions with First Class Standings
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario 2007-2008
Honours Bachelors of Arts - Geography/ General Science
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario 2003 – 2007
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - John Paul II Secondary School
London, Ontario 1998 – 2003
Extra Curricula Contributions
Coaching – Under 12 / 14 / 16/JV/Varsity Girls Basketball. In previous years at my current school there had been no available coaches and during my tenant we were placed 2nd overall and achieved the highest female enrollment to date.
Outdoor Education – During elementary and middle school teaching I was able to organize the Mae Kok Outdoor Education Centre 3 day trips for my students as well as other overnight camping trips to various locations in Thailand. Personal initiatives for numerous organized day long field trips related to course content were also planned and executed.
Clubs – Every year of teaching I have ran a weekly informal and social homework club for students to have assistance and also to peer teach. Other clubs have included, math coaching and also an aviation club where I have been able to utilize my flying experience and specialized knowledge in theory of flight and meteorology.
Currently run a club called iKhan - directly related to Khan Academy and filling mathematical gaps through technology and personal pacing.
Tech Savvy Skills
Proficient using the following programs, software and tools;
Power school, Google drive, Google Classroom, Khan Academy, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Edmodo, Mimio Studio Notebook, film editing software – Coral Draw, Apple iMovie, Go Animations, Windows movie maker, Geo geobra, Khan Academy, Learn Zillion, ArcGIS 9.0 (GIS program) web 2.0 tools such as prezi, wall wisher, screenr, Animoto, Wordpress.
Interests
Private Pilot’s License -Single engine aircraft, VFR rating Strong knowledge in navigation and meteorology
Music - Royal Canadian Air Cadets, Pipe and drum marching band, drum major, tenor drum and bagpipes. I also attended the Lester B. Pearson School for the Arts where I studied vocals, keyboard, piano, clarinet and alto saxophone.
Further interests include any outdoor activities, camping, geography, travel, photography, sustainable practices/ energy . building/technology, healthy lifestyle, first aid/emergency first responder qualifications, cooking, playing squash and swimming, scuba diving, organizing social events, the beach.
References
Kyle Bilodeau – Head of School/Principal
Crescent International School
Tel:: +66 81 284 8272
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Rick Anderson - Mentor/Teaching Partner
Nakornpayap International School
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Stephen Roderick - Head of School
Nakornpayap International
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Lawrie Neil Shier – Head of School/Principal
Nakornpayap International School
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Erin Smith – Head of Elementary
Nakornpayap International School
Tel: +66 86 921 1522
Professional Development
Rigor, Coherence, and Focus with common core standards workshop with Melissa Hosten. 24 hours. 2016
Coaching for Character by Lynn Kachmarik seminar 2015
Eportfolios Authentic Assessment, Setting SCIS Hongqiao Campus, Shanghai, China 2013
BTN – Bangkok Teacher’s Network Professional development course, Bangkok, Thailand 2012
Thai Culture course, Chiang Mai, Thailand 2011
“Building Futures” Conference, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario 2007
Certification- Education Professional Seminars, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario 2007
Integrating Problem Solving into the Curriculum Seminar, TVDSB, London, Ontario 2007
Royal Canadian Air Cadet Program, London Ontario-Specialized leadership courses, survival courses 1997-2003
