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Leandre Pedlow

Contact details:

Qualification:

Email: l.pedlow_gwa@gemsedu.com Bachelor of Education (B. Ed)


Foundation Phase
Phone: 0557283389
University of Stellenbosch (2003 2006)
Early Childhood Certificate in Montessori Theory
and Methodology
Montessori Centre International (2013 2014)
Masters of Teaching
Institute to Education, University of London
(Currently enrolled expected graduation 2017)

Professional Experience:
Gems World Academy, UAE
2008 - present
Grade 1 KG2 Teacher, PYP
Implemented Centre-based learning in the classroom
Catered to individual learning needs for students of various learning backgrounds (including
SEN and EAL students)
Developed the Grade 1/KG 2 Units collaboratively with other teachers using the PYP
Assessed using formative and summative assessment to differentiate instruction
Regularly incorporated ICT into a variety of subject areas using a different medium
Encouraged students to think critically using the key concepts in their inquiries
Established good working relationships with team members as well as single subject teachers
and Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Communicated effectively and worked in collaboration with parents to support students
learning
Worked with team members to create action plans and order resources in order to enhance
student learning and develop the curriculum
PYP Exhibition Mentor (2011 2014)
Teaching Assistant Professional Development (TAPD) Coordinator
2014 - present
Coordinated the formation of a committee to develop TAPD
Oversee the professional development of 70 staff members
Liaised with Elementary Leadership Team (ELT) to align with GWAs staff professional
development goals
Surveyed Teaching staff and Teaching Assistants to identify areas of interest and growth
Created a TAPD planning template to be used in planning PD
Phase 0 Language and Math Coordinator (EC developmental continuum)
2012 - present
Approached SLT with a plan to develop a Phase 0 continuum
Motivated members of staff to be part of this committee
Attended PD to develop my action research skills to support the development of a Phase 0
Planned and sent out a survey to all Elementary teachers regarding our current continuums
Liaised with PYP coordinator and EC Assistant Principal to plan sessions for staff to revise and
develop Phase 0 continuums
Planned and coordinated committee meetings for staff from a variety of grade levels
Developed working documents being trialled by the Pre-k to Grade 1 team

Centre-based Learning Workshop Presenter


2011 present
Collaboratively planned an introductory workshop presented on centre-based learning
Presented the workshop to 20 + teachers from across the GEMS network
Received positive feedback from all participants with specific comments about the impact that
this workshop has had on classroom practice
Student Council Leader
2010 2014
Encouraged student initiative and acted as a liaison between students and SLT to further
student led action in school
Worked in collaboration with and supported various charities through fundraising
Encouraged school spirit through free dress days and after school activities
Facilitated visits from VIP guests where the student council was involved

Eco-schools co-founder
Attended the first ECO-schools training provided by WWF
Introduced and established the eco-monitoring system for the PYP
Liaised with SLT to implement a variety of Eco-ventures in school

2010 - 2014

Talent show Producer


2010 - present
Communicated with parents, students and staff regarding talent show particulars
Responsible for the technical and operational side of the talent show which resulted in positive
feedback received from various members of the school community
Language Committee
2008 2010
Contributed to the development of the Language Continuum based on the PYP Language
Scope and Sequence and other continuums
Classroom Supply teacher, UK (National Curriculum)
2007 - 2008
Year 1 Year 4 supply teacher implementing the National Curriculum
Flexibility in delivering lessons to various age groups
Provided a positive and supportive environment for students in the classroom
Assessed childrens work and provided daily feedback to classroom teacher
Professional Development:
2014 Ellen Alquist Math Professional Development, Dubai, UAE
2013 2014 Early Childhood Certificate in Montessori Theory and Methodology, MCI London,
UK
2013, Montessori Apparatus Workshop, Gulf Montessori Institute, Dubai, UAE
2013, Developing Leader Program, Self-Evaluation, Sian Rowles & GEMS PD, Dubai, UAE
2010, 2011, 2013, Guided reading and writing, Stephen Graham, Cengage Learning (Aust)
Dubai, UAE
2013, Action Research, Andrea Muller, Dubai, UAE
2013, Conceptual learning, Tania Lattanzio & Andrea Muller, Dubai, UAE
2013, Developing Leader Program, Improvement planning evaluation analysis, Charlotte
Hendy & Lisa Ramshaw GEMS PD, Dubai, UAE
2012, Developing Leader Program, Team Dynamics, Lisa Ramshaw & Jason King GEMS PD,
Dubai, UAE
2012, Developing Leader Program, Developing Leadership Behaviours, Nicky Reyneke & Lisa
Ramshaw GEMS PD, Dubai, UAE

2012, Train the Trainer, Lisa Ramshaw and Nicole Richards, Dubai, UAE
2011, Inquiry & Questioning for Deep Understanding Kath Murdoch, Dubai, UAE
2011, Train the Trainer, Lisa Ramshaw and Nicole Richards, Dubai, UAE
2011, 3 5 year olds in the PYP, Niell Marshall-Inn & Samantha Cook, Dubai, UAE
2011, Collaborative Planning in the PYP Dubai, UAE
2010, Teaching Tomorrows Leaders: Engaging All Students Hank Nicols & Susan Baum
Dubai, UAE
2010, Teaching Mathematics Through Inquiry - Ellen Alquist - Dubai, UAE
2009, Guided Reading Stephen Graham & James Ferguson, Cengage Learning (Aust) Dubai,
UAE
2009, Assessment in the PYP Dubai, UAE
2009, Teaching & Learning in the PYP Dubai, UAE

References:

R. Jeffery Hart (Assistant Elementary Principal, GEMS World Academy)


J.HART_GWA@gemsedu.com
Darlene Huson (Assistant Elementary Principal, GEMS World Academy)
d.huson_gwa@gemsedu.com
David Gerber (PYP Coordinator, GEMS World Academy)
d.gerber_gwa@gemsedu.com
Randa Bakkar (Gr2 PYP Teacher, GEMS World Academy)
R.BAKKAR_GWA@gemsedu.com

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