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LOREN T.

POETZ
Email/Skype: ltpoetz@gmail.com +66 62 318 9237 Chiang Mai, Thailand

TEACHING EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLCHIANG MAI,
THAILAND
Middle School Social Studies and Language Arts Teacher, August 2015June 2016
Design IB-Middle Years Programme (MYP) inquiry-based
lessons using primary sources, historical excerpts, and
document based questions
Utilize multi-cultural instruction to teach a diverse body of
students who come from Asia, Europe, and North America
Differentiate lessons and co-teach with ELL teachers to meet
learning needs of every student
Conduct small group guided reading instruction to expand
vocabulary and develop reading comprehension skills
Lead digital storytelling club, academic enrichment, and book
club after school
Observe, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback for a
student teacher during one quarter of Language Arts courses
Grade 4 Teacher, August 2014-June 2015
Collaborated closely with ELL co-teachers to plan,
differentiate, and deliver IB-Primary Years Programme (PYP)
inquiry-based units of study and lessons
Conducted ongoing formative and summative assessments;
used data to effectively implement targeted learning goals
Used classroom management strategies that were consistent,
structured, and respectful to build a safe, positive, and
learning-driven classroom community
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Developed 4 grade scope and sequence using Common Core
State Standards and PYP framework
Familiar with My Math program and The Daily 5 literacy
framework
Led science club and swim team after school
SAINT BENEDICT PREPARATORY SCHOOLCHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Grade 4 Teacher, August 2011-June 2014
Responsible for planning, instruction, and assessment of 18
students with high economic and academic diversity
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Leader of the 4 grade team and member of the PBIS
development team
Utilized student portfolios to document individual progress
across all subject areas
Co-taught with Inclusion Facilitator for reading and writing
Differentiated lessons for optimal learning of every student
Conducted daily readers workshop with guided reading small
group instruction for multiple levels
Familiar with Everyday Math program and using Fountas and
Pinnell benchmark reading assessments
CATAPULT LEARNINGCHICAGO, ILLINOIS
Title I Reading and Math (Grades K-8), June 2010-July 2011
Designed supplemental reading and math lessons for
students who performed below grade level
Created personalized education plans for 40 students
Conducted shared reading, guided reading, and directed
reading and thinking activities
Planned and implemented a Family Reading Night

EDUCATION
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Charleston, Illinois August 2005-December 2009
Bachelor of Science: Elementary Education
Endorsements: Social Studies, Language Arts, Middle School
Overall GPA: 3.7/4.0, Major GPA: 3.84/4.0
Awards: Deans List

CERTIFICATIONS
CREATING AND LEADING A DIFFERENTIATED CLASSROOM
Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson Workshop, October 2015
Explored how to design meaningful curriculum and
how to use formative assessments to differentiate
LAUNCHING THE MYP WORKSHOP CERTIFICATE
Middle Years Programme, IBO, August 2015
Developed relevant and student centered units of
inquiry
MAKING THE PYP HAPPEN WORKSHOP CERTIFICATE
Primary Years Programme, IBO, February 2015
Explored how to use inquiry-based curriculum to
support internationally-minded learners.
SIOP CERTIFICATE
Sheltered Instruction Observational Protocol, August 2014-June
2015
Completed a yearlong course with distinction in order
to develop students academic and social language

RELATED EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
Learning Improvement Team Committee Member, August
2014-June 2016
Planned and executed a schoolwide professional
development workshop on differentiated instruction,
curriculum, and assessment
Assess and determine the purchasing of instructional
materials for all subjects
Technology Committee Member, August 2015-June 2016
Integrated school-wide learning management system
to better organize students learning and
communication with teachers
Upgraded the schools network infrastructure to
support integration of one to one devices
Advisor & Residential Study Hall Tutor, August 2014-June 2016
Organized a weeklong service learning trip to
communities in need of humanitarian assistance
Communicate weekly with teachers, parents, and
residential advisors to ensure academic success

SKILLS & INTERESTS

Eager to sponsor various student organizations and


clubs such as Amnesty International
Website design, google apps, internet research

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