Kenny Andersen
Vientiane
Summary
Upbeat, experienced international educator devoted to promoting student learning and enhancing individual potential. Skillful in orchestrating classroom environments and enhancing student social emotional learning through positive and forward-thinking approaches. Caring relationship-builder with an analytical mindset and good decision-making skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Grade 3 Teacher and Learning Leader
Vientiane International School
2021.07 - Current
- Applied the principles and practices of Universal Design for Learning through collaboration, teaching, assessment and reflection.
- Facilitated frequent data analysis meetings to impact teaching and learning.
- Led the upper primary team to build relationships, develop cross grade collaboration and events, and align curriculum and practice.
- Participated in developing the application and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion principles within the school community.
Grade 2 Teacher and Team Leader
United Nations International School of Hanoi
2017.07 - 2021.06
- Successfully led team through the development and improvement of distance learning
- Composed a written literacy and math curriculum for Grade Two
- Advised the elementary student council
- Led a self-study committee for school IB accreditation
- Collaborated with teachers to plan and co-teach lessons to support every learner.
Grade 2 Teacher
The International School of Ulaanbaatar-Mongolia
2015.07 - 2017.06
- Chaired school International Mindedness Committee to promote school mission and vision in the ISU community
- Coached secondary debate team to achieve excellence in local and international tournaments
- Mentored student council to take action supporting local charities
- Presented at ACAMIS technology workshop about uses of Seesaw in the elementary classroom.
K-5 EAL Teacher
Tokyo International School
2011.07 - 2015.06
- Developed a co-teaching model with homeroom elementary school teachers
- Presented and led parent information sessions focused on English language learners
- Participated in several Readers and Writers workshop trainings as a teacher at a project school
- Screened applicants for the admissions department.
Primary School EAL Teacher
The English International School of Prague
2009.09 - 2011.06
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
TEFL Teacher
Prague Czech Republic
2002.08 - 2009.06
- Seven years experience as an English language teacher in local high schools, language schools, and businesses.
Education
Master of Education - EAL
The College of New Jersey
08.2010
Bachelor of Arts-Social Work -
The University of Montana
05.2001
Skills
- Coaching
- Formative Assessment
- Analyzing student data to inform instruction
- Collaboration and Co-teaching
Certification
- Instructional Coaching Certificate, University of Wisconsin-Madison, December 2023
- Certificate in School Management and Leadership, Harvard University, 2022
- K-5 Elementary School Teacher, State of New Jersey Department of Education
- K-12 ESL Teacher, State of New Jersey Department of Education
- TEFL Certificate, Prague Schools
Professional Development
- DEIx24, EARCOS Conference
- Diving into Universal Design for Learning, Katie Novak
- Student Centered Coaching Practicum, University of Wisconsin
- Organizational Change and Student Centered Coaching, University of Wisconsin
- Assessment Analysis, University of Wisconsin
- Foundations of Student Centered Coaching, Diane Sweeney
- Leading People; Leading Change; Leading Learning; Leading Schools, Harvard University
- Cognitive Coaching 1, Ochan Powell
- Structured Word Inquiry 1 & 2, Fiona Hamilton
- Adaptive Schools 1, Ochan Powell
- Teaching and Learning in the Maker Centered Classroom, Project Zero
- Incorporating UN Sustainable Development Goals into curricula
- Reading Conferences, Kathy Collins
- Planning Open Genre Writing Units, September 2020, Matt Glover
- Building Strong Math Communities, August 2020, Tracy Zager
References
- Regina Alcorn, Elementary School Principal VIS, reginaa@vislao.com, +856 20 55529736
- Nitasha Crishna, Elementary School Deputy Principal, esldprincipal@unishanoi.org, +84 911431585
- Megan Brazil, Elementary School Principal, esprincipal@unishanoi.org, +84 913254281
Timeline
Grade 3 Teacher and Learning Leader
Vientiane International School
2021.07 - Current
Grade 2 Teacher and Team Leader
United Nations International School of Hanoi
2017.07 - 2021.06
Grade 2 Teacher
The International School of Ulaanbaatar-Mongolia
2015.07 - 2017.06
K-5 EAL Teacher
Tokyo International School
2011.07 - 2015.06
Primary School EAL Teacher
The English International School of Prague
2009.09 - 2011.06
TEFL Teacher
Prague Czech Republic
2002.08 - 2009.06
Master of Education - EAL
The College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts-Social Work -
The University of Montana
- Instructional Coaching Certificate, University of Wisconsin-Madison, December 2023
- Certificate in School Management and Leadership, Harvard University, 2022
- K-5 Elementary School Teacher, State of New Jersey Department of Education
- K-12 ESL Teacher, State of New Jersey Department of Education
- TEFL Certificate, Prague Schools
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