Natasha Panthakee

Experience

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  Vancouver School Board

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  Practicum Student

  o Taught in a Grade 3 Fine Arts School in Vancouvero Created and implemented lesson plans for various subject areaso Co-coached the Track and Field Teamo Participated in two Teacher On Call dayso A part of school-wide events, such as Project Chef, Roots and Shoots (Taiko Drumming), assemblies o Collaborated with other teachers on projects and resources

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  Vancouver Aquarium

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2014

  Student Internship

  o Work with the Education Departmento Help deliver the Sea Sensations Programo Collaborated on curriculum development for the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup o Participated in Strike Camps

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  The British International School, Ukraine

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2016

  Grade Five Educator

  o Directed two successful PYP Exhibitions and collaborated with another PYP School.o Organized and executed two weeklong residential trips to Scotland.o Led two Grade Five Graduation Ceremonies.o Partnered with an elementary classroom at Overseas Family School (Singapore) over e-mails toextend my students’ knowledge of global citizenship.o Worked closely with various staff members to better assist student developmento Contributed to the Humanities Scope and Sequence Document derived from the British NationalCurriculum. Show less

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  The British International School, Ukraine

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  Grade Two Educator

  o Facilitated inquiry learning inside and outside of the classroom.o Implemented a weekly Buddy Reading Lesson with other grade levels.o Developed an impressionable rapport with students, parents and educators through conferences,weekly blogs, e-mails, homework assignments and report cards.o Implemented a recycling system and coordinated with a local recycling company to collect ourused paper.o Led school-wide events: assemblies, sports tournaments.o Ran extracurricular activities: Creative writing, Drama club and the U12 co-ed basketball team.o Supported learning through unit focused field trips. Show less

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  GEMS International School - Al Khail

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2019

  o Led the Social Studies and Moral Education team from Kindergarten to Grade Five.o Aligned the school's Scope and Sequence documents.o Responsible for documentation and communication of the Knowledge and Human DevelopmentAuthorities’ yearly inspection.o Created a Social Studies and Moral Education assessment for the Elementary school teachers.o Liaised with members of management regarding curriculum, practices and refinement.o Completed various lesson observations to support the curriculum representatives. Show less o Facilitated student learning in the Primary Years Programme (PYP).o Designed and implemented cross-curricular lessons linked with Information and CommunicationTechnology, Science, Social Studies, Moral Education and Innovation.o Led parents information sessions and conferences.o Coordinated with many guest speakers to develop student understanding.o Co-organized and supported the Grade Five Exhibition.o Created a website for students and parents to support the Grade Five Exhibition.o Co-organized the Grade Five Graduation ceremonies.o Supervised students on a week-long residential trip to another Emirate in the UAE. Show less

  • Social Studies and Moral Education Curriculum Coordinator

    Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

  • Grade Five Educator

    Aug 2017 - Aug 2019
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  IGB International School (IGBIS)

  Aug 2019 - now

  • Social Studies and Science Coordinator

    Aug 2020 - now

  • Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher and Social Studies and Science Coordinator

    Aug 2019 - now