Salome Tam

Experience

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  International Christian School

  Aug 2003 - Jul 2014

  Art Educator· develop content and program for the Art curriculum· align K-5 art curriculum· maintain and update curriculum on Rubicon Atlas· collaborate with homeroom teachers in art integration· plan and organize elementary visual arts exhibitions· mentor new faculty· lead after school art clubs: acrylic painting, bookmaking, calligraphy, clayPD Coordinator· curate articles and resources relevant to school wide learning goals· read extensively and stay current on research and innovation in education· connect educators to learning opportunities and assist them in meeting their professional learning needs and goals· maintain contact with educators in Asia through the East Asia Regional Council of Schools and The Hong Kong International Schools Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Network· source and bring in consultants for workshops · organize logistics and plans regarding all aspects of consultant visits· oversee in-house workshops—preparation of registration and workshop materials, coordinating with presenters, contacting hotels, working with caterers, handling venue reservations and set-ups, liaising with IT/AV department· update and rewrite the Professional Learning Handbook· design and create promotional leaflets for professional learning opportunities taking place at school· maintain the school’s professional learning site on Schoology· prepare yearly professional development budget· chair the Professional Development Committee—meeting co-ordination, agenda setting, minute taking, follow up tasks· co-ordinate the Buddy/Mentor program for new faculty· organize First Aid and CPR training for entire school faculty and staff Show less · teach all core subjects· organize and maintain student records for reporting using portfolios, anecdotal notes, individual conferences and collaborative projects· integrate art into unit plans· use differentiation strategies to meet the diverse needs of learners· mentor new grade level faculty· set goals for the academic year to reflect needs in the areas of grade level faculty development and curriculum improvement as grade 1 team leader· spearhead the introduction and adoption of the Daily 5/CAFE model in Language Arts instruction at the elementary school· write, arrange and direct yearly class chapel production performed for the entire elementary school· create and update curriculum on Rubicon Atlas· analyze student data to improve teaching practice Show less

  • Art Educator and Professional Development Coordinator

    Aug 2009 - Jul 2014

  • Elementary Teacher

    Aug 2003 - Jul 2009
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  Lizzie Bee Foundation

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2019

  Artist + Educator

  · design, plan and instruct art programs for underserved kids, pregnant teens, refugee women and elderly· facilitate community groups in art making and art activities· prototype ideas and products like museum art packs for affiliated social enterprise

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  Independently employed

  Aug 2014 - now

  Artist + Educator

  Currently based in Hong Kong creating and exploring learning and art in community spaces.

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  Eco Marine

  Jan 2018 - now

  Artist In Residence

  Eco Marine envisions a society where nature and modern urban life thrive.Our mission is to inspire greater appreciation and guardianship of nature and to catalyse action for integrating this mindset into all aspects of contemporary urban life.Our everyday choices and efforts matter.Unlock your creativity to make a difference today.www.ecomarinehongkong.org

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  International Christian School

  Jul 2021 - now

  Middle School Visual Arts