Francis Maginn

Experience

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  Concordia Language Villages

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  Activities Coordinator

  -Managed and cooperated with eight activity counselors, both American and Chinese-Led activity counselor meetings in both English and Mandarin-Teamed directly with the camp dean and three other leadership staff members-Taught multiple activity classes solely in Mandarin, including Ultimate Frisbee and mountain biking

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  华东师范大学

  Sept 2012 - Jun 2013

  Conversational English Teacher

  -Taught classes of 20 or more post-graduate or doctorate students, 10 classes per week-Conducted classes solely in English-Facilitated discussion on various topics in English-Evaluated students’ performance through daily participation, presentations, and a final exam

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  Korrnell Language Institute

  Aug 2013 - Jul 2014

  EAL Teacher

  -Instructed a 1st grade class in all English subjects and a 4th grade class in math in afternoons-Taught a kindergarten class with students ages three to four during mornings-Worked closely with a Taiwanese co-teacher on how to best instruct and evaluate students’ progress-Assessed students’ development through exams, quizzes, writing, and homework

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  Korrnell Academy

  Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  Middle and Elementary School Math and Science Teacher

  -Instructed 20 science classes (5th and 8th grade) and 9 math classes (4th grade) per week-Evaluated students’ performance through varied assessment modes-Coordinated science projects for 5th and 8th grade science classes-Collaborated with 30 other foreign English teachers as well as Taiwanese co-teachers

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  TeachME

  Aug 2015 - Apr 2017

  Director

  -Taught one-on-one classes to students grades K-12 covering various topics in science and math-Supported students from international and local schools in Taipei-Created and customized suitable lesson plans for individual students based on the students’ needs-Supervised 15 staff members, including part-time tutors, full-time tutors, and office staff-Cooperated with leadership staff to create an efficient and positive work environment

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  Hsinchu American School

  Oct 2017 - Jul 2021

  -Taught high school classes covering geometry, statistics, pre-calculus, AP Calculus, physics, AP Physics-Worked with 12 other faculty members to facilitate a school-wide positive learning environment-Fostered scientific literacy and critical thinking through project-based and inquiry-based learning-Counseled grade 12 students in searching, choosing, and applying for college and university.-Created unit plans by backward design for all classes in addition to varied assessments for each unit Show less

  • Math and Physics Teacher

    May 2017 - Jul 2021

  • Math and Science Department Chair

    Oct 2017 - Jun 2018
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  American International School Dhaka (AISD) Official Page

  Aug 2021 - now

  Secondary Science Teacher

  -Taught IB DP Physics, conceptual physics, astronomy, and introductory chemistry to grades 9-12.-Co-taught an IBDP core class covering Theory of Knowledge and supporting students in Creativity, Activity, and Service, and the Extended Essay.-Fostered an inclusive and inquiry-based science learning environment through Modeling Instruction and UDL.-Proposed and implemented a physics-first approach for high school science classes in collaboration with the science subject area leader.-Designed units for all high school physics and astronomy classes to align with the NGSS.-Collaborated with the science department to create an intradepartmental peer observation protocol.-Lead after-school activities, including the Tiger Jazz Band, Science Fair Committee, and the varsity boys’ basketball team. Show less