Amy Poall Corbett
Adliswil
Summary
I am a dedicated and compassionate educator with a passion for fostering growth and learning in young students. My gentle approach, patience, and caring nature allow me to build strong, trusting connections with my students, creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment. I am an effective communicator who is motivated to collaborate with all levels of the school community, including students, parents, and colleagues. Whether working independently or within a team, I build productive relationships and contribute positively to a collaborative educational environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
EARLY CHILDHOOD/KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Zurich International School
08.2015 - Current
- Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and modifying curricula with grade level team
- Develop and maintain classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for social and emotional development of students
- Productive and positive working relationships with administration, grade level team, colleagues, support staff, students and parents
- DEIB Committee
- ACE Steering Committee Chair
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER/TEAM LEADER (2 YEARS)
International School of Kuala Lumpur
07.2006 - 06.2015
- Team Leader (2 years)- Responsible for: leadership and direction for grade level; planning, implementing and reviewing programs weekly; team budget; prioritizing school wide learning results
- Productive and positive working relationships with administration, grade level team, colleagues, support staff, students and parents
- Cultural Committee
- Science, Math, and Word Study Curriculum Committees.
KINDERGARTEN/EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
The American International School of Muscat
08.2003 - 01.2006
- Development of Early Childhood curriculum
- Introduced and implemented Bonnie Campbell Hill's classroom based assessment and developmental continuums to our young school
- Co-created continuum based report cards
- Helped develop and implement 'Character Counts' program.
GRADE 3/KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
The Antwerp International School
08.1996 - 06.2002
- Responsible for planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and modifying curricula
- Harvard Project Zero School Based Associate
CLASSROOM TEACHER- MULTIPLE GRADES
The Ricks Center for Gifted Children at the University of Denver
08.1992 - 06.1996
- Created and developed integrated curriculum units
- Responsible for implementing and integrating experiential education emphasizing wildlife
- Certified by environmental education programs Project Wild and Project Learning Tree
- Assisted in organizing, coordinating, & planning an international program/field trip to El Centro de Educacion Creativa in Monteverde, Costa Rica with our KG students.
Education
Master of Arts Curriculum and Instruction -
University of Denver
Denver, COTeacher Certification -
University of Denver
Denver, COBachelor of Arts Communication -
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, COSkills
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Early Childhood Development
- Differentiated Instruction
- Social and Emotional Development
- Reliable and Committed Work Ethic
- Building Parent-Teacher Partnerships
Professional Development
- Compassion Cultivation Training/Compassion Institute 8 week course 2024
- Story Workshop: Engaging Play and The Arts for Meaning-Making by Susan Harris Mackay & Matt Karlsen 2024
- Cognitive Coaching Training Workshop at ZIS 2023
- Inquiry Group: Nurturing Language Composition with Matt Glover and Kathy Collins 2020/21
- Documentation in the Early Years Fiona Zinn (ISZL) 2019
- Inquiry Based Learning Kath Murdoch/Tania Lattanzio
- Visible Thinking Ron Ritchart/Ann Van Dam
- Professional Book Studies: Already Ready by Matt Glover & Katie Wood Ray; I Am Reading by Matt Glover & Kathy Collins
References
- Ms. Catherine Jolly, Deputy Director, Zurich International School, cjolly@zis.ch, +41 58 750 2570
- Ms. Junlah Madalinski, LS Principal, Zurich International School, jmadalinski@zis.ch, +41 58 750 2200
- Ms. Janna Trontvet, Assistant Principal, Zurich International School, jtrontvet@zis.ch, +41 58 750 2254
Timeline
EARLY CHILDHOOD/KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
Zurich International School
08.2015 - Current
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER/TEAM LEADER (2 YEARS)
International School of Kuala Lumpur
07.2006 - 06.2015
KINDERGARTEN/EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER
The American International School of Muscat
08.2003 - 01.2006
GRADE 3/KINDERGARTEN TEACHER
The Antwerp International School
08.1996 - 06.2002
CLASSROOM TEACHER- MULTIPLE GRADES
The Ricks Center for Gifted Children at the University of Denver
08.1992 - 06.1996
Teacher Certification -
University of Denver
Bachelor of Arts Communication -
University of Colorado Boulder
Master of Arts Curriculum and Instruction -
University of Denver
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