Sias IS Faculty
The instructional staff participate in professional development throughout the year in topics pertaining to IB, digital teaching, STEM, the science of teaching reading and writing, and meeting the social emotional needs of students. Sias IS teachers are content experts. They teach in English; they do not simply teach the English language.
All Sias IS teachers are professionally trained and licensed. They come from 22 countries to model the International Baccalaureate’s (IB) emphasis on teaching students to be internationally minded.
Teachers at Sias IS are hired through international recruitment agencies. Search Associates and Schrole are the primary sources of teachers, but many top applicants apply to pur school directly.
2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
EARLY YEARS TEAM
Ms. Bae
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Degree: B.A English Literature and Language
Certifications: Theater TESOL, D.C. Teaching License PreK-3 (In Progress)
Experience: 10 years of teaching experience and leadership in Early Years field. Designed curriculums and educational systems for several start-up schools.
Languages: Korean & English
Ms. Dua
Mr.Harrison
Mr. Kenneth
Ms.Morris
Ms. Pinar
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Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts in Guidance and Counseling, St. Scholastica’s College, Manila, Philippines;
Certifications: Professional Teaching Certificate;TEFL;Certificate in Supporting Children with Difficulties in Reading and Writing Certificate in Teaching English to Young Learners;
Ms. Sun
Ms.Teh
PRIMARY TEAM
Mr. Bhondai
Ms. Dorn
Ms.Gagnaire
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Certifications: k-6 elementary teaching license. K-12 French teaching license. Reader's and Writer's Workshop certification. Apple Teacher. Office 365 Teacher Academy certification.
Experience: 20 years teaching in immersion/bilingual schools. Common Core, STEM, technology in the classroom.
Languages: English, French, Spanish.
Ms. Haar
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Degrees: Bachelor in Education
Certifications: ESIC Child Protection L2
Experience: Four years as a teacher intern in Prek to 4th grade across various international schools in Europe and Australia. One year as a Prek Assistant at the International School of Brussels.
Language: English, Dutch, French and German
Ms. Judi
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Degrees: B.A. Psychology, M.A. Special Education
Certifications: National University Multiple Subject Teaching Credential
Experience: One year teaching Kindergarten at Mathus School in Surat Thani, Thailand. One year of teaching 1st grade at ILBC, in Yangon, Myanmar. Three years teaching Kindergarten at Yangon Academy International School in Yangon, Myanmar. Five years of teaching experience at Colegio Nueva Granada in Bogotá, Colombia as a Kindergarten teacher, 1st grade teacher, two years as a Co-Teacher and two years as an Inclusion teacher.
Language: English, Intermediate Spanish
Ms. Knobel
Ms. Levrets
Ms. Liao
Ms. Oza
Ms. Roxy
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Degrees: Bachelor of Environmental Studies York University Toronto,Bachelor of Education York University Toronto.,Masters in Education, Framingham University
Certification: PYP I
Experience: American School of Guatemala(8 years), Escuela Bella Vista(5 years), Ajial School(1 year),Al Bayan Bilingual School (3 years), American International School of Egypt(5years), Grand Erie District School Board(1.5years)
Language: English,Spanish
Mr. Walsh
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Degrees: BA in European Studies & Languages,MA in International Relations & Culture
Certifications: D.C. K-5 Teaching License (TBC), TEFL Certificate
Experience: 10 years teaching in South Korea. Managed English Language Arts and ESL academies. Experience as elementary homeroom teacher, kindergarten, and school leader. Operated Early Years PE program that taught students in 100+ schools.
Language: English
MYP TEAM
Mr.Chingate
Mr. Miller
Ms. Nicole
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Degrees: Bachelor’s degree in French Linguistics
Certifications: PGDE, CELTA
Experience: Bilingual English and French Language acquisition teacher. Over 15 years of teaching in primary and secondary schools in Switzerland, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Fiji & New Caledonia. Well-versed in IB programs - PYP, MYP & DP, familiarised with the British curriculum (IGCSE) and the American curriculum (Virginia).
Languages: English, French
Mr. Phillip
Dr.Rahman
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Degrees: MSc Chemistry, M.Phil.Chemistry, Ph.D. Chemistry
Certifications: IB MYP Introduction, IB MYP Personal/Community Project Coordinator (Cat.3), IB DP Chemistry (Cat.1), IB DP Extended Essay Coordinator (Cat.3)
Experience: 12 Years of teaching experience including 3 Years IB MYP Science, Chemistry
Language: English, Urdu
Mr.Rhodes
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Degrees: Master of Arts in Teaching (Biology), The Citadel B.S Biology, University of Idaho
Certifications: Interantional School Counsellor
Experience: Director of Experiential Learning Company in Qatar, over twenty years of teaching and school leadership experience in various international schools around the world.
Lauguages: English
SPECIALSTS TEAM
Mr. Addo
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Degrees: Master of Music Education, University of Cape Coast Ghana, Bachelor of Education Music, University of Education, Winneba Ghana, Diploma at the Professional Level University of Cambridge UK.
Certifications: IBDP, MYP Coordination, CAS, Curriculum, Planning IGCSE Coursework Moderation and Examination
Experience:14 years of leadership and teaching experience in Macao- China, Nigeria, Kuwait, and Ghana. With experience in IBDP, MYP, IGCSE, and AP Curricula, I assisted in coordinating the accreditation process of a school in Ghana through the IB evaluation program. Lead my team (Music department) to organize events such as Talent Shows, Winter, and Spring Concerts, Awards, and Musicals featuring musicals like Annie, The greatest showman, Aladin, Lion King, and many more. Lastly, founded a Music School with a total number of 128 students
language: English
Ms. Baker
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Degree: Master of Science in International Studies, State University of New York
Bachelor of Science, Ohio State University
Certifications: K-8 Teaching Certification, ISTE Future Ready Librarian, Technology/Maker Space Integrationist, EAL In the Mainstream, PYP Workshop Leader for Southeast Asia and Africa
Experience: 27 years of Teaching Experiences in the United States, Central America, Africa, India & China 15 years of IB PYP experience
Languages: Native English Speaker
Mr. Bond
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Degree: Master degree in Educational Leadership and Management, University of Nottingham; Bachelor degree of Fine Art, University of Kent.
Certifications: PGCE, University of East London
Experience: 13 years of teaching experience, 3 years in British Curriculum, 10 years in American Curriculum. Worked as Assistant Vice Principal Pastoral (Elementary), ALDAR Academies/ADNOC School for 3 years.
Language: English
Ms. Hu
Mr.Inwood
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Mr.Lauman
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Degrees: B.S. Physical and Health Education, M.A. Teaching
Certifications: Washingtion State Teaching Certificate for Health and Fitness Education
Experience: 5 years of experience at the International School of Myanmar in Yangon as an Athletic Director and Physical Education teacher. 5 years of experience at Colegio Nueva Granada in Colombia as a Co-curricular Activities Coordinator, Health and Physical Education Teacher.
Language: English, Basic Spanish
Ms. Li
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Degrees: Master's degree of Teaching English as a Second Language
Certifications: Qualification Certificate for the Teachers in High School; Certificate of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
Experience: 12 years teaching experiences in China and United States.
Languages: Chinese, English, Japanese
Ms. Mills
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Degrees: Master of Science in Middle Grades Education, University of Dayton, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts in Middle East Studies, University of Virginia
Certification: North Carolina Teaching License - Language Arts and Social Studies, Grades 6-8
Experience: 4 years teaching experience in United States
Languages: English and French
Ms.Rhodes
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Degrees: Master of Fine Arts, San Francisco Academy of Art, San Francisco, CA USA
Master of Education in Teaching in International Education, Framingham University, Framingham, MA
National Teaching Music Licensure, The University of Music Pedagogy and Leadership, University of Culture, Kharkiv, Ukraine
Certifications: Montessori Teaching Certificate
Experience: Over twenty years' experience teaching and providing workshops for various international schools in music and fine arts
Lauguages: English, Ukrainian, Russian
Mr.Smith-Harris
Mr. Solarte
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Degrees: I hold a bachelor's degree in Physical education, a Teaching preparation program ( Moreland University), Master's degree in Sports Science.
Certifications: Teaching License Hawaii School Board, Tribes teaching learning certification, NIAAA and NFSH for Middle School Athletic administrator and Coach of Sports. Canada Basketball Certification, FIBA Basketball Certification.
Experience: I have 17 years of experience teaching Physical Education ( 9 years in Venezuela, 3 years in Kuwait, 5 years in Egypt, and 20 years of experience coaching basketball locally and in international schools.
Language: English, Spanish
Mr.Utchanah
Ms. Wang
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Degrees: Bachelor's degree of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
Certification: Qualification Certificate for the Chinese Teacher in High School,
Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Mandarin first class B certificate
Experience: 10 years experiences in Teaching Korean Teenagers Chinese as the Second Language
Languages: Chinese, English, Korean
Ms. Wu
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Degree: Master of Science, the University of Edinburgh in the United Kingdom
Certification: Qualification Certificate for the Teachers in Primary School; TESOL Advanced Certification
Experience: Over 6 years teaching experience in Edinburgh public Junior High school, England and international school in China;
Languages: Mandarin Chinese, English
Ms. Young
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Degrees: Master in Education (Teaching & Learning), HELP University Malaysia; Bachelor (HONS) Degree in Professional Music, University of Wolverhampton, England
Certifications: Cambridge Professional Development Qualification; Professional Competency of International Chinese Teacher Certificate; ABRSM Teacher; Seesaw Ambassador; Apple Teacher; Google Educator
Experience: 10 years of music teaching experience at international schools in Malaysia and Japan specializing in choir, instruments playing, and music appreciation.
Language: English, Mandarin, Malay, Cantonese, Japanese
Ms. Zhang
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Degree: Master's degree of Teaching Chinese for Foreigners as Second Language
Certification: Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages, High School Chinese Teacher Qualification Certificate
Experience: 3 years teaching experience in Thailand, Spain and China
Language: Chinese, English, Spanish
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