About Me
This will be my fourth year with the primary team at MISY. I have been teaching for twelve years, starting out as an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher in my home town of Brighton in the south of England, and then training as a Primary school teacher in 2016. I have been teaching in Yangon for about seven years.
Originally trained as a professional dancer, I enjoy contemporary dance classes and going to the gym. I also enjoy studying Myanmar language and travelling around Myanmar when I get the chance
Area of Special Interest
I have a keen interest in Literacy and inclusion; developing the reading and writing skills of children with English as a second language, learning difficulties or any other barriers. During my Master’s Degree, I looked in depth at inclusive education in Thailand and Myanmar, with a focus on educational approaches that see the use of the mother-tongue as one of the best ways to support Literacy development. I also carried out research into how dialogic and cooperative learning can include and support learners from various social, economic, religious, cultural and language backgrounds, which has informed my approach to teaching and learning.
Education
MA International Education and Development, University of Sussex, UK (2017)
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE Primary), University of Sussex, UK (2016)
CertTESOL, Trinity College London, UK (2012)
BPA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance, Northern School of Contemporary Dance, UK (2011)
Experience
Myanmar International School Yangon
(2021-present)
International Montessori Centre, Bangkok
(2021)
British Council, Yangon
(2019-2020)
International Montessori Myanmar, Yangon
(2013-2014 and 2017-2021)
Stafford House International, Brighton
(2014-2016)