Karen Elizabeth Walsh

Zurich International School Marital Status: Single

Citizenship: United States Dependents: None
Skype: Karen.walsh36 Health: Excellent
Kwalsh@zis.ch Date of birth: 9/12/77
Karenewalsh36@gmail.com
www.Karenewalsh.com
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Objective :
To obtain an elementary teaching position at an International or Private School
that will utilize my strong teaching abilities to create a fun, motivational and
structured environment to help students realize their full potential.
P rofile _________________________________________________
• Highly motivated and dedicated educator who wants all students to be successful.
• Ability to consistently individualize instruction, based on students’ needs and
interest.
• Skill in making education relevant through illustrations and hands-on activities.
• Creative, energetic, and positive personality that makes learning fun.
• Strong organizational skills, yet flexible and open to change.
• Exceptionally strong in establishing cooperative and professional relationships
with parents, staff and administration.
• Trained in the PYP program at an International Baccalaureate School
• Directly involved with planning, leading and implementing the Grade 5 Exhibition
• Experienced in delivering Literacy and Mathematics based on the Common Core.

Education M ay 2002

B.S In Elementary- Palm Beach Atlantic University, West Palm Beach, Florida
Kappa Delta Epsilon Education Honor’s Society, Christian Leadership Scholarship
Major GPA- 3.5/ 4.0 Cumulative GPA 3.3/ 4.0

Credentials ____________________________________________
Elementary Education K-6 North Carolina License
Elementary Education 1-6 Florida License

R elevant Ex perience August 2002-P resent

Teacher, Grade 4- Zurich International School, Zurich, Switzerland 8/2016-
Present
Instruct students from multilingual and diverse backgrounds at an inquiry based
school using the Common Ground Collaborative framework for Science and
Social Studies. Implement, teach and assess Literacy and Mathematics using the
Common Core Standards.
Teacher, Grade 3- Zurich International School, Zurich, Switzerland 8/2014-
2016
Instructed students from diverse backgrounds at an IB world school using the PYP
framework and an inquiry based approach.

Teacher, Grade 5- United Nations International School, Hanoi, Vietnam

8/2010-6/2014
Instructed students from various nations and linguistic backgrounds at an IB World
School using the PYP framework to lead students in inquiry investigations within a
constructivist learning environment, integrated technology on a daily basis using a One
to One Tablet Program, incorporated visual thinking routines and differentiated grouping
to further student understanding, administered ISA/MAPs standardized testing and
directly planned and implemented the Grade 5 Exhibition.

Teacher, Grade 5- Wakefield Elementary School, Raleigh, North Carolina

8/2004- 6/2010
Instructed students of diverse backgrounds utilizing cooperative group learning,
math labs, manipulatives, technology, developing independent learning skills,
critical thinking abilities; including preparation for EOG’s standardize testing.
Achieved effective results.

Teacher, Grades 5 and Grade 2 - Westward Elementary School, West Palm

Beach, Florida 8/2002- 6/2004
Instructed at-risk youth at an IB World magnet school through an extensive
curriculum involving collaborative grouping, research experience; including
preparation for the FCAT testing.

Leadership and Volunteer Experience 2007- P resent

Literacy Leader, Grade 4- Zurich International School, Zurich, Switzerland
Lead team literacy meetings: moderating student work, developing assessments,
creating and following timelines. Co-teach, observe and coach the teaching of literacy as
well as coordinate follow up conversations. Implement Common Core literacy standards,
analyze data to identify trends and propose teaching strategies.

Tutoring, Zurich, Switzerland

Tutored students who were in need or remediation in math skills at Zurich International
School. Worked closely with classroom teachers to help tailor my tutoring sessions to fit
the student's specific needs.

Team Leader, Grade 5, United Nations International School, Hanoi, Vietnam

Planned field trips including Grade 5 Camp, held meetings, facilitated
collaboration, and communication between staff and administration.

Hanoi International Fellowship, Hanoi Vietnam

Volunteered with the worship team as a lead singer during church services.
Dance 4 Life, UNIS supervisor, Hanoi, Vietnam
Facilitated collaborative meetings and volunteer service between UNIS high
School students and the Dance 4 Life organization.

Tutoring, Raleigh, North Carolina

Tutored students who were in need or remediation in math, reading and writing
skills.

Team Leader, Wakefield Elementary Raleigh, North Carolina

Held team meetings, organized field trips and attended leadership meetings.

P rofessional Developm ent__________________________

Readers Workshop- Erin Kent March 2018
Intentional Learning Community- School Reforms Initiative February 2018
The Power of Inquiry- Kath Murdoch January 2018
The Teachers College-The Reading and Writing Project- Tim Steffen July 2017
Accessible Mathematics- Steve Leinwand February 2017
Math Workshop- Emma Anderson- The office of Overseas Schools October 2015
Writers Workshop- Christy Curran October 2015
ASB Unplugged- Technology Conference February 2011
Visual Thinking November 2012
Making Thinking Visible- Mark Church November 2012
Digital Citizenship- Robyn Treyvaud October 2012
Teaching for Understanding December 2012
Professional Learning Communities/Peer Coaching August 2012
Exhibition PYP Training June 2012
Inclusion and Differentiation- Bill and Ochan Powell January 2012
Professional Learning Communities/Peer Coaching November 2011
Elementary Mathematics- Michael Ymer: AMY Edu Services, January 2011
21st Century Learning Hong Kong- Technology workshop February 2011

R eferences_______________________________ ________________

Catherine Jolly Alice Sikora

Zurich International School Zurich International School
Elementary Principal Elementary Learning Leader
cjolly@zis.ch asikora@zis.ch
+41 58 750 2204 +41 58 750 2217

David Sargent Viki Stiebert

Zurich International School International School of Panama
Elementary Assistant Principal Director
dsargeant@zis.ch vstiebert@isp.edu.pa
+41 58 750 2205 +507 293 3000
Jill Wagner
Zurich International School
Elementary School Counselor
jwagner@zis.ch
+41 58 750 2221