Completed — Moreland University M.Ed.
M.Ed., Early Childhood Education — Moreland University (TeachNow)
Completed January 2026 · Supervised by Dr. Sonja Lopez ArnakFour MECE modules covering ECE philosophy, positive learning environments, learner differences, and curriculum and instruction. Eight CERT modules covering classroom management, assessment, curriculum planning, differentiation, and clinical teaching practice — with verified video submissions recorded at BI Zandem Academy, Chongqing.
Praxis Test — Washington D.C. K-12 ESL Teaching Certificate
Planned: August–September 2026Following completion of the M.Ed., the next step is passing the Praxis examination to obtain the Washington D.C. teaching certificate — a recognised American teaching qualification that complements the IB pathway and strengthens the profile for international school appointments.
In Progress — University of Windsor IBEC PYP
IB PYP Educator Certificate (IBEC) — University of Windsor
In progress, expected August 2026 · Courses: Josée Roberge & RoxanneThree-semester programme covering Curriculum Processes (IEC 000), Teaching and Learning (IEC 001), Assessment and Evaluation (IEC 002), and Reflective Practice. Completed units include a full Grade 2 PYP unit planner, Grade 5 metacognitive assessment design, and collaborative professional learning community work across an international cohort.
Next Steps — MYP & Ongoing IB Engagement
CAT1 — MYP Language Acquisition Workshop
Online · Registered — August 5–September 2, 2026Category 1 IB professional development workshop, the required first step toward MYP Language Acquisition certification — directly building on my current Grades 5–8 teaching at BI Zandem and the school's MYP authorization track.
MYP Studies — Language Acquisition & Individuals and Societies
Planned — following PYP certificate completionPlanning to extend IB expertise into the Middle Years Programme, with a focus on Language Acquisition and Individuals and Societies — the two subject areas most relevant to my current teaching at BI Zandem across Grades 5–8, and to the school's MYP authorization track.
Active IB Community Participation
OngoingCommitted to becoming a more active member of the global IB teaching community — through webinars, online and offline IB events, subject-specific discussions, and connecting with IB educators internationally. Already participating via IB Exchange webinars (Joe Dale, June 2026) and Windsor University cohort PLCs spanning four continents.
Windsor — Key Assignments
From Profile as Text to Lived Profile
Final reflection on the unit planning process: how the IB Learner Profile moved from text on a page to lived classroom experience — Inquirers on the Wonder Wall, Communicators through oral storytelling, Open-mindedness through diverse family stories.
Reflecting on How We Learn English — Grade 5
Metacognitive lesson sequence using Four Corners, a Reflection Wall (Keep/Change/Try Next), and oral exit ticket. Guiding question: "What is the best way for me to learn English?" Evidence used to plan future scaffolds and groupings.
Three SMART Goals for School-Year 2026–27
Weekly personal reflection habit; continued IB subject-specific professional development; monthly collaborative team reflection session using a three-question protocol. Connected to IB Standards 0203-01 and 0203-03.
InTASC Standard 7: Planning for Instruction
Differentiated, inquiry-based sequences aligning Chinese National English Curriculum, Common Core ELA, and IB PYP transdisciplinary themes — grounded in students' lived experiences: Chongqing bridges, hotpot culture, local festivals.
Moreland M.Ed. — Selected Artifacts
The following presentations were produced during my M.Ed. at Moreland University (completed January 2026), applied directly to my classroom in Chongqing. Supervised by Dr. Sonja Lopez Arnak.
Creating a Positive Learning Environment in the Early Childhood Classroom
Research-based blog comparing Piaget and Vygotsky, covering SEL, PBIS, trauma-informed practice, and culturally sustaining pedagogy. Includes a personal vision statement on inclusive classroom design.
View presentation →ECE New Teacher Guide
Collaborative publication (with Purity, Wanda, and Zach) on identifying varying student abilities, whole and small group instruction, and heterogeneous vs. homogeneous grouping — with attention to Dual Language Learners and the Tiered Instructional Model.
View guide →Techniques for Managing Challenging Students
Applied behaviour analysis using Operant Conditioning, Carl Rogers' humanistic approach, and Jacob Kounin's preventative strategies — including a classroom scenario, goal-setting plan, and 4-week family communication timeline.
View presentation →5 Supportive Tools to Foster a Positive Attitude in ECE
Infographic highlighting Visual Schedules, Manipulatives, Emotion Cards & Calm-Down Corners, Interactive Storytelling Tools, and Reward Systems — with in-person and online applications for each.
View infographic →World Culture Week — ESL Advocacy Initiative
School-wide event proposal positioning students' home languages as academic assets. Grounded in ELL research and connected to IB international mindedness and the PYP theme How We Express Ourselves.
View proposal →Thinking Routines in Practice
Through Windsor coursework and classroom application, I've worked extensively with Project Zero thinking routines — as tools for building a culture of reflection and inquiry across grades and contexts.
Used in Module 1 reflective practice discussion — and the basis of my first blog post on the dangerous kind of reflection.
Provocation in the Grade 2 storytelling unit — students observe a cultural object before any content is introduced.
Connections, Challenges, Concepts, Changes — used in Module 3 reading response and team planning sessions.
Module 4 assignment that produced the starred question: "What if the most important thing I teach has nothing to do with English?"
Module 5 scenario on Grade 3–4 group work fairness — exploring obvious solutions, hidden options, and what the situation teaches.
Other Professional Learning
- TEFL Certification
- Joe Dale IB Exchange Webinar — "Language B: Surefire Hits with AI in the Languages Classroom" (June 2026); reflected on LinkedIn
- Ongoing exploration of IB MYP subject-specific workshop providers accessible from China
What I'm exploring next
EdD pathways with a research focus on IB implementation in Chinese bilingual schools — specifically the intersection of IB, Cambridge, and Chinese national curriculum frameworks. Potential collaboration with Southwest University Chongqing (SWU) faculty on this research thread.