Work History

2013 Present

Collaborate with 70+ elementary school teachers and administrators

to implement American Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Create a school wide scope and sequence for science education
Aligned the school's use of Full Option Science System (FOSS) Kits
with the NGSS
Guide grade level teaching teams in understanding the core
concepts of the NGSS and creating authentic assessments and
Understanding by Design (UBD) units for science instruction
Co-chair the Science Vertical Alignment Team
Lead small groups of students in grades 3-5 to improve literacy
skills, using Word Work, Guded Reading, Lucy Calkins' Reader's and
Writer's Workshops, and strategies as outlined in Literacy CAF and
The Daily 5
Conduct Running Records assessments for students in grade 1, 2
and 5
Facilitated student groups in the creation of a school garden and
applied learning opportunities such as participation in national
marine conservation competitions

AIMEE CLEARY
Biological and
Environmental Sciences
Educator
Twitter: @MsACleary
Skype: aimee.cleary
mscleary14@gmail.com
+965 66088046
clavies.weebly.com

Summary
Passionate and effective science
educator with 8 years of international
teaching experience in both Asia and
the Middle East. Experienced in
successfully working with
administration and teaching teams in
developing and implementing best
practice aligned Science UBD units. Able
to utilize knowledge and creative skills
to create lesson plans incorporating
multiple learning styles and a staunch
believer in the use of inquiry and
applied learning at all opportunities. Lifelong learner with a Bachelor of Science
in Environmental Science (BSc),
Bachelor of Education (BEd) and a
Masters of Arts in Teaching Biological
Sciences by 2016. Excellent ability to
relate to students and differentiate
teaching methods. Believes effective
education is a team effort and creates
excellent working relationships with
parents, administration and coworkers
to enable a positive learning
environment.

Elementary School Science Curriculum Coordinator/ Learning

Support Specialist
American School of Kuwait (ASK)

2011 - 2013

Middle and High School Science Teacher (Gr. 7-12)

American School of Kuwait (ASK)
Facilitated teaching team- administration relations as Department
Head for the Middle School Science Department
Collaborated with the Science team to prepare and provide
engaging, inquiry-based lessons based on the Common Core State
Standards in the areas of Environmental Science, Earth Science,
Oceanography and Grade 7 and 8 General Science
Guided the creation of a new spiraling curriculum for Middle School
Science in the role of Department Head Created and implemented
UBD plans to guide instruction and assessment practices
Designed and facilitated authentic assessments
Chaired the Science Fair for grades 9-12 and organized volunteers
Incorporated technology such as Moodle, Starboard, Google Apps
and iClickers into daily lessons to enhance student learning
Organized and led field trips for authentic learning such as a
research study on concentrations of marine debris on a local beach
with over 20 students

2008 - 2011

High School Teacher (Gr. 10-12)

Dalian Maple Leaf International School (DMLIS)
Acted as stream leader for 2010-2011 Biology 11 team, creating
course outlines and overviews
Prepared and provided energetic and pedagogically-sound lessons
to ELL students in the areas of Science and Math
Collaborated with collegues to design, prepare and facilitate safe
science laboratory experiments and graded authentic, valid
assessment in the areas of Science and Math
Founded the first annual DMLIS Science Fair with colleagues with a
student body of 2000 + students
Made available daily homework, class information, assignments,
study aids and exemplars via a class website
Directed the DMLIS Model United Nations team from 2009-2011,
travelling with approximately 30 students to 2 international
conferences and organizing a local conference on our campus

Highlights of Additional
Skills and Experience

2005 - 2007

Proficient in Technology

Excellent skills with Google Apps

for Education, working on Google
Certified Educator status
Social Media such as Twitter and
Instagram
Integrade Pro
Windows movie maker
MOODLE
Star Boards
Website creation programs, ex.
Wix.com
Infograph creation programs, ex.
Canva
iClickers

Lab and Field Technician

Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada
Collected, tested and analyzed water and soil samples as requested
by senior scientists within the Soil/Water and Tree Fruit research
divisions
Maintained the soil and water lab as well as the equipment within to
ensure quality of testing procedures and results

Education
2014 - 2016

MAT-Master of Arts in Teaching Biological Sciences

Miami University, OH, USA

2007 - 2008

B.Ed in Secondary General Science

University of Victoria, BC, Canada

2000 - 2004

B.Sc in Environmental Science

Acadia University,

Experienced Coach/Mentor
Model United Nations (MUN)
Sustainable Community Club
GEMS
Elementary Swim Team

Skilled in Educational Event

Organization
National Conservation Education
Workshops and Competitions
School-wide Science Fairs
Guest Speakers from Local
Organizations such as a
Desalination Plant
Chats with international
professionals via Skype
Field trips to local science centres,
conservation areas and university
research facilities
Regional Model United Nations
conferences

Certifications
2008 Present

Professional Teaching Certificate

BC College of Teachers

2006 Present

Advanced Open Water SCUBA

PADI- Professional Association of Diving Instructors

2000 Present

Level 9 Practical & Advanced Piano with Harmony

The Royal Conservatory of Music

Professional Development and Leadership

Presenter and workshop leader at Alyaal Conference for Marine Conservation in Kuwait
2015 | Leader for the Alyaal Agents of Change competition | Google for Educators 2013 |
NESA Spring Educators Conference Bangkok | Kuwait International Petroleum Conference
for Educators | BCAMT Fall Math Conference | Challenge Day Workshop | SMART
Learning Workshop Series | Eco-rowing teacher workshop | Assessment For Learning
workshops- Maple Leaf School | Using IMAX in education workshop

Awards and Recognitions

Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research Recognition for Contribution in Conservation of
the Marine Environment in Kuwait
HonorSociety.org member
University of Victoria Golden Key International Honors Society member

Volunteer and Extra-Curricular Activites Experience

ASK Elementary swim team coach | Acadia SMILE program instructor/leader | Special
Olympics Swim Team | Sustainability Committee (SUSCOM) leader | BBS Earth Day
competition coordinator | GEMS (Girls in Engineering Mathematics and Sciences) Club
facilitator | Model United Nations sponsor | ASK Earth Day Committee
sponsor/coordinator | ASK jazz ensemble member | Beach cleanup leader and participant
| Dive survey participant | PADI young and new diver course instructor assistant | Shark
Angels member