Cara Jane Vidler

19-203, Lanxingyuan, Crystal City, South Jiefang Rd, Hexi Dist, Tianjin, China
Phone: (+86)185 2643 9670; Skype: cara.vidler; Email: caravidler@hotmail.com
Online Portfolio: caravidler.weebly.com
Nationality: British

OBJECTIVE Teacher: Elementary/Primary Education.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I am an enthusiastic and adaptable teacher who strives to create a classroom environment where each child feels safe,
respected and confident to take risks. I believe that a teacher-directed yet student-initiated curriculum stimulates motivation
and encourages children to be active learners in their environment. I have the ability to effectively teach varying ages and
abilities, while establishing a collaborative relationship with students, parents and colleagues. I have a positive outlook,
welcome criticism and am always looking for professional development opportunities to hone my skills as an educator.

EXPERIENCE
International School Tianjin (IST), China July 2016 - Present
Grade Two Teacher (ages 7-8)
o Implemented the PYP Curriculum
o Collaborated and co-taught within an innovative team of three teachers across two homeroom classes
o Adapted teaching to support beginner English language learners and co-developed differentiated learning programmes for
students with additional educational needs
o Facilitated open communication with STEM specialist to enable effective integration of technology and to optimise the
use of one to one iPads for students
o Utilised the SeeSaw application for individual student blogs and lesson planning

After- School Activities and Committees

o Rock Climbing Co-Curricular Activites Leader (ages 7-18)
o Member of the Energy for Sustainability Development Committee
o Supported elementary students to develop their oral language and presentation skills as a member of the Spoken English
Recital Committee
o Collaborated within a team to enhance math teaching across the elementary school as a member of the Maths Committee
o Worked to increase safety procedures as a member of the Child Protection Committee
o Chair of the Social Commitee

International School Manila (ISM), Philippines July 2011- June 2015

Grade One Teacher (ages 6-7)
o Implemented an Inquiry Based Curriculum
o Trained in, and put into effect, an Understanding by Design (UbD) approach to learning
o Collaborated within a 15 person Grade One team
o Planned and carried out annual Parent Open House evenings, Mathematics Workshops and Reading Workshops
o Utilised the Reading and Writing Workshop model by Lucy Calkins
o Created and maintained a Teacher Blog and Twitter account

Nefertari British International School, Cairo, Egypt August 2009 – June 2011
Reception Teacher (ages 4-5)
o Implemented the British Primary Curriculum
o Planned and executed an end of year show
o Differentiated class learning for varied English abilities and students with additional needs
o Daily use of Jolly Phonics Programme
o Created games and resources to utilise in a school where resources were not easily accessible

Laxdale Primary School, Stornoway, Scotland August 2008 - July 2009

Primary 5 Teacher (ages 9-10)
o Implemented the Scottish Primary Curriculum and Curriculum for Excellence
o Planned and delivered French lessons to a Primary 7 class
o Involvement in the Social Council and Parent Council
o Managed and encouraged discussion within a Pupil Committee
o Organised after school sporting activities to encourage fitness
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EDUCATION
PGDE Primary Education July 2006 - September 2007
University of Edinburgh

MA Psychology September 2001 - June 2005

University of Aberdeen

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2016-Present (IST)
o Making the PYP Happen
o PYP Teaching and Learning
o PYP Assessment
o PYP The Role of Mathematics
o Circle Solutions Training
o Word Study with Misty Adoniou
o CIS Child Protection Foundation Workshop

2013-2015 (Last 2 years at ISM)

o Big Ideas and Practical Ideas for Strengthening the Mathematics Instruction with Steve Leinwand
o Elementary Reading and Writing Workshops in the Inquiry Classroom with Kathy Collins
o Creating a Culture of Thinking with Ron Ritchhart
o Translating Brain Research into Effective Language and Literacy Instruction with Gini Rojas
o Social Thinking with Michelle Garcia Winner
o Mathematics Instruction with Erma Anderson
o Learning with the Brain in Mind with John Joseph
o Inquiry in Literacy with Kath Murdoch

RELATED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

o Attained B2 Level French at Accent Français in Montpellier, France
o Making Thinking Visible Online Course - Harvard University Wide World
o Online Mindfulness Diploma – Centre of Excellence Online
o Understanding by Design 101 Course
o i-to-i 80 hour TEFL Diploma
o Adult Leader for 127th Girl Guide Unit, Edinburgh (ages 10-14)
o Volunteer at Chosen Children’s Village Orphanage, Philippines
o Volunteer at Marlpool School for special needs children, Aberdeen
o Volunteer at Graysmill School for special needs children, Edinburgh

*References can be provided upon request