Curriculum Vitae Katharine Aly-Stavrinou

69 Knudstadveien Skoppum, Norway Tlf. 45768287 Email: katharine.stavrinou@skagerak.org

EDUCATION B.A. Linguistics. University of Oregon, 1978 M.A. Coursework, Linguistics. University of Oregon, 1978-1980 Certified Tutor: Teaching English in Mainstream Classes Unlocking the World, 2009 PYP Training courses: Making it Happen (level 1), Inquiry, The Planner, Assessment (level 2) , Differentiation (Bill Fenton), Language in the Curriculum (Level 3) Pedagogical Leadership (level 3) LANGUAGES English: Fluent Greek: Good reading and excellent speaking ability German: Good reading and moderate speaking ability (currently in disuse) Spanish: Good reading and moderate speaking ability Norwegian: Good reading and moderate speaking ability HONORS PHI BETA KAPPA 1979 EXPERIENCE Skagerak Primary and Middle School 2 Kjellbergveien, Sandefjord, Norway Janet Field, Head of School Primary School Teacher 2001 to present Student Needs Coordinator 2008 to present (EAL Coordinator) Participated in Vestfold Laerings Netwerk 2007-2009 working with teachers from the Middle School and from other schools in Vestfold to develop ICT competency and create plans for digital learning situations and digital portfolios in our schools.

American International School in Cyprus 11 Kassos Street, Nicosia, Cyprus. 1988-2001 Joanna Ramos, Director Boarding Director 1998-2001 Responsible for directing a small boarding unit of 12 students between the ages of 13 and 18. Head of Department: English as a Second Language. 1992-2001 Responsible for directing the ESL Department. Coordinate with classroom teachers, ESL teaching staff, and parents. Perform placement testing and ongoing monitoring of students progress, and design individual learning programs and classroom curriculum where necessary. As head of Department, I was involved in developing a scope and sequence for ESL and rewriting the ESL curriculum. I oversaw testing and published an ESL handbook for teachers. Teacher. 1988-1992 Taught ESL part time before it became a full time position. Also taught High School English, High School Journalism and Yearbook. Intercollege Nicosia, Cyprus 1983-1987 Nicos Peristianis, Director Director of Academic Affairs 1985-1987 Broadly defined responsibilities under the direction of the Director of the College and Academic Dean included programming and timetabling, administration of Admissions, Registration, and Testing and Placement. Monitoring of student grades, academic discipline, and graduation fulfilment. Program Coordinator: American Programs 1984-1985 Responsible for developing program structures of courses leading to American degrees. Lead Instructor of English 1983-1985

City University 1410 S.W. Morrison, Portland, Oregon 1982-1983 Coordinator and Business English Instructor Initiated ESL Program at Portland site and coordinated with sites in Seattle and Vancover B.C. Taught Business English Committee of Spanish Speaking People of Oregon 1006 S.E. Grand, Portland, Oregon 1981-1983 Luis Alvarez, Director Planner 1982 Responsible forn researching, planning, writing, and negotiating grants and proposals, leading to USD 90.000 in approved flunding for the organization. Grants accepted included Federal and cityof Portland programme for ESL, Job Training, Food Services, and Community Center. Coordinator of English as a Second Language 1981-1982 Coordinated ESL programs for City of Portland CETA and Multnomah /Washington CETA Summer youth Employment through COSSPO. Responsible for supervison of three instructors, one teachers aide, and one secretary/intake specialist, and volunteer tutors. Developed, modified, and monitored program curriculum, including SESL, Job Search Skills, Occupational English, and Job Skills.

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS Inquiry Through Language Workshop presentation at conference of PYP schools in Norway, Kongsberg International School, Kongsberg, Norway 2010 How to Live a Less Ordinary Life: Exploring the Landscape of a Foreign Language Presentation to middle and high school students at Greveskogen VGS, Tnsberg, Norway 2010 Teaching English in Mainstream Classes Eight week, 35 hour course for teachers at Skagerak Primary School, Sandefjord, Norway, 2010 Differentiation in Action Daylong workshop presented at Skagerak International School, Sandefjord, Norway, 2008 Goal Setting for and with Students Workshop presented at a conference of PYP schools in Norway, Skien, Norway, 2007 Using the Internet to Teach Poetry to ESL Students Workshop presented at ECIS conference, Nice, France, 2000 ESL Handbook for the American International School in Cyprus Nicosia, Cyprus, 1997 Strategies for Teaching ESL Students in the Mainstream Classroom Professional Development Presentation to Secondary Teachers at the International School in Cyprus. First presented 1996 Intercultural Considerations for Teaching ESL Orientation presentation to teachers at International School of Cyprus, Nicosia, Cyprus, first presented 1995 Bilingualism: Choices and Challenges Daylong workshop presentation at Intercultural Marriage Seminar Nicosia, Cyprus, 1995 (I co-directed and organized this conference) Crafting an Approach to Writing: Using Writers Workshop in the ESL Classroom Workshop presented at NESA conference, Sri Lanka, 1993

Work and character references available on request