Janna M.

Hering
June 29th, 1991
51 Schutz Street
+20 120 8989080
Alexandria, Egypt, 21111
jannahering9@gmail.com

Education
California Teaching Credential, 2014
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California
Bachelor of Science, 2013
Liberal Studies, emphasis in Child Development
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California

Certificates & Training

Teachers College Summer Writing Institute, 2016
Columbia University, New York, New York
Category 1 PYP Training Certificate, 2015
Schiphol, Netherlands

Teaching Experience
Schutz American School, Alexandria, Egypt
08/16 present
Elementary Teacher 4th grade classroom
o Utilized Responsive Classroom techniques for behavior management
o Piloted new math and science curriculum: Math in Focus (Singapore Math), FOSS
Next Generation
o Implemented workshop model for all subjects
Elementary Teacher
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5th grade classroom

08/14 06/16
Devised a behavior management plan based on positive reinforcement techniques
Created year-long plans for all subjects: Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social
Implemented Common Core curriculum
Collaborated with elementary staff in a variety of settings

Baywood Elementary, Los Osos, California

Student Teacher 5th grade classroom
Designed a behavior management plan appropriate for the upper elementary grades
Developed and conducted Chemistry unit
Oversaw and managed long term projects and research in the social sciences
Formulated cross-curricular lessons
Created and taught a wide range of literacy lessons and activities
Guided students in Math Talks and mathematical concept building

01/14 - 04/14

Student Teacher 2nd and 3rd grade combination classroom

09/13 12/13
Responsible for teaching literacy lessons for the whole class, small groups, and one-on-one
tutoring
Created a behavior management plan for the classroom
Established and ran science experiments involving plant growth in various conditions
Created and executed lessons in the social sciences
Mary Buren Elementary, Guadalupe, California
01/13 - 6/13
Instructional Support
Directed small group standards based literacy lessons in a Kindergarten classroom
Taught multiple standards based mathematics lessons in Kindergarten and 5th grades
Dana Elementary, Nipomo, California
5/13
Worked as a tutor and volunteer in a Special Day Class for children ages 8-11

Volunteer Work
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Prado Day Center (Homeless Shelter), San Luis Obispo, California

- 11/12
Served free breakfast for up to fifty homeless adults and families
Answered phone, sorted mail, fulfilled requests for services

09/12

Head Start, San Luis Obispo, California

09/12 - 12/12
o Worked in a preschool classroom with underprivileged children ages 2-5
East Bay Agency for Children - Therapeutic Nursery School, Oakland, California
06/10 - 09/10
Classroom Aide
o Managed children ages 2-5 in an intensive day school for children who are
emotionally disturbed

Work Experience
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Tennis Warehouse, San Luis Obispo, California

Customer Service Representative
Received phone calls from customers involving orders, questions, and complaints
Listened to customers issues patiently and found a reasonable solution quickly

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The Avenue Campus Dining, San Luis Obispo, California

01/13
Food Prep/Server
Prepared food for hundreds of students and staff during each shift
Took orders and put meals together for high volume cafeteria during rush hour

01/13 12/13

01/11 -

Study Abroad Experience

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Barcelona, Spain
09/12
12/12
Studied Catalan, Spanish, Art and Architecture in Barcelona, and History of Art in Barcelona
Navigated an unfamiliar city using public transportation with limited language skills
Immersed myself in a brand new culture by visiting museums, national monuments, and cultural
events
Learned to manage living independently in another country
I discovered my passion for helping children after volunteering at a Therapeutic Nursery
School in Oakland, California. This school was in a very rough area and it was designed for
children ages 3-5 who were so emotionally disturbed they could not be function in a regular
preschool. These children had witnessed and undergone traumas that one could not imagine. I
absolutely adored these children who were so innocent, yet had already seen so much. After this
experience, I became determined to help children in those types of situations. I decided to get
my multi-subject teaching credential because I wanted to experience the general education
setting. I am aware that some children depend on their teacher as the only stable adult in their
life, and I want to be available to provide the support that all of our youth deserves.
While I was completing my student teaching in 2014, I was offered my first teaching post at
Schutz American School in Alexandria, Egypt. I have spent the past two and a half years living
and teaching in Egypt. Completing my first year as a teacher in the Middle East was a challenging
and rewarding experience in many ways. Living in a developing country holds its difficulties,
especially one that has recently been through a revolution. I learned an incredible amount about
myself as a person as well as a professional.
One of the reasons I was interested in becoming an international educator is because I believe
that all students deserve a well-rounded education, which international schools can provide.
Students are able to join many teams and clubs that meet all of their unique interests. They are
given the incredible opportunity to be a part of a classroom community that includes people from
all over the world, which gives them the ultimate multi-cultural experience. These individuals are
also granted opportunities to go on enriching excursions around their countries, which gives
students different perspectives that they might not develop otherwise. I want to become a part of
that incredible experience and help these students along their journeys of such a wholesome
education. Furthermore, I strongly believe in gaining perspective about our world and

experiencing many different cultures, which I have been doing by traveling to other countries and
immersing myself in their lifestyles and traditions.
Besides working in Egypt, I have had many other experiences living abroad. I resided in
Barcelona, Spain for 4 months when I was 20 years old and studied with an international
university program. I have traveled all over Europe many times, which has made me skilled at
navigating an unknown city quickly and effectively. I have traveled to South East Asia twice,
backpacking all over Thailand and Vietnam. Also, I have been flying to the east coast of USA
three times a year since birth. I am very used to traveling and visiting new places, making me
extremely adaptable to foreign situations. I am a very open and flexible person because all of my
experiences abroad. I believe I am a worthy candidate for international teaching because I feel
that I have the experience and the passion to support my students in all ways possible. My
experience with other cultures in my travels and my understanding of children puts me at an
advantage, and I am excited and ready to grow in my career as an international educator.