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David B.

Simon 
38/41 Soi Ngam Duphli, Thungmahamek, Bangkok, Thailand 10120
phone: +66 94 694 0194 e-mail: simon.david@gmail.com, Skpe: simondavid11

Profile:
I am a dynamic and energetic teacher with over 10 years of international experience in
teaching Science and Physics and designing curriculum. Science literacy enriches our
lives and I aim to show to students how much beauty lies within being able to understand
the world around us. I take full advantage of digital literacy to achieve a collaborative
learning environment. I am seeking a position in a high profile, student-centred, mission
driven school, where I can continue to contribute as well as develop further.

Marital status: married


Date of Birth: 11-11-1978
Website: http://davidsimonphysics.weebly.com/

Recent Work Experience:


08/2017 – Present Garden International School Bangkok, Thailand
A-level Physics, IGCSE Physics, IGCSE Co-ordinated Science, KS3 Mentor

08/2016 – 07/2017 The British School, Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Nepal


A-level Physics, IGCSE Physics, IGCSE Co-ordinated Science, KS3 Mentor

08/2015 - 07/2016 Pan American School of Bahia, Salvador, Brazil


Integrated Science, Physics, Chemistry

08/2014 - 07/2015 United Nations International School, New York, U.S.A.


DP Physics (SL HL), Grade 9 Biology, Homeroom Teacher

08/2011 - 07/2014 Western Academy of Beijing, Beijing, China


MYP General Science and DP Physics (SL and HL), Homeroom Teacher
Supervisor of Extended Essays in Physics, developed the Grade 10 Physics Curriculum

08/2009 - 07/2011 International School Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Physics (IGCSE and A level), Mentor, member of the Pastoral Programme Committee

Extra / co-curricular activities:


STEM Coordinator (Garden)
Leader of Science and Engineering Club (Garden)
Leader of Photography Club (Garden)
Organizer of a Job-Alike for the collaboration of Bangkok-based Science Teachers (Garden)
Action research on the transition between Primary and Secondary Science (Garden)
Action research to implement of cross-curricular connections with Science in other subjects (Garden)
Contributed to the induction and settling-in for the new teachers of 2018 (Garden)
Workshop designer / leader for science teachers for Community Partner Schools (TBS)
Assistant Coach for Swimming and Cross Country Running (WAB)
Workshop Leader at Professional Development courses (WAB)
Leader of Gifted & Talented Science Club (ISHCMC, WAB)

Education and teaching certificates:


2008 Eotvos Lorand University of Science, Budapest
Physics and Biology (MSc) with High School Teaching Qualification
Hungarian-English Bilingual Teacher and Translator (Associate Degree)

2008 General Teaching Council for England


Qualified Teacher Status obtained for UK schools

2008 Cambridge CELTA Course, Brighton, UK


Subject-related training:
10/2018 Teaching Practical Science: Physics, National STEM Centre on-line workshop, UK
09/2018 Hooking Your Students Into Science workshop, Bangkok, Thailand
05/2017 Query101x (Question Everything: Scientific Thinking in Real Life), University of Queensland
02/2017 Extension Cambridge International AS & A level training, Kathmandu, Nepal
02/2015 IB DP Physics Category 2 workshop, Vancouver, Canada
07/2011 IB DP Physics Category 1 workshop, Paris, France
02/2011 IB MYP Science Category 1 Workshop, WAB, Beijing

Differentiation and methodology training:


02/2019 Differentiating for Learning in STEM Teaching, National STEM Centre on-line workshop, UK
(scheduled)
09/2018 The Science of Learning, National STEM Centre on-line workshop, UK
11/2012 EARCOS Scaffolding English Language Learners with Pauline Gibbons, WAB, Beijing
11/2012 Flat Classroom Workshop with Andrew Churches, WAB, Beijing
04/2012 Challenging the More Able Student, Knowledge Source Institute
11/2011 EARCOS Learning With The Brain In Mind, workshop with John Joseph, WAB, Beijing
09/2010 Habits of The Mind workshop led by Jennifer Abrams, ISHCMC, Vietnam
10/2009 CIE 5th International Teachers’ Conference, Teaching Science & Languages, Singapore

Training for extracurricular activities:


03/2013 AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming, Water Safety and Competitive Strokes, BISB
09/2011 IYA Preliminary Training for International Award Leaders, WAB, Beijing

Language skills:
French: Fluent Mandarin Chinese : Intermediate
German: Good working knowledge Hungarian: Native tongue
Portuguese: Intermediate

Interests, other skills:


 High level use of interactive ICT tools in teaching and administration (ActivBoard, PowerSchool,
Moodle, Engage, Google Classroom, Quizlet, Socrative, Padlet, EdModo, Prezi)
 Competitive college-level swimming
 Qualified guide of canoe and kayak trips (MVTSZ, Hungary)
 Trained Ski instructor at École de Ski Française, Grenoble, France
 Member of the 'Hungarian Peak Lenin Expedition 2004' in the Pamir mountains, Central Asia
 Keen travel and portrait photographer, exhibitions in private galleries
 National Geographic Hungary
 Zoom.hu on-line magazine, Hungary

References:
Mr. David Figes Mr. David Butcher
Principal Secondary School Principal
Garden International School Bangkok Garden International School Bangkok
+66822107481 +6622491880
principal@gardenbangkok.com davidb@gardenbangkok.com

Ms. Melanie Vrba Ms. Rena Mirkin


High School Principal (Former) High School Principal
Western Academy of Beijing Western Academy of Beijing
+86 10 5986 5588 ext. 1107 renapmirkin@gmail.com
melanie_vrba@wab.edu

Mr. Brian Kahn Ms. Jane Camblin


Head of Science (Former) Director
United Nations International School United Nations International School
+1 212 684 7400 +1 (917) 843-5025
bkahn@unis.org jacamblin@gmail.com

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