This document is a CV for David B. Simon, an experienced international physics and science teacher. He has over 10 years of experience teaching in several international schools across Asia and the United States. Currently he is a physics and science teacher at Garden International School in Bangkok, Thailand, and he holds qualifications from the UK and Hungary. He is seeking a position in a student-centered international school where he can continue developing as a teacher.
This document is a CV for David B. Simon, an experienced international physics and science teacher. He has over 10 years of experience teaching in several international schools across Asia and the United States. Currently he is a physics and science teacher at Garden International School in Bangkok, Thailand, and he holds qualifications from the UK and Hungary. He is seeking a position in a student-centered international school where he can continue developing as a teacher.
This document is a CV for David B. Simon, an experienced international physics and science teacher. He has over 10 years of experience teaching in several international schools across Asia and the United States. Currently he is a physics and science teacher at Garden International School in Bangkok, Thailand, and he holds qualifications from the UK and Hungary. He is seeking a position in a student-centered international school where he can continue developing as a teacher.
This document is a CV for David B. Simon, an experienced international physics and science teacher. He has over 10 years of experience teaching in several international schools across Asia and the United States. Currently he is a physics and science teacher at Garden International School in Bangkok, Thailand, and he holds qualifications from the UK and Hungary. He is seeking a position in a student-centered international school where he can continue developing as a teacher.
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
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
