Gloria Quashie
Summary
I am a fully qualified and experienced primary teacher with over 15 years of experience in both UK and international schools. I have taught various curriculums including the UK, IB, and Caribbean. My teaching journey has taken me to diverse locations such as the UK, St. Lucia, Ghana, and Egypt. Currently, I am positioned at an IB curriculum school in Gabon, where I am engaged in teaching Year 1.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Year 1 PYP Form Tutor
International School of Gabon Ecole Ruban Vert
08.2021 - Current
- IB Curriculum
- PYP Facilitator
- Inquiry method, Seesaw, Mathletics, Managebac.
PYP Facilitator- Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Al Rayan International School
08.2018 - 01.2021
- IB Curriculum
- PYP Facilitator
- Inquiry method, Seesaw, Mathletics, Managebac.
EYFS Teacher
Modern English School
09.2016 - 06.2018
- UK Curriculum
- Teaching in a six-form entry school
- Class of 24 students
- Using Tapestry, Classroom Monitor and Google Classrooms.
EYFS/KS1 Teacher
International School of Ahafo
01.2015 - 08.2016
- UK Curriculum
- Mining School in a remote location
- Small class of 14 students
- Teaching the Cambridge International Curriculum.
Year 5 Teacher
Ghana International School
09.2013 - 08.2014
- UK Curriculum
- Teaching a class of 29 students in a four-form entry school in a busy city
- Teaching using a school adapted version of the UK national Curriculum.
Support teacher Inclusive/Special Needs Teacher for Autistic Children
Multikids Academy
09.2012 - 08.2013
- UK Curriculum
- Voluntary/part paid position
- Teaching schools adapted UK Curriculum to autistic students aged 4-9
- Lower Primary Team leader and mentor for local trained staff using UK Curriculum
- Working closely with the Speech and Language Therapist and Physiotherapist.
Year 3/4 Teacher, Year 1 Teacher, Reception Teacher
Gayhurst Community School
09.2009 - 08.2012
- UK Curriculum
- Inner London Primary School
- Two and a half form entry
- Class of 30 students
- Mentoring a newly qualified teacher.
Grade 5 Teacher
Tapion Primary School
09.2007 - 08.2008
- Caribbean Curriculum
- Two form entry school
- Small class size of 10 students
- Coordinating and teaching after-school drama and dance classes.
Primary Advisory Teacher
The Learning Trust
09.2006 - 08.2007
- UK Curriculum
- Primary schools causing concerns in a challenging area of London
- Teaching and Learning, Behaviour for Learning, Learning Environment, Classroom Organisation Curriculum planning and development, resourcing, SEF evidence, Whole school systems, Professional development and INSET.
Link Tutor for GTP Students
Urban Learning Foundation/Uni of Gloucestershire
09.2005 - 08.2006
- Various schools in Inner London
- Observations, Mentoring and support For trainees in the Graduate Teacher Programme (GTP).
School Mentor/Induction Coordinator, Class Teacher, Senior Management Team Phase Coordinator
Gayhurst Primary School
09.2000 - 08.2005
- UK Curriculum
- Inner London Primary school
- Class Teacher for year 2, Phase Coordinator of KS1, Mentoring and Induction Coordinator for NQTs, Trainee teachers and new members of staff.
Education
Bachelors of Education- Primary -
London Metropolitan University
08.2000
Skills
- Strong awareness of child
development and pedagogy - IB and Inquiry based experience to
complement 21st century skills - Secure knowledge of key subjects
and ability to address pupil misconceptions - Exemplary planning skills and
ability to work collaboratively in
team (Co-Teaching and Co-
Planning)
- Excellent communication skills and
ability to lead a team in delivering
the primary curriculum - Reflective practitioner and
proactive in working with parents
and professional agencies - Commitment to promoting and
safeguarding the welfare and well-
being of pupils - Utilise positive reinforcement
strategies to promote positive
behavior
Skype Id
gloria.quashie
Professional Development
- 2003 - Stage 2 Mentoring and Induction Training
- 2004 - Stage 3 Mentoring and Induction Training
- 2013 - CIE Primary Math 0845
- 2015 - CIE Introduction to Cambridge Primary
- 2019 - IB Building Schools for the future: Jane Karumba
- 2020 - IB Evidencing Learning.
- 2019 - Conceptual Understanding: Rachel French
- 2023 - Concepts in Action-Understanding the Role of Conceptual Learning: Tania Lattanzio
- 2023 - Developing your PYP framework: Early years: IB Professional Development
- 2023 - Using Chatgpt & Generative Ai to Foster The 4 C's : International Schools Services
- 2023 - Seesaw Ambassador Training - Seesaw for Teachers
Personal Information
Nationality: British
References
- Chris Larter, Head of Primary School, International School Gabon Ecole Ruban Vert, BP 2144, Libreville, Gabon, c.larter@ecolerubanvert.com, +241 076504474
- Petra Vejvodova, Early Years PYP Coordinator, International School Gabon Ecole Ruban Vert, BP 2144, Libreville, Gabon, p.vejvodova@ecolerubanvert.com, +241 01442670
- Dr Fatma Odaymat, Whole School Director, Al Rayan International School, Boundary Road, Accra Central, PO Box AC-84, Ghana, fodaymat@aris.edu.gh, +233541897254
- Evon Maatouk, Head of Primary School, Al Rayan International School, Boundary Road, Accra Central, PO Box AC-84, Ghana, emaatouk@aris.edu.gh, +233541897254
Timeline
Year 1 PYP Form Tutor
International School of Gabon Ecole Ruban Vert
08.2021 - Current
PYP Facilitator- Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Al Rayan International School
08.2018 - 01.2021
EYFS Teacher
Modern English School
09.2016 - 06.2018
EYFS/KS1 Teacher
International School of Ahafo
01.2015 - 08.2016
Year 5 Teacher
Ghana International School
09.2013 - 08.2014
Support teacher Inclusive/Special Needs Teacher for Autistic Children
Multikids Academy
09.2012 - 08.2013
Year 3/4 Teacher, Year 1 Teacher, Reception Teacher
Gayhurst Community School
09.2009 - 08.2012
Grade 5 Teacher
Tapion Primary School
09.2007 - 08.2008
Primary Advisory Teacher
The Learning Trust
09.2006 - 08.2007
Link Tutor for GTP Students
Urban Learning Foundation/Uni of Gloucestershire
09.2005 - 08.2006
School Mentor/Induction Coordinator, Class Teacher, Senior Management Team Phase Coordinator
Gayhurst Primary School
09.2000 - 08.2005
Bachelors of Education- Primary -
London Metropolitan University
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