HEADTEACHER KAT
How long have you been teaching and what subjects have you taught?
I have been in education in the UK for over 16 years with a further 2 and a half years teaching English as a Foreign Language abroad in Nepal and South Korea.
I spent 7 years in KS1 and KS2 as Literacy Coordinator. I then moved to Secondary and spent 4 years teaching KS3 and KS4, including GCSE English. I was Literacy and Transition Coordinator during that time. Finally, I moved to Secondary SEN and have been a Deputy Headteacher for over 5 years leading Teaching and Learning; making decisions on curriculum, assessment, policy, CPD and overseeing the monitoring and tracking of progress.
This cross phase experience has given me a unique insight into the journey of a learner and, in particular, the kinds of barriers to learning which young people can encounter.
What do you enjoy the most about teaching?
To see young people discover their strengths and develop their interests, especially out of the classroom, is always a joy. To forge relationships in a pastoral setting is inspiring and often surprising, as they discover and demonstrate skills they didn’t realise they have.
What three words would you use to describe yourself as a teacher?
Patient, flexible, intuitive.
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OUR PRIMARY TEAM
DEPUTY HEAD & YEAR 1 TEACHER FAYE
How long have you been teaching and what subjects have you taught?
I have been teaching for 16 years. I was a KS2 Phase Leader and Deputy Headteacher for 4 years in the UK, where part of my role was to support schools in designing stimulating and engaging whole school curriculums as well as implement initiatives like Children’s University and Arts Mark Gold. My experience spans each Primary Key Stage which has equipped me in gaining a real understanding of children’s academic, social and emotional development.
What do you enjoy the most about teaching?
Seeing a child proud of themselves for achieving something that they couldn’t do before and watching their self esteem and abilities grow. It is so rewarding to see when children demonstrate the qualities of kindness, encouragement and consideration towards each other that you have worked hard to foster in them.
What three words would you use to describe yourself as a teacher?
Reflective, imaginative, driven.
How long have you been teaching and what subjects have you taught?
I have been teaching for 11 years. I first started teaching at my local primary school in England and then moved to Abu Dhabi for seven years to work at two successful international schools. I have taught at Siri Panya as a year two teacher then I spent last year teaching in Ukraine and UK.
What do you enjoy the most about teaching?
I am really passionate about fostering growth and development in children holistically. I love helping children to focus on and work on their passions and believe that children learn best when lessons are enjoyable, investigation based and meaningful.
What three words would you use to describe yourself as a teacher?
Calm, patient and warm
YEAR 2 TEACHER BECKY
How long have you been teaching and what subjects have you taught?
I have been teaching for over 10 years. I attained my post graduate in Primary education in the United Kingdom and since then traveled and taught in various schools around the globe including Si Ri Panya. I am very happy to return to the island and community after teaching in a home school in Bali and developing my other passions in Photography and Dance. I am excited to share my passions and newly integrated self with the school and the children I teach.
What do you enjoy the most about teaching?
What I enjoy most about teaching is being able to encourage children’s self expression and celebrating others too. Making sure they respect and take care of themselves and those around them. I love to Nurture their young hearts and minds so they grow into caring, attentive and creative beings.
What three words would you use to describe yourself as a teacher?
Kind, supportive and creative
YEAR 2 TEACHER OLIVIA
YEAR 3 TEACHER WYLLIE
How long have you been teaching and what subjects have you taught?
I have been in education for four years. I began teaching English as a foreign language in Vietnam and Thailand before returning to the UK. I have taught Year 1 and Year 5 in England and so have experience in both primary key stages. I have taught all subjects across the English National Curriculum but have a particular passion for mathematics and foreign languages.
What do you enjoy the most about teaching?
I feel privileged to be involved in the most important part of a person’s life, their childhood. Learning to read, think critically and problem-solve is essential for life. Seeing children develop these skills and knowing that I have been a part of that is so rewarding.
What three words would you use to describe yourself as a teacher?
Calm, caring, enthusiastic
YEAR 4 TEACHER BETH
How long have you been teaching and what subjects have you taught?
I have been teaching for three years and completed a Bachelor of Education degree in Primary Education at University of Hertfordshire. During my degree, I taught in years 4 and 2, meaning I have 6 years of classroom experience. Since qualifying, I have taught all subjects in year 5 and 6 in London, England. During my career I have also been whole school Science lead and have enjoyed planning exciting Science events such as science fairs, careers week and school trips. As well as Science, I have a passion for English and art and love being creative in these subjects.
What do you enjoy the most about teaching?
I love creating a learning environment that fosters children's ability to problem solve, understand new concepts and make connections in their learning. I enjoy helping children to embody a growth mindset and feel proud of their work in all subjects, knowing they have tried their best.
What three words would you use to describe yourself as a teacher?
Caring, passionate, understanding.
How long have you been teaching and what subjects have you taught?
My teaching experience begins in India where I taught English as a second language for two years to young children in an NGO school in Kolkata. After this I returned to the UK to train as a primary school teacher and taught in a state school in Oxfordshire for two years. I am now finishing my fourth year working in an international school in Bangkok and am very excited to be continuing my journey as a teacher at Si Ri Panya.
What do you enjoy the most about teaching?
It is a joy and a privilege to spend my days amongst so many young hearts and minds. It is my challenge to make the learning of the curriculum exciting and relevant to the lives of each child and to the times we live in, to equip the children with the skills needed to be capable, self-determining individuals, but most of
all to impart a love of learning and a burning sense of questioning that they may carry forward through their school days and beyond.
What three words would you use to describe yourself as a teacher?
Calm, patient, determined
YEAR 5 TEACHER MAX
YEAR 6 TEACHER TONY
How long have you been teaching and what subjects have you taught?
I have been working in schools for about 30 years. I have taught upper-primary curriculums mostly, as the majority of my classroom teaching experience has been in tiny remote schools in Central Australia, larger rural primary schools in Western Australia, and Primary Schools in the UK. I worked as a school Chaplain to an inner-city state school in Perth, a leader of Teaching and Learning Support in a Secondary School and an Assistant Principal in a large faith-based independent K - 12 College.
What do you enjoy the most about teaching?
My professional passion is making schools great places for people to learn and grow. I have been fortunate to work in roles that have allowed me to build and lead exciting learning communities through growing the capacity of individual students, classrooms, teams of staff and whole school communities. I love
learning and growing alongside my students and colleagues.
What three words would you use to describe yourself as a teacher?
Patient, compassionate, energetic
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THAI TEACHER MEW
How long have you been teaching?
I have been teaching in primary schools for 6 years. I have taught in schools on the mainland and in Koh Samui, where I specialised in teaching art and English.
What do you enjoy the most about teaching?
I enjoy seeing my students have fun learning. My challenge is to find the best technique to help everyone understand and so improve their knowledge. I believe if we have fun teaching, the students will have fun learning.
What three words would you use to describe yourself as a teacher?
Creative, understanding, flexible
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THAI TEACHER LEK
How long have you been teaching?
I have been teaching for 3 years. I taught Thai to foreigners for 2 years and English (IEP Intensive English Program) in Thai school for one year
What do you enjoy the most about teaching?
I enjoy leading children to learn through games and fun activities in the lessons. Seeing children enjoy the lessons I create and their progress in the subject I teach is the best feeling.
What three words would you use to describe yourself as a teacher?
Loving, creative, curious.
THAI TEACHER NOI
How long have you been teaching?
I have been teaching children for 22 years.
What do you enjoy the most about teaching?
Teaching brings me joy and fosters growth in both educators and students. I am dedicated to continuous research and learning, acquiring knowledge and skills that benefit all. As a teacher, I believe love, patience, and forgiveness are vital. Love enables effective guidance, while patience nurtures understanding. Additionally, forgiveness fosters a healthy learning environment. These qualities are essential for being a good teacher and role model.
What three words would you use to describe yourself as a teacher?
Love, patience, and forgiveness.
THAI TEACHER FIRST
How long have you been teaching?
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What do you enjoy the most about teaching?
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What three words would you use to describe yourself as a teacher?
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