DARLENE K. NAVIS, MEd American International School of Guangzhou No.3 Yan Yu Street South Er Sha Island, Yuexiu District Guangzhou, PR China 510105 [email protected] Washington Certification Current Media Specialist K-12, Elementary K–8

Experience

2009-Present American International School of Guangzhou, China Position: 5th grade classroom teacher, using Fountas & Pinnell reading continuum for reading instruction, DRA assessment, Units of Study for Teaching Writing, Words Their Way for spelling instruction. Technology integration into all curricular areas. Participating in TTT & ASA programs 2005-2009 Hong Kong International School, Hong Kong SAR Position: ¾ grade classroom teacher, Bonnie Campbell Hill reading continuum and reading instruction, technology integration, Professional Contributions: Co-chair Camp Committee, S.S/Science curriculum unit workshops using Understanding by Design format, Lucy Caulkins Writing Workshop, Reading Workshop, and Words Their Way for spelling program, WASC 2001-2004 American International School, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Position: 3rd grade classroom teacher, emphasis on Language Arts: vocabulary development, 6+1 Traits of Writing, Writer’s Workshop, Everyday Math. Professional contributions: NEASC Accreditation Committee, Handshake Words presenter Colegio Roosevelt, American School, Lima, Peru Position: 6th grade core teacher, Mathematics and Humanities. Professional contributions: implemented Connected Math Program, Chair Independent Reading Committee, Chair MS International Week Assembly Committee, SACS Accreditation Committee. 1996-1997 Almaty International School, Almaty, Kazakhstan Position: 2nd grade classroom teacher. Class of 22 students, 40 % ESL, one LD. 1982-1985 Faith Academy, Manila, Philippines Positions: 4th grade, 3rd/4th combination, and 3rd grade classroom teacher. Professional contributions: Supervised student teacher, advisor for outdoor ed , organized staff functions.

Continuing Education

Mansfield University, PA MEd School Library and Information Technologies (2004-2006) University of Wisconsin-Stout Digital Photography/Graphic Design (2004) University of San Diego Integrating Technology into the Classroom (2002) San Diego State University Ed Sp Topics International Schools (2002)

University of Alabama Teaching of Science (2001) Second Language Acquisition (2000) Language Arts in the Elementary School (1999) Computer Technology in Education (1997) University of Maryland Neuroscience of Learning (1998) Seattle Pacific University Writing with Six Traits (2002) Outcome-Based Education: Instruction/Assessment (1996) Written Expression and Instruction (1996) Covenant College BA Elementary Education K-8 (1978)

Beyond the Classroom

Facilitator Literature Circles (MS/ES levels), Handshake Words (vocabulary development program), Outdoor education chair, Camp Committee co-chair, TTT-use of technology Extra-curricular Gym games, dance, drama, board games, chess, ping-pong, math clinic, coach HS/MS girl’s soccer, supervisor MS Rec Night, Science experiments, Odyssey of the Mind, PhotoStory, jump rope Professional Memberships American Library Association, Tie International, East Area Regional Council of Overseas Schools Specific Skills Computers: PC, Mac, Digital and Video cameras: movie making – iMovie, Movie Maker Software: Office Suite, Photo Shop, Story Planner, Web Design, Open Office, Inspiration, Google Docs, Moodle, Web based Electronic Portfolio

References Cynthia A. Keller

Ms. Amy Robinson – SLMS Mentor

Dr. Bruce Kelsh

Department Chair School Library & Information Technologies Mansfield University Mansfield, PA 16933

School Library Media Specialist Hong Kong International School Upper Primary School 6 South Bay Close Repulse Bay, Hong Kong SAR

Principal – Upper Primary School Hong Kong International School 6 South Bay Close Repulse Bay, Hong Kong SAR

Cell 717-816-6995 Fax 570-662-4334 Email: [email protected]

School Phone: (0852)2812-5301 Fax: (0852)2592-7082 Mobile: (0852) 6402 1728 Email: [email protected]

Home information 255 Audubon Court Chambersburg, PA 17202 717-709-0032 (home phone and home fax)

School Phone: (0852)2812-5301 Fax: (0852)2592-7082 Email: [email protected]