IB MYP and DP Spanish Facilitator (Jul, 2017
–Present) at DPS International Gurgaon
As IB MYP and DP Spanish Teacher (2017-2023), I
taugh MYP 1-4, MYP 5 (for Eport Language Acquisition (till 2020) and for online external examination, DP (Spanish ab initio and Spanish B)
design and develop lesson plans that align with the IB MYP and DP curriculum frameworks. This includes selecting appropriate teaching materials, resources, and activities to support student learning.
implement the IB MYP and DP Spanish curriculum, which involves teaching language acquisition skills, cultural understanding, and intercultural communication.
facilitate the development of language proficiency and ensure coverage of the required content and learning outcomes.
design and administer formative and summative assessments to evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback. This includes assessing language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), as well as evaluating students' understanding of cultural concepts, and language use.
provide academic assistance class to students who may require additional assistance in their language acquisition journey.
monitor and track student progress, both academically and linguistically. This involves Benchmarking Assessments to assess individual growth and provide feedback to students and parents.
collaborate with other language teachers, as well as teachers from other subject areas, to ensure alignment of instructional strategies, assessments, and interdisciplinary links.
engage in ongoing professional development to stay updated on current best practices in language teaching and IB pedagogy. This includes attending workshops, conferences, and professional learning communities. (I have done IB Trainings such as Spanish B Category 3, TOK Category 1, CAS Category 3, Saibsa workshops, CPR Training, Chile Safeguarding Training by Prospero)
maintain regular communication with students, parents and colleagues.
familiarize myself with the specific requirements and expectations of the IB MYP and DP programmes. This includes understanding the assessment criteria, internal and external assessment procedures, and participating in relevant IB training and moderation activities.