Kristen Turner
Kesiman Petilan
Summary
Accomplished primary school educator for 27 years in classroom settings (17 years as an IBPYP educator). Dedicated to student safety and well-being to enable focused learning, along with fostering skills to develop as life long learners. Confident in challenging students in creative ways using a range of strategies and tools. Expert in developing engaging learning experiences to meet individual student needs and curriculum standards within global educational communities. Enthusiastic and creative individual with solid understanding of student development and learning style. Passionate in establishing meaningful assessment routines to monitor students' progress to ensure the attainment of pre-determined goals. Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and connects with students, families and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Language Acquisition Consultant
Self-employed
07.2023 - Current
- Assess English proficiency of EAL students to provide recommendations for further development, improving grammar and vocabulary through interactive multimedia activities: speaking, listening, writing and reading. (digital platform)
- Deliver outstanding service to EAL students and parents that supports English language acquisition, furthering opportunities to access education in English.
PYP Homeroom Teacher (various Grade Levels)
Bali Island School
08.2008 - 06.2023
- Communicated frequently with students, parents, colleagues and administration to support student learning and attainment of personal learning goals.
- Engaged in range of teaching and learning strategies to deliver comprehensive programmes, that reflect student needs, develop approaches to learning and promote international mindedness.
- Collaborated with colleagues on best practice.
- Reflected on teaching and learning to ensure best practice is ongoing.
Music and Visual Arts Single Subject Teacher
Bali Island School
08.2007 - 06.2008
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives that are both subject based and support Homeroom inquiry.
- Engaged in teaching and learning teams to align Visual Arts curriculum across three IB programmes.
Primary Classroom Teacher
Balikpapan Independent School
03.2002 - 07.2007
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Led primary teaching team in curriculum development as IB candidate school.
K-6 PE and Aquatics Single Subject Teacher
Pasir Ridge International School
12.1999 - 06.2001
K-6 Aquatics Single Subject Teacher
Shekou International School
08.1996 - 06.1998
English Language Acquisition Consultant
Self-employed
03.1995 - 06.1998
Classroom Teacher/ EAL Support Teacher/Sports Coordinator
Queensland Dept. Of Education
01.1991 - 12.1994
Education
Master of Science Education - Teacher Leadership
Walden University
United States Of America04.2019
Graduate Diploma in Special Needs -
University of New South Wales
Australia11.2015
Bachelor of Education - Primary School Education & P-10 Physical Ed.
James Cook University
Australia11.1990
Skills
- Curriculum development and implementation (International Baccalaureate, Common Core, Australian Curriculum)
- English Language Acquisition (EAL)
- Student Assessment and progress reporting
- Team Teaching and collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement and classroom management
- Student-Centered, experiential learning
- Student Needs Assessments
- Differentiated Instruction
- Developing and implementing Individual Learning Plans
- Distance (online) Learning
- Technology Integration
- Parental Communication & Community Partnerships
Certification
Registered Teacher, Queensland College of Teachers, current
Teaching ESL in the Mainstream Certification - 2019
Registered International Baccalaureate PYP Teacher current
CPR and First Aid Certification, Prima Medika, 2022
Interests
Professional:
Curriculum development and assessment
Teacher training and consultancy
English Language Acquisition
Active education
Personal:
Swimming and outdoor activities
Experiencing cultures through cooking
Travel
Language acquisition
Reading
Languages
English
Native language
Indonesian
Upper intermediate
B2
References
Mr Craig Eldred
Head of Jakarta Campus
Australian Independent School (AIS)
(+62 21) 782 1141
Mr Mike Miller
Head of School
Bali Island School (formerly Bali International School)
(+62 361) 288 770
Timeline
English Language Acquisition Consultant
Self-employed
07.2023 - Current
PYP Homeroom Teacher (various Grade Levels)
Bali Island School
08.2008 - 06.2023
Music and Visual Arts Single Subject Teacher
Bali Island School
08.2007 - 06.2008
Primary Classroom Teacher
Balikpapan Independent School
03.2002 - 07.2007
K-6 PE and Aquatics Single Subject Teacher
Pasir Ridge International School
12.1999 - 06.2001
K-6 Aquatics Single Subject Teacher
Shekou International School
08.1996 - 06.1998
English Language Acquisition Consultant
Self-employed
03.1995 - 06.1998
Classroom Teacher/ EAL Support Teacher/Sports Coordinator
Queensland Dept. Of Education
01.1991 - 12.1994
Master of Science Education - Teacher Leadership
Walden University
Graduate Diploma in Special Needs -
University of New South Wales
Bachelor of Education - Primary School Education & P-10 Physical Ed.
James Cook University
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