Saulus
Potianak
Summary
I am an enthusiastic English teacher with high aspirations for my students, committed to supporting children and enabling them to realize their learning objectives. As an agent of positive change, I believe that being a lifelong learner is one of the most important things to thrive anywhere I am. This is why I encourage my students to be lifelong learners. My love for teaching is demonstrated in my students' learning processes. I am now motivated to put into practice everything that I learned from my previous experiences, and I am confident that I can make a valuable contribution to a new school.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
English Teacher
Cita Hati School - Samarinda Campus
Samarinda - Kalimantan Timur
06.2022 - Current
- Built lifelong learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
- Established and enforced clear class objectives and requirements to promote consistent education for students.
- Integrated current events into lessons to promote critical thinking among students based on Christian values.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop new strategies for teaching English as a second language.
- Provided feedback on written assignments submitted by students.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other forms of assessment.
- Made learning grammar fun by involving problem-solving and language play.
- Customized, innovative methods and materials to create effective learning experiences.
- Planned and updated curricula and lesson plans to continuously improve subject coverage.
- Maintained records of student progress by monitoring grades throughout the year.
- Advised students to read topics or materials reflecting their personal interests, to encourage regular reading.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and methodologies.
- Utilized multimedia resources such as videos and podcasts in class sessions.
- Designed assessments to monitor student progress in English language development.
- Required spoken and written student responses in context, to increase reading comprehension.
- Scheduled group and private tutoring sessions to assist students requiring extra help.
- Differentiated instruction for students with a wide range of skills and interest levels.
Primary English Teacher
Kanaan Global School
Jakarta
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Being a lifelong learner has helped me explore more about the world of learning and teaching. In this school, I have learned many new things, especially in education. Teaching at KGS has enabled me to gain deeper insights into the Cambridge Curriculum. I have planned and delivered clear lessons for the students that integrate biblical principles. I utilized classroom management techniques to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of my lessons. I monitored individual students' performance in order to adjust teaching strategies in line with their needs. I liaised with teachers, staff, and parents.
Homeroom Teacher
Sekolah Tunas Bangsa
Kubu Raya
06.2014 - 06.2019
- Dealing with primary students is a kind of challenge and fun for me.
- Every new academic year, I taught different students and grades.
- Every day was different and felt like understanding each student better and better, as we progressed in the program.
- It was difficult at first, as I found it is hard to cope with the curriculum and teaching management in the classroom.
- However, after a few months, I found my ground and I learned what worked with the students.
- It was an extraordinary time, I must say I really enjoyed this experience and of course, learned a lot from other teachers.
- This experience helped me a lot to understand that teaching was the right choice for my career.
Education
Sarjana Pendidikkan Bahasa Inggris -
IKIP-PGRI Pontianak
Pontianak09.2014
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Classroom management
- Student assessment
- Differentiated instruction
- Parent communication
- Lesson plan creation
- Communication
- Patience
- Creativity
- Organization
- Cultural sensitivity
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Educational technology
- Zoom
Hobbies and Interests
- Music and Art
- Watching
References
- Principal, Sekolah Tunas Bangsa, 0817764400, primaryprincipal@kanaanglobal.sch.id
- Vice-Principal, Kanaan Global School, 081586123403, herlina_fransisca@kanaanglobal.sch.id
Languages
Bahasa Indonesia
English
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Timeline
English Teacher
Cita Hati School - Samarinda Campus
06.2022 - Current
Primary English Teacher
Kanaan Global School
06.2019 - 06.2021
Homeroom Teacher
Sekolah Tunas Bangsa
06.2014 - 06.2019
Sarjana Pendidikkan Bahasa Inggris -
IKIP-PGRI Pontianak
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