Jennifer Petit
Topic:
IPF Topics: Awareness in the Global Information World Students need to be trained as global citizens and understand the ever-changing world. This topic is one I would like to hear more about and speak about. Having taught in multiple countries and to many different cultures, it is becoming more important everyday the youth of today understand the world outside their own community. The world continues to shrink every day, as transportation becomes easier as well as internet access is readily available, we need to prepare kids to enter the global community and not only the local or national community. Social Networking and School Technology is becoming an increasing part of life. Students and adults seem to be attached to phones, tablets, computers, etc. It is important to teach students about using these devices safely and effectively. In addition, parents and teachers need to embrace the use of technology to understand the ever-changing world. Social networking is used by nearly everyone in the world today. Instead of just talking to kids about the dangers, embracing it and using it more to help kids expand their knowledge of themselves, their communities, even their world, will do more to help them use networking responsibly, professionally, and efficiently. Reliable Sources on the Internet Anyone in the world can post anything to the internet. The internet has been able to bring people together to share information but can be dangerous when information is accepted as true without be checked or verified. Hate, fear, and ignorance from misinformation is becoming far to common. Kids need to be taught how to find answers and check for reliability of information. Embracing technology in the classroom for research, even every day questions, will help students to find the answers they need much more effectively.
Merits:

Director of Robotics, General Science, Physics, Astronomy, A-level Physics

Classes taught followed British curriculum for GCSE and A-level as well as key stage 3 general science covering biology, chemistry and physics. GCSE physics included AQA separate science, additionally, physics trilogy was taught for higher and foundation courses. An evening astronomy club also allowed students to take GCSE Edexcel Astronomy. A-level physics followed the OCR Physics-A board curriculum. Developed a robotics program for the school involving students from year 7 to year 12. Taught students using LEGO Mindstorms, Vex Robotics, and REV Robotics leading to 4 different competition teams.

 

Deputy Head of Science, General Science, Physics, IB Physics Teacher

Classes taught followed British curriculum and included key stage 3 general science including topics in chemistry, physics and biology. Key stage 4, IGCSE physics, and IB physics was also taught. Schedule topics and rotations for science department for key stage 3 classes. Also, led school-wide professional development workshops. Also actively involved in extracurricular activities including IB tutoring in physics, IGCSE tutoring in physics and chemistry, primary science club, and Rube Goldberg Machine building competition.

 

Head of Math and Science Department. Math and Science Teacher

Classes taught include Advanced Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Physics, AP Physics and Integrated Science. Implemented and began a robotics class and program at the school. Responsible for afterschool extracurricular activities including robotics club, girls in science, science club, and dance team. Lead workshops and team development for the math and science departments. Developed curriculum for all math and science classes. Maintained a budget and ordered materials for laboratories and classes. Observed classes providing feedback. Coached teachers in best practices with emphasis on implementation of proven instructional methods in the classroom.

 

 

 

Contribution:


I have taught STEM all over the world including America, China, Poland, and currently, England.  It does not matter where in the world, what language you are teaching in, kids always want the same thing, they all want to learn and be successful in their learning. 
 

Taught and inspired children of all ages on the benefits of space exploration. Led large groups through exhibits and shared the NASA story on history, chemistry, physics, aerodynamics and mathematics. Supervised employees to ensure overall excellence in the guest experience. Ran and organized shuttle, zero-gravity wall and moon-walking simulator sessions. Organized educational program logistics and coordinated various departments to ensure safety of the students. In addition to teaching classes in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, Space Science and History, also worked to develop curriculum and activities for students of all ages.