Erin Byerly Henkels

Bilkent University, Lojman I-11                              (+9) 053-1969-6925                                 1025  Seven Oaks Rd.                                 

East Campus, 06800                                                 erin@henkelsteaching.com                      Boone,NC 28607

Ankara, Turkey                                                        Skype: erin.henkels                                            USA

 

           Qualifications

 

o  Two years experience teaching IGCSE English/9th and 10th grade English

o  Documented success in 4 years of experience teaching IB Psychology

o  Two years experience teaching IB TOK and four years advising for extended essay

o  Master’s degree in English Curriculum and Content from CU Boulder

o  Two years experience as a Model United Nations advisor

o  Desire and ability to coach cross country and/or  track and field

o  Experience and desire to sponsor outdoor adventure clubs

o  Experience teaching snow skiing, students of all ages

o  Successful experience living and traveling overseas with teacher-spouse, no dependents

     Employment

 

Teacher, IGCSE 9th and 10th grade English and IB Psychology

2009-present              Bilkent Laboratory and International School      Ankara, Turkey

Teacher, IB Psychology and IB Theory of Knowledge

2007-2009                 The American School of Quito                           Quito, Ecuador

Extended Substitute Teacher, High School English

2007                                Silver Creek High School                              Longmont, CO

Student Teacher, High School English

2006-2007                   Silver Creek High School                                  Longmont, CO

Substitute Teacher

2006-2007                      St. Vrain Valley School District                    Longmont, CO

National Education Programs Coordinator

2005-2006          Leave No Trace, Center for Outdoor Ethics             Boulder, CO

Executive Assistant and Publications Editor

2002-2005                    The American Alpine Club                             Boulder, CO             

Ski Instructor

1998 - 2001, Winters       French Swiss Ski College                            Boone, NC

 

           Education

 

M.A., Secondary English Curriculum and Content               Boulder, CO

2005 – 2007                        University of Colorado, Boulder

3.8 GPA

Recipient: Michael Gendron Excellence in Teaching Scholarship

 

B.A., English and B.S., Psychology                                         Boone, NC

1999 - 2001                          Appalachian State University                                          

Double Major

3.4 GPA

Dean's List '99-'01

 

English and Psychology Content Study                                Greensboro, NC

1997-1999                                            University of North Carolina, Greensboro

3.4 GPA

Dean’s List ’97-‘99

Recipient: Cross Country/Track and Field NCAA Athletic Scholarship

   Associations/Certs.

 

o   Colorado Department of Education certified in English for Secondary Education

o   Tribes Learning Communities Certified, 2007

o   Member: The American Alpine Club

o   1997-2000 NCAA Division I Cross Country and Track and Field athlete

o   1999-2001 Appalachian State University Triathlon Team member

               

     Experience

 

o   Experience teaching IGCSE English as a first language/literature and language courses

o   Experience and documented success teaching IB Psychology

o   Experience advising IB extended essays

o   MUN advisor and experience taking student delegations to overseas conferences

o   Co-sponsor/adviser for Model UNESCO held at BLIS in Turkey

o   Attended IGCSE Literature workshop in 2009

o   Mentor for student teachers from Bilkent University

o   Served on re-accreditation English curriculum and department review committee

o   After-school academic coach, IB Psychology

o   Experience integrating Social Studies and English curriculums and team teaching

o   Attended IB TOK workshop in 2008

o   Sponsor:  MYP community service at the American School of Quito

o   Experience teaching grades 9 through 12, ELL and international students

o   Volunteer experience tutoring in special education learning lab, Boulder High School, CO

o   Volunteer help in outdoor clubs for rock climbing, skiing, and backpacking

o   Developed national educational curriculum and activities for teaching Leave No Trace outdoor ethics to youth, ages 7 to 16.

o   Editor and published author: American Alpine News

o   Experience teaching snow skiing at the beginning and intermediate levels to students of all ages

o   Experience teaching water skiing to girls ages 6 through 15

o   Intermediate/Advanced speaking and reading/writing Spanish proficiency

 

        References

 

o   Susan Williams (formerly Barba), Director General

       The American School of Quito

       Manuel B. Cueva N80-190

       Urb. Carcelen

       Quito, Ecuador

       swilliams@fcaq.k12.ec

       011-593-2-247-4795

 

o   Susan Montalvo, International Secondary School Principal

       The American School of Quito

       Manuel B. Cueva N80-190

       Urb. Carcelen

       Quito, Ecuador

       smontalvo@fcaq.k12.ec

       011-593-2-247-4795

 

o   Cara Luchies-Schroeder, English Teacher (Cooperating Teacher)

       Silver Creek High School

       4901 Nelson Road

       Longmont, CO 80503

       luchies_cara@stvrain.k12.co.us

       00-1-720-494-3721 (Work)

       00-1-303-702-9574 (Home)

 

o   Jeanne Sparling, Clinical Professor, CU Student Teacher Supervisor

       University of Colorado, Boulder

       395 South Pratt Pkwy

       Longmont, CO 80501

       Sparling_Jeanne@stvrain.k12.co.us

       00-1-303-588-7824 (Work)