Timothy Caldwell Henkels

Bilkent University, Lojman I-11                          (+9) 053-1831-4308                                   1025  Seven Oaks Rd.                                 

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

Ankara, Turkey                                                     Skype: henkelst                                          (+1) 303-800-6476

 

Qualifications

 

o  Nine years of teaching experience: five in U.S. schools, four in international IB schools.

o  Certified to teach in the State of Colorado.

o  Experience teaching: Grade 6-8 MYP English and Social Studies.  Grade 9-10 IGCSE History   and Global Perspectives.  Grade 11-12 IB TOK.

o  M.A. in Literacy Education from University of Colorado at Boulder.

o  Two years directing a district-wide outdoor education program, 6th through 12th grade.

o  Seven summers of experience teaching for Outward Bound Wilderness School, all ages.

o  Experience and interest in sponsoring clubs and outdoor adventure sports of all types.

o  Successful experience traveling and living overseas.  No dependents, teacher-spouse.

     Employment

 

Teacher: English, IGCSE History, IGCSE Global Perspectives, and IB TOK

Grade Coordinator: 7th Grade

2009-current                  Bilkent Lab and International School     Ankara, Turkey

Teacher: MYP Social Studies, MYP English, and IB TOK

2007-2009                     American School of Quito                       Quito, Ecuador

Teacher : Social Studies and English

2002-2007                      Westview Middle School                             Boulder, CO

Mountaineering Instructor and Course Director

2004-current, Summers  Outward Bound Wilderness School          Leadville, CO

Substitute Teacher

2001-2002                      Boulder Valley School District                    Boulder, CO

Field Instructor and Rock Climbing Specialist

2001-2003, Summers    North Carolina Outward Bound School        Brevard, NC

Instructor

2000 - 2001, Winter       French Swiss Ski College                               Boone, NC

Middle and High School Program Director

1999 – 2001                   Mountain Alliance, Inc.                                       Boone, NC

Climbing Tower Assistant Manager

1998 – 1999                    Footsloggers Outdoor-Retail                               Boone, NC

Trip Leader and Instructor

1995 – 2001                    A.S.U. Outdoor Programs                                    Boone, NC

Whitewater Rafting Guide

1996 – 2001                    Foothills Adventures                                   Hot Springs, NC

 

           Education

 

M.A. Literacy Specialist                                                          Boulder, CO

2002 – 2005                       University of Colorado, Boulder

3.9 GPA

Partnership in Education (PIE) Graduate

Recipient: Martha Reilly Smith Adopt-A-Teacher Scholarship

 

B.A. Secondary Education in Social Studies

1995 - 1999                          Appalachian State University                       Boone, NC

Geography Minor

Watauga Honor's Program Graduate

3.4 GPA

Dean's List '95-'99

 

     Certifications

 

o   CIS Accreditation Visiting Team Member

o   Colorado Department of Education certified in Social Studies for Secondary Education

o   Tribes Community Education Model certified

o   NWEA MAP Online Assessment certified

o   S.O.L.O/American Red Cross certified Wilderness First Responder (expired)

o   Eagle Scout

o   Member: Pi Gamma Mu and Phi Delta Kappa: Education Honor Societies

     Experience

 

o   Sponsor, MUN and JMUN, Bilkent Int. School

o   Sponsor, Outdoor Club of Bilkent Int. School

o   Grade Coordinator: 7th Grade, Bilkent Int. School

o   Accreditation: Served on Bilkent steering committee

o   Sponsor, MYP Community Service, Colegio Americano

o   Mentor, Student Teachers from various universities

o   Member, Standardized Testing Committee, Colegio Americano

o   Attended, 2008 Tri-Association International Teaching Conference, San Jose, Costa Rica

o   Leader/Certified, Westview Professional Learning Communities Committee

o   Member, Westview Technology Committee

o   Member, Westview Safety and Emergency Evacuation Committee

o   Member, Westview Interview Committee

o   Chair, Westview Teacher After School Social and Activities Club

o   Consultant and Auditor, St. Vrain School District Climbing Wall Safety Committee

o   Consistent above average gains on standardized testing in Colorado

o   Experience with student-teacher-progression, a looping program for 6th-8th graders

o   Experience teaching extracurricular classes including technology

o   Sponsor: Westview Middle Rock Climbing Club

o   Sponsor: Westview 8th Grade Backpacking and Climbing Trip

o   Sponsor: Westview Bolder Boulder 10K “Middle-School Challenge”

o   Sponsor: Westview Channel 9 News Health Fair

o   Five year service award, Outward Bound Wilderness School

o   Published author: Mountain Gazette, American Alpine News, “The Paper” of Asheville

 

References

 

o   Susan Barba, Director General

       American School of Quito

       Manuel B. Cueva N80-190

       Urb. Carcelen

       Quito, Ecuador

       Susan Barba, Director General, swilliams@fcaq.k12.ec

       Susan Montalvo, Principal, smontalvo@fcaq.k12.ec

       Estela Proano, Assistant Principal, eproanio@fcaq.k12.ec

       011-593-2-247-4795

 

o   Cathy O’Donnell, Former Principal, Westview Middle School

       Black Rock Elementary School

       2000 Mountain View Bvd.

       Erie, CO 80516

       00-1-720-890-3995

       odonnell_cathy@stvrain.k12.co.us

 

o   Shelby A. Wolf, PhD, Professor of Education

School of Education, Room 116
University of Colorado at Boulder
249 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0249
00-1-303-492-8360
shelby.wolf@colorado.edu

 

o   Jerry Cantwell, Lecturer, Former Director, N.C. Outward Bound

       Appalachian State University

       Varsity Gym

       Boone, NC 28608

       00-1-828-262-3149

       cantwellgp@appstate.edu