THE SPORTS SCIENCE EDUCATOR'S BIO
As an experienced PE teacher with a passion for Sports Science and Academic PE, I hope I can share my resources and learnings from the past 11 years with teachers, schools and students alike. With a proven track record of raising attainment in departments through a commitment to meaningful and passionate practice, I hope to be able to support students and departments reach their goals as well as achieve excellent grades.
Having taught in the UK for two years, I have since taught around the world - Vietnam, Peru and Singapore - being fortunate enough to work in some of the most exceptional schools with incredibly motivated students and colleagues.
Whether your school's resources are basic or unlimited, my approach to SEHS is through exploratory and student-led inquiry, underpinned by quality resources that facilitate independence and autonomy.
My strengths are around coverage of the curriculum and exam technique/the pedagogy of learning, as well as creative and practical thinking to produce exceptional Internal Assessment opportunities and final assessments. My belief is that technology is a crucial tool for staff and students alike, promoting efficiency and the ability to extend what is possible.
RESUME
Professional Experience
August 2016 - June 2022
CURRICULUM COORDINATOR - IB SEHS
Teacher of SL & HL Sports Exercise & Health Science at UWCSEA Dover (Singapore). Curriculum Leader, responsible for coordination and planning of resources, Internal Assessment delivery and facilitation. EE supervisor and workshop delivery.
July 2014 - July 2016
HEAD OF ACADEMIC PE
Teacher of SEHS and iGCSE PE (Cambridge) at Markham College (Peru). EE supervisor. Leadership and coordination of planning and delivery of both courses, including resources and key teaching and learning approaches.
May 2015 - present
IB EXAMINER - SEHS
IB Examiner for the IB in 2 components: Paper 2 and the coursework marking and moderation (internal assessment).
August 2010 - June 2014
TEACHER OF ACADEMIC PE
Teacher of IB SEHS and iGCSE PE at the British International School HCMC 2012-14. Introducing the course to the school and collaborating with other Group 4 science departments to establish a framework for delivery. Prior to this, teaching PE and Sports courses at Settle College (UK) at A level, GCSE and BTEC.
Darren Parnell - Chair of PE UWCSEA Dover
"Sophie is an expert within the field of IB SEHS. She is a highly experienced and knowledgeable practitioner, who creatively engages all learners to understand and connect key concepts of the course. Sophie's holistic approach towards learning and teaching is outstanding and her accompanying resources seamlessly facilitate the learning process."