Kyly Evans
Educator & Lifelong Learner
Tamuning
Summary
Passionate and hard-working Master’s-level educator with over 13 years’ international teaching experience, currently pursuing an MLIS at the University of Washington (online). Seeking to transition into academic librarianship by leveraging a strong foundation in curriculum development, information literacy, and student support.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Philosophy Coordinator and English Teacher
The Grange School
2019.04 - 2022.09
- Managing and teaching KS4-KS5 Philosophy. KS4 English Language and Literature (GCSE), KS5 Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives & Research (A-Level).
- Working collaboratively with both native and second language colleagues to deliver high standards of Philosophy and English teaching.
- Assessing and recording student progress.
Native English Teacher
SuNam Elementary School
2016.02 - 2019.03
- Developing and delivering innovative English lessons across the 4th-6th Grade.
- Working collaboratively with numerous co-teachers to achieve high standards of English teaching.
- Designing stimulating week-long summer and winter camp curricula and delivering these with my co-teachers.
- Providing additional English classes for members of staff and training students selected for competitions.
General Supply Teacher
Education Supply Pool
2015.05 - 2016.02
- General supply (substitute) teacher.
Teacher of English
Yumi English Academy
2014.05 - 2015.05
- Designing and teaching engaging English lessons which rigorously develop speaking and reading skills.
- Developing English curriculum materials for the academy and working cooperatively with Korean teaching staff.
- Assessing and recording student progress.
Teacher of Citizenship, PHSE and Careers
Reddish Vale High School
2011.09 - 2013.12
- Designing and teaching exciting and challenging lessons which develop critical thinking and discussion skills.
- Teaching the Citizenship GCSE and ensuring excellent examination results.
- Assessing, recording and reporting student progress (including putting in place intervening measures to assist struggling or under performing students).
- Developing political literacy and life-skills to prepare students for making responsible decisions.
- Working with support staff to ensure the learning of those who have special educational needs.
- Registration and pastoral care of a vertical-tutor group including student adherence to school expectations.
- Organising and reviewing department teaching resources.
- Providing extra-curricular activities and projects that extend learning outside the classroom.
- Modelling and reinforcing the whole-school ethos and maintaining high standards of professionalism at all times.
English and Humanities Teacher
Buxton Community School
2010.09 - 2011.08
- Responsible for teaching English, History, Religious Education and Citizenship at Key Stage 4 (11-16 years old) and Philosophy at Key Stage 5 (16-18 years old).
- Also responsible for the pastoral care of a special educational needs tutor-group.
Education
MLIS - Library And Information Science
University of Washington
Seattle 2001.04 -
MA - Applied Professional Studies in Education
Sheffield University
Sheffield, England 2011.09 - 2013.08
PGCE - Secondary Education - Citizenship
Bradford College/Leeds Met
Bradford, England 2009.09 - 2010.07
BSCEcon - Politics and Philosophy
Swansea University
Swansea, Wales 2001.09 - 2004.07
GCSEs and A-Levels -
Bedwas Comprehensive School
Bedwas, Wales 1994.09 - 2001.07
Skills
- Department Coordination and Leadership
- Building Positive Working Relationships
- Innovative Curriculum Design
- Critical Pedagogy
- Ability to Work as Part Of and Manage a Team
- Maintaining Meticulous Student Records
- Postgraduate Research in Applied Education
- Working with Cloud-based Learning Management Systems
- Using Data to Create Learning Plans and Set Objectives
Volunteer Work
Back of House Volunteer at the University District Food Bank
Seattle, Washington. Jan-December 2024
Voluntary Primate Care with International Primate Rescue
Pretoria, South Africa. June 2012
Volunteer Funding Coordinator with the Alzheimer's Society
Cardiff, South Wales April-August 2009
References
Kelsey Kieser - Former Head of English
The Grange School
+1 (708) 717 2651
kelseykieser@gmail.com
Sarah Langrell - Former Head of Citizenship Department
Reddish Vale High School, Stockport
+44 7535 627 731
sflaherty@teachfirst.org.uk
Timeline
Philosophy Coordinator and English Teacher
The Grange School
2019.04 - 2022.09
Native English Teacher
SuNam Elementary School
2016.02 - 2019.03
General Supply Teacher
Education Supply Pool
2015.05 - 2016.02
Teacher of English
Yumi English Academy
2014.05 - 2015.05
Teacher of Citizenship, PHSE and Careers
Reddish Vale High School
2011.09 - 2013.12
MA - Applied Professional Studies in Education
Sheffield University
2011.09 - 2013.08
English and Humanities Teacher
Buxton Community School
2010.09 - 2011.08
PGCE - Secondary Education - Citizenship
Bradford College/Leeds Met
2009.09 - 2010.07
BSCEcon - Politics and Philosophy
Swansea University
2001.09 - 2004.07
MLIS - Library And Information Science
University of Washington
2001.04 -
GCSEs and A-Levels -
Bedwas Comprehensive School
1994.09 - 2001.07