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DINAH GIESKE
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
UNITY HIGH SCHOOL, Khartoum, Sudan
2013 2015
Secondary English Teacher
Responsible for the development and implementation of lesson plans for Year 8-11 students in alignment with
Cambridge Checkpoints examinations and IGCSE literature expectations.
Designed lessons integrating various language arts strategies including Reading and Writing Workshop
and Accountable Talk.
Taught using data to support students in preparation for exams
Implemented various research-based activities, including Close Reading strategies based on Common Core
Learning Standards.
Worked closely with students to prepare them for IGSCE exams (Year 10) and Cambridge First
Language English exams (Year 11).
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, New York, NY
1990 1998
Teacher: English & Social Studies/Math University Heights High School
Team Leader, Administrative Intern
Planned and executed daily lesson plans in accordance with New York State curriculum standards.
Supervised and evaluated student teachers from local universities and colleges.
Developed grant proposals to secure funding for school initiatives.
Served as Mentor for new teachers.
CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL OF WESTON, Weston, MA
Social Studies Teacher World History
1989 1990
1988 1989
EDUCATION
City University, New York, NY
Professional Certificate in School Administrator & Supervisor, 2000; G.P.A.: 4.0
Boston University, Boston, MA
Master of Arts in Teaching Social Studies, 1988; G.P.A.: 3.8
State University of New York at Purchase, Purchase, NY Bachelor
of Arts in Political Science, 1984; Graduated with Honors
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
International Baccalaureate
Middle Years Program Trained in Category One Heads of Schools/Coordinators, 2012
National School Reform Faculty
Trained to facilitate Critical Friends Groups that use protocols to review student work, 1996 &
2011
Richard Elmore
Trained in using Instructional Rounds to increase the effectiveness of school-wide staff development,
2008 & 2011
Toronto Department of Education, Toronto, Canada
Presented workshop: Student-centered Learning and Constructivist Curriculum Development, 1994
Australian Teachers Union
Traveled throughout Australia presenting workshops on Portfolio-based Assessment, 1993
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
The National School Reform Faculty
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Professional References Available Upon Request