Cornelia Lang
Riyadh
Summary
Passionate educator, bringing 14 years of international teaching experience in German schools across diverse cultures as well as a motivated and adaptable individual who thrives on new challenges and is dedicated to making a positive impact on young minds. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Actively seeking new opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
DEPUTY HEAD OF KINDERGARTEN AND HOMEROOM TEACHER
German International School Riyadh
Riyadh
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Homeroom Teacher to a class of 14 students, aged 2 to 6 years, creating a stimulating and supportive learning environment to meet their developmental needs.
- Coordinate and foster collaboration among a team of nine educators, supervising preschool program operations and ensuring adherence to institutional curriculum and educational philosophy.
- As the second-in-command working closely with the Head of Kindergarten to develop and implement policies, procedures, and strategies to enhance the learning experience of children.
- Conduct regular parents meetings to discuss their children's progress, provide feedback and address any concerns or issues they may have
- Observe and track children's developmental progress, designing and implementing strategies to support their learning and development
- Coordinated efforts with German primary school to enhance children's transition to formal education.
- Train and support team members to adopt effective educational approaches that have a long-term positive impact on children's development
- Plan monthly and weekly themes for morning circles, creating engaging and educational activities that promote learning and exploration
- Organize festivals and events for children based on the German and local events and calendars, encouraging socialization, teamwork, and cultural awareness
- Weekly staff meetings to review performance, share ideas, and discuss strategies for enhancing the learning experience of children
- Plan and organize field trips to provide children with a rich and varied learning experience outside of the classroom
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
German School Madrid
Madrid
09.2015 - 06.2022
- Regularly conducting comprehensive development assessments every six months, encompassing essential areas such as motor skills, language, perception, social-emotional skills, cognition, and practical life skills
- Delivering innovative preschool education, incorporating early math education, phonetics, phonological awareness, and attention-boosting techniques, among others, such as utilizing the highly regarded Würzburger Training Program
- Preparing and conducting meaningful and informative parent-teacher conferences, ensuring open and collaborative communication between home and school
- Mentoring and supervising trainees, providing them with professional guidance and fostering their personal growth
- Organizing exciting and engaging projects and German festivities, providing an immersive and stimulating environment for children and their families to learn and explore
- Taking on the responsibility of overseeing up to 24 children aged three to six years old, ensuring their well-being and development in a nurturing and supportive environment
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
Kinderstube Madrid
Madrid
09.2012 - 06.2015
- Preparing and conducting parent-teacher conferences
- Planning and conducting festivities throughout the year
- Crafted efficient daily schedules for class activities.
- Provided hands-on guidance to ensure skill development of trainees.
- Fostered cross-functional group cooperation.
- Responsibility for and supervision of 16 children
Food and Beverage Attendant
Occidental Belgian Beer Cafe
Auckland
09.2009 - 06.2012
- Processed payments and handled cash, credit, and debit transactions with accuracy.
- Guest service in the hospitality industry
- Representing the company at international trade shows
- Team leader role
VOLUNTEER SOCIAL YEAR
Heilpädagogisches Internat der Bayerischen Landesschule
Munich
10.2004 - 07.2005
- Provided care to children and teenagers with mental and physical challenges.
- Supported coordination of daily routine activities at border school.
- Delivered assistance for daily hygiene tasks like showering and restroom use.
- Facilitated skill development through targeted homework assistance.
- Assisted in organizing field trips.
Education
STATE RECOGNIZED EDUCATOR -
Vocational College of Social Pedagogy
Munich, Germany08.2009
GENERAL UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE QUALIFICATION -
Gymnasium München Fürstenried-West
Munich, Germany06.2004
Skills
- Effective Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Cross-Functional Team Engagement
- Analytical Observation
- Relationship Building
- Effective Negotiation
- Cooperation
- Safety Compliance Knowledge
- Collaboration
Languages
German
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Arabic
Beginner
A1
Timeline
DEPUTY HEAD OF KINDERGARTEN AND HOMEROOM TEACHER
German International School Riyadh
08.2022 - 06.2024
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
German School Madrid
09.2015 - 06.2022
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
Kinderstube Madrid
09.2012 - 06.2015
Food and Beverage Attendant
Occidental Belgian Beer Cafe
09.2009 - 06.2012
VOLUNTEER SOCIAL YEAR
Heilpädagogisches Internat der Bayerischen Landesschule
10.2004 - 07.2005
STATE RECOGNIZED EDUCATOR -
Vocational College of Social Pedagogy
GENERAL UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE QUALIFICATION -
Gymnasium München Fürstenried-West
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