Internationally experienced elementary school educator with proven leadership skills, strong expertise in digital learning, and a passion for creating child-centered learning environments in intercultural contexts.
Professional Experience
Aug 2025 → Present
Grundschule Am Heiderand, Halle (Saale), Germany
Teaching Grade 1 in German, Mathematics, Science, Music
Homeroom teacher (Grade 1)
Aug 2023 → Jul 2023
Audi Hungaria German School Győr, Hungary
Head of the elementary school division (8 classes, 26 teachers)
Teaching Grades 1–4 in German, Science, Music (“Elementary Sings”)
Aug 2022 → Jul 2023
German Embassy School Tehran, Iran
Teaching Grade 1 in German, Mathematics, Science, Music, and Art
Homeroom teacher (Grade 1)
Aug 2021 → Jul 2022
German Embassy School Beijing, China
Teaching Grades 1–4 in German, Mathematics, Science, Music, IT Literacy
Homeroom teacher (Grade 3)
Head of Mathematics Subject (Elementary School)
Teacher training in digital education (iPad, learning apps, Seesaw)
Aug 2019 → Jul 2021
German European School Singapore
Teaching Grades 1, 3, and 4 in German, Mathematics, Science, Music, Art, Ethics, Independent Learning, ICT (Information and Communications Technology)
Homeroom teacher (Grades 3–4)
Team leader (Grade 4)
Feb 2018 → Jun 2019
German School Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Immersion teaching in Grades 1–3 (German as a Foreign Language, Mathematics, Science, Music, Art)
Homeroom teacher (Grades 1–2)
Professional Development and Certificates
2025
Responsive Classroom – Strategies for a Positive Learning Environment (ZfA Online Training)
2023
Promoting Language Acquisition – Rethinking Concepts (ZfA Conference of Elementary School Principals of German Schools Abroad)
2022
Language-Sensitive Instruction in Bilingual Preschools and Elementary Schools (Online training by Prof. Josef Leisen)
2020
Apple Teacher (Certificate of Recognition)
Seesaw Pioneer (Certificate of Completion)
Differentiation and Cognitive Activation in Teaching (In-house PD, GESS Singapore)
2019
Micro- and Macro-Scaffolding (In-house PD, GESS Singapore)
2018
Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) – Reflection and Networking (Regional Training, German School Guatemala)
2016
German as a Second Language (Professional Training, Grundschulverband Saxony-Anhalt)
Education and Training
Sep 2016 → Dec 2017
Grundschule Neumarkt, Halle (Saale), Germany
Teacher Training (Referendariat) in Primary Education (German, Mathematics, Music)
Second State Examination for Primary Education (German, Mathematics, Music), Grade: 1.2
Oct 2013 → Sep 2016
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Germany
Studies in Primary Education (German, Mathematics, Science, Music)
First State Examination for Primary Education (German, Mathematics, Science), Grade: 1.1
Additional Qualification Examination for Primary Education (Music), Grade: 1.0
Publications
2016
Die Grundschrift als „Aufreger-Thema“ in den Medien
Horst Bartnitzky et al. (Eds.): Grundschrift. Kinder entwickeln ihre Handschrift. Frankfurt/Main: Grundschulverband, pp. 85–115.
Languages
English
Spanish
French
Latin
Musical Skills
Singing
Guitar
Piano
Ukulele
Recorder
Harmonica
Orff Percussion
Cajón
Double Bass
Drums
Ear Training
Music Theory
Selected Software Tools I Use
Pages
Numbers
Keynote
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Microsoft 365
Teams
Zoom
PDF Expert
GoodNotes
Logic Pro
Selected Educational Apps I Use in Teaching
Seesaw
Padlet
Nearpod
Anton
Book Creator
Keynote
Stellenwerte
Klötzchen
Klipp Klapp
Isometriepapier
Mentimeter
Kahoot
GarageBand
iMovie
Clips
Other Skills
Audio Engineering
Strong knowledge of audio equipment and recording technology
Web Design
Skilled in HTML, CSS, SharePoint website creation
Driver’s License
Class B
Sample Videos from Distance Learning
Das Rap-Huhn
Welcome Message for Distance Learning on April 13, 2020
Welcome Message for Distance Learning on April 23, 2020
Welcome Message for Distance Learning on April 24, 2020