CV of Dianne Gamage
Dianne GAMAGE
Nationality: Australian
Tel: +62 21 5316 1400 (work)
Mobile: +62 81210414269
Email: msdigam@yahoo.com
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
As a 21st Century global educator I consider it vital that I provide many opportunities to equip my student with the language skills necessary so that they may participate responsibly and actively in a dynamically changing cultural society. Therefore, it is vital to design both individual and collaborative activities that allow for open and continuous dialogue and inquiry within the learning experience. I view myself as a facilitator, scaffolding the strategies and differentiating learning experiences for students to assist them develop competency in problem solving and critical thinking. I utilize technology tools to provide authentic and engaging learning experiences as I believe and want my students to appreciate that language proficiency is fundamental to international understanding.
Globalization has enhanced learning experiences for IB students and opened up the field of education providing opportunities for teachers to widen their methodology and pedagogy in cultural ways that are more engaging and accessible for the students. English second language students need to be supported as they navigate there way successfully, learning to reflect on their experiences as they work towards more innovative learning experiences. I value my role as an ESL educator because I feel passionately about the role of education as a ‘vehicle for change’ and my role is to support their linguistic ability so that the ESL student will gain academic success to the best of their abilities so they may compete successfully in an international environment. I welcome the opportunity to assist students and colleagues in achieving the new challenges and goals associated with ESL learning.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2008 Master of Linguistics (Tesol), University of Newcastle, Australia.
2000 Master of Educational Studies, University of Newcastle, Australia.
1999 Grad Cert in Asian Studies, University of Western Sydney, Australia.
1987 Grad Dip in Education, Armidale College of Advanced Education, Australia
1984 BA, University of New England, Armidale Australia (Major in Sociology)
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
• 2010-11 Designed and developed an EAL program and curriculum for Grade 6-10 at SWA,
Indonesia
• 2009-10 Designed and developed an EAP curriculum and assessment criteria for an EAP
program at YIS
• 2008-10-Designed, implemented and published an ESP program and textbook on “Technical
English for Lao Agriculture students” Published “Scientific writing for Science students
in Laos" ACIAR, Australia
• 2008-present, Volunteer tutor with the International Alliance for Women’s Rights
(tutoring students in Afghanistan)
• 2007-Published a teaching unit on “Identity and Values” in the Asia Education Teachers
Journal
• 2007- Registering an NGO “Lotus Educational Fund Ltd” to help girls attend school in
Laos
• 2006-Developed and implemented an English training program for Khmer teachers in
Cambodia
• 2004-5-Introduced the Thrass literacy program, professionally developing staff,
networking with ACS, London
• 1999-2000- Wrote, published and directed two children’s musicals
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2010-present
Sinarmas World Academy, Jakarta, INDONESIA
Head of EAL Department in MS/HS
• Chairperson- Language Policy Committee
• Mother Tongue coordinator
2008-2010
F/T Yokohama International School. Yokohama, JAPAN.
• ESL program design and implementation
• Mentoring classroom teachers for ESL curriculum design
• Admission testing design
• Reporting to admin, department committees
• Professional development on “Cultural Sensitivities in Language Learning”
2008,2009,2010
P/T Contract University Of Queensland, Laos.
• Designing, implementing a 20-day ESP program
• Writing and publishing a textbook “Technical English for Lao Agriculture Students”.
• Constructing a needs analysis and implementing intervention programs where necessary
• Mentoring student teachers in Laos (ACIAR project)
1992-2008
F/T St Therese’s Primary School, New Lambton, Australia. Primary Co-coordinator and
Elementary grade teacher.
• Designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning programs in accordance with
National curriculum requirements. Teaching Grades 1-5
• Collaborating, reporting to SLT on curriculum, pedagogy, assessment.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2011 May Teaching ESL students in Mainstream Classrooms
Jan 21-25 IB workshop- Language B- MYP (Category 1-2)
2010
Nov 13-15 Evaluation of International ESL pedagogical models Dulwich College, Shanghai,
China and Renaissance College/Canadian International School, Hong Kong.
Nov 27-30 (Asia and Oceania) English Teachers’ Association, “Internet- and Corpus-based
English Instruction,” Taipei, Taiwan.
May 2009 Language Learning Conference, Poly Technical University, Hong Kong.
Sept 2008 JALT- Japanese Language Teachers National Conference, Tokyo, Japan.
May 2005-8 Committee member and contributor to Asia Education Teachers Association Journal,
Sydney, Australia.
References:
(1). Mr. Simon Taylor
Headmaster
Munich International School,
Munich, GERMANY.
Tel (W) +49 (0) 8151 366100
E-mail: headofschool@mis-munich.de
(2). Mr. Duilio Rufo
Principal
St Therese’s Primary School,
New Lambton. NSW 2305 Australia
Tel (W): +61 (2) 4957 4922
Email: duilio.rufo@mn.catholic.edu.au
(3). Mr James MacDonald
Headmaster,
Yokohama International School
Yokohama, Japan.
Tel (W): +81 (45) 622 0084
E-mail: macdonaldj@yis.ac.jp
Nationality: Australian
Tel: +62 21 5316 1400 (work)
Mobile: +62 81210414269
Email: msdigam@yahoo.com
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
As a 21st Century global educator I consider it vital that I provide many opportunities to equip my student with the language skills necessary so that they may participate responsibly and actively in a dynamically changing cultural society. Therefore, it is vital to design both individual and collaborative activities that allow for open and continuous dialogue and inquiry within the learning experience. I view myself as a facilitator, scaffolding the strategies and differentiating learning experiences for students to assist them develop competency in problem solving and critical thinking. I utilize technology tools to provide authentic and engaging learning experiences as I believe and want my students to appreciate that language proficiency is fundamental to international understanding.
Globalization has enhanced learning experiences for IB students and opened up the field of education providing opportunities for teachers to widen their methodology and pedagogy in cultural ways that are more engaging and accessible for the students. English second language students need to be supported as they navigate there way successfully, learning to reflect on their experiences as they work towards more innovative learning experiences. I value my role as an ESL educator because I feel passionately about the role of education as a ‘vehicle for change’ and my role is to support their linguistic ability so that the ESL student will gain academic success to the best of their abilities so they may compete successfully in an international environment. I welcome the opportunity to assist students and colleagues in achieving the new challenges and goals associated with ESL learning.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
2008 Master of Linguistics (Tesol), University of Newcastle, Australia.
2000 Master of Educational Studies, University of Newcastle, Australia.
1999 Grad Cert in Asian Studies, University of Western Sydney, Australia.
1987 Grad Dip in Education, Armidale College of Advanced Education, Australia
1984 BA, University of New England, Armidale Australia (Major in Sociology)
MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS
• 2010-11 Designed and developed an EAL program and curriculum for Grade 6-10 at SWA,
Indonesia
• 2009-10 Designed and developed an EAP curriculum and assessment criteria for an EAP
program at YIS
• 2008-10-Designed, implemented and published an ESP program and textbook on “Technical
English for Lao Agriculture students” Published “Scientific writing for Science students
in Laos" ACIAR, Australia
• 2008-present, Volunteer tutor with the International Alliance for Women’s Rights
(tutoring students in Afghanistan)
• 2007-Published a teaching unit on “Identity and Values” in the Asia Education Teachers
Journal
• 2007- Registering an NGO “Lotus Educational Fund Ltd” to help girls attend school in
Laos
• 2006-Developed and implemented an English training program for Khmer teachers in
Cambodia
• 2004-5-Introduced the Thrass literacy program, professionally developing staff,
networking with ACS, London
• 1999-2000- Wrote, published and directed two children’s musicals
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2010-present
Sinarmas World Academy, Jakarta, INDONESIA
Head of EAL Department in MS/HS
• Chairperson- Language Policy Committee
• Mother Tongue coordinator
2008-2010
F/T Yokohama International School. Yokohama, JAPAN.
• ESL program design and implementation
• Mentoring classroom teachers for ESL curriculum design
• Admission testing design
• Reporting to admin, department committees
• Professional development on “Cultural Sensitivities in Language Learning”
2008,2009,2010
P/T Contract University Of Queensland, Laos.
• Designing, implementing a 20-day ESP program
• Writing and publishing a textbook “Technical English for Lao Agriculture Students”.
• Constructing a needs analysis and implementing intervention programs where necessary
• Mentoring student teachers in Laos (ACIAR project)
1992-2008
F/T St Therese’s Primary School, New Lambton, Australia. Primary Co-coordinator and
Elementary grade teacher.
• Designing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning programs in accordance with
National curriculum requirements. Teaching Grades 1-5
• Collaborating, reporting to SLT on curriculum, pedagogy, assessment.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
2011 May Teaching ESL students in Mainstream Classrooms
Jan 21-25 IB workshop- Language B- MYP (Category 1-2)
2010
Nov 13-15 Evaluation of International ESL pedagogical models Dulwich College, Shanghai,
China and Renaissance College/Canadian International School, Hong Kong.
Nov 27-30 (Asia and Oceania) English Teachers’ Association, “Internet- and Corpus-based
English Instruction,” Taipei, Taiwan.
May 2009 Language Learning Conference, Poly Technical University, Hong Kong.
Sept 2008 JALT- Japanese Language Teachers National Conference, Tokyo, Japan.
May 2005-8 Committee member and contributor to Asia Education Teachers Association Journal,
Sydney, Australia.
References:
(1). Mr. Simon Taylor
Headmaster
Munich International School,
Munich, GERMANY.
Tel (W) +49 (0) 8151 366100
E-mail: headofschool@mis-munich.de
(2). Mr. Duilio Rufo
Principal
St Therese’s Primary School,
New Lambton. NSW 2305 Australia
Tel (W): +61 (2) 4957 4922
Email: duilio.rufo@mn.catholic.edu.au
(3). Mr James MacDonald
Headmaster,
Yokohama International School
Yokohama, Japan.
Tel (W): +81 (45) 622 0084
E-mail: macdonaldj@yis.ac.jp
