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Grade 9 Leader
Dexter Sinclair
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EAL/English Acquisition Teacher
Dexter is a Language Acquisition teacher specializing in Spanish. He comes to ISHCMC after having taught previously in IB schools in the UAE and China and teaching experience in the UK, Spain, and Argentina. He believes in the importance of an internationally-focused holistic education to help students succeed inside and outside of the classroom.
MYP Teacher - Grade 6 Leader
Ryan Gibson
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English Language Acquisition & InSoc Teacher
Ryan is constantly revising and constructing his educational philosophy every day in studying his PostGraduate Certificate in Education. Ryan considers himself a lifelong learner, and expects to continue adding to and amending his teaching ethos throughout his career. Ryan believes in empowering students to take ownership of their learning, and thinks teachers are crucial facilitators to guide students towards metacognition.
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MYP Languge Acquisition & Language & Literature
Wayne Harwood
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​MYP Languge Acquisition & Language & Literature
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Wayne remains an enthusiastic and passionate classroom teacher. He enjoys helping students to pursue their learning journey.
Janice Smith has over 25 years of experience teaching in a variety of international settings. She began her career teaching in Hawaii for several years before moving to Central America, where she taught for a number of years. For the past 17 years, Janice has held teaching positions in the Middle East and Asia.
From 2002-2006, Janice was a faculty member at the University of Hawaii, where she taught courses in the Spanish Department. She then spent 8 years teaching at an international school in Dubai before joining the team at ISHCMC in Vietnam, where she has been for the past 9 years.
Throughout her career, Janice has held several leadership positions, including serving as Head of Department and EAL (English as an Additional Language) Coordinator and is now serving as Home Language Studies Coordinator here at ISHCMC. She is also passionate about sports and has spent time coaching basketball at the schools where she has taught.
Janice is passionate about helping students develop a strong understanding of how language shapes identity and self-expression. She believes that learning should be viewed as an opportunity for students to grow as well-rounded individuals, exploring not just the academic content, but also themselves and the world around them.
With 18 years of experience specifically in the IB curriculum, Janice is an expert in designing engaging, student-centered lessons that prepare learners for success both in the classroom and in the wider world
Home Language Studies Coordinator/Teacher
Janice Smith
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Home Language Studies Coordinator/Teacher
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Phuong has been working in international environments since 2010. She is passionate about learning effective practices to engage her language learners. Phuong strongly believes every student has great potential to achieve academic and well-being goals within a supportive community.
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Korean L&L/ EAL/ Language Acquistion Teacher
NamHee Park
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Korean L&L/ EAL/ Language Acquistion Teacher
NamHee believes that teaching methods need to be adaptable to students’ and society's needs, but the goal remains the same. As educators, we need to best prepare students for their future in a safe environment. Socratic teaching, inductive based teaching such as project-based learning as well as pedagogy teaching can all have a place in the right context.
Language Transition Program Teacher
Annabel LaLonde
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English Language Acquisition Teacher
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As a third-culture kid herself, Annabel is pleased to be working in an international setting, understanding both its challenges and its advantages. She enjoys creating safe, exploratory learning environments where students can feel supported and empowered.
MYP/DP French Teacher - Leader of Learning Language Acquisition (French, Mandarin & Spanish)
Alice Williams
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MYP/DP French Teacher
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Leader of Learning Language Acquisition (French, Mandarin & Spanish)
Alice enjoys teaching language through culture and enjoys the conceptual and inquiry-based learning of the IB programme.
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MYP/DP Teacher
Heeyeon Kim
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Mandarin Lang&Lit, Acquisition
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MYP/DP Teacher
Heeyeon’s dedication to teaching Mandarin is deeply rooted in her passion for language, culture, and international education. Her teaching philosophy centers on creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment where students can acquire language skills while developing a deep appreciation for the culture. She excels in customizing instructional methods to align with individual learning styles, focusing on drawing parallels between students' native languages and Mandarin.