CV
Rita Moltzan
2712 Terwillegar Way NW
Edmonton, Alberta
E-mail:ritamoltzan@gmail.com
Phone: 813 768 5160
My husband, Lyle, is an administrative candidate- our documents are available on SEARCH and ISS.
Professional Information
With twenty-five years teaching experience (22 international), both in secondary and elementary, I have had the pleasure of taking on diverse roles in schools. Besides having 8 years experience as a teacher-librarian, I’ve also taught language arts, social studies, drama, journalism, library skills, reading support, combined grade 3 & 4 classroom teacher, PYP grade 4 classroom teacher, and preschool.
Professional Development
Work Experience
American International School of Abuja; Nigeria- Librarian
2013 - present
Initiated ebooks and emagazines, ebook classroom libraries; 6 Traits Writing trainer and support; Poetry Café organizer; author visit coordinator; Specialist PLT Team Leader; after school activities: “Once Upon a Pose” storytelling yoga, Wham Bam Poetry Jam; became a Google Certified Educator- March, 2016.
Harare International School; Zimbabwe- Grade 4 PYP Teacher
2011 - 2013
Received PYP training, 2012: Making the PYP Happen; committees: PYP self study- assessment, curriculum, and salary/teacher evaluation; after school activities: “Once Upon a Pose” storytelling yoga, Wham Bam Poetry Jam
American School of Douala; Cameroon- Classroom Teacher
2008 - 2011
Daily 5, Real Spelling, 6 Traits, Rubrics staff trainer; teacher mentor for 6 Traits/Daily 5; incorporated brainfriendly learning techniques in my classes: breathing, relaxation, and musical energizers; introduced school-wide summer reading program; “Once Upon a Pose” storytelling yoga sponsor; CARE Club- elementary community service club and Peer Helpers program.
Caltex American School; Rumbai, Sumatra, Indonesia- Teacher/ Librarian
2003 - 2008
Maintained digital portfolios using PowerPoint in the preschool; school-wide summer reading program; school-wide library reading incentives and contests; coordinated professional author visits within the region; developed a beginning reader section of library; social studies and preschool curriculum writing, library curriculum review; tennis club sponsor; assistant director for musical (2003).
Education
Walden University; Baltimore Maryland
2004 - 2006
Masters in Elementary Reading and Literacy
University of Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta
1988 - 1990
Bachelor of Education; Social Studies Major, English Minor
Concordia College; Edmonton, Alberta
1986- 1988
Education Transfer student
- Inquiry in the Library: Inquiry across all 3 IB Programs; 2015
- Tech Savvy Literacy Teacher Webinar, 2013
- Making the PYP Happen, 2012
- Curriculum Planning and Backwards Design, 2010
- AISA Conference; Uganda, 2008
- EARCOS Conferences; 2003 - 2007
- First Steps Reading, 2002
- Real Spelling; Eynesse, France, 2001
- 6 Traits Reading and Writing Together Academy, 2001
Skills
- highly organized
- Atlas Rubicon
- curriclum development/writing
- eBook integration
- TedEd, Educreations, ShowMe, ScribblePress, ScreenChomp
- Google Suite; iWorks Suite; Microsoft Suite
