Resume
Experience
2024 - Present
Academic Manager
Internationella Engelska Skolan
Borås - Sweden
Some responsibilities include:
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Overseeing and supporting the academic progress of students
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Conducting and organizing professional development for teachers
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Analyzing trends and data regarding student results and surveys to inform systematic quality work
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Meeting with student representatives and using their feedback in systematic quality work
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Collaborating with special needs educators, principals, and counselors
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Leading the work of the Heads of Departments
During my time in this role, our results on the Swedish national school survey, in both academic and pastoral matters, have surpassed the results of all other schools in our city. Additionally, we have had two quality inspections (one general and one focusing on the quality of our bilingual education) in the past year (2024-2025) by the Swedish School Inspectorate which identified our school as being of high quality in all aspects.
2018 - Present
2011 - 2016
English Teacher &
Head of Department
IGCSE Instructor
Internationella Engelska Skolan
Borås - Sweden
As a teacher:
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Teach (Swedish) national curriculum for English as a Second Language
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Create engaging units of study aimed to interest and challenge individual learners
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Prepare students for the IGCSE ESL examinations from Cambridge University (recognized around the world as a mark of true English ability)
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Mentor a group of 16 students
As Head of the English department:
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Analyze student results consistently as part of systematic quality work
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Support teachers in professional development within the subject area and as professional educators
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Organize curriculum throughout the year levels for consistency and excellence throughout their English language education
2020 - Present
Author & Proofreader
Studentlitteratur AB
Remote - Sweden
Author of two cooperative learning workbooks and teaching material for English Language Learners:
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Team English A
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Team English B
See more on the Studentlitteratur website.
Proofreader (language and culture) for:
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On- series for Writing, Speaking and Listening in English
2018 - 2024
Subject Facilitator: English & Bilingualism
Internationella Engelska Skolan HQ
Sweden
Some responsibilities included:
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Facilitating collaboration and systematic quality work between 43 schools nation-wide
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Organizing events and competitions celebrating the English language and English language learning
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Clarifying laws and routines, especially for non-Swedish speakers
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Maintaining a bank of resources for teacher use
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Translating information/documents from Swedish to English
2016 - 2018
English Language Arts, AP Literature Teacher, and Content Developer
21st Century Cyber Charter School
Downingtown, PA - USA
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Teach to PA Core and AP standards
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Create engaging units of study aimed to interest and challenge individual learners
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Analyze data (summative and formative) as part of systematic quality work
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Online curriculum development
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Academic Advisor to 20-25 students
Education
2022 - 2025
University of Glasgow
Master of Education
Glasgow, Scotland
Master of Science: Education - Curriculum, Assessment and Pedagogy
Dissertation Topic: Practitioner perspectives on the use of digital learning platforms to provide feedback to students.
2007 - 2011
The Pennsylvania State University
Secondary Education: English and Communications
State College, PA - USA
Bachelor of Science: Curriculum & Instruction
Earned ETS Recognition of Excellence for Praxis Series: English Language, Literature and Composition: Content Knowledge
Deans List (multiple terms)
Practicum completed at State College Area High School, State College, PA. Letters of recommendation from my supervisors can be viewed below. Please note that they are under my maiden name: Dulany.
2010
Jönköping University
Secondary Education and Teaching
Jönköping - Sweden
Bachelor of Science: Pedagogy
Earned as part of the Consortium for Intercultural Reflective Teachers organized by Penn State (USA), Jönköping University (Sweden) and Chichester University (England).
Certifications
Instructional I
English & Communications
Grades 7 - 12
Pennsylvania - USA
Issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
2 years of satisfactory service and an induction program were completed at 21st Century Cyber Charter School in PA. All post-baccalaurete work has been completed to fulfill Instructional II requirements.
ESL Program Specialist
Endorsement
Pennsylvania - USA
Issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Authorized to support English Learners (ELs) in grades PK–12 across content areas.
Lärarlegitimation
Swedish Teaching License
Grades 4 - 12, adult education
Sweden
Issued by Skolverket (The Swedish Agency for Education).
Certified to teach English as a foreign language in grades 4-9, upper secondary school, and adult education.
Certified to teach English as a native language in grades 1-9, upper secondary, and adult education.
Professional Skillset
Pedagogical Expertise
Curriculum Development
Classroom Management
Educational Technology
Leadership & Collaboration
Strong Written & Verbal Communication
Languages
English (native)
Swedish (fluent)