Sylvan Whitmore
Paris
Summary
Primary school teacher with diverse experience and dedicated to developing student agency. Strengths include adapting to new challenges, creating engaging environments that promote peer-to-peer learning, and fostering positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Committed to growing as an educator and contributing to school community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary School Teacher
ICS Paris
Paris
08.2024 - Current
- Teach a diverse class of international students
- Develop differentiated, interdisciplinary lesson plans aligned with the IB PYP curriculum
- Integrate BML teaching strategies to empower students and promote intercultural learning
- Monitor student progress and coordinate with parents and subject teachers to create continuity between learning environments
Lead Instructor
Primitive Pursuits
Ithaca
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Led outdoor activities for campers (aged 3 to 14)
- Managed junior staff members, ensuring effective instruction delivery and facilitating team meetings
- Communicated camp activities and incidents with parents to maintain transparency
Staff Instructor
IslandWood
Bainbridge Island
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Designed and delivered engaging outdoor education programs for students (aged 8-11)
- Mentored student instructors enrolled in educational Masters program
- Collaborated and co-taught with colleagues to enhance curriculum delivery
Environmental Educator
Mount Rainier Institute
Pack Forest
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Guided student groups through project-based, open inquiry research projects
- Led outdoor field trips to promote environmental awareness and stewardship
Outdoor Leader
Bluff Lake Nature Center
Denver
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Led outdoor educational programs for children (aged 6-12) and mentored junior counselors
- Communicated camp activities and incidents with parents
Environmental Educator
Houston Independent School District Outdoor Education Center
Trinity
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Developed and delivered engaging outdoor lessons on various topics for students (aged 10-11)
- Managed students during meals, evening activities, and overnight in cabins
- Led workshops for colleagues on topics related to communication and entomology
Research Assistant
Harvard University
Kibale National Park
09.2015 - 03.2016
- Collected photographic data for the Kibale Chimpanzee Project
Research Assistant
Language Acquisition Lab, Cornell University
Ithaca
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Conducted research and science communication related to medical linguistics
English as a Second Language Tutor
Cornell University
Ithaca
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Tutored international students and assisted instructors in ESL classes
English Teacher
Wildlife Conservation Association
Nam Et - Phou Louey National Park
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Taught English as a second language to national park employees and their children
- Developed and adapted lesson plans according to student needs
Education
MA - Linguistics and Communication (research)
University of Amsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands08.2024
BA - Linguistics, Cognitive Science and Entomology
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY05.2015
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
- Culturally responsive teaching
- Student-led pedagogy
- Assessment strategies
- Differentiated instruction
- Project-based learning
- Conflict resolution
- Parent communication
Languages
- English, Native
- French, B2
- Turkish, B1
- Spanish, A2
- German, A1
- Dutch, A1
Languages
English
First Language
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Turkish
Elementary (A2)
A2
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
A2
German
Beginner (A1)
A1
Dutch
Beginner
A1
Certification
- Children's Mental Well Being for International School (TES certification)
- Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (TES certification)
- Making the PYP Happen: Implementing agency (IB certification)
- Bilingual and Multilingual Learners from the Inside-Out (Centre for Educators of BML certification)
- Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies (IslandWood training)
- Active Listening (IslandWood training)
- Wilderness First Responder (Outward Bound certification)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Primary School Teacher
ICS Paris
08.2024 - Current
Lead Instructor
Primitive Pursuits
06.2019 - 08.2019
Staff Instructor
IslandWood
08.2018 - 06.2019
Environmental Educator
Mount Rainier Institute
09.2017 - 06.2018
Outdoor Leader
Bluff Lake Nature Center
06.2017 - 08.2017
Environmental Educator
Houston Independent School District Outdoor Education Center
08.2016 - 04.2017
Research Assistant
Harvard University
09.2015 - 03.2016
English as a Second Language Tutor
Cornell University
09.2012 - 05.2013
English Teacher
Wildlife Conservation Association
06.2012 - 08.2012
Research Assistant
Language Acquisition Lab, Cornell University
01.2012 - 07.2014
MA - Linguistics and Communication (research)
University of Amsterdam
BA - Linguistics, Cognitive Science and Entomology
Cornell University
Similar Profiles
Dwayne PrimeauDwayne Primeau
Head of Primary at ICS Paris International SchoolHead of Primary at ICS Paris International School
KENZA ZEKRIKENZA ZEKRI
Stagiaire en recherche biomédicale at Laboratoire Physique pour la Médecine Paris – INSERM, ESPCI Paris-PSL, CNRSStagiaire en recherche biomédicale at Laboratoire Physique pour la Médecine Paris – INSERM, ESPCI Paris-PSL, CNRS
Delys KIHELDelys KIHEL
Stagiaire au sein de la Direction des Systèmes d'Information at Solly Azar Assurance, Paris 9ème (courtier d'assurance), ParisStagiaire au sein de la Direction des Systèmes d'Information at Solly Azar Assurance, Paris 9ème (courtier d'assurance), Paris
Asmae AITSIALIAsmae AITSIALI
Conseillère Client at Tui France nouvelles frontières, WebhelpConseillère Client at Tui France nouvelles frontières, Webhelp
SANDRA DORANIRINASANDRA DORANIRINA
Conseillère clientèle at ERBEN KueppersGmbHConseillère clientèle at ERBEN KueppersGmbH