Linda J. Washington

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Linda J. Washington

Graduated in History of Art (2011, Belgrade, Serbia)I have participated to different art, culture and education project

Inspired and motivated by natural children’s curiosity and ability to learn! Strong belief in art and culture as educational tools.

Familiar with Montessori educational method, Intercultural and non-formal education. Experienced and trained as youth worker by European Training Strategy (YOCOMO)

Mission: Foster children curiosity and learning ability by providing playful, rhythmic, tactile activities! Let them play to learn and learn to play!

Motto: Nothing is impossible for willing heart!

EDUCATION

RISE IMMERSION English Subject, Zhuhai, China

September 2019 – present

Full time English teacher responsible for planning, preparing and delivering lessons, preparing teaching materials. Checking and assessing pupil’s work. Familiar and experienced in project-based learning method. Experienced in Speech contest teaching.

Helen O Grady Drama Academy, Zhuhai, China

March 2019- September 2019
Full time drama teacher responsible for preparing and delivering drama classes to pupils age 4 to 6 and 7 to 11 years old. Responsible for stage production of children’s play “Shapes”, “Playground”,” Pirates”. Fully trained in Helen ‘O Grady teaching method- drama through education

Advance Kindergarten, Zhuhai, China (part-time)

September 2019- January 2020
Teaching assistant in International class, responsible for assisting Chinese Teachers to create, prepare and deliver activities in order to create English learning environment for K1/K2 group. Teaching method: situational teaching and drama approach. Assisting in annual social event: Halloween, Secret Santa, New Year Children’s Party

Sean Global Education, Victory School, Zhuhai, China

March 2018- April 2019
Full time English teacher responsible for planning and delivering lessons to pupils 4 to 6 years old and primary school students. Responsible for entry assessments of students and annual examination. Teacher’s Supervisor responsible for curriculum development and implementation (Longman Express, McMillian curriculum)

Preschool Educational Center “Kosta Vujic” Belgrade, Serbia

May 2016 – April 2017
Preschool coordinator, responsibilities: mentor and supervise teachers in implementing curriculum and teaching technic. Responsible for annual plan and program of the Center: outdoor activities and excursion, cooperation with relevant external institution and individuals (Museums, Library, Theatre, artists) in order to create engaging workshops and visits for young learners.

Planned and delivered workshops as freelancer in cooperation with parents and schools: Reading Club – developing reading skills through series of Dr Seuss edition, improving vocabulary and comprehension using rhyming and acting

Art Craft workshops: “Make it &Shake it”- promoting recycling through used packing to create different music instruments and shakers; Pumpkin Carving , decorating Easter eggs, design your T shirt, make a print some of activities very popular among young learners improving their sensorimotor skills and imagination

Cinema club – screening educational short animated movies to improve listening skills and speaking skills

Theatre corner – theatre workshop for preschoolers, a fun way to develop and improve social skills by miming, acting and dancing

Science corner – simple experiments to engage young learners to understand the nature and power of things we use everyday

ART

October 2019,

exhibition curator, selection of artwork, preface of the exhibition Zhuhai Art Gallery exhibition “Existence” black and white photography George Fan!

July 2019,

actor in children’s play Little Red Riding Hood, director: Oksana Avaturi, production: Helen O Grady Drama Academy

2010- 2012,

exhibition coordinator “Views Research Network”, Belgrade Bitola City Fest (Macedonia), Cultural Center “Grad” ( Belgrade, Serbia)

2011-2013

Volunteer at different art events organized by Museum of African Art and Culture, Belgrade (Afro fest, June 2011-2013), Irish Fest (March, 2013)

CULTURE

2016/ 2017
Co-founder Alternative Cultural Center “Nest” Krusevac ( Serbia )

Volunteer Coordinator: in cooperation with National Voluntary Service of Serbia, organized International workcamp in order to promote cultural

exchange and non-formal learning; create socially responsible and active local community

2013- 2014
International volunteer, DePaul Charity, Dublin (Ireland)European Voluntary Service project promoting culture exchange,Youth mobility across EU, intercultural & non formal educationProject volunteer at Orchid House, short time accommodation forHomeless people & family project Organize a range of activities, for residents and community to riseawareness about homelessness & poverty,local community participation and cultural diversity!
Youthpass , Youth in action project ( EU)
https://www.youthpass.eu/en/