Victoria Petermann

IB Spanish Language Acquisition Educator & Head of Language Acquisition Department
2021 – 2025 (Senior & Middle Campuses)

• Head of Language Acquisition department at the Senior Campus.
• Taught IB Diploma Programme Spanish:
  DP Spanish B SL
  DP Spanish Ab Initio SL
• Taught IB MYP Spanish Language Acquisition:
  MYP 5, MYP 4, MYP 3, MYP 2, MYP 1
• Planned and delivered units aligned with IB philosophy (inquiry, ATL skills and international mindedness).
• Designed formative and summative assessments using IB criteria and provided detailed feedback to support language development.
• Integrated technology (Zoom, Google Suite, Toddle, Kognity) to support learning, including during periods of remote or hybrid teaching.
• Collaborated with colleagues to ensure vertical and horizontal curriculum alignment across the MYP and DP

IB Spanish Language Acquisition Educator – PYP & MYP
2019 – 2022 (Junior & Middle Campuses)

• Taught IB PYP Spanish at the Junior Campus:
  PYP 1, PYP 2, PYP 3, PYP 4, PYP 5, PYP 6
• Taught IB MYP 1 Spanish at the Middle Campus.
• Developed age-appropriate, play-based and inquiry-driven Spanish lessons for younger learners.
• Collaborated with PYP and MYP coordinators and class teachers to integrate Spanish with transdisciplinary themes and units of inquiry.
• Supported students in developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills in a second language.

Key Skills

• IB Language Acquisition (PYP, MYP, DP: Spanish B SL & Ab Initio)
• Online and blended teaching (Zoom, Google Workspace, Toddle, Kognity)
• Curriculum planning and unit design (inquiry-based & concept-driven)
• Led curriculum development initiatives that enhanced student engagement and learning outcomes.
• Mentored and supported new educators in implementing effective teaching strategies.
• Facilitated professional development workshops to promote educational best practices among staff.
• Formative and summative assessment aligned to IB criteria
• Differentiation and support for diverse language levels
• Strong classroom management and pastoral care
• Cross-cultural communication and international mindset
• Administrative and organizational skills

• Designed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student goals and proficiency levels.
• Utilized digital platforms for interactive learning, enhancing student engagement and retention.
• Implemented formative assessments to gauge student progress and adjust teaching strategies effectively.
• Coordinated virtual tutoring sessions, ensuring a consistent and supportive learning environment.
• Specialist support for Oral Examinations

• Spanish Language Educator – Cambridge IGCSE & AS
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans that facilitated student learning and comprehension.
• Utilized various educational technologies to enhance classroom instruction and student engagement.
• Preparation for IGCSE & AS Spanish examinations
• Collaborated with colleagues to design curriculum aligned with educational standards and student needs.
• Mentored and supported junior educators in classroom management and instructional strategies.

• Professional Development: IB Language Acquisition Training (PYP, MYP & DP) – Specialist courses in curriculum and assessment, 2020 – 2024
• Study Abroad: COU, Colegio Abad Oliva, Barcelona, Spain – 1979