Teachers

Adam Ferguson

Year 3 class teacher.

Originally from Toronto, Canada I grew up in Britain and Kenya. I studied French Literature and History at Toulouse University in France. I have taught at schools in Britain, Kenya, Kuwait, and Ukraine. My outside interests include writing, music and directing plays.

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Alastair Baldwin

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Aude Munday

I come from France and graduated from the University of Lille with a Master’s degree in English. I have taught both French and English throughout KS4. At BISK, I am the Year 6-7-8 English teacher. I also teach Drama for years 7 and 8. I have taught in international schools in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. In today’s world, English is becoming increasingly important to succeed in business and other careers. Years 6 to 8 are a crucial stage in the development of students’ skills in English language. I recently took a CELTA course, which enables me to improve my EAL teaching skills and to better understand the need for learners whose first language is not English. I also enjoy music and play the oboe. 

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Brian Crofton

Year 2 class teacher

Brian comes from Co. Tipperary in Ireland. Having completed a Bachelors?Degree in Science at University of Limerick in 2005, Brian decided to?teach abroad firstly in Dubai and then in Korea in both primary and?secondary international schools. Then, he went back to university in 2008?to become a qualified primary school teacher and taught in all classes in?Ireland from 2008 to 2011.

Teaching is a rewarding profession and I will learn so much from teaching?in Ukraine also, and enjoying the experience already. I have a great?interest in sports and has represented his town and county in football,?tennis, badminton and golf. All children should have the opportunity to?play sports to develop teamwork and ability skills.

I'm is really looking forward to creating an excellent learning atmosphere?for students to excel in all subjects in Year 2, BISK.

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• Date of birth: 16TH JUNE 1982
• Nationality: IRISH

Daria Shaboltas

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Edward Daynes

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• Teach: Secondary Mathematics

Grant Kaufman

I have been Educated in three different countries including Canada, The United States, and Scotland so I guess that my own education has definitely influenced my choice of career.  I attended Niagara College in 1992-1996 in New York with a degree in Liberal Arts and Marketing.

In 1996-2000 I attended McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada with a degree in History and Labor studies.  In 2004-2005 I attended the University of Edinburgh, Moray House school of Education with a graduate degree in Secondary Education.

Since 2005 I have had the pleasure of teaching at the Edinburgh Academy in Scotland as well as The Berwickshire High school in Duns, Scotland. I have taught and been a head of department / head of IB at The British International School of Moscow. 

I am currently teaching at the British International school of Kiev Secondary History and Geography

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Huw Price

QUALIFICATIONS:

M.Ed.         University of Wales    1989 - 1992

B.Ed.(Hons).       "          "      1982 - 1985

Dip.Ed. (Cert)     "          "      1966 - 1969

Headteacher Training -  Primary School Management (W.Glam.Uk)  (1989)

CAREER SUMMARY:

Career in teaching and administration from 1969 to the present. Worked in?schools Middle East, Africa and USA as head and teacher as well as in the?UK.

I feel privileged to be a long-serving member of the teaching?profession and am committed to the welfare and development of the young?people in my care.?In the words of Ted Wragg, scholar, researcher and teacher.

"There is no higher calling. Without teachers, society would slide back?into primitive squalor."

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Irina Besarab

My name is Irina Besarab. I am a teacher in British international school. My teacher experience is 2 years. I love children and work with them with a big pleasure.

My slogan is "The best time to do something worthwhile is between yesterday and tomorrow."

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Iris Torgunrud

My name is Iris Torgunrud, and I am from Regina, Canada. I recently
graduated from the University of Regina with a bachelor of Education
specializing in Early Childhood Education. Throughout my four years of
university, I spent my summers split between traveling and working. I have
volunteered with children in India and Peru, as well as traveled
throughout Europe, Asia, South America and North America. For the last
five summers I have also enjoyed working at a summer camp for children
with severe disabilities in Regina, which was a fun and rewarding job to
end my summer holidays.
I am one of two Nursery teachers at our school. My grandmother used to
tell me that if you find a job you love, you will never work another day
in your life. I love my job at this school and feel very fortunate to be
working with wonderful staff and students at the British International
School in Kiev!

"Be the change you want to see in the world"
- Mahatma Gandhi –

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Karen Beard

Nursery class teacher

I am from Cornwall in England and am in my third year of teaching.  I have taught English to primary school children in France and taught Nursery/Crèche last year in Togo, West Africa.  I have a First Class Honours Degree in International Relations and French and am a fluent French speaker.  I love working with young children because it is incredibly exciting to lay the foundations upon which others build.

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"out of the questions of students come most of the creative ideas and discoveries"  Ellen Langer

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Katerina Gill

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