Catherine Rankin

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Nationality: Australian/British
Marital Status: Married
Teaching spouse: Robert Anderson – Design Technology/TOK
One dependent
Email: crankin@biss.com.cn, robandcathtalks@yahoo.com.au
Website: www.crankinblackbox.com
Skype: cathrob1107

Who am I?

An experienced IB theatre teacher who is committed to extending and supporting students.
Well travelled with an understanding of different cultures. Excellent communication skills and
a team player. Qualified in IB DP & MYP and GCSE Drama - Edexcel

Qualifications


2010-Present         Master of Applied Theatre Studies, University of New England, Australia

1992 - 1994            Bachelor of Education, James Cook University,  Townsville, Australia

1989 -1991                Diploma of Education – Drama and History, Queensland University of Technology

Experience


2005 – present                                                                                                                                             Beijing BISS International School, China.

Teacher of IB DP Theatre and MYP 6 -10 DramaArts Curriculum Coordinator;
Assembly Coordinator
Homeroom Teacher;

2005-2011                                                                                                                                                                International Baccalaureate
MYP Arts Review member - current IB DP Theatre Curriculum member - current IB Theatre examiner - currentMYP Arts Moderator - current

2002-2005                                                                                                                                                             Rutlish School, Merton, London, UK.
HOD Drama
GCSE Drama teacher – 7-11 - Key Stage 3 &4
Learning Support Teacher (SEN)
Key Stage 3  SATS
Homeroom Tutor
Yr 11 Mentor

1988-2002 & 1995-1996                                                                                                                         Protocol Teaching Agency, London, UK.
Various short to long-term contracts.

1992 – 1995 &1997                                                                                                                                         Thuringowa State High School, Australia.
HOD Drama
Drama teacher 7-12
House leader
Homeroom teacher
Touch Football Coach
Drama Panel Member.

Extra Responsibilities at BISS

  • Curriculum Management Team – 2010 - present
  • Arts Curriculum Coordinator 2009- present
  •  ACAMIS Cultural School Representative 2010- present
  •  Assembly coordinator 2005-present
  •  Theatre performances – Plays; Musicals; Music, Art and Drama Showcase.
  •  After School Activities – including Drama without Walls; Zumba; Choir: Charity Clothes Drive;
  • International Day Organising Committee
  •  MYP Steering Committee 2005-2007

Selected Professional Development

2011- 12

• IB MYP Arts Online Review Committee - Present
• Theatre Versus Oppression - 3 day Workshop with Dr. Jennifer Hartley, July 2011, Cardiff

2010 – 11

• IB Theatre Development Committee – May 2011, Cardiff, UK.
• IB External Theatre Review Committee – November 2010, Cardiff, UK.
• Flat Classroom Project – Leadership programme, Beijing, China.
• DP TOK across the Curriculum (Diploma Programme, Category 1), Beijing, China.
• MYP Moderation examiner training from 2005

2009 -10

• IB DP Theatre Level 2 – ISB –Beijing, China.
• 21st Century Learning – Julie Lindsay, Beijing, China.
• Create the Future – Kim Cofino & Julie Lindsay, Beijing, China.

2008-09

• Atlas Rubicon Training, Beijing, China.
• Studywiz training, Beijing, China.
• Virginia Rojas – ESOL, Beijing, China.

2007-08

• IB DP Theatre Level 1, Taipei, Taiwan.

2006-07

• IB DP Theatre – Level 1 Shanghai, China.

2005-06

• IB DP Theatre Arts – Level 1 –Seoul, Korea.
• IB MYP Arts Level 1 – Colombo.
• ESOL in the Mainstream, Beijing, China.

2002-05
• Various GCSE Drama in-services, Merton, London

Selected Activities

  • Piven Creativity Workshops Planning Team 2010
  • APAC workshop leader – WAB Beijing 2010
  •  Accreditation – CIS, WASC, NCCT, IBO – MYP & DP - 2009
  •  Strategic planning - Facilities - BISS - 0708
  •  Strategic Planning - Core Planning team – BISS - 0708
  •  ACAMIS Cultural Convention Workshop leader –WAB - 0506
  •  Performer Certificate -Trinity College of London - Speech and Drama
  •  Year Eight Certificate -Trinity College of London- Speech and Drama.