Yordan Angelov Garov
Shanghai
Summary
A qualified Early Years and Primary teacher with extensive international experience across IB PYP, EYFS, and Primary education. Passionate about fostering inquiry-based, inclusive, and student-centered learning. Skilled in curriculum development, assessment, and behavior management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher (IB PYP)
Hong Qiao International School
Shanghai
08.2023 - Current
- Teaching the IB PYP curriculum to 13 international students (ages 5-6).
- Designing inquiry-based, interdisciplinary lessons fostering independence and critical thinking.
- Implementing formative & summative assessments to track progress and differentiation strategies.
- Documenting and sharing important milestones with each student's parents, guardians, and caregivers.
Nursery Homeroom Teacher
Singapore International School
Bangkok
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Taught a merged British EYFS & Singapore curriculum to a class of 20 students (ages 3-4).
- Designed student-centered, play-based learning experiences emphasizing early literacy and numeracy.
UK Teaching Experience
(QTS Placements, 2021 – 2023)
Peterborough
03.2021 - 06.2023
- Reception Teacher, Winyates Primary School (EYFS, Ages 4-5, 20 days in total).
- Year 2 Teacher, Nene Valley Primary School (KS1, Ages 7-8, 40 days in total).
- Reception Teacher, Yaxley Infant School (EYFS, Ages 4-5, 60 days in total).
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
- Planned and implemented lessons using various teaching strategies to meet diverse student needs.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
Academic Supervisor & TEFL Teacher Trainer
British Institute
Nanjing
01.2013 - 07.2019
- Developed English language curricula for students aged 3-15.
- Trained and mentored foreign teachers in lesson planning, differentiation, and assessment.
- Edited and enhanced TEFL course materials.
Education
PGCE QTS Primary (3-7) -
Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, UK02-2023
PhD in Traditional Chinese Medicine -
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
China12-2020
MSc Acupuncture & Tuina -
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
China06-2016
TESOL Advanced Certificate (325 Hours) -
The College of Teachers
London, UK01-2012
BSc in Traditional Chinese Medicine -
Middlesex University
UK07-2011
Skills
- Curriculum Expertise: IB PYP EYFS UK Primary Singapore Curriculum
- Instructional Skills: Differentiated Instruction Inquiry-Based Learning Play-Based Learning
- Assessment & Feedback: Formative & Summative Assessment Scaffolding Student Portfolios
- Classroom Management: Positive Behavior Support Social-Emotional Learning Growth Mindset
- Languages: Fluent in English, Bulgarian, Mandarin Chinese, Russian Basic Spanish
- Teaching Certifications:
- QTS & PGCE Primary (3-7)
- IB PYP Training: 'Making the PYP Happen' (2024) 'Agency, Action, and Engagement' (2023)
- TESOL Advanced Certificate (325 Hours)
References
- Jonathan Jackson
Lower School Principal, HQIS
Mobile number: +8613501783294
Email address: jonathan.jackson@hqis.org
- Ms Persia Shephard
Kindergarten Grade Leader and Numeracy Leader, HQIS
Mobile number: +8618616205040
Email address: persia.shephard@hqis.org
- JoAnna Marx-Talarczyk
Early Years Principal, Boston International School Wuxi
Mobile number:+8613524751189
Email address: joanna.marx-talarczyk@bostonis.org
Affiliations
- Vinyl records collector
- Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner
- Snowboarding and traveling
Timeline
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher (IB PYP)
Hong Qiao International School
08.2023 - Current
Nursery Homeroom Teacher
Singapore International School
08.2022 - 07.2023
UK Teaching Experience
(QTS Placements, 2021 – 2023)
03.2021 - 06.2023
Academic Supervisor & TEFL Teacher Trainer
British Institute
01.2013 - 07.2019
PGCE QTS Primary (3-7) -
Canterbury Christ Church University
PhD in Traditional Chinese Medicine -
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
MSc Acupuncture & Tuina -
Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
TESOL Advanced Certificate (325 Hours) -
The College of Teachers
BSc in Traditional Chinese Medicine -
Middlesex University
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