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Overview
Work History
Education
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Jane Kuismin

Jane Kuismin

PYP Grade 1 Educational Assistant
Espoo

Summary

I am an educational professional prepared for impactful support roles in academic settings. I have strong experience in classroom management, individualized student assistance, and instructional support. I am known for my collaborative approach and adaptability to meet various learning needs. I am well-versed in fostering positive learning environments and maintaining effective communication with both students and staff.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Yoga Teacher

MTÜ Hingepai
2012.02 - Current
  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
  • Expanded knowledge of anatomy, alignment principles, and sequencing through continuous education and professional development opportunities.
  • Guided students toward achieving proper alignment, form, and breath control through clear verbal cues and hands-on adjustments when necessary.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication, addressing concerns, and offering support throughout their yoga journey.

Language Camp Leader

Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2019.07 - 2023.07
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.

Youth Camp Teacher

dotE tantsu-ja vabaajakeskus
2015.06 - 2020.08
  • Created and implemented hands-on activities that enhanced children's learning.

Volunteer

NISO (Network of International Students)
2015.09 - 2019.01
  • Assisted with special events and programs.

Estonian Language Teacher for Children

Oulun Kaupunki
2015.11 - 2018.06
  • Improved students oral and written communication skills through interactive language exercises and group projects.

Leader of Tuglas - Seura Estonian Language Communication Group

Oulun Tuglas-seura
2014.09 - 2018.01

Provider of Mindfulness Workshops

University of Oulu
2015.09 - 2018.01

Classroom Teaching Assistant

Oulu International School
2017.02 - 2017.06

I successfully completed my final school practice at Oulu International School.

  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Youth Camp Teacher/ Programme Developer

Tiiu Mägi
2009.08 - 2016.07

IB PYP Classroom Teacher

Tallinn English College
2013.08 - 2015.08
  • Teacher for multicultural students in PYP (Primary Years Programme)

Preschool Teacher

Tallinn English College
2013.08 - 2015.06
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.

Youth Camp Leader/ Programme Developer

ETH Residential Winter Golf Camp
2014.12 - 2014.12

Childcare Teacher in Sports Club

Status Club
2012.01 - 2013.01

Palma Supporter Class Teacher

Palma Middle School
2011.09 - 2012.01
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, promoting respect and fostering a climate conducive to learning.

Institute of Educational Sciences Student Union Head of Development

Tallinn University
2010.09 - 2011.05

Education

Master of Arts - Education

University of Oulu
University Of Oulu
2015.09 - 2024.06

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Oulu
Oulu
2015.09 - 2018.03

Master of Arts - Education

Tallinn University
Tallinn, Estonia
2008.08 - 2015.09

No Degree - Erasmus Exchange Programme

University of Oulu
Oulu, Finland
2014.09 - 2015.09

No Degree - Making PYP Happen Training

Vienna International School
Vienna
2013.09 - 2013.09

Yoga Teacher Certificate -

AyurYoga Eco-Ashram
Mysore, Karnataka
2012.01 - 2012.02

No Degree - Kor-EU Leaders For Global Education Programme

Sunchon National University
South-Korea
2011.08 - 2011.12

Secondary School Certificate -

Mart Reiniku Kool
Tartu, Estonia
2004.09 - 2007.06

Skills

  • Good communication skills acquired through working in different areas and multicultural environments
  • Ability and desire to learn
  • Continuing personal development
  • Friendliness and the ability to get along with others
  • Patient, honest, reliable and punctual worker, team player
  • Good conflict management skills
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Good classroom management skills
  • Implementing good relationships between parent-teacher communication
  • Respecting inclusion and meeting the needs of every child
  • Providing supportive, safe, joyful and creative learning environment
  • Multicultural awareness

Annexes

20161125 - tunnistus - Peets.pdf

Timeline

Language Camp Leader

Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2019.07 - 2023.07

Classroom Teaching Assistant

Oulu International School
2017.02 - 2017.06

Estonian Language Teacher for Children

Oulun Kaupunki
2015.11 - 2018.06

Master of Arts - Education

University of Oulu
2015.09 - 2024.06

Bachelor of Arts - Education

University of Oulu
2015.09 - 2018.03

Volunteer

NISO (Network of International Students)
2015.09 - 2019.01

Provider of Mindfulness Workshops

University of Oulu
2015.09 - 2018.01

Youth Camp Teacher

dotE tantsu-ja vabaajakeskus
2015.06 - 2020.08

Youth Camp Leader/ Programme Developer

ETH Residential Winter Golf Camp
2014.12 - 2014.12

No Degree - Erasmus Exchange Programme

University of Oulu
2014.09 - 2015.09

Leader of Tuglas - Seura Estonian Language Communication Group

Oulun Tuglas-seura
2014.09 - 2018.01

No Degree - Making PYP Happen Training

Vienna International School
2013.09 - 2013.09

IB PYP Classroom Teacher

Tallinn English College
2013.08 - 2015.08

Preschool Teacher

Tallinn English College
2013.08 - 2015.06

Yoga Teacher

MTÜ Hingepai
2012.02 - Current

Childcare Teacher in Sports Club

Status Club
2012.01 - 2013.01

Yoga Teacher Certificate -

AyurYoga Eco-Ashram
2012.01 - 2012.02

Palma Supporter Class Teacher

Palma Middle School
2011.09 - 2012.01

No Degree - Kor-EU Leaders For Global Education Programme

Sunchon National University
2011.08 - 2011.12

Institute of Educational Sciences Student Union Head of Development

Tallinn University
2010.09 - 2011.05

Youth Camp Teacher/ Programme Developer

Tiiu Mägi
2009.08 - 2016.07

Master of Arts - Education

Tallinn University
2008.08 - 2015.09

Secondary School Certificate -

Mart Reiniku Kool
2004.09 - 2007.06
Jane KuisminPYP Grade 1 Educational Assistant