Ferdinand Pailanan
Mathematics TeacherBeing an educator and inspiring students who are having difficulty to understand Mathematics has been my passion since the day I was inspired by my teacher. I want to help everyone to conquer their fears towards numbers. I want to change their perspective that Mathematics is not a subject to be afraid of or to be neglected but rather to use it as a weapon to be better in the future.
I’ve been teaching for more than 10 years and one thing that students ask me is “why Mathematics?”. They were thinking that the subject is hard and very difficult to understand. But I always tell them that Mathematics is considered a skill. When you want something, you need to practice more to understand how it works like driving. The more you use Mathematics, or the more you practice yourself to do problems in Mathematics, then you understand it better.
From 3 different International Schools and from 4 different countries, I experienced different student’s attitude towards Mathematics, and I always tell myself that giving up to them is not my main goal but to let them know that I am here to help them until they understand the concept of the lesson.
Being a teacher for all year levels, I find it interesting to see how the students grow in their own field. To see how they develop their skills towards Mathematics. I always believe that it is not me but it's them who fight for their battle in the subject. I am just here to guide them and help them to develop the skills they have to conquer their fears in Mathematics.
I will be a good asset for the school because of the experiences and knowledge that I have had over the years but still willing to improve more for the benefits of the students. As a Mathematics teacher, I enjoy extracurricular activities such as paper folding, maths puzzle, movie review, homework club and trainer for Mathematics Olympiad competition.
| Last Resume Update | July 24, 2022 |
| Address | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
| fpailanan@gmail.com | |
| Phone Number | 0507387695 |
Experience
MYP and DP Mathematics Teacher
I have been a MYP and DP Mathematics Teacher. Teaching students from ages 12 – 18 with cohort of 10 students. Being in IB curriculum, I should follow the based project program to do my lesson. I usually start with the mind mapping for the students to research on the topic and come up with the subtopics that might discuss on their designated level. We focus on the ATL skills, so that students can use the lesson they learned in real life situation. As a teacher, I don’t forget to involve the IB Learners profile so that students will not only learn academic but also the values that pupils must have. I do supervise the personal project of MYP5 students. Preparing the MYP5 and DP2 students for the upcoming major examination for IB which is the eassessment and the IB external examinations.
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Teaching secondary students Mathematics under the British Curriculum ages 12 – 18 with cohort of 25 students in one class. I have been teaching the Extended and Additional Mathematics for Grade 10 and 11 students. Preparing them for the IGCSE Examination. Teaching them how to solve and check the IGCSE past year papers so that they know the proper way of writing the solutions and getting the correct markings. Teaching the lower grade level lessons in daily classes such as Numbers, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics and Probability. Coordinating with our HOD for the preparation of internal assessment such as homework, unit test and year end examination. Updating the unit plan and also the vertical map (yearly plan).
July – September 2018 – waiting for my Visa to be approved.
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Under the British Curriculum, I taught Mathematics for ages 12 – 14 with cohort 20 students per class. Strategies and techniques in learning Mathematics in easy way as possible is the main goal that I need to achieve. Students must learn the basic concept of Algebra which is the main topic of these levels. We also provided them how to engage themselves in critical thinking questions because the school is tied up with Singaporean Schools and the term end examinations are coming from Dr. Ban Har Yeap which is more on analysis, critical thinking, and higher cognitive questions. In Sec 1 level, I’m also responsible to do their Unit Test for all the level, classwork, homework and classquiz. Lastly, also a trainer of Singapore and Asian School Mathematics Olympiad (SASMO).
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
With the Cambridge Curriculum, I follow the SOW for the topics in Mathematics, teaching both Extended and Additional Mathematics. With the average of 20 students per class ages 15 -18, I am more focus on upper class. Sec 4 includes the revision for the preparation of IGCSE examination. Any concerns about the students can be settled with the Vice Principal first. Also includes that I’m a Form Class Teacher of Sec4 students who are graduating students.
Secondary Mathematics Teacher
Education
Master of Arts in Teaching major in Mathematics
18 units only
Professional Education
18 units to take the Licensure Examination for Teachers (LET) in the Philippines certified by Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
graduate