Shantel Gudu

Curriculum and learning design professional with 10 years of experience designing outcome-based learning experiences, curriculum, assessments, and digital learning resources. Experienced in translating learning outcomes into engaging lesson sequences, activities, assessments, and accessible resources for diverse learners. Strong background in instructional design, inclusive learning, educational technology, visual communication, professional learning, and collaborative curriculum planning.

Brings a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Arts in Child and Family Studies, with extensive experience managing multiple curriculum deliverables, timelines, and stakeholder needs.

Curriculum Coordinator / Primary Homeroom Teacher (Grade 1) - Emirates National School - Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

(2016-08 - 2026-07)

• Designed and developed outcome-based curriculum, learning sequences, activities, assessments, and supporting resources for Grades 1–2, aligning content to IB PYP frameworks and required learning standards.
• Led Grade 1 curriculum planning and assessment alignment, collaborating with teachers to ensure consistency of learning outcomes, instructional resources, and student expectations.
• Analyzed learner performance data and used findings to adjust instructional resources, differentiation, intervention activities, and assessment strategies.
• Created engaging digital and print learning materials that integrated educational technology, multimedia, inquiry, and project-based approaches.
• Applied inclusive and differentiated learning strategies to adapt content, activities, and assessments for learners with varied academic, cognitive, and physical needs.
• Facilitated small-group professional learning for colleagues, supporting curriculum planning, instructional practices, and effective use of digital learning tools.
• Managed multiple curriculum deliverables, planning cycles, assessment deadlines, and collaborative projects in a fast-paced international school environment.
• Collaborated across grade-level and subject teams to review curriculum resources, identify learner needs, solve instructional challenges, and improve learning experiences.

Grade 1 Coordinator - Emirates National School - Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

• Led grade-level curriculum planning, assessment alignment, and team collaboration.
• Coordinated shared planning expectations and supported colleagues with curriculum implementation and learning resource development.

Primary/Junior Teaching Practicum - Various Brampton Schools - Brampton, ON

(2012-01 - 2015-12)

Designed interdisciplinary lessons, integrated media literacy, adapted learning for diverse learners, and created grade-specific activities.

Early Childhood Education Practicum - Sheridan College / Brampton, ON - Brampton, ON

(2010-01 - 2011-12)

Developed age-appropriate learning activities and inclusive environments supporting cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development.

Bachelor of Education - Primary/Junior - Nipissing University (2011-01 - 2016-12)

Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) - Child and Family Studies, History Minor - Nipissing University (2011-01 - 2016-12)

Early Childhood Education - Early Childhood Education - Sheridan College (2009-01 - 2011-12)