Carolyn Sachse-Hodder
lifelong learner
learning leader
Location: Australia, Hong Kong, Canada
Email: cjsachsehodder@gmail.com
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/c-sachse-hodder
Carolyn Sachse-Hodder is a dedicated and experienced professional in the field of international education. ​
With a passion for fostering cross-cultural understanding and academic excellence, Carolyn brings a unique blend of expertise and insight to her work.
She is committed to empowering students and educators to flourish in diverse educational environments.
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Curriculum design and implementation
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Student support and development
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International programme coordination
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Inclusive Classrooms: UbD, UDL, DI, PBL
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Languages English (Native), Mandarin Chinese (Intermediate)
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Lifelong Learner
Learning Leader
Carolyn Sachse-Hodder is a dedicated and experienced professional in the field of international education. ​
With a passion for fostering cross-cultural understanding and academic excellence, Carolyn brings a unique blend of expertise and insight to her work.
She is committed to empowering students and educators to flourish in diverse educational environments.
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Curriculum design and implementation
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Student support and development
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International programme coordination
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Inclusive Classrooms: UbD, UDL, DI, PBL
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Languages English (Native), Mandarin Chinese (Intermediate)
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EXPERIENCE
Aug 2017 - present
Primary Classroom Teacher
Chinese International School, Hong Kong
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Year 3 and Year 5 homeroom teacher - on-site, hybrid, online
Aug 2012 - Jul 2017
German Swiss International School, Hong Kong
Primary Curriculum Coordinator
Upper Primary Coordinator
Y5 and Y6 Classroom Teacher
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Responsible for curriculum development in the Primary School, I supported teachers, ensured standards alignment, and fostered a positive professional environment.
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Oversaw daily operations, managed staff, provided instructional support, monitored attendance, organised events, and developed curriculum within budget.
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Developed supportive pastoral and high-impact academic classroom ecosystems.
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Guided students in following rules and promoting positive behaviour.​​​
Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
PYP Classroom Teacher
St. Andrew's School, Adelaide, Australia
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Year 4 homeroom teacher, K-7 relief teacher.
Aug 2006 - Jul 2011
Development Director
Communications Manager
Admissions, Scholarships Manager
Y6 and Y2 PYP Classroom Teacher
Year 5 CFL Teacher
PYP Exhibition
Renaissance College, Hong Kong
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Implemented, developed, and managed college-wide admissions, advancement, communications, and scholarships.
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Initiated, developed, managed and edited college-wide publications and communications, including RCHK World magazine and Black Kite newsletter, and media releases.
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Collaborated with Red Door in-house design team to develop website and Yearbook content and design.
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Developed and managed the Scholarship Mentor Programme, providing pastoral and
academic support to over 80 students and their families.​
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Created inclusive and innovative student-centred classroom environments.
EXPERIENCE
Jan 2002 - Dec 2005
Yearbook Coordinator
PYP Coordinator
Summer School Coordinator
PYP and MYP Teacher
PYP Exhibition
American International School of Guangzhou, China
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Coordinated ESL and Language Support for Kindergarten to Grade 5 (Year 6) and managed Elementary School admissions testing. WASC accreditation focus group leader.
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As PYP Coordinator (2004) oversaw a Grade 5 classroom and co-coordinated PYP Exhibition.
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ESL, Media Technology, and Humanities teacher for Year 7 to Year 9.
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Coordinated K-12 Summer Language School (2002-2005), and coordinated and designed AISGZ Yearbook, Middle School Magazine and Quarterly Magazine (2002-2005).
July 2001
Dresden International School, Germany
Summer School Teacher​
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Experiential ESL language programme teacher.
Feb 2000 - Jun 2001
Head of Marketing
Jerudong International School, Brunei
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Implementation, development, and management of marketing school-wide.​
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Co-coordination of FOBISSEA Junior Games 2000 hosted by Jerudong International School.
Feb 1995 - Dec 1995
Chinese Language Teacher​
Jan 1990 - Jul 1990
English Language Instructor
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Jan 1989 - Dec 1989
Residential Tutor​
Canberra Grammar School (International Centre), Australia
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Taught the Children's Saturday School and adult beginner evening classes.
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Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China
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Lectured and taught English to Economics and Business undergraduates.
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St. Ann's College, University of Adelaide, Australia
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Actively contributed to the academic, cultural, and social life of the College in keeping with my pastoral and operational responsibilities.
Jan 1986 - Jan 1987
Graphic Design Internship​
Islander Newspapers, Australia
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Responsible for print media design and layout for The Islander community newspaper, brochures, posters, and arthouse book production.
EDUCATION
Master of Education (Learning and Leadership)
Aug 2024 - Oct 2025
University of Technology Sydney, Australia
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Focused on equipping graduates to lead innovative learning across diverse environments in the context of rapidly evolving digital technologies and work practices.
Certificate in Executive Leadership
Completed September 2024
Grade 97.70%
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, UK
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Tools and frameworks to refine leadership purpose.​​​
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Skills to approach workplace challenge, such as having difficult conversations, leading teams, and dealing with complexity.
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Leadership strategies for driving organisational change and preparing for the future, while maintaining team performance.
Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education
Conferred 2002
Charles Darwin University, Australia
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English as Second or Other Language (ESOL)
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Languages Other than English (LOTE)
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Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE)
Bachelor of Asian Studies (Chinese)
Conferred 1996
Australian National University, Australia
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Art History: minor
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Chinese (Mandarin): major
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International Development Studies: major
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Year in China Programme (Scholarship)
South Australian Certificate of Education
Matriculated 1984
Kingscote Area School, Australia
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Art, Biology, English, Geography, History
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Diploma in Digital Learning Design, Digital Literacy Institute (April 2025)
Future Skills: Agile Delivery and Project Management, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Dec 2024)
NLP Coach and Practitioner Certification, The American Board of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (Mar 2010)
Certificate of Registration as a Teacher R250180, Hong Kong Education and Manpower Bureau (Nov 2006)
Certificate of Registration as a Teacher, Teachers Registration Board of South Australia (renewal Dec 2024)
Chinese Language Proficiency Certificate (Intermediate), Tunghai University (Jan 1995)
Chinese Language Proficiency Certificate (Intermediate), Fengchia University (Nov 1994)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and TRAINING
Mental Health and Trauma Responder Workshop
for Primary School Leaders and Staff
Linda White, Educators SA (22 Nov 2024)
ESF Emerging Leaders’ Summit
English Schools Foundation Hong Kong (2015)
Reading, Writing Conferences: Personalised Learning Dan Feigelson (Feb 2024)
Making Inclusion Work: Differentiation in the Classroom Ochan Kusuma-Powell and William Powell (2014)
Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse, and Neglect Education and Care (RRHAN-EC) Training
Educators SA (Dec 2023)
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice (DEIJ) Training
Angeline Aow (Sep-Nov 2023)
Science and Inquiry: Sustainable Thinking in the IB
Marica Behrenbruch (2013)
Explicit Reading Strategies, Helping the Struggling Reader, Teaching Writing, Teaching Comprehension
Advance Teacher Training Workshops (2012)
The Reading League: Science of Reading Series
Heidi Beverine-Curry (Jan-Mar 2023)
Inquiry Through Drama in the PYP
Alison Ross, IB PYP Workshop, Asia Pacific (2011)
Next Generation Science Standards Curriculum Mapping
Wendy Smith (2022)
Transdisciplinary Teaching, Learning in the PYP
IB PYP Workshop, Asia Pacific (2011)
Community Champions: Advancing Our Schools
CASE Asia-Pacific Advancement Conference (2009)
Visible Wellbeing Series
Dr. Lea Waters (2021,2022, 2023)
Singapore Mathematics Workshops Series
Dr. Yeap Ban Har (2020, 2021)
Classroom Based Assessment
EARCOS Regional Workshop (2004)
Responsive Classroom Series
Center for Responsive Schools Training (2019)
East Asia Writing Project Summer Institute
Hong Kong International School (2003)
Positive Education Conference Hong Kong
Hosted by Renaissance College ESF (Nov 2021)
Differentiated Instruction
EARCOS Regional Workshop (2003)
Introduction to ABA Therapy
Sprout in Motion Organisation (2018)
Reading and Writing Literacy Workshop
EARCOS School-Based Workshop (2003)
Inclusion and Differentiation (Policy, Planning, Practice)
Chapters International (2017)
IB PYP Assessment
IB PYP Workshop, Asia Pacific (2003)
21st Century Learning Conference Hong Kong
21st Century Learning (2015)
IB PYP Intermediate
IB PYP Workshop, Asia Pacific (2003)
Emergency Paediatric First Aid, First Responder Training
First Aid Plus (biannual 2006-2024)
Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting Training
Child Safeguarding and ITFCP (annual 2006-2024)
SKILLS
Academic Wellbeing
Curriculum Mapping and Development
Inter-Cultural Communication
Community Relations
Data Management and Analysis
Instructional
Supervision and Training
EXPERTISE
International Teaching
and Program Coordination
With a proven track record of developing international learning initiatives, Carolyn excels in driving meaningful and impactful educational programs, fostering global perspectives and academic excellence.
Curriculum
Design and Implementation
Demonstrating a keen understanding
of pedagogical principles, Carolyn adeptly designs and implements curriculum frameworks that promote inclusive and immersive learning experiences.
Student
Development and Support
Committed to nurturing the holistic development of students, Carolyn provides comprehensive support and guidance, empowering people to thrive in diverse educational settings.