Summary
Overview
Core Strengths
Career Highlights
Work history
Education
Skills
Websites
📌 Publications & Presentations
References
Timeline
Teacher
HANNAH KATE MURPHY

HANNAH KATE MURPHY

HCMC,Vietnam

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in curriculum design and innovation, concept-based planning, and instructional leadership. Demonstrates proficiency in integrating EdTech solutions and aligning school vision with international education standards. Skilled in research-driven practice, impact measurement, and safeguarding compliance. Committed to advancing global perspectives and metacognition in learning through effective teacher training and change management strategies.

Overview

18
18

Years as a dedicated classroom teacher

8
8

Year designing teacher training & curriculum inovation

Core Strengths

  • Curriculum design & innovation (IB frameworks, CCSS, UDL)
  • Concept-based planning & metacognitive strategies
  • Learning coaching & teacher training
  • Research-driven practice & impact measurement
  • EdTech integration (Seesaw, MIEE, Google Education, Canva)
  • Safeguarding & compliance (TES, up-to-date)
  • International education & global perspectives

Career Highlights

  • Designed and implemented the Learning Success Curriculum, bridging SEL and academic rigor while embedding soft skills, global citizenship, media literacy, financial literacy, and human-centred thinking.
  • Integrated IB best practices, including ATLs and Learner Profiles, for clear vertical skills progression across grade levels.
  • Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) and Seesaw Ambassador, championing EdTech adoption for effective remote and blended learning.
  • Led transformative teacher training for Vietnamese primary teachers, improving pedagogy and student outcomes in Maths and Science.
  • Presented research on Extensive Reading at CAMTESOL International Teacher Conference.

Work history

Curriculum Development Manager

Wellspring Saigon International Bilingual School
HCMC
01.2022 - 07.2025
  • Designed and launched the Learning Success Curriculum, bridging SEL and academic rigour by integrating IB Approaches to Learning (ATLs), Learner Profiles, and concept-based inquiry to build students' soft skills and global perspectives.
  • Developed clear curriculum frameworks, unit guides, and schemes of work aligned with CCSS and international best practice.
  • Explored vertical alignment of skills progression across grades, drawing on IB principles.
  • Provided professional development and coaching for teachers to embed inclusive, research-based practice.

Grade 3 ELA & Science Teacher

Wellspring Saigon International Bilingual School
HCMC
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Championed Seesaw integration for high-quality remote and blended learning during COVID-19.
  • Created and implemented clear protocols, teaching norms, and formative assessment tools aligned with international and Vietnamese standards.
  • Delivered student-centred lessons aligned with CCSS, supporting bilingual learners with differentiated strategies.
  • Built strong parent partnerships and feedback channels to ensure consistent progress.

Teacher Training Manager

EMG Education
HCMC
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Designed and facilitated multi-year training programmes for Vietnamese primary teachers in Maths and Science.
  • Onboarded and coached new teachers, providing tailored mentoring to develop confidence and high standards.
  • Created and delivered Pearson PET General Exam Prep courses and CPD workshops.

Additional Teaching Roles

01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Taught diverse learner groups across primary and ESP contexts, integrating modern methodologies and EdTech.
  • Developed and adapted curriculum materials for phonics and ESP programmes aligned with national standards.
  • Fostered inclusive, learner-centred practice for students of varied backgrounds.

Station Assistant

Absolute/Virgin Radio
London
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Assisted production, programming, artist management, and events, showcasing strong organisational and communication skills.

Educational Sales Executive

Arberry Pink
London
01.2004 - 01.2005

Education

Instructional Leadership Certificate - Education

Harvard Graduate School of Education

UDL Practitioner Certificate - Education & Learning

Harvard GSE

Enter your degree - Education

University of Derby
04.2022 - 05.2023

BA (Hons) - Media Production & Journalism

University of Lincoln

CELTA - Education

International House

Enter your degree - Education And Training

Internationa House

Skills

  • Curriculum design & innovation
  • Concept-based planning
  • Learning coaching
  • Teacher training
  • Research-driven practice
  • Impact measurement
  • EdTech integration
  • Safeguarding
  • Compliance
  • International education
  • Global perspectives
  • Metacognition in learning
  • Instructional leadership
  • Standards alignment
  • Learning Management Systems
  • School vision alignment
  • Standards compliance
  • Change management

📌 Publications & Presentations

  • Finalist, “The UNESCO Happy School Framework Meets the Six Thinking Hats: Cultivating Holistic Development at Wellspring Saigon International Bilingual School”, presented at Wellspring Annual Innovation Showcase "Winnovators" (co-authored with Jozanne Holthausen, Hannah Kate Murphy, Matthew Bauer).
  • Finalist, “WISER Wallets — The WISer Money Mission: Save, Spend, Succeed!”, selected for Education Pitch – New School Initiative, Wellspring Annual Innovation Showcase "Winnovators" (Hannah Kate Murphy, Matthew Bauer, Thomas Vuong).
  • “Exploring Stories: Extensive Reading and Literature Circles,” presented at CamTESOL 2015 International Teacher Conference. (Hannah Murphy and Seamus Butler)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Enter your degree - Education

University of Derby
04.2022 - 05.2023

Curriculum Development Manager

Wellspring Saigon International Bilingual School
01.2022 - 07.2025

Grade 3 ELA & Science Teacher

Wellspring Saigon International Bilingual School
01.2019 - 01.2022

Teacher Training Manager

EMG Education
01.2016 - 01.2019

Additional Teaching Roles

01.2011 - 01.2016

Station Assistant

Absolute/Virgin Radio
01.2006 - 01.2009

Educational Sales Executive

Arberry Pink
01.2004 - 01.2005

BA (Hons) - Media Production & Journalism

University of Lincoln

Enter your degree - Education And Training

Internationa House

Instructional Leadership Certificate - Education

Harvard Graduate School of Education

UDL Practitioner Certificate - Education & Learning

Harvard GSE

CELTA - Education

International House
HANNAH KATE MURPHY