Anouk van Leeuwen
Senior Substitute Teacher | Primary & Lower Secondary Classroom Continuity
Eindhoven
Professional Summary
Dedicated, adaptable educator with extensive experience managing classroom environments across diverse primary school networks in the Eindhoven region. Proven ability to step into unfamiliar settings, immediately establish rapport, and uphold instructional momentum without disruption to pupil progress.
Adept at tailoring delivery for neurodivergent learners, managing multi-tier behavioral needs, and providing clear, detailed debriefs for returning faculty.
Professional Experience
Zuid-Brabant Onderwijspool
Eindhoven
Senior Substitute Teacher
Aug 2020 – Present
- Provide short-notice and planned relief teaching across 14 primary schools, maintaining curriculum progression across key stages for classes of 20 to 28 pupils.
- Implement differentiated instruction in mixed-ability classrooms, ensuring complete adherence to established individual education plans (IEPs).
- Standardize end-of-day pedagogical handover documentation to facilitate seamless transitions for returning permanent homeroom teachers.
- Maintain positive classroom environments by swiftly applying school-specific behavioral frameworks and restorative conflict-resolution strategies.
Stichting Meerkant Scholen
Veldhoven
Interim Classroom Teacher
Aug 2015 – Jul 2020
- Covered planned medical and maternity leaves spanning 4 to 16 weeks in upper primary groups, delivering full national curriculum requirements.
- Adapted daily lesson plans in Dutch literacy, mathematics, and integrated science to sustain pupil engagement during extended staff transitions.
- Administered formative assessments and prepared detailed progress summaries for parent-teacher consultations and internal tracking systems.
Basisschool De Groene Kring
Eindhoven
Primary Teacher
Sept 2010 – Jul 2015
- Delivered core curriculum instruction to mixed-age primary groups, establishing consistent daily routines and clear behavioral expectations.
- Supported schoolwide remedial reading interventions, boosting decoding fluency for small groups of underperforming learners.
Education
Fontys Hogeschool Eindhoven
Bachelor of Education · Primary Education (PABO) · Eindhoven · Satisfactory · Sept 2006 – Jul 2010
Completed comprehensive teacher preparation curriculum focusing on pedagogical psychology, developmental milestones, and classroom management across all primary grade levels.
Conducted final year clinical teaching internship in diverse multicultural primary classrooms across the Brainport Eindhoven region.
Curricular Initiatives
Flexible Relief Curriculum Kit
Jan 2023 – Nov 2023
- Compiled a digital substitute teacher handbook containing 40 modular, curriculum-aligned lesson modules for unexpected teacher absences across grades 3 through 6.
- Shared resource packets with pool coordinators to assist newly inducted relief educators in quickly adapting to regional school expectations.
Key Competencies
Classroom Management
Differentiated Instruction
Curriculum Continuity
Formative Assessment
Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support
Restorative Practices
Parent & Faculty Communication
Multi-Grade Teaching
Emergency Lesson Planning
Educational Technology Integration
Languages
Dutch
C2
English
C1
Certifications
Training in Passend Onderwijs and Inclusive Classroom Support
Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen · Apr 2019
First Aid for Child Emergencies (EHBO)
Rode Kruis Nederland · May 2025
Community Involvement
Buurtpunt Woensel
Eindhoven · Feb 2021 – Present
- Youth Literacy Mentor
- Facilitate weekly bilingual reading and homework support circles for primary-aged newcomer children in the Eindhoven community.
- Coordinate with local library staff to curate leveled reading collections supporting foundational literacy acquisition.