Teaching
Alison is a dedicated educator with diverse teaching experience across multiple roles worldwide. She has led nutrition and cooking workshops, pioneered after-school programs, taught ESL in Taiwan and Thailand, and worked as a full-time substitute teacher, seamlessly adapting to various classroom environments. Beyond traditional education, she has integrated learning into childcare as a nanny and, in 2023, became a certified yoga instructor, incorporating mindfulness into her teaching. Her ability to engage students of all ages through hands-on learning, creativity, and wellness underscores her passion for fostering lifelong skills. Below, you’ll find a detailed overview of her experience and expertise.
Nutrition Educator
Alison taught in the United States through her role at the Beecher’s Foundation. Here, she focused on educating children about nutrition and healthy living through interactive cooking workshops. She emphasized the importance of whole foods, balanced meals, and mindful eating, helping students develop a deeper appreciation for how their food choices impact both their personal health and the environment. Beyond Beecher's Foundation, Alison developed her own nutrition curriculum, tailored to various ages for schools across the world.
Substitute Teacher
As a full-time substitute teacher in multiple schools, Alison quickly adapted to different classroom environments and grade levels, maintaining consistency in learning despite transitions. She effectively implemented pre-designed lesson plans while also adjusting instruction to suit the unique dynamics of each classroom. Her ability to establish a structured yet engaging learning environment allowed her to foster meaningful connections with students, ensuring that their educational experience remained positive and productive in the absence of their regular teacher.
Teacher in the United States
During her time at Beecher’s Foundation in Seattle, Alison played a pivotal role in delivering interactive nutrition education and cooking workshops to 4th and 5th-grade students. She designed engaging lesson plans that combined hands-on cooking experiences with foundational knowledge about healthy eating habits, ingredient sourcing, and food sustainability. By fostering curiosity and enthusiasm in young learners, she empowered students to make informed nutritional choices that promote lifelong well-being. Beyond Beecher's Foundation, Alison developed her own nutrition curriculum, tailored to various ages for schools across the world.
Cooking Teacher
As both a business owner and a contracted educator, Alison developed and implemented comprehensive cooking programs tailored to different age groups and skill levels. She launched the first after-school cooking program at Wells International School in Bangkok, which became so successful that it expanded into a full-fledged summer program. Her teaching approach emphasized hands-on learning, fostering creativity in the kitchen, and ensuring students understood the importance of food safety. Through these programs, she not only taught cooking techniques but also instilled confidence and independence in her students.
Teaching as a Nanny
Throughout her extensive experience as a nanny across various countries, Alison seamlessly integrated education into daily caregiving. She utilized a multifaceted approach to learning, incorporating sports, creative play, and academic lessons to engage children in meaningful and developmentally appropriate ways. Her role extended beyond traditional caregiving, as she consistently tailored her teaching methods to meet the unique learning styles and needs of the children she cared for, ensuring a well-rounded and stimulating environment for growth.
English Teacher
Alison has taught English as a Second Language (ESL) to students of all ages in both formal school systems and private tutoring settings in Taiwan and Thailand. She developed customized lesson plans designed to accommodate diverse linguistic abilities, helping her students build confidence in their English-speaking, reading, and writing skills. Her exceptional teaching abilities and leadership qualities led to her promotion to a management position, where she oversaw an entire Kindergarten program. In this role, she trained and mentored fellow educators, refined curriculum strategies, and ensured a high standard of language instruction.
Yoga Teacher
Alison expanded her teaching expertise by becoming a certified yoga instructor. She seamlessly integrates principles of mindfulness, breath-work, and movement into her teaching methodologies, fostering a holistic approach to wellness and education. Whether instructing children or adults, she emphasizes the importance of physical and mental well-being, encouraging her students to cultivate balance, focus, and self-awareness through their yoga practice.
