Thomas Teisen
@thomasteisen
Playful Learning educator specializing in primary education and physical well-being through movement and design.
What I'm looking for
I’m a qualified primary educator and play specialist with a Bachelor’s in Education and a Master’s in Design for Play. I teach English, Danish, and Handcraft & Design using Playful Learning strategies—turning grammar, verbs, and academic goals into hands-on physical projects and games that keep students in flow.
I also bring a strong P.E. mindset to the classroom, combining inclusive pedagogy with calm, organized classroom management and a “clear structure with a firm, loving hand.” Through my work with MindPlay (workshops, webinars, and 1:1 coaching) and my experience across Denmark and India, I’ve built an international facilitation style and a practical, student-centered approach—exactly the blend I want to bring to Odense International School.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Facilitator
MindPlay Healing
Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Developed and delivered interactive workshops, webinars, and 1:1 coaching focused on socio-emotional learning, play dynamics, and personal transformation. Organized international school network and community events including play sessions in Denmark and India.
Special Education Teacher (Online)
Den Frie Digitale Skole
Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Delivered primary and lower secondary education in Danish, English, and Handcraft & Design using Playful Learning strategies. Designed differentiated, personalized lesson plans and maintained communication with parents about student progress and well-being.
Facilitator & Workshop Designer
Poetry Slam Fyn
Aug 2018 - Present (7 years 11 months)
Designed and led performance-based workshops for secondary students focused on creative expression, body language, rhythm, and confidence building.
Ceramics Instructor
Kolding
Apr 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 9 months)
Designed and delivered structured ceramics lesson plans for learners of different skill levels. Supported an inclusive, collaborative, creative group dynamic rooted in experimentation and play.
Intrapreneurship Workshop Facilitator
UNICEF
Aug 2022 - Oct 2022 (2 months)
Co-facilitated specialized workshops for UNICEF’s national team to make strategic planning, internal reflections, and decision-making meetings more dynamic and collaborative.
Carpenter
Fynsk Snedkeri
Sep 2020 - Jul 2022 (1 year 10 months)
Managed production, quality testing, supply chains, and customer relations in a high-standard carpentry setting.
PlayLab Student Assistant
UCL Odense
Jan 2020 - Sep 2020 (8 months)
Founded the PlayLab for Playful Learning during teacher training to research the impact of playful methodology on student engagement and performance. Contributed to the planning, development, and design of educational activities, physical games, and digital tools.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Designskolen Kolding
Master of Arts, Design for Play
2021 - 2024
Earned a Master of Arts in Design for Play at Designskolen Kolding (2021–2024), focusing on how to systemize play and design processes to strengthen learning dispositions and meta-skills.
UCL Lillebælt Odense
Bachelor of Education, Education
2014 - 2020
Completed a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) at UCL Lillebælt Odense (2014–2020) to qualify as a teacher.
HF/VUC Flow Odense
Music Education, Music Education
2011 - 2014
Studied Music Education at HF/VUC Flow in Odense (2011–2014).
Efterskolen i Humble
Efterskole, Efterskole
2010 - 2011
Attended Efterskolen i Humble (2010–2011).
Availability
Location
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Website
www.mindplayhealing.comJob categories
Skills
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