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Thomas Teisen

@thomasteisen

Playful Learning educator specializing in primary education and physical well-being through movement and design.

Denmark
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What I'm looking for

I want to work at Odense International School, bringing academic learning through body, mind, and play, a clear structure with a firm, loving hand, and an international mindset—while fueling great P.E. with years of movement and sports experience.

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

MindPlay Healing logoMH
Current

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.

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Current

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.

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Current

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.

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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

DK

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 logoUO

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.

HO

HF/VUC Flow Odense

Music Education, Music Education

2011 - 2014

Studied Music Education at HF/VUC Flow in Odense (2011–2014).

EH

Efterskolen i Humble

Efterskole, Efterskole

2010 - 2011

Attended Efterskolen i Humble (2010–2011).

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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