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and history of professional development.
Current and previous teaching experience
NIST International School, Bangkok, Thailand
MYP Individuals & Society (World and Ancient History) / Language & Literature (English)
August 2021 - Present
Taught over 120 students in 6 different classes (3 sections each of English and History) in grades 6, 7, and 8.
Adapted quickly to challenging circumstances. With only remote (online), faculty orientation as a guide, successfully learned 4 brand new curriculums across two departments. Seamlessly shifted from offsite online teaching, to onsite online teaching, to hybrid, and finally to face-to-face learning.
In response to faculty departures, took over an advisory group of 22 students with ESL, special needs, and gifted designations. Delivered a social emotional curriculum during daily morning meetings and two full classes each ten day cycle.
In collaboration with English and History departments and Director of Learning, revamped “Unit Planners” to clearly articulate student learning outcomes and collect all teaching and resources in one uniform manner across both departments as a pilot for school-wide implementation.
Personal Project Supervisor.
Canadian International School of Thailand Bangkok, Thailand
MYP Teacher for Language & Literature (English) and Language Acquisition (EAL)
Community Service Project Supervisor
August 2020 - June 2021
Working with the MYP coordinator and fellow faculty, who were almost all new to the IB MYP program, revised, created, and delivered “Units of Inquiry” utilizing all facets of MYP IB best practice in curriculum design, assessment, and ATL skill development to prepare CIST International School’s for its unofficial consultant and official review of and subsequent successful authorization of their MYP program from International Baccalaureate Organization.
Revised, designed, and delivered Units of Inquiry and of all facets of MYP IB best practice to grades 8 to 11 throughout the pandemic teaching both in person and online via Google Meet.
Collaborated with International School Yangon to recruit schools from across Asia and develop curriculum for “Students Without Borders”, a digital cultural exchange to facilitate meaningful and creative interactions between students from diverse cultural backgrounds and perspectives to expand their love of learning and practice global citizenship.
Worked with school owner, Head of School, and MYP Coordinator to improve and develop innovative domestic/international programs and partnerships to expand internal and external professional development and student enrichment opportunities.
KIS International School, Bangkok, Thailand
MYP Individuals & Society (World and Ancient History) / Language & Literature (English)
August 2019 - June 2020
Taught three sections of 6th grade Individuals & Society (History) and one section each of 7th and 8th grade English.
In collaboration with with Ind & Soc (History) and Lang & Lit (English) departments reviewed and revised curriculum / assessment practices to increase student learning and best teach ATL skills (IB).
Participated in and contributed to a pilot of the “Formative Feedback Project” program which is a process to augment and replace the traditional end-of-semester teacher comments with formative feedback and student learning portfolios that more effectively detail learning progress throughout the year.
Responsible for revising and implementing curriculum program to best help grade 6 students transition from the PYP (primary) to the MYP (secondary) program in study skills, self management, and socio emotional learning.
Responsible for regular parent communications and developmental and pastoral care of the students for above classes and one advisory group.
Came together with department and school faculty to assist faculty, students, and families make the shift to synchronous and asynchronous online learning as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Canadian American School , Manila, Philippines
Lead Teacher, Middle and High School Coordinator
August 2018 – July 2019
Middle and High School Social Studies and English Teacher
August 2016 - July 2019
Teach middle school and high school English Language Arts and Social Studies/ History to grades 6-10 with a project and inquiry based curriculum
Differentiate instruction for special needs, ESL/ESOL and gifted/talented students.
In role as lead teacher and MS/HS coordinator mentored fellow faculty in designing interdisciplinary curriculum our diverse international learning community to improve student learning
Coordinated and led in-service professional development for faculty and staff in curriculum development, classroom management, Chromebook integration, teaching methods, and MAP testing analysis for the purpose of improving teaching and student learning.
Lead operations for grades 4-11 including development of curriculum, policies, procedures, student-parent services, admissions, staffing, evaluation and general administration.
Responsible for the rollout of a new grade level each year since 2016-17 school year (grades 8, 9, and 10) as CAS adds a grade each year until grade 12.
Communicate CAS’s curriculum developments, instructional/assessment practices, and performance results with faculty, parents, and the broader community and assist with the school admissions process.
St. Albans School, Washington, DC
Teacher, Form A Master, and Athletics
August 2012 - July 2016
“A Form” (grade 6) World History teacher and lead teacher at an all-boys grades 4-12 independent school
Taught English, Pre-Algebra, and World History to a homeroom of 18 students from 2012 to 2015.
Led communication between administration, three A Form teachers, and parents of the students.
Represented A Form in curriculum and planning meetings.
Implemented a new English, Math, and History curriculum for A Form when the grade moved to departmentalization beginning with 2015-2016 school year.
Taught a six-week reading and study skills course for St. Albans Summer School to rising grades 6-9 students from around the Washington, DC area.
Coached A Form football (assistant coach), baseball (head coach) and freshman basketball (head coach).
Hutchison School, Memphis, TN
Teacher, MS MUN / Youth Legislature Sponsor, and Athletics
August 2003 – June 2012
Middle school history/social sciences teacher, coach, and advisor at all-girls grades Pre K - 12 independent school
Taught Global Studies (grade 8 world history); speech and debate class (grade 8); Research Methods (grade 9) and World Geography (grade 7). Coordinated middle school Model UN and Youth Legislature programs.
Coached varsity basketball (assistant coach) and track (head coach); coached basketball grades 6- 8 (head coach).
Additional academic responsibilities: curriculum development; coordination of academic program with neighboring all-boys Memphis University School; design and implementation of curriculum for Bright Girls Bright Future, a two-week summer leadership program.
St. Benedict at Auburndale, Memphis, TN
Teacher, Club Sponsor, and Athletics
August 1997 – July 2002
History teacher and coach at grades K-12 co-educational Catholic high school
Taught Modern European History (grade 12) and Social Justice/Morality (grade 10); coached middle school football and basketball (head coach) and high school varsity football, basketball, and baseball (assistant coach).
Bishop Byrne High School, Memphis, TN
Teacher and Athletics
January 1997 – August 1997
Teacher and coach at grades 7-12 co-educational Catholic school
Taught Economics (grades 11 and 12) and Old Testament and New Testament studies (grades 9 and 10).
Coached varsity tennis (head coach).
Youth Villages, Memphis, TN
Teacher / Counselor
May 1994 – December 1996
Employed as Teacher Assistant, Teacher/Counselor, and Teacher in a residential counseling program for emotionally troubled teenagers.
Taught all academic disciplines to students in middle and high school with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
Summer and University Educational Experience
Resident Faculty, St. Albans School of Public Service (SPS), Washington, DC (2005 – 2017)
Coordinate the residence life program and teach four-week residential public policy program for over forty rising high school seniors from around the United States and the world.
Facilitate discussions with rising twelfth grade students from diverse geographic, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds wide variety of case studies utilizing Socratic and Harkness methods. Case studies focus on domestic and foreign policy issues such as, but limited to; drone warfare, enhanced interrogation, climate change, and ethics in government.
Reside in the dorm and coordinate all aspects of the residence life program for the month-long experience to promote a pleasant and safe environment in the co-ed dorm.
Lead outings in support of the academic case studies, including meetings with members of the United States Congress and Senate; Justices of the United States Supreme Court; White House officials; Ambassadors and embassy staff; and various other government and non-government officials and agencies in the Washington, DC area.
Facilitator, Bridges Inc., Memphis, TN (1997 – 2000 and 2003 – 2006)
Facilitated and led diverse racial and socio-economic groups of middle and high school students from public, private, religious, independent, and charter schools at weeklong day and residential conferences focusing on leadership and diversity studies.
Resident Director, Christian Brothers University, Memphis, TN (August 1999 – August 2002)
Responsible for all aspects of residence life in both all-male and co-ed university residential settings.
Supported the efforts of Residence Life to create a positive living environment to minimize behavioral issues. Facilitated staff development and training. Provided counseling or referral for residents with academic, personal, or career concerns. Provided leadership during crises in the residence hall and in the greater campus community.