Paul McKenzie

Head of School at Zhuhai International School
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Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, NZ
Languages
  • Japanese Limited working proficiency
  • Serbian Elementary proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Myron Buck

Paul was a fantastic colleague and embodies that rare trait of being highly versatile and authentically knowledgable in all aspects of education. I have rarely met or worked with someone who has such in-depth knowledge of everything from Curriculum Design to management to Ed Tech, and who commands such respect from his colleagues.

Sabrina Schongalla

Paul McKenzie is the kind of humble innovator that every teacher wishes to have as a principal. Paul thinks beyond traditional boundaries in education and puts kids first, supporting student-centered, inquiry-based learning. I have been lucky to work with Paul in west Africa this year; my pedagogy is forever changed by Paul's insight and encouragement.

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Credentials

  • Building Resilience
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Cultivating Mental Agility
    LinkedIn
    Oct, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Health, Safety & Environment Certificate
    Government of the Kingdom of Norway
    Sep, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certificate of Recognition
    Commission on International Education, New England Association of Schools and Colleges
    Feb, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • 2016 - New and Aspiring Heads Institute - Certificate of Completion
    Association of International School Heads
    Jul, 2016
    - Oct, 2024
  • Moodle Course Creator Certificate
    Moodle
    Feb, 2015
    - Oct, 2024
  • Certificate of International School Leadership
    Principals Training Center
    Jul, 2014
    - Oct, 2024
  • Teaching ESL in mainstream classrooms
    Department of Education and Child Development, South Australia
    Jun, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
  • Ontario Teacher Certification
    Ontario College of Teachers
    Jun, 1999
    - Oct, 2024
  • Project Wild Certification
    Project Wild
    Jan, 1999
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Zhuhai International School
    • China
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of School
      • Aug 2023 - Present
  • Ministry of Education of New Zealand
    • New Zealand
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • CRT
      • Jun 2020 - May 2023
  • International School of Bergen
    • Norway
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head of School
      • Aug 2018 - Jan 2020

      PYP and MYP School. Operations and resource management - human and organisational development - educational leadership - community partnerships - governance. Successfully managed a new campus construction, relocation and transition project. Introduced operational and educational technologies to improve workflow efficiencies. Worked with Trustees to negotiate a sustainable funding formula with the City of Bergen and established initiatives that boosted student enrolment and the financial health of the school. Departed ISB due to family reasons with full support from the Board of Trustees. Show less

  • Fukuoka International School
    • Japan
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Secondary School Principal
      • Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

      Educational Leadership of Grade 6 to Grade 12 (Middle School & DP); Instructional Supervision and Evaluation; Budgetary oversight of Departments; Staffing, Scheduling and Resource Management; Student Council collaboration to improve student voice; Recruitment, Coaching and Retention of Staff; Coordinating learning and curriculum improvement committees; Implementing educational technology solutions and training staff; Improving organisational communications with improved website design and cost-efficiency. Policy improvements and management of IB reaccreditation. Coached staff in technology integration. Taught G6-10 Media Literacy classes. Show less

  • International School of Ouagadougou
    • Burkina Faso
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Secondary School Principal & Deputy Director
      • Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

      After starting as the Curriculum and Technology Coordinator, was promoted to Secondary School Principal and tasked with lifting the quality of assessment, differentiation, student agency and professional development practices.Coordinated the vertical and horizontal integration of the school’s curriculum in preparation of MSAvaccreditation. Led the self-study, practices alignment teams and preparation for a successful MSA accreditation as internal coordinator. Developed solutions for increased school Internet access and vast educational technology improvements in learning and teaching. Coached and supervised improvements in instruction through integrated units of study. Strengthened student voice and agency through work with the student council. Introduced and coached the use of MAP (Measurement of Academic Progress) external assessments providing timely metric for feedback focused instruction, student performances and a metric to provide timely feedback. Coached a predominantly American staff on best practices in assessment and inquiry-based learning leading to measurable improvements in MAP and AP assessments. Introduced and coached staff in both the Moodle and Google Classroom LMS platforms to provide a seamless transition between learning at school and home – this proved a timely advancement as the school soon after closed twice due to political instability. Strengthened and extended the scope and monitoring of the service-learning programme across the secondary school. Coached the HS Girls’ volleyball team. Supervised the Student Council. Introduced and led the Guys Read club – need determined from MAP metrics. Successfully led the community as director-in-charge during political unrest. Show less

    • Curriculum Coordinator & Technology Coordinator
      • Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

      Professional Development • Curriculum Alignment • Technology Integration • Educational Leadership Team • Communications Development • Internal Coordinator • Moodle Administrator

  • International School of Belgrade
    • Serbia
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Learning Community Director
      • Aug 2008 - Jul 2013

      PYP, MYP, DP School. Introduced Moodle LMS Course Creation and Google Apps for Schools to faculty. Strengthening the wider school community through greater access and understanding of technology and digital literacies. Includes parent technology training programs, robotics & programming, teacher and student training.

    • Technology Integration Specialist
      • Aug 2008 - Jul 2013

      Hired as Elementary Technology Facilitator - on recognition of wider school needs, changed to Technology Integration.

  • A'Takamul International School
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • ICT Coordinator & Teacher
      • Aug 2004 - Jul 2008

      Taught Elementary and High School Technology classes. Teacher Technology Training. Initiated Google Apps for Schools. Built new Technology Curriculum with ISTE NETS•S (2007) foundation. Coordinated Technology Teachers and Program, Technician activities, Technology Mission & Vision. Taught Elementary and High School Technology classes. Teacher Technology Training. Initiated Google Apps for Schools. Built new Technology Curriculum with ISTE NETS•S (2007) foundation. Coordinated Technology Teachers and Program, Technician activities, Technology Mission & Vision.

  • Bluewater District School Board
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Middle School Generalist
      • Aug 1999 - Jul 2004

      Taught all subjects (except music & French) to 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th graders. School Technology Lead and Literacy Contact Teacher. Coached volleyball and track & field. Led a school naturalization committee that brought together our local community and curriculum to create a naturally landscaped and treed school. Taught all subjects (except music & French) to 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th graders. School Technology Lead and Literacy Contact Teacher. Coached volleyball and track & field. Led a school naturalization committee that brought together our local community and curriculum to create a naturally landscaped and treed school.

  • NOVA Intercultural Institute & Sapporo Educational Alternative
    • ESL Teacher - promoted to Headship and Teacher Training
      • Aug 1991 - Oct 1996

      Trained ESL teachers in Osaka, Japan before moving to Sapporo to assume similar responsibilities at SEA. Trained ESL teachers in Osaka, Japan before moving to Sapporo to assume similar responsibilities at SEA.

  • Canterbury Institute of Sport & Health
    • Assistant Manager - promoted to Manager
      • Dec 1988 - Aug 1991

      Developed and executed in-house marketing research and strategic campaign that expanded the clientele base and profitability of the organization: a fitness, conditioning, injury prevention, rehabilitation, sports psychology, nutrition, physiotherapy, and medical institute for national sports teams, athletes, corporate clients and private gym members. Developed and executed in-house marketing research and strategic campaign that expanded the clientele base and profitability of the organization: a fitness, conditioning, injury prevention, rehabilitation, sports psychology, nutrition, physiotherapy, and medical institute for national sports teams, athletes, corporate clients and private gym members.

Education

  • Academy for International School Heads
    Certificate of Completion, New and Aspiring Heads Institute
    2016 - 2016
  • Principals' Training Center
    Certificate of International School Leadership, Secondary School Administration/Principalship
    2012 - 2014
  • Walden University
    MS.Ed., K-12 Technology Integration
    2009 - 2011
  • Lakehead University
    Bachelor, Education - Junior/Intermediate
    1998 - 1999
  • University of Canterbury
    Bachelor of Arts, Art History and Business Administration
    1985 - 1990
  • Christchurch Boys' High School
    Sciences, Maths & Arts
    1980 - 1984
  • International Baccalaureate
    IB Global Conference Singapore 2018, Educator & School Heads Conference
    2018 - 2018
  • International Baccalaureate
    IB Workshop, Cultivating Learning-Focused IB World Schools (Category 3) Yokohama
    2017 - 2017
  • International Baccalaureate
    IB Global Conference - Yokohama 2017
    2017 - 2017
  • International Baccalaureate
    IB Workshop, Diploma Programme Administrators (Category 1) Online
    2017 - 2017
  • EARCOS 48th Leadership Conference - Kuala Lumpur 2016
    2016 - 2016
  • T3 Teachers Teaching Teachers - Ouagadougou 2015
    Presenter's Certificate
    2015 - 2015
  • HRDNZ MoodleBites for Teachers
    MCCC & MoodleBites Certification, Moodle Course Creation
    2015 - 2015
  • Total School Conference CGC - Brussels 2014
    Designing the Learning Map & Developing Leadership for Learning
    2014 - 2014
  • AISA Conference: Accra 2013
    K12 Education & Administration
    2013 - 2013
  • ESL in the Mainstream Classroom: ISB 2012-2013
    K12 ESL Education
    2012 - 2013
  • Google Education Summit: Prague 2012
    K12 Educational Technology
    2012 - 2012
  • International Baccalaureate
    IB Workshop, PYP Mathematics (Category 1) Belgrade
    2012 - 2012
  • International Baccalaureate
    IT in the PYP (Category 2) Dubai
    2011 - 2011
  • CEESA Conference: Budapest 2011
    K12 Education
    2011 - 2011
  • 1:1 Laptop Preparation Program: ISB 2010 - 2011
    G6-12 Instructional Technology Design & Assessment
    2010 - 2011
  • International Baccalaureate
    IB Workshop, Design Technology (Category 2) Seville
    2010 - 2010
  • Digital Citizenship: ISB 2009
    K12 Educational Technology
    2009 - 2009
  • 23 Things: ISB 2008 - 2009
    Instructional and Learning Tools & Strategies, K12 Educational Technology
    2008 - 2009
  • MAP Conference: Budapest 2008
    K12 MAP Analysis & Implementation
    2008 - 2008
  • Understanding By Design: ISB 2008
    K12 UbD
    2008 - 2008
  • PEAK Conference: ASK 2007
    K12 Education
    2007 - 2007
  • National Educational Computing Conference: Atlanta 2007
    K12 Educational Technology
    2007 - 2007
  • PEAK Conference: ACA 2006
    K12 Education
    2006 - 2006
  • PEAK Conference: AISK 2005
    K12 Educaiton
    2005 - 2005
  • PEAK Conference: ATIS 2004
    K12 Education
    2004 - 2004
  • Bluewater District School Board - School Literacy Support Training
    Literacy Contact Teacher, Middle School Literacy
    2002 - 2003

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