Experience

The International School of Gabon Ruban Vert

• Gabon
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Deputy Head of School/Head of Primary

  • Aug 2022 - Present



Uli.KRA

• Educational Consultant & Children's Picture Book Author

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  Educational consultancy, school set up, authorisation support, curriculum developmentBooks available, school author visitshttps://sites.google.com/d/1lE1JD645fYM0gI9h83GLwPr3uT1Q2vg0/p/1B4yXeo5f-D27iFZh9UlIccncs67oW3fp/edit Educational consultancy, school set up, authorisation support, curriculum developmentBooks available, school author visitshttps://sites.google.com/d/1lE1JD645fYM0gI9h83GLwPr3uT1Q2vg0/p/1B4yXeo5f-D27iFZh9UlIccncs67oW3fp/edit



Osaka International school

• Short term cover - PYP Teacher

  • Jan 2022 - Jul 2022

  Short term cover - keeping busy after unexpectedly losing position due to covid visa issues. Short term cover - keeping busy after unexpectedly losing position due to covid visa issues.



Shanghai Singapore International School

• China
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Principal (Head of Academics)

  • Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

  Curriculum Development and AlignmentAssessment and Differentiation PD and supportPolicy development supportExternal Assessment leadScope and Sequence DevelopmentDevelopment of Social Studies Curriculum Curriculum Development and AlignmentAssessment and Differentiation PD and supportPolicy development supportExternal Assessment leadScope and Sequence DevelopmentDevelopment of Social Studies Curriculum



Chiyoda International School Tokyo

• Whole School Administrator, Acting Elementary School Principal & PE Coordinator

  • Jan 2018 - Jul 2021

  Whole School Administrator, Acting Elementary Principal (07/19-07/21)PYP Coordinator (01/18-07/19)PE Coordinator (PYP/MYP) (01/18-07/21)PYP application preparation. Whole school ordering and management and monitoring of stock. Development and implementation of curriculum calendars, creation and monitoring of POI development, creation and implementation of language, math and specialist planner documents, creation of elementary school timetable. Setting up of PE department, creation of PE curriculum, assessment and development/set up of ICT in PE. Writing IB PYP aligned policies, hiring of staff, creation of math curriculum, Learning Design and job descriptions. Management of after school club activities and introducing the school to athletic competitions.



JOY EL International Academy

• China
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• PYP Coordinator and Grade 1 Teacher

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Implementation and adjustment of POI, training teachers how to create unit plans, design of curriculum calendars, creation of stand alone unit planners. Implementation and adjustment of POI, training teachers how to create unit plans, design of curriculum calendars, creation of stand alone unit planners.



Canadian International School Tokyo

• Japan
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Homeroom Teacher, PE, Art, ESL specialist

  • Jun 2014 - Jul 2017

  Training of new PYP Coordinator and assisting in leading of elementary schoolGrade 1 classroom teacher responsible for delivering all key areas of a PYP and PEI based curriculum (compromise as I did not desire a return to management).Creation and alignment of curriculum calendars and curriculum mapsImplemented new Physical Education curriculum in elementaryIdentified students in need of additional language supportCreated schedule for ESL students and programmes to support students at their level Created an activity-based developmentally appropriate arts programme syllabus for kindergarten studentsActed as a liaison to support teachers of other subjects to accommodate and modify and accommodate curriculum as needed for ESL students in core courses (including Science and Social Studies) Designed, led, and developed a Physical Education extracurricular for students in the primary and junior grades focusing on locomotor skillsDesigned and implemented elementary school Summer School programDesigned and implemented/taught a new Kindergarten English Immersion program



Makuhari International School

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Kindergarten Coordinator (April 2012-March 2014), Kindergarten Teacher

  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2014

  K2 classroom teacher responsible for delivering all key areas of a Japanese based curriculum.Led school action plan during 2011 earthquake.Taught entire grade level (45 students) after the 2011 earthquake and again in 2012 due to last minute staff change. Curriculum Team Member- 2011 Math, Science and ICT. 2012-2014 Geography, Social Studies and Physical EducationWrote and developed Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students with specific learning challengesCreated school math curriculum framework from kindergarten to grade 6 in collaboration with Grade 6 teacher to articulate learning goals for all grades in numeracy and problem solving areas of mathematicsOrganized and led school-wide Sports Day involving 300 students, 20 teachers, and student and parent volunteersCreated a bi-weekly newsletter for kindergarten programme to facilitate ongoing communication with parents to communicate progress and programme goalsDesigned and standardized planning format for kindergarten division to ensure consistency and continuity in lesson planning and deliveryImplemented a the kindergarten reading readiness programLed staff training session to familiarize staff with requirements of Nelson writing program and supervised its implementationActed as director for school Winter Performance and developed script, assigned roles, created props and coordinated stage management Chaired weekly kindergarten division meetingsLed staff training and implementation efforts of new Physical Education curriculum



Yamato International School

• Head of Curriculum Development

  • Apr 2010 - Dec 2010

  Elementary English Teacher, whole school PEDifferentiated and adapted curriculum to enable Special Education Needs (SEN) students to be integrated into mainstream classes with their peersSelected texts and supervised their implementation in classroomsDeveloped and implemented IEPs Wrote reports to communicate student progressCreated the school’s annual calendarPlanned and organized whole school field tripsOrganized and set up parent associationWrote play script for winter performance



EISU Gakkan

• PE Coordinator Homeroom Teacher

  • Apr 2009 - Mar 2010

  Developed P.E., Mathematics, English and Social Studies CurriculaWrote reports to communicate student progressCo-wrote and directed major whole school production and designed and made costumesWrote reports and maintained assessment information to document student’s progress throughout the academic year.Integrated ESL teaching through mainstream curriculaCollaboratively organized Sports Day events with the Japanese section of the schoolCollaborative team teaching with a Japanese teaching partnerHead Coach of the elementary soccer team



Little Garden International School

• Head Teacher (Foreign Principal)

  • Jul 2006 - Mar 2009

  Developed and implemented a PYP inquiry based curriculum for Nursery-K3.Opening of 7 new campus locationsK3 teacher Developed teacher training programmes to assist new hires Led openings of 6 new schoolsDeveloped curriculum and designed materials appropriate for classroom/school useWrote reports to communicate student progressCreated the school’s annual calendarTeacher managementHiring of new staffCreated the annual school calendars and teaching schedulesResearched and organized individual grade field tripsRan fire and earthquake drillsCreated and implemented fire and earthquake safety evacuation plansOrganized and led school Sports Days and annual school wide productionsOrganized and scheduled school wide parent teacher conferencesAnnual teacher evaluations



Edogawa Board of Education

• Junior High ESL and PE Teacher

  • Feb 2006 - Jul 2006

  Taught in 5 schools in Edogawa wardIndependently developed materials for classes with developmentally delayed studentsDeveloped materials used for oral, listening, and written language testingMentored students participating in school-wide speech contestConducted Physical Education classes in English Taught in 5 schools in Edogawa wardIndependently developed materials for classes with developmentally delayed studentsDeveloped materials used for oral, listening, and written language testingMentored students participating in school-wide speech contestConducted Physical Education classes in English



Say It My Way

• School Owner

  • Nov 2004 - Dec 2005

  Owner and proprietor of small school offering specialized (English for Specific Purposes) classes including: Intensive English, IELTS preparation, Hospitality English, Academic English and General English coursesPersonally oversaw and developed curriculum and created courses tailored to student needsDeveloped business planCreated marketing campaignLiaised with local authorities to ensure compliance with local tax and business regulations* School closed down due to bird flu



Griffith University

• Australia
• Education Management
• 700 & Above Employee

• Casual Teacher

  • Jul 2004 - Jun 2005

  Taught General English and Academic English programs.Assisted in the overhaul of the curriculumMaterials development Taught General English and Academic English programs.Assisted in the overhaul of the curriculumMaterials development



CAP Security

• Security Officer/Crowed Controller

  • Jan 1999 - Dec 2004

  Manager of South side Ballymore StadiumHead night supervisor Cirque Du Soleil, SaltimbancoSydney Olympics Athletes Village night patrolBig Day Out and other various music festivalsGabby Cricket StadiumCity Rowers Night ClubArmored Van GuardIn charged of pick up and delivery of large sums of cashCarrying of firearm Manager of South side Ballymore StadiumHead night supervisor Cirque Du Soleil, SaltimbancoSydney Olympics Athletes Village night patrolBig Day Out and other various music festivalsGabby Cricket StadiumCity Rowers Night ClubArmored Van GuardIn charged of pick up and delivery of large sums of cashCarrying of firearm



Michael O`Brian Catering

• Woollengaba Stadium Stock Runner

  • Jun 2001 - Oct 2004

  Stock set up and clean up of food outlets and bars on entire floorCounting and delivery of cash drawersleading 50+ members of staffMaintaining the smooth running of food outlets and bars during gamesScheduling staff work hours and breaks Stock set up and clean up of food outlets and bars on entire floorCounting and delivery of cash drawersleading 50+ members of staffMaintaining the smooth running of food outlets and bars during gamesScheduling staff work hours and breaks



Peter Murray Pty.

• Builder`s Assistant

  • Jan 2000 - Sep 2001

  Building of townhouses, houses and apartmentsMeasuring and cutting of materials, sanding, putting up frameworkSetting up scaffolding Working in high placesUse of a variety of power tools and hand tools Building of townhouses, houses and apartmentsMeasuring and cutting of materials, sanding, putting up frameworkSetting up scaffolding Working in high placesUse of a variety of power tools and hand tools