Experience

International School of Lausanne

• Switzerland
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of After-School Activities and Competitive Sports

  • Aug 2020 - Present

• Head of Activities and Sports at International School of Lausanne

  • Aug 2020 - Present



Stamford American International School, Singapore

• Singapore
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Athletic Director & Co-curricular Activities Manager

  • Aug 2017 - Aug 2020

  Manage a 350 per week activities program for 3-18 year olds with a fully digital online brochure, registration, allocation and management system that carters to 2000+ students on a weekly basis. Developed stronger and more professional outward communication from the Athletics Department while looking at systems management and development. Assisted in recruiting high quality teachers and coaches for the program, while also developing effective evaluation models. PD Completed -… Show more Manage a 350 per week activities program for 3-18 year olds with a fully digital online brochure, registration, allocation and management system that carters to 2000+ students on a weekly basis. Developed stronger and more professional outward communication from the Athletics Department while looking at systems management and development. Assisted in recruiting high quality teachers and coaches for the program, while also developing effective evaluation models. PD Completed - Safeguarding and Child Protection training for DSL, DDSL & School Leaders (Creating a culture of care within schools, Asia Safeguarding standards, Safeguarding vs Child Protection, International and country context) - Suzanne Murray - Safer Recruitment Training - face to face training for DSLs, DDSLs, School Leaders (Developing an understanding of perpetrators) - Suzanne Murray - Single Central Record Training - for non HR (This is a 1-day training on the new SCR solution - SCR Tracker for non-HR personnel who manages SCR data for non-employees) - Alan Shorrick (Aug, 2019) - Leading Quality Conversations (Leading Quality Conversations is a group-wide initiative to assist all of our leaders to be better at having conversations that matter; This is a 1-day training) - Andrew Mowat - Cognita Safeguarding (keep ourselves and children safe; Online training) - Suzanne Murray - Cyber Security Training (A series of online training modules designed to equip Cognita staff with the tools they need to identify and respond to potential Cyber Security threats. Learning objective: Employees are provided the knowledge they need to be safe and secure online both at work and at home. The risk of cyber security incidents happening is reduced at both a school and individual level, with recommended good practices being put in place; Online Training) - Cognita People - iHASCO Health & Safety Basics & Essentials (This is a basic & essential health and safety training; Online Training) - Cognita People Show less Manage a 350 per week activities program for 3-18 year olds with a fully digital online brochure, registration, allocation and management system that carters to 2000+ students on a weekly basis. Developed stronger and more professional outward communication from the Athletics Department while looking at systems management and development. Assisted in recruiting high quality teachers and coaches for the program, while also developing effective evaluation models. PD Completed -… Show more Manage a 350 per week activities program for 3-18 year olds with a fully digital online brochure, registration, allocation and management system that carters to 2000+ students on a weekly basis. Developed stronger and more professional outward communication from the Athletics Department while looking at systems management and development. Assisted in recruiting high quality teachers and coaches for the program, while also developing effective evaluation models. PD Completed - Safeguarding and Child Protection training for DSL, DDSL & School Leaders (Creating a culture of care within schools, Asia Safeguarding standards, Safeguarding vs Child Protection, International and country context) - Suzanne Murray - Safer Recruitment Training - face to face training for DSLs, DDSLs, School Leaders (Developing an understanding of perpetrators) - Suzanne Murray - Single Central Record Training - for non HR (This is a 1-day training on the new SCR solution - SCR Tracker for non-HR personnel who manages SCR data for non-employees) - Alan Shorrick (Aug, 2019) - Leading Quality Conversations (Leading Quality Conversations is a group-wide initiative to assist all of our leaders to be better at having conversations that matter; This is a 1-day training) - Andrew Mowat - Cognita Safeguarding (keep ourselves and children safe; Online training) - Suzanne Murray - Cyber Security Training (A series of online training modules designed to equip Cognita staff with the tools they need to identify and respond to potential Cyber Security threats. Learning objective: Employees are provided the knowledge they need to be safe and secure online both at work and at home. The risk of cyber security incidents happening is reduced at both a school and individual level, with recommended good practices being put in place; Online Training) - Cognita People - iHASCO Health & Safety Basics & Essentials (This is a basic & essential health and safety training; Online Training) - Cognita People Show less



Canadian International School in Singapore

• Singapore
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Grade 6 Teacher

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

  Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher - Singapore Classroom teacher – Developed a Culture of Thinking where students inquired into all facets of their learning experiences and held equal share in the direction of their learning. Used Number Talks to foster conceptual understanding in Math. Created detailed Individual Learning Plans and Individual Work Plan for students with various needs. Utilized Thinking Strategies and de Bono’s Thinking Hats to deepen student thinking and levels of… Show more Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher - Singapore Classroom teacher – Developed a Culture of Thinking where students inquired into all facets of their learning experiences and held equal share in the direction of their learning. Used Number Talks to foster conceptual understanding in Math. Created detailed Individual Learning Plans and Individual Work Plan for students with various needs. Utilized Thinking Strategies and de Bono’s Thinking Hats to deepen student thinking and levels of understanding. Provided support and guidance through the PYP Exhibition. Ed Tech mentor – Led movement to grade wide, prolific Google Drive usage to store student work, develop units of work and centralize all grade specific resources and materials. Provided collegial support network within grade level team. Common Sense Media Certified Educator Administration – Piloted Strength Finding model within grade level team to better utilize individual passions and expertise. Touch Coach – U14 & U19 girls’ coach. Developed a self sustaining program with current coaches and local experts. Created interest within the student body and lifted the profile of Touch as a competitive girls sport at CIS. Show less Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher - Singapore Classroom teacher – Developed a Culture of Thinking where students inquired into all facets of their learning experiences and held equal share in the direction of their learning. Used Number Talks to foster conceptual understanding in Math. Created detailed Individual Learning Plans and Individual Work Plan for students with various needs. Utilized Thinking Strategies and de Bono’s Thinking Hats to deepen student thinking and levels of… Show more Grade 6 Homeroom Teacher - Singapore Classroom teacher – Developed a Culture of Thinking where students inquired into all facets of their learning experiences and held equal share in the direction of their learning. Used Number Talks to foster conceptual understanding in Math. Created detailed Individual Learning Plans and Individual Work Plan for students with various needs. Utilized Thinking Strategies and de Bono’s Thinking Hats to deepen student thinking and levels of understanding. Provided support and guidance through the PYP Exhibition. Ed Tech mentor – Led movement to grade wide, prolific Google Drive usage to store student work, develop units of work and centralize all grade specific resources and materials. Provided collegial support network within grade level team. Common Sense Media Certified Educator Administration – Piloted Strength Finding model within grade level team to better utilize individual passions and expertise. Touch Coach – U14 & U19 girls’ coach. Developed a self sustaining program with current coaches and local experts. Created interest within the student body and lifted the profile of Touch as a competitive girls sport at CIS. Show less



International School Manila

• Philippines
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Teachers

  • Aug 2006 - Jul 2014

  Grade 7 & 8 Social Studies/English/Physical Education Teacher - Manila, Philippines Classroom teacher – Articulated comprehensive Understanding by Design curriculum framework to enable students to reach their full potential and strive for excellence, forefront of implementing progressive and inclusive teaching and learning innovations by scaffolding and differentiating instruction in an inquiry-based classroom Curriculum Developer – Co-developed ‘Changing our World’ course… Show more Grade 7 & 8 Social Studies/English/Physical Education Teacher - Manila, Philippines Classroom teacher – Articulated comprehensive Understanding by Design curriculum framework to enable students to reach their full potential and strive for excellence, forefront of implementing progressive and inclusive teaching and learning innovations by scaffolding and differentiating instruction in an inquiry-based classroom Curriculum Developer – Co-developed ‘Changing our World’ course grappling with global issues connected to our service learning and CWW programs. Utilized Alan Atkisson’s pyramid of sustainability as the core of the course as well as incorporated positive psychology to create and promote change. Community Service Advocate - Designed, organized and implemented sustainable service learning partnerships to improve local living standards through volunteering time, resources and knowledge with several local Filipino aid organizations including: Habitat for Humanity, Love 2 Learn, Kids International Missionaries, Cottolengo Filipino, Philippine Deaf Institute, and Gawad Kalinga 777. Grade 7 Coordinator – Led regular collegial meetings, managed 16 Advisory teachers, planned and implemented various grade level assemblies and activities, monitored and developed programs for student support and success. Varsity Coach – Three-time IASAS winning and four-time runner-up girls Touch Rugby coach, led teams on international travel to compete in tournaments, developed MS and JV programs to feed Varsity team. Show less Grade 7 & 8 Social Studies/English/Physical Education Teacher - Manila, Philippines Classroom teacher – Articulated comprehensive Understanding by Design curriculum framework to enable students to reach their full potential and strive for excellence, forefront of implementing progressive and inclusive teaching and learning innovations by scaffolding and differentiating instruction in an inquiry-based classroom Curriculum Developer – Co-developed ‘Changing our World’ course… Show more Grade 7 & 8 Social Studies/English/Physical Education Teacher - Manila, Philippines Classroom teacher – Articulated comprehensive Understanding by Design curriculum framework to enable students to reach their full potential and strive for excellence, forefront of implementing progressive and inclusive teaching and learning innovations by scaffolding and differentiating instruction in an inquiry-based classroom Curriculum Developer – Co-developed ‘Changing our World’ course grappling with global issues connected to our service learning and CWW programs. Utilized Alan Atkisson’s pyramid of sustainability as the core of the course as well as incorporated positive psychology to create and promote change. Community Service Advocate - Designed, organized and implemented sustainable service learning partnerships to improve local living standards through volunteering time, resources and knowledge with several local Filipino aid organizations including: Habitat for Humanity, Love 2 Learn, Kids International Missionaries, Cottolengo Filipino, Philippine Deaf Institute, and Gawad Kalinga 777. Grade 7 Coordinator – Led regular collegial meetings, managed 16 Advisory teachers, planned and implemented various grade level assemblies and activities, monitored and developed programs for student support and success. Varsity Coach – Three-time IASAS winning and four-time runner-up girls Touch Rugby coach, led teams on international travel to compete in tournaments, developed MS and JV programs to feed Varsity team. Show less



International School of Düsseldorf

• Germany
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Grade 7 English & Humanities teacher

  • Aug 2003 - Jul 2006

  Grade 7 English and Humanities Teacher - Dusseldorf, Germany Classroom Teacher - Hand selected to participate in English as a Second Language pilot program and implement current, innovative and creative methods to foreign language students, developed assessment principles to demonstrate student and teacher accountability and success. MS/HS Student Leadership Advisor - Re-launched student council process to align with school wide mission statement, actively involved, key member of… Show more Grade 7 English and Humanities Teacher - Dusseldorf, Germany Classroom Teacher - Hand selected to participate in English as a Second Language pilot program and implement current, innovative and creative methods to foreign language students, developed assessment principles to demonstrate student and teacher accountability and success. MS/HS Student Leadership Advisor - Re-launched student council process to align with school wide mission statement, actively involved, key member of the fund-raising and organizational team that selected and supervised senior students on an international teaching fellowship. Administration - Led school wide team in international accreditation process. Varsity Coach – Introduced Rugby 7s program catering to various levels of experience, won the first ever NECIS Rugby tournament, mentored boys with behavior and academic issues on positive resolutions. Show less Grade 7 English and Humanities Teacher - Dusseldorf, Germany Classroom Teacher - Hand selected to participate in English as a Second Language pilot program and implement current, innovative and creative methods to foreign language students, developed assessment principles to demonstrate student and teacher accountability and success. MS/HS Student Leadership Advisor - Re-launched student council process to align with school wide mission statement, actively involved, key member of… Show more Grade 7 English and Humanities Teacher - Dusseldorf, Germany Classroom Teacher - Hand selected to participate in English as a Second Language pilot program and implement current, innovative and creative methods to foreign language students, developed assessment principles to demonstrate student and teacher accountability and success. MS/HS Student Leadership Advisor - Re-launched student council process to align with school wide mission statement, actively involved, key member of the fund-raising and organizational team that selected and supervised senior students on an international teaching fellowship. Administration - Led school wide team in international accreditation process. Varsity Coach – Introduced Rugby 7s program catering to various levels of experience, won the first ever NECIS Rugby tournament, mentored boys with behavior and academic issues on positive resolutions. Show less



Waimea Intermediate School

• Nelson, Marlborough & Tasman, New Zealand

• Grade 7 & 8 Classroom Teacher

  • Jan 2001 - Jul 2003

  Grade 7&8 Middle School Generalist - Nelson, New Zealand Classroom Teacher - Developed and implemented behavior management strategies whilst continually highlighting areas of success, refinement and improvement, mentored young students through time management and behavioral challenges, inspired students to take risks and identify talents, used innovative techniques to inspire students. Rugby Coach – Head coach of MS team who won local and regional tournaments over three years. Grade 7&8 Middle School Generalist - Nelson, New Zealand Classroom Teacher - Developed and implemented behavior management strategies whilst continually highlighting areas of success, refinement and improvement, mentored young students through time management and behavioral challenges, inspired students to take risks and identify talents, used innovative techniques to inspire students. Rugby Coach – Head coach of MS team who won local and regional tournaments over three years.