Experience

The International School of Penang (Uplands)

• Malaysia
• Education Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal (Head of School)

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Excited to be taking on the leadership of Uplands International. This is an institution with a proud history and record of excellence. It will be my responsibility to guide this learning community and support an outstanding group of educators. The next few months will be about developing institutional understanding and connecting with this community. Excited to be taking on the leadership of Uplands International. This is an institution with a proud history and record of excellence. It will be my responsibility to guide this learning community and support an outstanding group of educators. The next few months will be about developing institutional understanding and connecting with this community.



International Baccalaureate

• MYP / DP Evaluation Leader, Multi-Programme Vist Chair and Workshop Leader

  • Aug 2017 - Present

  MYP / DP Workshop Leader and MYP / DP Evaluation Leader at International Baccalaureate. Supporting schools develop and evolve utilizing a constructivist inquiry-based framework.

• MYP I & S BQC Assessor, MYP I&S Moderator and Monitor, IBDP Business Management Examiner

  • May 2012 - Jul 2017

  MYP Moderator and Monitor:Working with an extended team of professionals I have reviewed the academic / assessment materials from a wide range of schools around the world. My task was to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures of the MYP programme. Beyond this I have strove to provide these schools with constructive feedback to improve their curriculum and assessment.DP Business and Management ExaminerI have engaged in the online marking and review of exams for this course. Through this task I have connected with the senior management team. Show less



Thinking Earth Education Consulting and Development

• Founding Executive Director

  • Jan 2010 - Present

  Consulting, leadership development, curriculum evaluation and student travel experiences are part of our work. We are now based out of Japan and active across Asia. Consulting, leadership development, curriculum evaluation and student travel experiences are part of our work. We are now based out of Japan and active across Asia.



Osaka YMCA International Highschool

• Founding Director / Principal

  • Jan 2018 - Jul 2022

  Having just completed the construction and staffing of our new campus I am now focused on programme improvement and accreditation. Our goal is to develop into one of the leading international schools in the Kansai region. In order to achieve this goal, I am actively seeking leading educators to join our team. Our school committed to a deep process of inquiry learning is the kind of environment for intellectually and culturally curious staff. With deliberate efforts to build a culture of collaboration and understanding my objective is to facilitate growth in our staff, students, and community. Show less



Osaka YMCA International School

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

• Principal MYP and DP

  • May 2017 - Jul 2022

  This position revolves around building capacity. My work will include the development of curriculum, policy, staff development and building an admirable extra-curricular programme. One of the major goals of this position will be to foster and lead the process of IBDP authorization. This role will transition into the a full principal position from August 2019. This position revolves around building capacity. My work will include the development of curriculum, policy, staff development and building an admirable extra-curricular programme. One of the major goals of this position will be to foster and lead the process of IBDP authorization. This role will transition into the a full principal position from August 2019.



Edubridge International School

• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IBDP Coordinator

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

  Direction of the IBDP programme. Coordination of teaching staff, curriculum development and vision. Recent projects include the development of a scholarship exam program, staff professional development plan, and an exploration of experiential hands on learning. Direction of the IBDP programme. Coordination of teaching staff, curriculum development and vision. Recent projects include the development of a scholarship exam program, staff professional development plan, and an exploration of experiential hands on learning.



King Faisal School

• Saudi Arabia
• Education Administration Programs
• 200 - 300 Employee

• CAS Coordinator, Activities Director and IBDP Business, and Management Instructor

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2015

  I am tasked with the direction of a robust CAS / Activities program. My duties include the facilitation of student leadership, building a sense of community service, and empowering young people to make positive choices. Part of my position also includes staff direction / supervision, budget management, and long term goal setting. My goal is to develop a world class program including a wife range of activities. A personal goal is the development of a strong Model United Nations group and Student Council. Beyond this I am also responsible for the effective development of the Business and Management program. Included in this is curriculum development, technology integration, EE supervision, and student management. At times I also conduct in-service training for teaching staff relating to inquiry teaching methods, effective use of technology, and student empowerment. Show less



I-Shou International School

• Taiwan
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• MYP Humanities and DP Business and Management Instructor

  • Jul 2011 - Jul 2014

  -Tasked with developing a curriculum for the MYP Humanities department. -Assisted in the IB accreditation process. -Facilitated the developed of cross curricular units of study. -Integrated Technology into the program.-Coached a range of teams (Softball, Basketball, Soccer)-Developed Units of Inquiry through Atlas Rubicon-Assisted in the CIS accreditation process.

• Personal Project Coordinator and Model United Nations Director

  • Sep 2012 - Jun 2014

  Developed the Personal Project for the MYP at I-Shou International school. Worked with a team of teachers to supervise the project. Ensured that students were on track and teachers were trained in the Personal Project process of supervision and assessment.Facilitated the development of the MUN program at I-Shou International School. Attended a range of international conferences and directed the schools first MUN hosting experience. 140 students from 9 international schools.



Hansa College

• India
• Education Administration Programs

• Academic English Instructor

  • Mar 2010 - Dec 2010

  Planned and developed a curriculum a curriculum for academic English courses. Facilitated the creation of resources and assisted other teachers in their planning. Planned and developed a curriculum a curriculum for academic English courses. Facilitated the creation of resources and assisted other teachers in their planning.